Research Connections Grants
Purpose
The Research Connections Program provides matching funds to support knowledge exchange through health research conferences, major meetings, research days, and like events that are organized and held in Saskatchewan. Events will promote sharing and using of health research knowledge in Saskatchewan and encourage linkages between and among researchers and others.
Scope
Supported events must focus on an area of human health research. This is defined broadly as encompassing biomedical science, clinical research, health services and systems research, and research on the cultural, social and environmental determinants of population health.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:At least two months prior to the event
Funding Decisions by: Normally within two weeks of application
Funding
The program is offered annually, subject to funding availability. SHRF support through this program:
- may be up to a maximum of $10,000 per event;
- must be matched at least equally by financial support from another organization or institution besides SHRF (operating grants are not eligible matching funding unless the event was explicitly funded as part of the original application); and
- must be administered by a university, health agency, or other similar institution in Saskatchewan that will provide a statement of account to SHRF.
General Guidelines
Equipment is not an allowable expense. All other expenses must be clearly justified in relation to the event. While the maximum grant is $10,000, grant amounts will vary depending on the cope and on the need. Typically, grants awarded are under $5,000. Major international conferences with a large impact could merit $10,000; student poster days generally merit $3,000.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the key contact must be employed by a university, health agency, or similar institution in Saskatchewan with an interest in health research and knowledge exchange. The event must:
- fit with SHRF’s mandate and objectives;
- occur in Saskatchewan, with strong SK representation in planning and participation;
- foster the advancement or exchange of health research knowledge;
- involve health researchers from more than one discipline, as well as students, health professionals, policy-makers, or community members, as appropriate;
- have secured matching funding;
- encourage national and international participation, as appropriate; and
- not be part of a regular weekly or monthly series (e.g., not a departmental seminar series or training program).
Review
Requests and opportunities will be reviewed internally. The final decision will be made by the CEO within the limits of funding available for the program. Applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome.
FORMS
Although SHRF does its best to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information is available throughout our website, in the event that you experience difficulty obtaining a form contact Tanya at tskorobohach@shrf.ca
