{"id":2098,"date":"2020-01-27T20:14:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T20:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdtrp-web.mobis.io\/?page_id=2098"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:58:30","slug":"cdtrp-innovation-grant-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/support-for-research\/cdtrp-innovation-grant-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-12rem;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:6rem;--awb-padding-right:3rem;--awb-padding-bottom:6rem;--awb-padding-left:3rem;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 25px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4xKEPi7lfxIIGG\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Innovation Grant Competition 2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-33602\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201600%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 2013, the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) has supported research and innovation that addresses barriers within the fields of donation and transplantation, with the ultimate goal of advancing long-term health outcomes and quality of life for Canadian transplant patients.<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Through strategic partnerships with several key partners across Canada, the CDTRP has sustained a commitment to research and development within the transplant scientific community through the continued launch of the <strong>CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competitions<\/strong>. This collaborative effort between the CDTRP and our partners is intended to seed new and innovative pilot projects in the transplant and donation field.<\/h5>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-CDTRP-Innovation-Grant-TOR-Final-v1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa-download fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Download terms of reference<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4xKEPi7lfxIIGG\"><i class=\"fa-edit fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Apply here<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/cdtrp-innovation-grant-winners\/\"><i class=\"fa-award fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Past recipients<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4xKEPi7lfxIIGG\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Innovation Grant Competition 2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-33602\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201600%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Since 2013, the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) has supported research and innovation that addresses barriers within the fields of donation and transplantation, with the ultimate goal of advancing long-term health outcomes and quality of life for Canadian transplant patients.<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Through strategic partnerships with several key partners across Canada, the CDTRP has sustained a commitment to research and development within the transplant scientific community through the continued launch of the<strong> CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competitions<\/strong>. This collaborative effort between the CDTRP and our partners is intended to seed new and innovative pilot projects in the transplant and donation field.<\/h5>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-CDTRP-Innovation-Grant-TOR-Final-v1.pdf\"><i class=\"fa-download fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Download terms of reference<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4xKEPi7lfxIIGG\"><i class=\"fa-edit fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Apply here<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#edf2f7;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d93833;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#d93833;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#d93833;--button_text_transform:uppercase;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/cdtrp-innovation-grant-winners\/\"><i class=\"fa-award fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Past recipients<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#f5f5f5;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_a4xKEPi7lfxIIGG\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Innovation Grant Competition 2026 sponsors\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-33606\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201600%20900%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271600%27%20height%3D%27900%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Innovation-Grant-Competition-2026-sponsors.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">For the 2026 competition, the CDTRP is proud to partner with the following organizations to provide funding to <strong>support a total of 9 grants of $30,000 CAD each:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astellas.com\/en\">Astellas Pharma Canada<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.odtrf.org\/\">Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of British Columbia<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>The Venture Grants [2]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kidney.ca\/\">Kidney Foundation of Canada<\/a> [2]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biggiftsforlittlelives.ca\/\">Big Gifts for Little Lives<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lhsc.on.ca\/\">London Health Sciences Centre<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umontreal.ca\/\">Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhn.ca\/Transplant\">University Health Network Multi-Organ Transplant Program (UHN-MOT)<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:1rem;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#aa0e13;--awb-content-color:#7e8890;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#e91e63;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:regular;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-2098-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d1da2090e85d1c681 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#aa0e13;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d1da2090e85d1c681\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d1da2090e85d1c681\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d1da2090e85d1c681\" href=\"#d1da2090e85d1c681\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d1da2090e85d1c681\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d1da2090e85d1c681\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>The Principal Applicant must:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Be an independent researcher working at a Canadian University or research institution.