In-Training Grants

The In-Training Grants category is designed for students and health professionals in-training interested in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). This grant is open to all eligible post-secondary students/trainees. Research submitted for funding consideration in this category must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member of the primary applicant's institution, with the supervisor’s approval obtained prior to the application. Additionally, all applicants, especially those with community-based and/or participatory research, are strongly encouraged to seek a local partner that can provide expertise and assistance in the proposed research area and site. The local partner should be recognized in the research site and be able and willing to spend time assisting the project team. If applicable, a letter of support from the local partner is required.

 

Application Open: 05 December 2022 - 9:00 EST.

Application Deadline: 15 February 2023 - 23:59 EST.

Funding Start Date: Between May 01 and June 01, 2023

Number of grants to be awarded: 2

Please refer all inquiries about the grants to the Grants Coordinator, Divine-Favour Ofili at gchp [at] mcgill.ca.

 

Eligibility

  1. The primary applicant must:
    • Be registered to a post-secondary degree program in one of the health fields listed here.
    • Have at least 1 academic term before program completion.
    • Be proficient in either French, English or both.
    • Be part of a research team which includes their local academic supervisor.
    • Be a citizen and resident of a low and lower-middle income country (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.
  1. Research site must be an LMIC, preferably the primary applicant’s home country or a naturalized place of residence.
  2. If making a group submission, it is recommended that at least 2 professions/disciplines are represented in the team. It is advised that at least one member of the team is a senior researcher.
 
 

Requirements

Note: Applications may be completed in English or French [voir les informations sur les bourses en français]. Files should be named using this format: “Applicant’s last name_document type.” Example: “Ofili_Proof of enrollment.” Acceptable file types are .doc, .docx, and .pdf. All the documents should be single-spaced, normally margined and have a font size not smaller than 11, with the specified page limits respected. Applications that are 1) incomplete, 2) not meeting the eligibility criteria, and 3) not following the stipulated guidelines will NOT be considered. Lastly, to access the form, applicants must log in to a google account.

Individual submissions

Applicants are required to complete an online form requesting the following information:

  1. Research proposal (maximum 3 pages not including references and appendices). To help guide your submission, the research proposal guidelines are outlined here.

    The following appendices must be included in the proposal:
    • An approximate one-year timeline listing the research steps that need to be accomplished and the estimated duration for each step/activity (e.g., ethics approval, personnel training, participants recruitment and follow-up, data analysis, report and presentation) (maximum 1 page).
    • A tabulated budget breakdown listing and justifying the itemized project expenses of up to CAD$3,000 (e.g., personnel hired, services required, non-reusable and reusable equipment and materials). If you expect or have received support from another funder, please indicate the funds expected/received and the source/funder (maximum 1 page).
    • Note that the proposal, timeline, and budget must be uploaded as a single document on the form.
  2. Resumé of applicant (maximum 2 pages).
  3. Description of significance of applicant’s previous research contributions, career aspirations and explained interest in MCH (maximum 1 page).
  4. Applicant’s proof of enrollment in an educational institution for an undergraduate or graduate degree program, signed by an authorized member of the institution, usually the Registrar or Departmental head. (An official letter from the Registrar or Departmental head; letter of admission; unofficial transcript, etc.). The document should state the applicant’s program, current year and the program duration.
  5. Resumé of applicant’s academic supervisor, mainly highlighting their research contributions and experiences (maximum 2 pages).
  6. Official letter of support from applicant’s academic supervisor (maximum 1 page).
  7. If applicable, official letter of support from applicant’s local partner (maximum 1 page).

Group submissions

The proposal can be submitted in teams of 2 to 5 members.

Applicants are required to complete an online form requesting the following information:

  1. Research proposal (maximum 3 pages not including references and appendices). To help guide your submission, the research proposal guidelines are outlined here.

    The following appendices must be included in the proposal:
    • An approximate one-year timeline listing the research steps that need to be accomplished and the estimated duration for each step/activity (e.g., ethics approval, personnel training, participants recruitment and follow-up, data analysis, report and presentation) (maximum 1 page).
    • A tabulated budget breakdown listing and justifying the itemized project expenses of up to CAD$3,000 (e.g., personnel hired, services required, non-reusable and reusable equipment and materials). If you expect or have received support from another funder, please indicate the funds expected/received and the source/funder (maximum 1 page).
    • Note that the proposal, timeline, and budget must be uploaded as a single document on the form.
  2. Resumé of each team member (maximum 2 pages each resumé).
  3. A clear description of each team member’s role in the project, evidence of a multidisciplinary team, and the significance of team members’ previous research contributions, career aspirations and explained interest in MCH (maximum 2 pages).
  4. Primary applicant’s proof of enrollment in an educational institution for an undergraduate or graduate degree program, signed by an authorized member of the institution, usually the Registrar or Departmental head. (An official letter from the Registrar or Departmental head; letter of admission; unofficial transcript, etc.). The document should state the applicant’s program, current year and the program duration.
  5. Resumé of primary applicant’s academic supervisor, mainly highlighting their research contributions and experiences (maximum 2 pages).
  6. Official letter of support from primary applicant’s academic supervisor (maximum 1 page).
  7. If applicable, official letter of support from primary applicant’s local partner (maximum 1 page).
 
 
 
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