SHRF at a Glance

 The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) funds the work of researchers, supports efforts that grow the province’s research enterprise, and promotes knowledge borne of health research.

Health research yields new knowledge, allows targeting of future areas of inquiry and building capacity to do much more. SHRF works as a catalyst, helping researchers establish careers and build capacity in areas where our province has a pressing need or can play to a particular strength.These strengths allow us to adopt and advance innovations developed here or elsewhere, building upon our own initiative and what others have discovered. This helps ensure Saskatchewan is an equal and respected partner in Canadian health research, on par with work done anywhere in the country.This vibrant environment helps our province’s research institutions attract the best and brightest and keep them in Saskatchewan. In turn, our young people are taught by these leading experts, and later find high-quality career opportunities within the province.

Health research also informs policy and product development, delivering benefits to Saskatchewan people and the economy as a whole.