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Be a Canadian resident and conduct the research at a Canadian institution (study subjects may be enrolled from other countries).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree to integrate their study within the CDTRP structure if funded and agree to become a participating CDTRP Investigator.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Patient, family and donors (PFD) partners involved in the project are expected to join the CDTRP Patient, Family, and Donor Partnership Platform.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">All stages of research career are eligible for funding, but CDTRP wants to give priority to Early Career Researchers (in the first five years of their academic appointment).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Postdoctoral research trainees are invited to apply with their supervisor or director as co-principal applicants.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree to sign a Research Grant Acceptance Form with the CDTRP.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree to provide progress reports, including publication plan, to the CDTRP in dissemination of study results.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree to publish their work on behalf of the CDTRP and list the CDTRP as an author affiliation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree to acknowledge the CDTRP and relevant partner funding on any related publications arising from the study.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">If successful, agree to have their application shared in confidence with the relevant funding partner for internal documentation and auditing purposes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Agree that any partner funder may disclose the amount and nature of the grant publicly on its website and in connection with any other public disclosure of payments\/funding to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Eligible Research Proposals<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">In 2026, the research proposals being considered will be those that address CDTRP\u2019s mission, which is to drive advances in Canadian donation and transplantation research and mobilize knowledge so that every wish to donate is fulfilled and transplantation is transformed from a treatment to a lasting and sustainable cure.<\/p>\n<p>This funding is intended to support new\/pilot projects that have not been previously funded and where this funding could help the researcher become competitive for large\/national level grant funding. The research proposal must <strong>align with one of the 5 Themes<\/strong> of the CDTRP. All Innovation Grant applicants are required to outline how their research addresses a patient priority. Applicants must outline the significance, feasibility, and integration of PFD in their project.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed application should describe a \u2018stand alone\u2019 project. The grant is not meant to complete funding for larger projects. The study must be completed within 18 months of receipt of funding; no renewals will be considered and extensions beyond 18 months will be considered under exceptional circumstances only.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Non-eligible Research Proposals<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\">The following types of proposals will not be eligible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proposals for projects that have received funding from another source, including government or industry sponsors, will not be eligible to receive a CDTRP Research Innovation Grant unless said funding is shown by the applicant to be directed to a portion of the overall project\/research that is separate and distinguishable from the portion to which the proposal relates.<\/li>\n<li>Proposal budgets more than $30,000 CAD will not be considered unless there are <strong>confirmed<\/strong> leveraged funds from another source.<\/li>\n<li>Proposals for pharmaceutical product development (including studies on non-approved indications for drugs) and\/or product comparison, or product promotion will not be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Successful applicants from the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition will not be considered for this competition. Applicants may submit multiple unique applications to the CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition; however, only one award can be accepted from the CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition per year.<\/li>\n<li>Investigators who have final project reports outstanding from CDTRP at the application deadline will not be eligible to receive a CDTRP funded grants.<\/li>\n<li>Investigators who have final project reports outstanding from any ODTRF competition at the application deadline will not be eligible to receive the ODTRF funded grants.<\/li>\n<li>Investigators who have final project reports outstanding from any KFOC competition at the application deadline will not be eligible to receive the KFOC funded grants.