Research Grant
The Canadian Podiatry Education Foundation Research Committee announces its research grant program. Can$2000 is available annually.
Grant Schedule
Applicant Submission of Application - October 1.
Peer Review Process - December 1.
CPEF Notice of Awards - December 1.
Research Grant Awards - December 15.
Eligible Research Projects
The CPEF Research Grant Program is designed specifically to aid Canadian researchers or research being done in Canada to investigate podiatric medical problems. Research projects that will be considered are: biomedical, health services and other projects related to podiatric medicine that are designed to increase understanding of the processes underlying the functions, pathology and care of the lower extremity, and acquisition of new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disabilities and diseases of the lower extremities.
This research is expected to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge and/or professional literature pertaining particularly to Canada.
Eligible Applicants
Individual independent investigators in:
1. Podiatric Medical School
2. Post-doctoral Podiatric Programs or Residencies
3. Podiatric Medical Practice
4. Other institutions.
This research is expected to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge and/or professional literature pertaining particularly to Canada.
Application Requirements
1. Closing Date: Applications must be received by October 1.
2. Copies Required: The applicant must submit two copies of the complete application form.
Review Criteria
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The research project is focused on a problem in the biosciences, podiatric services research or other problem related to podiatric medicine.
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The proposal is related to podiatry in Canada.
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The proposal reflects an adequate knowledge of other research related to the problem.
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The proposal clearly states the objectives, research design and methodology for achieving the goals of this project.
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The proposal adequately describes the plans for managing the project, including a tentative schedule for the main steps of the research within the project period.
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The detailed project description clearly outlines the expected benefits the research will ultimately have for podiatry and podiatrists in Canada.
Grant Conditions
Work on approved research project must begin approximately one month after the notification of award.
The grantee must submit a progress report at the end of the first six months and year-end of the project.
A final copy of the research results in publishable form must be submitted to CPEF office by December 31, 2 years from date the Research Grant awarded.
Please forward all correspondence to:
Research Committee Chairman
Canadian Podiatry Education Foundation
203-2309 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M 2A3
Canada