Solutions Program
Innovation & Impact Grants
Collaborative, engaged research to generate, develop, and implement solutions for pressing health challenges in Saskatchewan
Opportunity Overview
Program Purpose
The purpose of the SHRF Solutions Program is to support collaborative and engaged research for the development and implementation of innovations to address timely Saskatchewan health needs and create a sustainable impact in a focused area.
Grant Objectives
Grants offered as part of the Solutions program support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams including knowledge users.
Considering the stage and goals of the proposed research, applicants select the appropriate grant opportunity according to the following objectives:
Innovation Grant
Catalyzing new ideas and approaches to support innovative solutions that respond to focus area gaps and needs.
Impact Grant
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Advancing promising solutions into real-world and practical applications that respond to focus area gaps and needs.
Focus Areas
All applications must address one or more of the health challenges (i.e., focus areas) identified for the competition year.
Applications need only address one of the listed focus areas but may be relevant to more. See the Application Package for details on fit with focus area.
Brain Health
Funding Available: $1.4M
In partnership with Brain Canada
Pediatric Brain Health
Funding Available: $500k*
In partnership with Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Lung Health
Funding Available: $200k
In partnership with Lung Saskatchewan
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Funding Available: $500k*
In partnership with Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
*Applications to Pediatric Brain Health and Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias will also be considered for funding in the Brain Health envelope.
Funding Details
Amount & Term
Innovation Grant
Up to $50,000 for 1 year
Impact Grant
Up to $150,000 for 2 years
Multiple Applications
The Principal Applicant can submit only one application per annual Solutions competition (one Innovation Grant OR Impact Grant application) but may be a co-principal investigator or co-investigator on other applications.
Re-Applications
Previously unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to revise and resubmit their applications, taking into consideration peer reviewer feedback and current program guidelines. The application form provides space to respond to previous review comments.
Renewal
Previous Innovation and Impact grant recipients may apply to either grant with a new proposal that builds on their previously funded grant with new research questions.
Eligibility
Team Requirements
The Solutions Program aims to support research with the potential to make a difference in Saskatchewan for the selected focus area. Therefore, research teams should be collaborative and constituted to support the goals of the proposed research and potential impacts.
There must be at least three Applicants/Investigators who are based in Saskatchewan and fulfill the following requirements:
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One researcher who meets the eligibility requirements for a Principal Applicant
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A second researcher who brings a different disciplinary perspective
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A knowledge-user who brings perspectives on the practical applications of knowledge generated through the proposed research.
By the Application deadline, each team member must be invited to the Application via the RMS and accept the email invitation indicating they consent to their participation in the project.
Additionally, consider the following when forming your research team:
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Any additional team membership requirements listed in a relevant focus area or partnered focus;
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Having people with lived/living experiences on the team is strongly encouraged;
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Once the minimum team member requirements are met, additional team members from within or outside Saskatchewan may be included in any role;
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There is no maximum number of team members. However, all team members should have a clear role and demonstrate how their expertise and/or experience is beneficial in addressing the research question(s) and/or potential impacts;
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To support mentorship and capacity building, teams are encouraged to have both early career and established investigators, with trainees as appropriate. Novice and early career researchers applying as the Principal Applicant are encouraged to include experienced co-lead(s);
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Having relevant supporters, including health system decision-makers, community leaders, community organizations, industry partners, etc. are strongly encouraged, as appropriate for the proposed project.
See full details in the Application Package.
Information Webinar
Past Competition Results
How to Apply
Each application must be made online through SHRF’s Research Management System (SHRF RMS). All follow-up correspondence and documents will also be accessed there.
SHRF's Resources page has more information and technical support to help you throughout the application process.
You can also find helpful How-To videos on our YouTube page.
Click on 'Login to Apply' to access the system from any page on our website.
For help with the system, contact helpdesk@shrf.ca
Additional Application Resources
It is the Principal Applicant's responsibility to support their team members throughout the application process. SHRF has resources to aid the Principal Applicant and team members through the application process.
If you or your team members are experiencing barriers or difficulties participating in the application process, please contact SHRF so that we may find ways to make the process more accessible.
Other documents, such as Applicant Profile Instructions and Forms for Co-Applicants without internet access can be downloaded from SHRF's Resource page.
Program Contacts
We're here to help!
For questions about the Solutions Program, reach out to the program manager, Karen Tilsley: ktilsley@shrf.ca.
For questions about the SHRF RMS, reach out to Tanya Skorobohach helpdesk@shrf.ca.
For questions about other funding opportunities, reach out to fundinginfo@shrf.ca.
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