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SHRF Align Grant

Short-term research funding for health impact in Saskatchewan

Offered by
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)
Official source: shrf.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Research teams in human health
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Overview

This program provides up to $10,000 for short-term research alignment and knowledge translation activities in Saskatchewan. It supports collaborative projects that build momentum for future funding, strengthen partnerships, and create real-world health impact.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

SHRF Align Grant deadline updated

The next Align Grant deadline and funding start date were moved later in 2026.

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The SHRF Align Grant timeline has been updated: the next application deadline moved from March 31, 2026 to October 1, 2026, and the funding start date moved from May 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026. No visible changes were found to eligibility, funding terms, application steps, or contact details.

Official source: shrf.ca
May 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Research teams in human health
  • Projects based in Saskatchewan
  • Applicants working with researchers, knowledge users, or people with lived experience

Who is not eligible

  • Projects without a Saskatchewan-based trainee
  • Applications that do not plan any future external funding opportunity
  • Ongoing research seeking continuous support or operating costs

Eligible expenses

  • Research staff salaries and benefits
  • Student support, honoraria, gifts, supplies, travel, and technical services
  • Knowledge-sharing costs such as events, publications, and travel

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Indirect costs and overhead
  • Academic dissemination such as journal articles and conference presentations
  • Activities mainly for preparing a future grant submission
  • Equipment

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

Activities funded

  • Research alignment activities that respond to real-world needs in human health
  • Knowledge translation embedded in the research process
  • Building collaboration and engaging non-academic team members
  • Assessing feasibility of interventions, models, or protocols
  • Activities that help position the team for future research funding and impact

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete the required proposal materials, timeline, roles and responsibilities, budget justification, and approval page.
    • Invite all team members and make sure they accept their invitations.
  • Step 2: Complete the online application
    • Enter the required information in SHRF’s Research Management System.
    • Upload the required PDFs and budget files.
    • Provide the future funding applications information.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Review the draft for completeness.
    • Click Save Draft, then Submit in SHRF RMS.
    • Submit before the deadline.

Documents Needed

  • Activity proposal PDF
  • Timeline PDF
  • Roles and responsibilities PDF
  • Budget justification PDF
  • Signed organizational approval page

Selection criteria

  • Relevance and feasibility of the proposal
  • Future directions and capacity-building potential
  • Quality and completeness of the proposal

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by an internal committee.
  • The committee provides a consensus funding recommendation to the CEO.
  • Applicants are notified by email of the funding outcome.
  • Successful applicants must complete reporting requirements and comply with SHRF policies.

Additional information

  • Applications are assessed by an internal committee, with funding recommendations sent to the CEO.
  • No-cost extensions are possible.
  • Successful projects require a final report and a follow-up report one year later.
  • The grant is non-renewable.

Contacts

ccunningham@shrf.ca

Official sources

SHRF Align Grant

Program guide

SHRF 2026-27 Align Grant
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SHRF Align Grant Program

What is the SHRF Align Grant?

This program provides up to $10,000 for short-term research alignment and knowledge translation activities in Saskatchewan. It supports collaborative projects that build momentum for future funding, strengthen partnerships, and create real-world health impact.

How much funding can be received?

SHRF Align Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the SHRF Align Grant program?

To be eligible for the SHRF Align Grant program, you must: Must address grant objectives Must include a Saskatchewan trainee Must plan future external funding

What expenses are eligible under SHRF Align Grant?

Research staff salaries and benefits Student support, honoraria, gifts, supplies, travel, and technical services Knowledge-sharing costs such as events, publications, and travel

Who can I contact for more information about the SHRF Align Grant?

You can contact Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) by email at ccunningham@shrf.ca.

Where is the SHRF Align Grant available?

The SHRF Align Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Who are the financial supporters of the SHRF Align Grant?

SHRF Align Grant is funded by Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF)