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The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants
Physician-led health research funding in Ontario
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports physician-led health research in clinical research, medical education research, and health systems research. Funding is up to $100,000 per year for up to two years, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
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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
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical research directly relevant to patient care
- Medical education research at the post-M.D. level
- Health systems research on care delivery and practice effectiveness
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Application submission survey
- Signed letters of support, if applicable
- Completed signature page, if applicable
- Required approvals and registrations for the project
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed M.D. physicians with an academic appointment in Ontario
- Fellows who are licensed M.D.s and have a supervising co-principal investigator
- Physician researchers in Ontario applying for health research projects
Who is not eligible
- Residents applying outside the Resident Research stream
- Applicants without an M.D. degree
- Graduate students or trainees
- Investigators based outside Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries and related benefits
- Necessary project equipment, materials, and supplies
- Publication costs and open-access fees
- Conference travel for scientific presentations
- Other directly related project expenses with justification
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead and indirect costs
- Operating costs, budget deficits, and membership fees
- Fundraising, building funds, and capital campaigns
- Entertainment and hospitality costs
- Projects outside Ontario or unsupported research areas
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit and clinical relevance
- Innovation and contribution to knowledge
- Feasibility and research methods
- Strength of the knowledge translation plan
- Preference may be given to new investigators when merit is equal
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the funding guidelines and complete the required application materials.
- Complete the PSI application submission survey.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the request for funding through PSI’s online application system.
- Upload the required application documents in the portal.
- Step 3: Review process
- PSI reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- If needed, PSI may request clarification or additional information.
- Eligible applications are sent to external peer review.
- Step 4: Decision notification
- The Grants Committee reviews the application and external reviews.
- Applicants receive the funding decision through the grants management system.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent for external peer review.
- The Grants Committee makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are notified of the decision and reviewer comments.
- If funded, the project must follow PSI reporting and approval requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Decisions are generally made within 6 months.
- Applicants must use PSI’s online application system.
- Resubmitted declined applications are allowed only once.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants Program
What is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants?
This program supports physician-led health research in clinical research, medical education research, and health systems research. Funding is up to $100,000 per year for up to two years, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
How much funding can be received?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants program, you must:
Physician-led health research
Ontario sponsoring institution
Submitted online through PSI
What expenses are eligible under The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants?
Clinical research directly relevant to patient care
Medical education research at the post-M.D. level
Health systems research on care delivery and practice effectiveness
Where is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants available?
The The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Health Research Grants is funded by PSI Foundation (PSI)