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SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants
Early-career child health research support
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 per year for up to three years, for a maximum of $300,000. It supports early-career child health research across biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Child health research projects in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, population health, and public health
- Early-career research projects with a knowledge translation plan
- Research focused on improving outcomes for children and families
Documents Needed
- CV for each participant, except collaborators
- Most significant contributions summary
- Letter of support from the mentor
- Institutional support letter
- Proof of completion of a CIHR sex and gender analysis module
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early-career child health researchers
- Independent researchers with academic or research appointments
- Researchers formally affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution
Who is not eligible
- Trainees, including fellows and doctoral candidates, as principal investigators
- Applicants without affiliation to an eligible institution
- Applicants who already hold an active SickKids Foundation grant
Eligible expenses
- Research costs, including materials, services, staff salaries, supplies, resources, animals, travel, and knowledge translation or dissemination
- Equipment purchase or rental, including computers, required for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead or indirect institutional costs
- Projects with limited relevance to child health
- Projects that primarily benefit children outside Canada
- Projects that are already funded
- Applications from trainees as principal applicants
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Impact of the research
- Scientific methodology
- Innovation and originality
- Knowledge translation plan
- Mentorship, research team and environment
How to apply
- Step 1
- Go to the SickKids Foundation online application portal.
- Open the New Investigator Research Grant registration page.
- Step 2
- Complete the eligibility form.
- Enter organization information using the CRA database search.
- Submit the contact information.
- Step 3
- Receive your temporary password.
- Log in and begin the application.
- Step 4
- Complete and submit the full online application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert scientific peer review committee.
- Applications are assessed for scientific merit and relevance to child and youth health.
- Funding is recommended in rank order by the review committee.
- Final selection is made by SickKids Foundation’s Audit and Finance sub-committee.
- If funded, the principal investigator and eligible institution must sign a grant agreement.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted online through the SickKids Foundation applicant portal.
- French applications are welcomed, but review comments will be provided in English.
- The competition is highly competitive and has a limited funding envelope.
- Applicants should check with their institution’s research awards or grants office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants Program
What is the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants?
This program provides up to $100,000 per year for up to three years, for a maximum of $300,000. It supports early-career child health research across biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health sectors.
How much funding can be received?
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants program, you must:
Independent researcher with institution affiliation
New investigator status required
Project relevant to child health
What expenses are eligible under SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants?
Child health research projects in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, population health, and public health
Early-career research projects with a knowledge translation plan
Research focused on improving outcomes for children and families
Who can I contact for more information about the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants?
You can contact The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
Where is the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants available?
The SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SickKids Foundation - New Investigator Research Grants is a Grant and Funding