External Grant Opportunities

    Requirements for External Grants

    Notice of Intent to Apply

    All Island Health employees or affiliates who plan to submit an external grant application must complete a Notice of Intent to Apply. Once we receive your notification, we can connect you with the right people and departments, help you develop your budget, and request letters of support on your behalf.

    Notifications must be submitted as soon as possible and are requested at least:

    2 months in advance of the first deadline in the application process that requires approvals or letters from Island Health (whether pre-application, letter of intent, draft, or full application) for grants over $100,000 1 month in advance of the first deadline in the application process that requires approvals or letters from Island Health (whether pre-application, letter of intent, draft, or full application) for grants under $100,000.

    Requesting Letters of Support

    We can assist external researchers in requesting letters from Island Health to support grant applications aligned with our strategic priorities.

    Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance of the application deadline. All notifications and requests must be submitted online through this form. 

    Current Funding Opportunities

    Michael Smith Health Research BC
    Canadian Institutes of Health Research
    Other Funders

    Contact

    For a targeted grant search

    Email Andrea.Zeelievarga@islandhealth.ca
    Phone 250-519-7700 x 13197

    To develop a research idea into a grant application

    Email Amanda.Leddy@islandhealth.ca
    Additional Resources
    Health Research Funding Announcements from the University of Victoria
    Patient-Oriented Research Funding Opportunities