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The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians
Supports community physician research to improve care
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports community physicians undertaking research to review practice patterns and improve patient care. Funding is up to $20,000 for projects focused on data gathering, analysis, reports, and presentation of community practice study results.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of community physicians’ practice patterns
- Research to improve effectiveness of practice and patient care
- Community practice studies in a clinic, hospital, or region
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Application submission survey
- Letters of support with signatures, if required
- Completed signature page
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community physicians
- Physicians with a CPSO-licensed M.D.
Who is not eligible
- Residents
- Ph.D. holders without an M.D.
- Graduate students and trainees
- Investigators based outside Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Data gathering and analysis
- Support staff salaries
- Preparation of reports
- Presentation of study results
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cancer, heart and stroke, and pharmaceutical drug development studies
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Fundraising, building funds, and operating costs
- Major equipment, except when required for the project
- Projects completed outside Ontario
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit
- Clinical relevance
- Peer review assessment
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online form and submission survey.
- Include all required information and supporting items.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the application through PSI’s online system.
- Upload only the documents requested in the portal.
- Step 3: Review and follow-up
- PSI reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- Provide clarification if PSI requests additional information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent to external peer review.
- The Grants Committee reviews the application and peer reviews before deciding.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision and reviewer comments.
- If funded, project start and reporting conditions apply before payment is released.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Decisions are generally expected within 6 months.
- Applicants must use PSI’s online application system.
- Only one project per Principal Investigator may be supported at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians Program
What is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians?
This program supports community physicians undertaking research to review practice patterns and improve patient care. Funding is up to $20,000 for projects focused on data gathering, analysis, reports, and presentation of community practice study results.
How much funding can be received?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians program?
To be eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians program, you must:
CPSO-licensed community physician
Ontario charitable sponsoring institution
Research focused on practice patterns and patient care
What expenses are eligible under The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians?
Review of community physicians’ practice patterns
Research to improve effectiveness of practice and patient care
Community practice studies in a clinic, hospital, or region
Where is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians available?
The The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians is funded by PSI Foundation (PSI)