BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

New Investigator Research Grants is a jointly sponsored program of SickKids Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). Grant recipients may obtain up to three years’ support for research in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, population and public health sectors.
New Investigator Research Grants provide important early career development support to child health researchers. It is intended that New Investigator Research Grants will enhance the grant recipient’s ability to compete with more senior investigators for research grants from other funders.

The purpose of the Community Conference Grants Program is to support events which are organized by and/or for families with children with health challenges, including but not limited to children with acute illness, chronic illness, and disabilities. Eligible events will have a focus on information sharing with families and health professionals and/or community organizations. Please note that academic conferences are not eligible for funding.

In the face of the health challenges presented by acute illnesses, disabilities or chronic conditions, it is important for families to have information and knowledge sharing opportunities with health professionals and community organizations. The purpose of the Community Conference Grants Program is to support events which are organized by and/or for families with children with health challenges, including but not limited to children with acute illness, chronic illness, and disabilities. Eligible events will have a focus on information sharing with families and health professionals and/or community organizations. Please note that academic conferences are not eligible for funding.