Michael Smith Health Research BC funding awards 2024

Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) awards provide funding to support BC’s health researchers in advancing science and improving the health of British Columbians. Applications are now open for the 2024 competitions.

The Scholar awards supports early career health researchers, helping them form their own research teams and develop world-leading research programs. The award provides salary support, allowing award recipients to dedicate 75 percent of their time to health research activities.

The HP-I Program supports health professionals actively involved in patient care to build their health research programs, train the next generation of scientists, and make significant contributions to their field. The competition invites a broad range of health professionals to apply. Previous recipients include psychologists, nurses, physicians, physical therapists and pharmacists.

Letter of intent deadline: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 4:30 pm (PT)