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The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians
Supports community physician research to improve care
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened 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 : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Contacts
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 $250,000 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
Who can I contact for more information about the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians?
You can contact PSI Foundation (PSI) by email at psif@psifoundation.org or by phone at 416.226.6323.
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