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The Pharmacy Leadership Academy Scholarship

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

The CSHP Foundation is pleased to provide an annual scholarship to participate in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Academy (PLA) program.

A scholarship is being offered by the CSHP Foundation, in the amount of $5,000 CDN towards the tuition fee for the July 2026 PLA program start date.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Submit an ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Application by February 1, 2026, Note: ASHP will accept applications until March 31, 2026. However, to be considered for the CSHP Foundation Scholarship you must apply to the ASHP Foundation by February 1, 2026, to ensure notification of acceptance to the PLA program prior to submitting your CSHP Foundation Scholarship application.

2. Submit a CSHP Foundation scholarship application (see below) with required documents to cshpfoundation@cshp.ca by February 15, 2026.

The successful CSHP Foundation scholarship applicant will be notified in April 2026

AI Based Application Success Predictor

✅ 1. Relevance to Hospital Pharmacy Practice

All CSHP Foundation grants are intended to advance hospital pharmacy practice, optimize pharmacotherapy, or enhance patient care outcomes in hospital or collaborative healthcare environments.
A strong application clearly frames the problem in terms of hospital pharmacy priorities and practical impact rather than purely academic research. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Tip:
Explicitly describe how your project will improve practice, address unmet needs, or enhance patient care in hospitals.

✅ 2. Alignment With Specific Grant Objectives

Each grant type has a different focus:

🎯 Research Grants — Typically support clinical or practice research projects addressing pharmacy practice issues. CSHP
🎯 Innovation Grants (William McLean) — Fund innovative practice programs, models, services, or technologies to improve patient outcomes or pharmacy workflow. Pure research studies are not eligible under this mechanism. CSHP
🎯 Education Grants — Support education, knowledge transfer, or professional development activities that benefit CSHP members. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
🎯 Thematic Grants (e.g., Sustainability) — Target specific emerging priority areas such as environmental sustainability in pharmacy practice. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Predictor:
Tailor your application to the specific expectations and eligible activities of the grant you’re targeting — this matters more than general research excellence.

✅ 3. Established Evaluation Criteria & Review Process

CSHP Foundation grants are reviewed by a Foundation Research or Education Committee against established criteria, and recommendations go to the CSHP Foundation Board for final approval. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Typical elements reviewed include:

Clarity and relevance of project objectives

Methodology or activity plan

Feasibility within the proposed timeline

Realistic budget and justification

Potential impact on practice, education, or patient outcomes

Qualifications and experience of applicant(s)

For Education Grants, applications must achieve a minimum score on the established criteria to be considered for funding. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Predictor:
Directly address each review criterion in your narrative rather than leaving it implied.

✅ 4. Demonstrated Feasibility and Impact

Even if CSHP grants are generally smaller and aimed at practice-oriented projects, reviewers still assess whether the proposal is feasible and has clear, measurable outcomes.
This includes:

Practical methods or implementation strategies

Anticipated outputs and outcomes (e.g., enhanced workflow, staff training, patient safety metrics)

Timelines that match the grant duration (often < 18 months for Innovation Grants) CSHP

Predictor:
Outline clear deliverables and a timeline with specific checkpoints.

✅ 5. Budget Justification and Resource Plan

Grants like the William McLean Innovation Grant allow certain operational expenses (salary support, project costs) but have eligibility rules (e.g., not covering research studies or technology infrastructure). CSHP

Predictor:
Prepare a tight budget tied directly to project deliverables and ensure eligible use of funds under the specific grant rules.

✅ 6. Investigator Qualifications and Membership Status

Applicants for most CSHP Foundation grants must be CSHP members (or members-in-training/ student supporters) for a specified period (typically ≥ 12 months). Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

A strong track record (prior projects, publications, leadership roles) increases confidence in the applicant’s ability to complete the project.

Predictor:
Maintain active CSHP membership and include relevant experience in your CV or narrative.

✅ 7. Clear, Well-Structured Application Documents

Successful applications concisely address:

Problem or gap statement

Objectives and expected outcomes

Methods or education plan

Budget & justification

Feasibility and risk mitigation

Relevance to CSHP goals

Predictor:
Well-written, logically structured applications are easier for committees to evaluate and score highly.

📌 Grant-Specific Tips

🧪 Research Grants

Focus on practice-relevant questions (e.g., medication safety, service delivery improvements). CSHP

Include research ethics board approval processes and timelines in your plan.

Success predictor:
Demonstrate clear practical implications of your research for hospital pharmacy.

💡 William McLean Innovation Grant

Clearly describe the innovation and how it improves practice (e.g., new care model, service workflow improvement). CSHP

Since research studies are excluded, emphasize practical implementation and evaluation in real settings.

📘 Education Grants

Proposals should outline professional development activities, knowledge translation strategies, and anticipated benefits to pharmacists or pharmacy teams. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Tie your educational initiative to betterment of patient care or practice excellence.

Success predictor:
Define measurable learning objectives and how outcomes will be assessed.

📌 Quick Success Predictor Checklist

Predictor	Why It Matters
Fit to grant purpose	Ensures eligibility & relevance to reviewers
Clear impact on patient care or practice	Core CSHP Foundation mission Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
Feasible plan with milestones	Demonstrates deliverability
Solid budget aligned with eligible costs	Avoids disqualification
CSHP membership & professional experience	Eligibility and credibility
Clarity of writing and structure	Helps reviewers assess criteria

🧠 Final Thought

Unlike large federal bodies, CSHP Foundation grants emphasize practice applicability, feasibility and direct benefit to hospital pharmacy practice, not just theoretical or basic research. Illustrating practical outcomes, clear plans, and real improvements in care or education strongly increases your chance of success in these competitions.

Specialties

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacy

Pharmacology

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for accredited hospital pharmacy residency programs must have graduated (or be about to graduate) from a CCAPP-accredited faculty of pharmacy or otherwise be eligible for licensure in a Canadian province. While CSHP membership is not required to apply for the matching service (PRAMS), those who match are required to become CSHP members by the start of their residency.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 304-405 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4

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