SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants

This grant provides distinct financing modalities for both the Innovation and Impact Grants to cater to diverse project stages and funding needs.

• Innovation Grant offers up to $50,000 in funding for a duration of up to one year.
• Impact Grant provides funding up to $150,000 for a duration of up to two years.
• No matching funding is required; applicants should ensure all supports are listed in the application appropriately.
• Eligible for no-cost extensions subject to approval.
• Non-renewable, but previous recipients can apply for a different stage with a new proposal.
• Previously unsuccessful applicants can revise and resubmit their applications.
• The principal applicant may submit only one application per competition year but can participate as a co-investigator in others.
• Funding does not cover equipment purchases unless a minor exception is granted prior to submission.
• Compensation for knowledge-user time may be reimbursed to their organization under specified conditions.
• Financial and in-kind contributions should be clearly outlined where applicable in the budget.

Eligibility for this grant requires adherence to specific criteria related to the project team and research focus.

• The Principal Applicant must meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the SHRF Funding Guide.
• The team must consist of at least three Applicants/Investigators based in Saskatchewan, including:
• One researcher eligible to be a Principal Applicant.
• A second researcher from a different disciplinary perspective.
• A knowledge-user who understands the practical applications of the research.
• Each team member must be invited and must accept the invitation through the RMS.
• Contribution forms must be completed and submitted by each team member or by the Principal Applicant on their behalf.

Who is eligible?

Projects applying for the SHRF Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants are evaluated through a peer-review process based on specific criteria to determine their potential contribution and impact.

• Quality and Feasibility (50%):Clear project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Appropriate, innovative, and relevant methodological approaches.
• Team composition with diverse skills and meaningful engagement with knowledge users.
• Feasibility of the project with clear timelines and resources.
• Relevance and Impact (40%):Compelling rationale for addressing critical knowledge gaps or challenges.
• Potential influence on policy, practice, or public health.
• Significance of contributions to Saskatchewan and selected focus areas.
• Expected improvements in health outcomes or systems.
• Knowledge Mobilization & Potential for Sustainability (10%):Effective strategies for sharing findings with diverse stakeholders.
• Plans for scalability and future development.
• Considerations for sustainability and adaptability of research findings.

Eligible expenses

The eligible expenses for the SHRF Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants must be justified and cover only direct costs related to the proposed activities.

• Personnel costs, including salaries and benefits for research staff and trainees.
• Research costs such as professional and technical services or contracts, consumables, non-consumables, honoraria and gifts, and travel expenses.
• Knowledge sharing costs, including academic and non-academic events, publications, and travel.
• Reimbursement for a knowledge-user applicant's organization for time spent on grant activities, under certain conditions.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically designed for projects that impact health research in Saskatchewan. Eligible geographical areas are targeted to address local and provincial health challenges.

• Organizations based within the province of Saskatchewan.
• Institutions operating in rural and remote communities of Saskatchewan.
• Entities connected to health research beneficial to Saskatchewan residents.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• SCPOR partnership grant recipients are required to submit annual progress reports and/or an end-of-grant final report to SCPOR.
• The SHRF Solutions Program aims to contribute to a high-performing health ecosystem in Saskatchewan, promoting inclusiveness and innovation in health research.
• SHRF acknowledges situations where an individual may have limited internet access and offers solutions to ensure participation.
• SHRF provides resources to assist in the management of grants, which can be found on their website.