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Whether you are a trainee, new researcher, or a seasoned researcher, there are many funding opportunities available nationally and internationally.

Funding Agencies Funding Opportunities for Learners

There are numerous grants available for researchers at the Department of Pediatrics. To view grant competitions, guidelines, and for more information, please contact the Research Services Office.

WCHRI/DoP Grants and Awards:

• • Funding of up to $750 is available for in-training members to share their research outcomes in women and/or children’s health. Research outcomes supported through this program include in-person (oral or poster) abstract presentations at conferences and scientific sessions or publication in peer-reviewed journals. This funding program is non-competitive and offered as a benefit of WCHRI membership.
  • Who's Eligible? - those registered in a full-time, thesis based, graduate program in a health-related discipline leading to a master's or a doctoral degree, or those employed full-time in a postgraduate program of research (postdoctoral/clinical fellows, resident or sub-specialty resident), or a WCHRI Summer Studentship awardee.
• • The WCHRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports outstanding postdoctoral candidates seeking training under the supervision of WCHRI academic members who will provide a training environment that specifically focuses on advancing women and/or children’s health. Successful candidates must demonstrate how this award will enable them to further their career goals in the area of women and/or children’s health. These awards are valued at up to $40,000 per year and may be held for a maximum of two years.
  • Who's Eligible? - Postdoctoral Fellows.
• • This program aims to encourage a new generation of talented, engaged young researchers to pursue careers in women’s and/or children’s health. Students receive direct experience working on specific research projects under the guidance of WCHRI academic members for three or four months between May and August. WCHRI members (in training and supervisors) from all departments and disciplines whose research is relevant to women’s and/or children’s health are encouraged to apply. Funding of up to $1,300 per month is offered.
  • Who's Eligible? - Undergraduate students (including medical education students) registered in a recognized full-time degree program at the time of application.
• • The WCHRI Graduate Studentship Program offers competitively funded trainee support to outstanding students who are engaged in a full-time, thesis-based graduate-level program of study at the ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥. The award is valued at up to $18,000 per year and may be held for up to two years. Students and their supervisors from all faculties/departments and disciplines researching issues related to women and/or children’s health are encouraged to apply.
  • Who's Eligible? - Those registered in a full-time, thesis-based, graduate program in a health-related disciple leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree at the time of application.
• • The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), in partnership with the Department of Pediatrics, is pleased to offer a research-intensive pediatric residency training stream for residents with advanced research training and/or demonstrated aptitude. This stream is called Trainee Researcher in Pediatrics (TRIP), aims to support future pediatrician-scientists and will provide trainees with:
    • A tailored mentorship team that will support residents’ unique research and career needs, including a research and a career mentor.
    • Advocacy and support in accessing formal training opportunities (e.g. postdoctoral fellowship, graduate studies, clinician investigator program).
    • Access to research skill-building opportunities that are individualized to their unique needs (e.g. biostatistics training, research methods, academic writing).
    • Funding and methodologic support to develop a research protocol and conduct a research project during the latter part of their residency program.
  • Who's Eligible? - Residents who have successfully entered the Core stage of their residency and demonstrated strong potential as a future pediatrician-scientist.
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Of Canada (NSERC)
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Other Awards and Resources

• Check out all of our Education Awards
  • Several awards and bursaries are available for trainees within the Department of Pediatrics. General and specific program awards are available for trainees.
• • The WCHRI Learning Session (formerly Lunch & Learn) series provides members with useful, practical and timely exposure to a range of topics important to their research. While some presentations are specific for trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents) or certain grant competitions, many are suitable for our junior and senior faculty.