Internal Grant Opportunities

Annual Granting Cycle

Our annual granting cycle aims to encourage new researchers, support current research, and raise awareness about research and knowledge translation across Island Health.

Eligibility

The principal applicant must be an Island Health employee or affiliated health professional, but collaboration is encouraged and research team members may come from other organizations.

How to Apply

Guidelines and conditions for each competition will be posted here on the launch date. All applications must be submitted online through the Research Services Portal.

Past Winners

View a list of awarded grants. 

Evidence-into-Practice Awards

Application Deadline: October 9, 2018

This competition aims to celebrate and promote successful knowledge translation initiatives at Island Health, and to inspire new ones by showcasing their learning. Winners will present their projects at an awards ceremony on November 30.

  • Three awards are available for the 2018 competition.
  • Applications are due by October 9, 2018.
  • Download the application package, including Guidelines, Conditions of Award, and application instructions (PDF).
  • Download a copy of the application form (Word); applications must be submitted online through the Research Services Portal.

Collaborative Grant Competition

Registration deadline: October 1, 2018

Application deadline: November 5, 2018

Island Health is committed to conducting collaborative research with our academic and community partners, and to supporting innovative projects that respond to health care priorities and improve quality of life for the residents we serve.

  • Up to $15,000 is available per award. The total amount available is $60,000.
  • A mandatory registration form must be submitted by or before October 1, 2018.
  • Full applications are due by November 5, 2018.
  • Download the application package, including Guidelines, Conditions of Award, and application instructions (PDF).
  • Download a copy of the application form (Word); applications must be submitted online through the Research Services Portal.

 

Resources

Looking for Scholarships?

Scholarships* are available for any full, part-time, or casual employee of Island Health enrolled in a degree program.

  • Applications are due June 1 each year.
  • Details are available on the Island Health intranet (password required), or email scholarships@viha.ca

*Scholarships are not administered through the Research department.