KPMG Foundation Research Seed Grant Application 2024

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Applications must be submitted by Monday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

I am applying for a:

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general research seed grant

health equity research seed grant

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To be eligible for a health equity grant, projects must:

Aim to advance health equity by improving the effectiveness, safety, appropriateness, and/or accessibility of health care and services for equity-deserving groups.
Engage with the equity-deserving group(s) that are the focus of the project to ensure the work is meaningful and acceptable to them.

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Island Health

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Island Health Co-Lead

If the Lead Applicant is from another organization, an Island Health employee or affiliated health professional must be project co-lead, either as a researcher or knowledge-user. Definitions of both terms can be found in CIHR's Glossary.

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Project Title:

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Project Description: Please summarize your proposed project in plain language that can be understood by a general audience (200 words or less).

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Geographic Region: Indicate where your project will take place. Select island-wide if all of the above.

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Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Mt. Waddington, Strathcona

Port Alberni, West Coast, Nanaimo, Oceanside

Cowichan Valley, Ladysmith, Saanich (Northern), Gulf Islands

Victoria, Saanich (Southern), Esquimalt, Sooke, West Shore

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Research Priority Areas: Please indicate the priority areas addressed by your project. Select all that apply.

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Indigenous Health

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Mental Health and Substance Use

Seniors Health

Primary Care Networks and Clinics

Home and Community Care

Population Health and Health Promotion

Under-Resourced Communities and/or people who are unhoused

Acute and Ambulatory Services

Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Care Team Safety and Wellness

Virtual and Technology-Enabled Care

COVID-19

Child and Family, including Maternal Health

Island Health Goals: Indicate the goal(s) this project supports. Select all that apply.

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Improve experience, quality & outcomes for the people we serve.

Improve the experience, health & wellbeing of all people at Island Health.

Increase value & ensure sustainability.

Improve population health & wellness and reduce health inequities.

How to complete the questions below:

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Written answers should range from 200-500 words.
Supplemental materials (for example, letters of support or references) can be uploaded under the relevant question; these are not required, but can enhance your application.
Please read the evaluation criteria and the questions below carefully to make sure you include all the information we need to review your application.
If we have any questions or need more information, we may be in touch with you during the review process (January-February 2025).

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Resources & Support

View these Application Resources and Supports (with contacts for different questions).
Check out this curated list of Research 101 Resources, too!

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2. WHO: Project Team

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who is on the research team;
their roles and relevant experience; and
how you will ensure that everyone can participate fully and equitably in their roles.

Additional questions for:

Health equity projects: describe how the composition and/or experience(s) of your team demonstrates equitable partnerships and/or respectful relationships with the equity-deserving group(s) that are the focus of the project.

Indigenous Health Research projects: describe how the composition and/or experience(s) of your team demonstrates meaningful and culturally safe engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

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4. HOW: Project Plan

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the specific objectives of your project;
the activities, methods, and/or measures you will use to meet these objectives;
how you are integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion in project activities, methods, and/or analysis.

· Indigenous Health Research projects: if applicable, describe how you will ensure that Indigenous communities have control over any data collection, and that they own and control how this information can be used. (Learn more about data ownership, control, access, and possession: The First Nations Principles of OCAP®). If not applicable, please describe why not.

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Does this project have any other confirmed sources of funding? Your answer will not affect your chances of being funded through this competition, but it will provide important context for your estimated costs.

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I have received approval from my Island Health Manager, Director, or Executive Director to conduct this project if the application is successful.

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I confirm that I will receive all necessary approvals prior to commencing research.

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I will abide by all guidelines and conditions of this competition if the application is successful.

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