<\/li>\n<li>Grant funds may not be used for clinical training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-68841e27d1364300b fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#aa0e13;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_68841e27d1364300b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"68841e27d1364300b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#68841e27d1364300b\" href=\"#68841e27d1364300b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Funds Available<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"68841e27d1364300b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_68841e27d1364300b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">For the 2026 competition, the CDTRP is proud to partner with the following organizations to provide funding to <strong>support a total of 9 grants of $30,000 CAD each:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astellas.com\/en\">Astellas Pharma Canada<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.odtrf.org\/\">Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of British Columbia<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>The Venture Grants [2]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kidney.ca\/\">Kidney Foundation of Canada<\/a> [2]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biggiftsforlittlelives.ca\/\">Big Gifts for Little Lives<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lhsc.on.ca\/\">London Health Sciences Centre<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umontreal.ca\/\">Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhn.ca\/Transplant\">University Health Network Multi-Organ Transplant Program (UHN-MOT)<\/a> [1]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Of the $270,000, we will support grants in the following strategic areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 grant of $30,000 CAD<\/strong> to support new research that aligns with the CDTRP\u2019s mission and with one of the 5 Themes. This will be provided through the <em>CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition<\/em> over an 18-month performance period with funding provided by Astellas Pharma Canada.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 grants of $30,000 CAD each <\/strong>to support new and innovative research primarily focused on <em><strong>adult and\/or pediatric solid organ transplantation and donation<\/strong><\/em> that aligns with the CDTRP\u2019s mission and with one of the 5 Themes. Projects must include a patient, family, donor (PFD) engagement component in their design, detailing how PFD partners will be meaningful engaged in the research as a team member. Projects with a secondary focus on hematopoietic cell transplant must clearly outline how the intended research relates to solid organ donation or transplant research in order to be considered for this award. Please contact <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"mailto:newlife@odtrf.org\">newlife@odtrf.org<\/a> with any questions related to the above requirements. The Principal Applicant must hold the rank of assistant professor or higher and be based in <strong>British Columbia. <\/strong>The study can involve additional co-researchers, other sites and patients from across the country, provided the majority of research is conducted in <strong>British Columbia.<\/strong> The <em>Organ Donation and<\/em> <em>Transplant Research Foundation of BC\/CDTRP Venture Grants<\/em> will be funded by the <strong>Organ Donation and<\/strong> <strong>Transplant Research Foundation of British Columbia <\/strong>over an 18-month performance period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 grants of $30,000 CAD each<\/strong> to support new research related to <em><strong>kidney donation and\/or transplantation<\/strong><\/em> that aligns with the CDTRP\u2019s mission and with one of the 5 Themes. These projects can fall under any of the four research pillars of the KFOC (biomedical, clinical, health systems, &amp; population health). The Kidney Foundation of Canada encourages research projects which include lived-experience expertise on the application team, although this is not mandatory. KFOC will require Foundation specific financial and scientific reporting, for any questions, please reach out to <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"mailto:Christine.marquis@kidney.ca\">Christine.marquis@kidney.ca<\/a>. Please note that KFOC will only approve one, 6 month no cost grant extension under exceptional circumstances. The <em>CDTRP KFOC Research Innovation Grants<\/em> will be funded by <strong>The Kidney Foundation of Canada<\/strong> over an 18-month performance period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 grant of $30,000 CAD<\/strong> to support new research related <strong>to pediatric transplantation<\/strong> that addresses the One-Transplant-for-Life vision and aligns with one of the 5 Themes. The project must <strong>be based in Edmonton, Alberta<\/strong> and must also be focused on pediatric heart transplantation. This will be provided through the <em>CDTRP Big Gifts for Little Lives Research Innovation Grant<\/em> competition respectively over an 18-month performance period<\/li>\n<li>The London Health Sciences Center will provide <strong>1 additional grant of $30,000 CAD <\/strong>to the top ranked <strong>unfunded LHSC researcher<\/strong> through the <em>CDTRP LHSC Research Innovation Grant<\/em> competition over an 18-month performance period.<\/li>\n<li>The Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al will provide <strong>1 additional grant of $30,000 CAD <\/strong>to the top ranked <strong>unfunded UdeM researcher<\/strong> through the <em>CDTRP UdeM Research Innovation Grant<\/em> competition over an 18-month performance period.<\/li>\n<li>The UHN-MOT will provide <strong>1 additional grant of $30,000 CAD each<\/strong> to the top ranked <strong>unfunded UHN researchers<\/strong> through the <em>CDTRP UHN Research Innovation Grant<\/em> competition over an 18-month performance period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each grant will be awarded to the successful applicant(s) via the Primary Applicant\u2019s institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d367edf701f37f887 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#aa0e13;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d367edf701f37f887\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d367edf701f37f887\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d367edf701f37f887\" href=\"#d367edf701f37f887\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Guidelines for Application Submission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d367edf701f37f887\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d367edf701f37f887\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h5><strong>Research Proposal and Figures\/Tables:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>The research proposal should be novel, previously unpublished and not exceed 3 pages (not including references), with a maximum of 3 additional pages for figures or tables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Suggested headings include 1) Statement of Objective(s), 2) Recent relevant research by