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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Research Grants

Canadian Paediatric Society

There is a need to enhance our knowledge of neonatal resuscitation, as well as the efficacy of different interventions, and the quality of resuscitation, thus improving the quality of the evidence which forms the basis of neonatal resuscitation guidelines and perhaps, patient outcomes. The enhancement of resuscitation practice is relevant to all health care professionals involved in the care of newborns and is an essential step forward towards improving patient outcomes.

The CPS Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Steering Committee recognizes the importance and value of research as a vehicle to guide practice and advocates for the initiation and development of a program of neonatal resuscitation research. In this light, the Canadian NRP Steering Committee has created the following awards:

NRP Research Grant (up to $25,000 CDN)
NRP Emerging Investigator Award (up to $5,000 CDN)

The grants will be awarded based on merit. These funds may be used to generate pilot data to allow the investigator to develop the basis for an application for independent research support through conventional granting mechanisms.

Research priorities

The NRP Steering Committee is particularly interested in the following research priorities:

Post-resuscitation neonatal stabilization (The First Hour)
Quality assurance and neonatal resuscitation (e.g. team performance, medical error, consistency in care)
Resuscitation physiology (e.g. CPAP, novel techniques)
Resuscitation education (simulation and debriefing)

Submitted studies may include basic science, clinical, epidemiological or educational research pertaining to the broad area of neonatal resuscitation, however submissions in the research priorities areas are highly encouraged.

Nominations

The primary investigator(s) is/are health care professional(s) (including allied health) from a Canadian or American institution.
Research Grant: Applicants may include established investigators (> 10 years since primary appointment).
Emerging Investigator: Applicants must have completed their primary professional degree/diploma within the past five (5) years.
Submissions including primary investigators from outside Canada or the US must demonstrate a substantive role of the Canadian or US investigator(s) in the research process.
Projects which are to be completed outside of Canada or the US must have approval from a Canadian or US Institutional Review Board (IRB).
All applications should be consistent with the vision of promoting resuscitation based neonatal research in Canada.
No investigator should hold AAP and CPS NRP Research Grant funds for the same project at any one given time.
All patient orientated research will require institutional research ethics board approval before funds will be released.
All funds will be disseminated through the primary investigator’s institution.

Budget guidelines

Requests can include costs for supplies, minor equipment, and salaries for support personnel. Funds are not to be used for faculty salaries (including the primary investigators) or indirect costs. Time and efforts of physician trainees or technical support can be included in the budget; however, the requested expense for their time must be clearly justified. Travel reimbursement is limited to local travel for research purposes and travel to locations with pertinent resources for the proposed study. Funding is for one year; however, a non-funded extension up to one year may be requested.

Submissions

Must be submitted by January 15 2026, and include:

Completed Intent for Application.
Abstract of research – Maximum 1 page. (Guidelines for abstract of research - NRP Research Grant)
Letter of support from the department chair or supervisor assuring approval of the planned study. Maximum 1 page.
Updated curriculum vitae. Maximum 3 pages.

Intents for Applications will be reviewed and selected applicants will be provided with a full application which must be submitted to the CPS by May 1. Applicants will be informed of the final decision in August and funds will be distributed in September.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

(From analysis of CPS priorities and funded/endorsed projects)

🥇 1. Strong Child Health Impact (Top Predictor)

Must clearly improve:
- Pediatric outcomes
- Child well-being

✔ High success:

Preventive and early-life interventions

🥈 2. Public Health & Policy Relevance

Strong emphasis on:
- Population health
- Policy impact

✔ Predictor:

Studies influencing health guidelines or national policy

🥉 3. Health Equity Focus

Major priority areas:
- Indigenous child health
- Underserved populations
- Social determinants of health

✔ Equity-focused proposals perform significantly better

4. Clinical & Translational Relevance

Preference for:
- Real-world applications
- Practice-changing research

5. Feasibility & Practical Scope

Many CPS-supported projects are:
- Applied or pilot studies

✔ Winning proposals:

Realistic timelines and outcomes

6. Strong Study Design

Preferred:
- Cohort studies
- Intervention studies
- Public health research

✔ Clear methodology is essential

7. Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Work

Strong proposals involve:
- Clinicians
- Public health experts
- Community organizations

8. Measurable Outcomes

Must demonstrate:
- Impact on child health
- Clear evaluation metrics

🧪 Common Focus Areas

Child and adolescent mental health
Vaccination and infectious diseases
Nutrition and obesity
Neonatal and early childhood care
Indigenous and community health
Injury prevention

⚠️ Common Reasons for Rejection

Weak pediatric focus
Lack of policy or public health relevance
No measurable outcomes
Overly theoretical proposals
Poor feasibility

🧠 Bottom Line (Key Predictors Ranked)

Direct impact on child health
Public health and policy relevance
Health equity focus
Clinical/translational applicability
Feasible, well-designed study
Clear measurable outcomes

Specialties

Pediatrics

Eligibility Requirements

The primary investigator(s) is/are health care professional(s) (including allied health) from a Canadian or American institution.
Research Grant: Applicants may include established investigators (> 10 years since primary appointment).
Emerging Investigator: Applicants must have completed their primary professional degree/diploma within the past five (5) years.
Submissions including primary investigators from outside Canada or the US must demonstrate a substantive role of the Canadian or US investigator(s) in the research process.
Projects which are to be completed outside of Canada or the US must have approval from a Canadian or US Institutional Review Board (IRB).
All applications should be consistent with the vision of promoting resuscitation based neonatal research in Canada.
No investigator should hold AAP and CPS NRP Research Grant funds for the same project at any one given time.
All patient orientated research will require institutional research ethics board approval before funds will be released.
All funds will be disseminated through the primary investigator’s institution.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Canadian Paediatric Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 100-2305 St. Laurent Blvd Ottawa, ON Canada K1G 4J8

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