The In-Training Grants category is designed for students and health professionals in-training interested in child health*. 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.
*the study of the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents up to the age of 18.
Application Opens: 26 August 2024 - 9:00 ET.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024 - 23:59 ET.
Funding Start Date: Between February 01 and April 01, 2025
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
- 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 remaining before program completion at the time of application.
- 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 or lower-middle income country (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.
- Not have been awarded a GCHP grant, as the primary applicant, in the last 5 years.
- Research site must be an LMIC, preferably the primary applicant’s home country or a naturalized place of residence.
- 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
Language: Applications may be completed in English or French [voir les informations sur les bourses en français]. Documents in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an official translation into either English or French provided by the institution issuing the document, or by a certified translator (both versions must be attached as a single file).
As evidence suggests that documents written in French require approximately 20% more space than similar documents written in English, applicants submitting a proposal in French are allowed an additional page for the research proposal and the research contributions documents.
Formatting guidelines: 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, have normal margins (1-inch margins on the top, bottom and both sides of the page), and have a font size not smaller than 11, with the specified page limits respected.
Note: Applications that are 1) incomplete, 2) not meeting the eligibility criteria, and 3) not following the stipulated guidelines will NOT be considered.
Individual submissions
Applicants are required to complete an online form requesting the following information:
(note that to access the form, applicants must log in to a google account)
- Abstract (maximum 350 words). The abstract must be uploaded separately, and should include background, project objectives, planned methods, hypothesis, expected study significance, and a maximum of four (4) key words.
- Research proposal (maximum 3 pages [maximum 4 pages if prepared in French], 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). (maximum 1 page). The budget must include a column showing amounts in Canadian dollars. If you expect or have received support from another funder, please indicate the funds expected/received and the source/funder.
- The proposal, references, timeline, and budget must be uploaded as a single document on the form.
- Resumé of applicant (maximum 2 pages).
- Description of significance of applicant’s previous research contributions, career aspirations and explained interest in child health (maximum 1 page [maximum 2 pages if prepared in French]).
- 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; unofficial transcript, etc.). The document should state the applicant’s program, current year and the program duration. Please note that a letter of admission is not admissible.
- Resumé of applicant’s academic supervisor, mainly highlighting their research contributions and experiences (maximum 2 pages).
- Official letter of support from applicant’s academic supervisor (maximum 1 page). This document must be letterheaded.
- If applicable, official letter of support from applicant’s local partner (maximum 1 page).
- Applicants resubmitting a proposal to the GCHP grants must attach a 500-word max document detailing how the reviewers' comments from the previous submission have been addressed.
Group submissions
The proposal can be submitted by teams of 2 to 5 members. Please note that your academic supervisor is considered a team member by default and should not be listed in the team members' section of the form.
Applicants are required to complete an online form requesting the following information:
(note that to access the form, applicants must log in to a google account)
- Abstract (maximum 350 words). The abstract must be uploaded separately, and should include background, objectives, planned methods, hypothesis, expected study significance, and a maximum of four (4) key words.
- Research proposal (maximum 3 pages [maximum 4 pages if prepared in French], 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). (maximum 1 page). The budget must include a column showing amounts in Canadian dollars. If you expect or have received support from another funder, please indicate the funds expected/received and the source/funder.
- The proposal, timeline, and budget must be uploaded as a single document on the form.
- Resumé of each team member (maximum 2 pages each resumé).
- 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 child health (maximum 2 pages [maximum 3 pages if prepared in French]).
- 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; unofficial transcript, etc.). The document should state the applicant’s program, current year and the program duration. Please note that a letter of admission is not admissible.
- Resumé of primary applicant’s academic supervisor, mainly highlighting their research contributions and experiences (maximum 2 pages).
- Official letter of support from primary applicant’s academic supervisor (maximum 1 page). This document must be letterheaded.
- If applicable, official letter of support from primary applicant’s local partner (maximum 1 page).
- Applicants resubmitting a proposal to the GCHP grants must attach a 500-word max document detailing how the reviewers' comments from the previous submission have been addressed.