applicant, 3) Brief review of literature and background information, 4) Hypothesis(es), 5) Design and Methodology, 6) Analysis of Data, 7) Anticipated Timeline, and 8) Impact, Future research plans and Knowledge Translation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>In addition to the 3-page proposal, the application must include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The contact information requested in the application form, including the optional EDI questions. This page will be removed from your application prior to review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The names of individuals that should NOT review your application, with justification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A half-page\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">summary of the research proposal<\/b> that highlights how the research proposal helps achieve the CDTRP\u2019s mission, which is to drive advances in Canadian donation and transplantation research and mobilize knowledge so that every wish to donate is fulfilled and transplantation is transformed from a treatment to a lasting and sustainable cure. This summary will be used by the CDTRP and shared with funding partners to assess the relevance of the application to the scope of the competition. (max \u00bd page)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>lay abstract<\/strong> (max 250 words) that can be used to explain the proposal to PFD reviewers and the general public and that could be posted publicly if funded. This abstract should be free of jargon, technical or undefined scientific terms, and written in a manner that is easily understood by someone without prior knowledge of the subject. To help you with the lay abstract, you can use these tools: <a href=\"https:\/\/hemingwayapp.com\/\">Hemingway<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/healthresearchbc.ca\/bc-support-unit\/info-and-resources\/information-for-researchers\/plain-language-guide\/\">Health Research BC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>References<\/strong> (no page limit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A one page description of the <strong>budget and justification<\/strong>. Note that PFD remuneration is an eligible expense and should be included if you have PFD partners on your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A separate description of <strong>how the proposal will integrate within a specific Theme<\/strong> of the CDTRP (max \u00bd page).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An explanation of how <strong>sex<\/strong>, as a biological variable, <strong>gender<\/strong>, as a socio-cultural factor, and <strong>diversity<\/strong> are taken into account in the research design, methods, analysis and interpretation, and\/or dissemination of findings, or explain why they are not relevant \/ feasible within the scope of the project. For guidance and resources on how to integrate sex and gender into research, please consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/cihr-irsc.gc.ca\/e\/50836.html%20\">CIHR website<\/a>.\u00a0(max \u00bd page).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Engaging patients, families, and donors in CDTRP support research is a core value for our Network. As outlined in CDTRP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022-03-31-PFD-Terms-of-Reference.pdf\">PFD Terms of Reference<\/a>, patient engagement requires meaningful and active collaboration between researchers and PFDs in governance, priority setting, conducting research, and knowledge translation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Engaging PFD partners, especially at the beginning of the project, will help direct research that focuses on patient priorities and improves patient outcomes. Note, CDTRP recognizes that the level of engagement will be different depending on the scope of your project and scientific design.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>All Innovation Grant applicants are required to outline <strong>how their research addresses a patient priority and outline the significance, feasibility, and integration of PFD in their project<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n<p>All applications must answer the below questions (max 1 page).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how this project supports patient, family, or donor priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how your research question and design consider the potential impact of PFD involvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how you\u2019ve actively engaged with PFD partners, thus far. If you have not engaged yet, describe the key roles and responsibilities you envision for PFD partners. If not applicable, state why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how your project has been strengthened with PFD involvement. If you have not engaged yet, describe how your project will benefit from PFD engagement. If not applicable, state why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Note: PFD remuneration ($50\/hr) is an eligible grant expense. For more information on the CDTRP PFD platform, please visit our website: <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/platforms\/patient-family-and-donor-partnership-platform\/\">CDTRP PFD Partnership platform<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>All applications for ODTRF grants must include a PFD Engagement Plan that clearly outlines how PFD partner(s) are meaningful engaged in the research process as a team member.