Research Grant for the Study of Communities Impacted by Health Disparities
The Research Grant for the Study of Communities Impacted by Health Disparities supports family medicine residents and physicians in conducting community-based research and producing rigorous evidence related to the health disparities prevalent in either remote, rural Canadian communities or underserved outer-city areas beyond the urban inner-city core.
The research should focus on communities that are currently underfunded in terms of scientific research. These can be either remote areas or outer-city areas. Like inner‑city areas, outer-city locations face the same socio-economic disadvantages and challenges in accessing high-quality health care; however, no real concerted efforts have been made to relieve the economic and social disparities these communities face as they have not yet been deemed critical areas of interest.
The research must be recognized as a valuable first step toward the development of strategies to reduce health disparities in the future. Preference will be given to applications that actively involve the community.
The value of this grant is up to $4,000.
Eligibility criteria:
The primary investigator must be a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) who has been in good standing for at least one year.
The project must have started between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026.
Applicants cannot have received this award in the past three years.
Please visit our Guidelines for basic eligibility and additional considerations.
Not eligible:
Medical student research projects or projects submitted on behalf of students are not eligible.
Taxable income:
Payments will be made in the name of the principal investigator unless indicated on the application that they are to be redirected to a registered charity.
Award funds received are taxable and are considered part of your personal income in the fiscal year in which they are received. The Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) will issue a statement of income (T4A information slip) at the end of the year for these amounts.
Application process:
Applications are due to the CFPC National Office by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 25, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online.
Please refer to the Application Guidelines for requirements.
Selection process:
The joint CFPC and FAFM Honours and Awards Committee use the peer endorsements from a national review process to compile their recommendations to be approved by the CFPC and the FAFM Boards of Directors.
Applicants will be formally notified of results in August.
Recognition of support:
This grant is made possible through the Health Disparities Endowment Fund managed by the FAFM.