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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - Healthcare Research by Community Physicians. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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)