Funding Opportunity for Pediatric Acute Care
REACH (Research into the Enhancement of Acute Care for Children’s Health) is excited to announce the upcoming Trainee Grant opportunity. This grant supports research that will foster engagement, and collaborations to develop research proposals and/or advance the science of patient, public and/or knowledge user engagement in pediatric acute care research.
Grant Details
- Award Amount: $7,000 each for two selected projects.
- Purpose: Foster engagement, and collaborations to develop research proposals and/or advance the science of patient, public and/or knowledge user engagement in pediatric acute care research.Ideal for initiatives that lay the groundwork for larger studies aligning with REACH’s purpose.
REACH Purpose & Goals
REACH is dedicated to foster engagement, and collaborations to develop research proposals and/or advance the science of patient, public and/or knowledge user engagement in pediatric acute care research.
- Connectivity: Bringing together collaborators to drive pediatric acute care research.
- Research Integration: Embedding research within clinical care environments to enhance health care quality.
- Training Excellence: Supporting a diverse, interdisciplinary research team with top-notch training.
How to Apply
- Complete and submit your application electronically by the May 18 2026 deadline. Link: REACH Trainee Grant Application
- Ensure all submissions include a completed REACH membership form (REACH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM ) and adhere to budget and application guidelines (attached above).
Application Timeline
- Opens: March 30, 2026
- Closes: May 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT
- Results Announced: August 17, 2026
Application Guidelines
- Eligibility: Open to trainee at the University of Manitoba (e.g. undergraduate, masters, doctoral, post-doctoral fellow, medical resident) with a supervisor that can hold funds at UM committed to pediatric care improvement.
- Requirements: Submit electronically by the deadline, complete the REACH membership form, and adhere to the budget and application guidelines.
For more details, reach out to the REACH Research Coordinator, Dozie Ochulor at dozie.ochulor@umanitoba.ca.
Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s healthcare!