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The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton understands the importance of investing in the future of research by providing funding opportunities for research personnel working at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Interested applicants should review the Awards Program and Affiliation policies (see Related Resources below) prior to submitting an application. Please note that the type of awards and value for any given year will vary as they are dependent upon funding availability.

Applications are reviewed by the Award Review Committee, chaired by the Scientific Director, who also has final decision of the awarding of applicants.


Award Timelines

  • May 1: Official launch of the Achievement Awards competition
  • July 31: Deadline for Achievement Award nominations
  • November: Award recipients announced at Celebrate Research

Applications for Achievement Award will open on May 1, 2024.

  • January 1: Official launch of the Project-Based Awards competition
  • January 31: Letter of Intent submission deadline (for Studentship & Post-doctoral fellowship awards only)
  • March 1: Invitation for Full Application submission (for Studentship & Post-doctoral fellowship awards only)
  • April 30: Applications for all Project-Based Awards due by 11:59pm on April 30, 2024
  • July: Award recipients announced

Applications for the 2024 project-based awards opened on January 1, 2024.

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Celebrate Research

Be sure to join us at our annual Celebrate Research event, where we will present the recipients of our project-based awards and achievement awards.

 


Achievement Awards

  • Nominations will be accepted through the online awards portal only.
  • Guidelines
  • $500 one-time award
  • Nominations will be accepted through the online awards portal only.
  • Guidelines

Project-based Awards

  • $18,000 per annum up to 2 years for Students enrolled in a MSc program; up to 3 years for Students enrolled in a PhD program.
  • Progress report and renewal application at 12 months
  • Final report due upon completion of the award term
  • Guidelines
  • $37,000 per annum up to 2 years
  • Progress report and renewal application at 12 months
  • Final report due upon completion of the award term
  • Guidelines
  • Up to $10,000 per award (with max $20,000 per cycle for all PAC awards)
  • Final report due upon completion of the award term or within one year of receipt of funding
  • Guidelines
  • $10,000 one-time grant
  • Progress report due at 12 months

Guidelines

  • Consists of 5 Awards:
    • Forensic Psychiatry Research Poster Presentation Award ($250)
    • McMaster Psychiatry Resident's Travel Bursary ($500)
    • Forensic Psychiatry Research Award for Trainees ($1000)
    • Forensic Psychiatry Conference Travel Bursary ($1000)
    • SJHH Forensic Psychiatry Program Research Award (internal: $2000; external: $2500)
  • Guidelines
  • $10,000 one-time grant
  • Final report due upon project completion
  • Guidelines
  • $10,000 to $25,000 grant per competition year
  • Progress report at 15 months, thereafter annually
  • Final report due upon project completion

Guidelines

  • Up to $15,000 one-time grant
  • Progress report after 12 months
  • Final report due upon project completion

Guidelines

  • Up to $50,000 one-time grant
  • Primary applicant must be affiliated with The Research Institute of St. Joe's.
  • Must have at least 1 co-application, which can be internal or external to the organization.
  • Guidelines
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Related Resources: Awards

Policy

002-RSJ-H  Researcher Affiliation with Research St. Joseph’s - Hamilton

Policy that outlines the categories, privileges, and responsibilities of research affiliates.

Link

Research Institute Awards Application Portal

An online portal used to submit applications to the RSJH Awards Program.

Questions?

Talk to one of our contacts for more information.

Laura
Laura Garrick
Business & Programs Manager
Phone: 289-244-3342