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The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants
Funding for early-career physician researchers
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $250,000 for new investigators in physician-led health research. It supports clinical research, medical education research, and health systems research relevant to patient care.
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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 on curricula, methods, and teaching resources.
- Health systems research on improving healthcare practice and effectiveness.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Requested supporting documents listed in the online form.
- Letters of support, if required.
- Completed signature page, if required.
- Application submission survey.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Clinical fellows.
- Physicians within six years of their first academic appointment.
- Licensed M.D.s with a sponsoring institution in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Residents.
- Graduate students and trainees.
- Applicants whose first academic appointment was more than six years ago.
- Investigators based outside Ontario.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and related benefits for project staff.
- Equipment needed to carry out the project.
- Project-related materials and supplies.
- Publication costs and open-access fees.
- Conference travel and other direct project expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead and indirect costs.
- Operating costs, budget deficits, and fundraising campaigns.
- Major equipment not required for the project.
- Projects or costs outside Ontario.
- Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and ongoing research.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Scientific merit and clinical relevance are weighted equally.
- Innovation and potential contribution to knowledge.
- Strength of the knowledge translation plan.
- Feasibility, methodology, and project timeline.
- Qualification of the investigator and project environment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the funding guidelines and complete the online application form.
- Include all required information, supporting documents, and the submission survey.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the full application through PSI’s online application system.
- Use the portal for all application materials and follow any instructions in the form.
- Step 3: Application review
- PSI reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- If needed, respond promptly to requests for clarification or additional information.
- Step 4: Peer review and decision
- The application is sent to external peer reviewers.
- PSI’s internal committee reviews the file and issues a decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility first.
- Eligible applications are sent for external peer review.
- The Grants Committee reviews the application and external reviews.
- Applicants are notified of the decision and reviewer comments.
- If funded, award conditions and reporting requirements apply before payments are released.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Applicants can expect a decision within 6 months.
- Applications are submitted through PSI’s online system.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants Program
What is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants?
This program provides up to $250,000 for new investigators in physician-led health research. It supports clinical research, medical education research, and health systems research relevant to patient care.
How much funding can be received?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants program?
To be eligible for the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants program, you must:
Clinical fellow or early-career physician
Ontario sponsoring institution required
Health research project
What expenses are eligible under The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants?
Clinical research directly relevant to patient care.
Medical education research on curricula, methods, and teaching resources.
Health systems research on improving healthcare practice and effectiveness.
Where is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants available?
The The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants?
The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation - New Investigator Grants is funded by PSI Foundation (PSI)