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Innovation & Impact Grants

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation

The purpose of the SHRF Solutions Program is to support collaborative and engaged research for the development and implementation of innovations to address timely Saskatchewan health needs and create a sustainable impact in a focused area.

Grant Objectives

Grants offered as part of the Solutions program support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams including knowledge users.

Considering the stage and goals of the proposed research, applicants select the appropriate grant opportunity according to the following objectives:

Innovation Grant

Catalyzing new ideas and approaches to support innovative solutions that respond to focus area needs.

Impact Grant

Advancing the translation of innovative solutions, supported by preliminary data, into real-world and practical applications that respond to focus area needs.

Focus Areas

All applications must address one or more of the health challenges (i.e., focus areas) identified for the competition year.

Applications need only address one of the listed focus areas but may be relevant to more. See the Application Package for details on fit with focus area.

Funding Details

Amount & Term

Innovation Grant

Up to $50,000 for 1 year

Impact Grant

Up to $150,000 for 2 years

Multiple Applications

The Principal Applicant can submit only one application per annual Solutions competition (one Innovation Grant OR Impact Grant application) but may be a co-principal investigator or co-investigator on other applications.

Re-Applications

Previously unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to revise and resubmit their applications, taking into consideration peer reviewer feedback and current program guidelines. The application form provides space to respond to previous review comments.

Renewal

Previous Innovation and Impact grant recipients may apply to either grant with a new proposal that builds on their previously funded grant with new research questions.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Alignment with SHRF funding objectives and Saskatchewan health priorities (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

This is one of SHRF's most important review criteria.

Competitive proposals should:

Address important Saskatchewan health challenges
Align with the specific SHRF funding program
Respond to identified provincial health priorities
Demonstrate potential to improve health outcomes in Saskatchewan

Projects that clearly address provincial needs are highly competitive.

2. Relevance and originality (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

SHRF's peer reviewers explicitly ask:

Is the research relevant?
Is it original?

Competitive applications should demonstrate:

An important research question
Novel scientific ideas
Innovative approaches
Clear justification for why the work is needed

Relevance and originality are formal components of SHRF's peer-review scoring.

3. Scientific excellence and rigorous methodology (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Competitive proposals include:

Clearly defined objectives
Strong scientific rationale
Robust study design
Appropriate statistical methods
Clearly defined outcomes
High methodological quality

Scientific excellence remains central to funding decisions across SHRF programs.

4. Feasibility and ethical conduct (Highest Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

SHRF reviewers explicitly evaluate whether projects are:

Feasible
Ethical

Competitive proposals should include:

Realistic timelines
Appropriate resources
Achievable milestones
Ethical approval plans
Risk mitigation strategies

Projects must demonstrate they can be completed successfully within the funding period.

5. Investigator expertise and institutional support (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Reviewers assess whether:

The research team has appropriate expertise
The investigators have the skills required
Institutional infrastructure is adequate
Collaborators complement the project

A capable multidisciplinary team increases reviewer confidence.

6. Collaboration with knowledge users and stakeholders (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Many SHRF programs emphasize engaged research involving:

Healthcare providers
Health system leaders
Patients
Community organizations
Policymakers
Indigenous partners

Collaborative projects designed for real-world implementation are particularly competitive.

7. Knowledge mobilization and real-world impact (Very High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

SHRF places strong emphasis on ensuring research is translated into practice.

Competitive proposals describe:

Knowledge translation strategies
Implementation plans
Policy relevance
Clinical adoption
Community impact

Several SHRF funding streams are specifically dedicated to knowledge mobilization.

8. Indigenous health, equity, and inclusion (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

SHRF encourages research that:

Advances Indigenous health
Supports Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
Incorporates sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA)
Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion

Applications addressing these priorities, where appropriate, align well with SHRF's strategic goals.

9. Capacity building and early-career researcher development (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

Several SHRF programs focus on strengthening Saskatchewan's research capacity.

Competitive proposals often demonstrate:

Research training
Mentorship
Development of new investigators
Sustainable research programs

Programs such as the Establishment Grant are specifically designed to help early-career researchers establish independent research programs.

10. Well-justified budget and compliance with program requirements (High Predictor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

Successful applications include:

Appropriate budgets
Clear justification for expenditures
Compliance with SHRF application guidelines
Complete documentation
Adherence to program-specific eligibility criteria

A complete and compliant application supports a smooth peer-review process.

Specialties

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

The Solutions Program aims to support research with the potential to make a difference in Saskatchewan for the selected focus area. Therefore, research teams should be collaborative and constituted to support the goals of the proposed research and potential impacts.

There must be at least three Applicants/Investigators who are based in Saskatchewan and fulfill the following requirements:

One researcher who meets the eligibility requirements for a Principal Applicant

A second researcher who brings a different disciplinary perspective

A knowledge-user who brings perspectives on the practical applications of knowledge generated through the proposed research.

By the Application deadline, each team member must be invited to the Application via the RMS and accept the email invitation indicating they consent to their participation in the project.

Additionally, consider the following when forming your research team:

Having people with lived/living experiences on the team is strongly encouraged where appropriate;

The team may have co-leads who are researchers, knowledge users, and/or people with lived/living experience, as relevant to the proposed project;

Once the minimum team member requirements are met, additional team members from within or outside Saskatchewan may be included in any role;

There is no maximum number of team members. However, all team members should have a clear role and demonstrate how their expertise and/or experience is beneficial in addressing the research question(s) and/or potential impacts;

To support mentorship and capacity building, teams are encouraged to have both early career and established investigators, with trainees as appropriate. Novice and early career researchers applying as the Principal Applicant are encouraged to include experienced co-lead(s);

Having relevant supporters, including health system decision-makers, community leaders, community organizations, industry partners, etc. are strongly encouraged, as appropriate for the proposed project.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 204-111 Research Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R2

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