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SHRF Align Grant
Short-term research funding for health impact in Saskatchewan
Latest source updateLast Update: May 16, 2026Latest change: The next Align Grant deadline and funding start date were moved later in 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Latest change: The next Align Grant deadline and funding start date were moved later in 2026.
SHRF Align Grant deadline updated
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.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Documents Needed
- Activity proposal PDF
- Timeline PDF
- Roles and responsibilities PDF
- Budget justification PDF
- Signed organizational approval page
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Relevance and feasibility of the proposal
- Future directions and capacity-building potential
- Quality and completeness of the proposal
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.
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
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 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
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)