Align Grant

Overview of the Align Grant program:

Benefits of the Align Grant program:

• The benefit of this program is to:
• Conduct community needs assessments
• Determine the scope of health issues in Saskatchewan
• Plan next steps for moving from pilot to full implementation
• Identify and align with existing initiatives to reduce duplication
• Connect with Saskatchewan stakeholders (e.g., patient groups, community organizations, decision-makers)
• Engage in culturally appropriate relationship building

Eligibility criteria of the Align Grant program:

• To qualify for the Align Grant, applications must meet these three objectives:
• Increase Research Relevance and Impact:
• Build strong interdisciplinary research teams, including members from outside academia.
• Fund activities that tailor research to fit Saskatchewans unique needs.
• Boost Funding Success:
• Enhance the quality and success of Saskatchewans applications to regional, national, and international peer-reviewed funding competitions, as well as to SHRF.
• Develop Research and Professional Skills:
• Provide opportunities for trainees to gain experience in team building, stakeholder engagement, and co-developing research questions.
• Support skill development in research and professional areas related to the proposed activities.
• Principal Applicant Requirements
• The Principal Applicant must meet the criteria outlined in the SHRF Funding Guide.
• Team Requirements
• Include at least one Saskatchewan-based trainee as personnel or a co-applicant with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Teams are not required to include knowledge-users (stakeholders outside academia).