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SHRF — Establishment Grant
Support for early-career health researchers
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 12, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $150,000 over three years for early-career researchers in Saskatchewan. It supports the launch of autonomous health research programs addressing Saskatchewan needs, with eligible activities spanning any area of human health.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing an autonomous program of health research
- Health research projects addressing Saskatchewan needs
- Research in any area of human health
Documents Needed
- Principal Applicant CV
- Research proposal
- Timeline
- References
- Dean/Department Head supporting letter
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career researchers
- Researchers based in Saskatchewan
- Applicants in health research
Who is not eligible
- Adjunct appointments only
- Previous SHRF Establishment Grant recipients applying again as Principal Applicant
- Applicants outside the first five years of their initial research appointment
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits directly tied to the project
- Research costs, including services, consumables, non-consumables, honoraria, travel, and other direct costs
- Knowledge sharing costs for academic and non-academic audiences
- Equipment purchase, if justified and directly linked to the research
- Costs for building external research relationships, where clearly justified
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and overhead
- Costs for preparing a future grant application
- Hospitality for internal or regular team meetings
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Applicant potential, including collaborations, career, productivity, and leadership (30%)
- Quality of the proposed research, including rationale, methods, feasibility, and budget (50%)
- Potential impact, including knowledge mobilization and relevance to Saskatchewan (20%)
How to apply
- Step 1: Eligibility check
- Complete the eligibility section in SHRF RMS.
- Upload the Principal Applicant CV.
- Submit by the eligibility cut-off date.
- Step 2: Full application preparation
- Complete the project details and research sections.
- Upload required attachments and budget documents.
- Invite team members and collect contribution forms.
- Obtain organizational approvals and signatures.
- Step 3: Final submission
- Review the application in SHRF RMS.
- Ensure all required fields and invitations are complete.
- Submit the full application online before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is checked internally by SHRF before the full review.
- Eligible applications are reviewed competitively by peer reviewers.
- Applicants receive written feedback and a funding decision by email and in RMS.
- Successful applicants must sign the Notice of Acceptance before funding is released.
- Annual and final progress reports are required after funding starts.
Additional information
- Only one application per Principal Applicant per competition.
- Funding can complement other agency support and in-kind contributions.
- Patient-oriented applications may be considered for a dedicated funding pool.
- Successful applicants must accept the Notice of Acceptance before funds are released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHRF — Establishment Grant Program
What is the SHRF — Establishment Grant?
This program provides up to $150,000 over three years for early-career researchers in Saskatchewan. It supports the launch of autonomous health research programs addressing Saskatchewan needs, with eligible activities spanning any area of human health.
How much funding can be received?
SHRF — Establishment Grant Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SHRF — Establishment Grant program?
To be eligible for the SHRF — Establishment Grant program, you must:
Early-career researcher in Saskatchewan.
Assistant Professor level or equivalent.
Within first five years of research appointment.
What expenses are eligible under SHRF — Establishment Grant?
Establishing an autonomous program of health research
Health research projects addressing Saskatchewan needs
Research in any area of human health
Who can I contact for more information about the SHRF — Establishment Grant?
You can contact Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) by email at pkumar@shrf.ca or by phone at 1-639-398-8400.
Where is the SHRF — Establishment Grant available?
The SHRF — Establishment Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the SHRF — Establishment Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SHRF — Establishment Grant is a Grant and Funding