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>CDTRP\u2019s PFD Partnership Platform Manager Manuel Escoto (<a href=\"mailto:mescoto@cdtrp.ca\">mescoto@cdtrp.ca<\/a>) would be pleased to provide support and feedback as you are developing your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition, you may reference the resources below when developing your plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cihr-irsc.gc.ca\/e\/27297.html\">CIHR Patient Engagement Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scpor.ca\/\">Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/absporu.ca\/training\/training-program\/\">Alberta SPOR Support Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthresearchbc.ca\/resource-library\/\">Michael Smith Health Research BC Resource Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nlsupport.ca\/resources\/\">Newfoundland and Labrador Support Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bcpsqc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/PVN_Getting-Started-with-Patient-Engagement_WEBupdated.pdf\">BC Patient Safety &amp; Quality Council, A Guide to Patient Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cansolveckd.ca\/resources\/training-modules\/\">Can-SOLVE CKD Network Training Modules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthresearchbc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/POR-Menu_20191004.pdf\">Evidence-Informed Practices and Strategies for Patient-Oriented Research (POR): A \u2018Menu\u2019 for Research Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: PFD remuneration ($50\/hr) is an eligible grant expense. For more information on the CDTRP PFD platform, please visit our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/platforms\/patient-family-and-donor-partnership-platform\/\">CDTRP PFD Partnership platform<\/a>. <strong>All applications for TRFBC grants must include a PFD Engagement Plan that clearly outlines how PFD partner(s) are meaningful engaged in the research process as a team member.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A copy of a CIHR BioSketch Common CV for the Principal Applicant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional:<\/strong> Applicants may also include letters of support and\/or commitment from the Chair of the Department\/Division indicating the level of institutional and\/or university support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The completed application must be submitted electronically (by using the link) no later than <strong>11:59pm PST on April 1, 2026<\/strong>. The magnitude of the project should match the size of the award; the award is not intended to supplement a major grant; however, it is anticipated that this funding will be used to produce data to apply for large\/national level grant funding.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to comply with these requirements may negatively impact the evaluation of your application; it could lead to CDTRP withdrawing your application or reformatting it and removing any pages that exceed a page limit, without notifying you. Documentation received after the submission deadline will not be submitted for review. The applicant is responsible for ensuring completeness of the application and incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applicants must submit their application electronically using <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bjEs9bALvOPCRDM \">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7bee1cfe72e537c54 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#aa0e13;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7bee1cfe72e537c54\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7bee1cfe72e537c54\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#7bee1cfe72e537c54\" href=\"#7bee1cfe72e537c54\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">FAQ<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7bee1cfe72e537c54\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7bee1cfe72e537c54\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h5>Who can apply\u00a0to the Innovation Grant competition?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p>The Principal Applicant need to be eligible to hold funds in a Canadian Institution. To accept the award, the Principal Applicant is to become a member.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5>Will the CDTRP write me a letter of support for my application?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A letter from the CDTRP is unnecessary: for this competition, we have the role of a funding agency. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5>Can the funds from these grants be used to purchase equipment?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Innovation Grant competition is a \u201cresearch\u201d grant and not an \u201cequipment\u201d grant, and so the application should really be focused on research activities and outcomes.\u00a0 However, if you need new equipment to do the research, it is an allowable expense. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5>Is there a limit on the number of co-applicants?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no limit for the number of co-applicants.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5>How can I integrate my project into the CDTRP?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here are some ways to integrate a project into the CDTRP network:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Register any trainees working on the project with the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/survey.ca1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9mGqs4dkUVzglG6__;!!CjcC7IQ!ffFh7P9Qgc7lGM65kFcWHLpEsriLSW27IKVRFNzvDlKDbgMYrGqIEOrtLe_s5wapeQ$\">CDTRP Education and Training platform<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Connect with Manuel Escoto (<a href=\"mailto:mescoto@cdtrp.ca\">mescoto@cdtrp.ca<\/a>) ensure the patient engagement plan is strong and for support to identify patient partners;<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Post plain language project outputs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.cdtrp.ca\/en\">CDTRP Patient Portal<\/a>;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5>How can I prepare my patient engagement plan?<\/h5>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engaging patients, families, and donors (PFD) partners is a core value for CDTRP. As you prepare your Innovation Grant Application, use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/innovation-grant-patient-engagement\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">these resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to develop your PFD Engagement Plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTvtc4bAbB8?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1099,"menu_order":53,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2098","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2098"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2098"}],"version-history":[{"count":119,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33608,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2098\/revisions\/33608"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}