Applicants from programs which may be considered clinical must clearly demonstrate how their training and career goals are oriented to health services research, population health research or community health research to be considered. To be eligible for support the applicant must be enrolled full-time in a masters or doctoral program at a British Columbia university as of the date when the grant is to take effect. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application. Projects must be time limited. Ongoing funding is not available from the Foundation.
Funding is available for projects up to a maximum of four years.
Three and four year projects will be subject to renewal application after two years. Funds may not be used to cover expenses incurred prior to the approval date. Individuals may not be listed as the principal applicant on more than one application within a Community Research Grants competition and may hold only one grant under this program at any one time as the principal applicant. Grant recipients must reside in British Columbia and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada at the time of application. A two stage peer review competition process is used for this program.