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It's a Royal College requirement for residents to complete a scholarly project. In keeping with that our program requires the residents to complete and submit their research projects by December of the 3rd year of the residency.
It's a Royal College requirement for residents to complete a scholarly project. In keeping with that our program requires the residents to complete and submit their research projects by December of the 3rd year of the residency.
Research opportunities open to all trainees:
Research opportunities open to all trainees:
Presenting your research at a conference? Apply to WCHRI to offset costs!
Presenting your research at a conference? Apply to WCHRI to offset costs!
Take your research to the TOPP!
Take your research to the TOPP!
Funding of up to $750 is available for in-training members to share their research outcomes in women and/or children’s health. Research outcomes supported through this program include in-person (oral or poster) abstract presentations at conferences and scientific sessions or publication in peer-reviewed journals. This funding program is non-competitive and offered as a benefit of WCHRI membership.
For eligibility details please visit the WCHRI website link HERE
Pediatrics Research Funding Resources
Please visit this LINK for additional funding opportunities
Overview
This funding opportunity is offered by the Department of Pediatrics with the support of the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI). The purpose of the RTRG award is to provide resources and support for eligible trainees to gain experience in the components of completing a research grant from start to finish, including developing research skills and tools that may be helpful in the future.
Applicants can apply for up to $500.00 (plus up to $780.00 for biostatistical support) to support their research. This award may be held for a period not exceeding the trainee’s actual program end date. It is expected that all awardees will complete the research project as outlined in the approved application, under the guidance of their mentor(s).
Expenses should not be related to travel/conference presentation. TOPP funds should be applied for separately for this (see above)
Deadlines
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted in the first year of the General Pediatric Residency Program and prior to the onset of the research. By submitting applications before research projects are underway, applicants can incorporate feedback from external reviewers, which enhances the methodological quality and scientific rigor of their proposed research. Only in exceptional circumstances will an application be considered eligible for funding if it is submitted after the project has started. Mentors are expected to play an active and engaged role in the development of the application and implementation of the research project.
Application intake for the 2025 RTRG award will in Spring of your first year and the application deadline will be in the Summer of your second year. Exact dates will be distributed by email. Applications will be reviewed with final notifications sent out in early Fall of second year.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be registered in the General Pediatrics residency program at the University of Alberta.
Residents are required to apply for this award in Year 1 of their residency program
Present an application with a detailed mentorship plan
Commit to completing the work by their program end date
Generate academic output, including an academic poster or oral presentation at a relevant meeting (e.g., Pediatric Research Day) and a peer-reviewed manuscript (when possible)
Supervisors must:
Supervisors must:
be WCHRI academic members; and,
have a demonstrated record of effective mentorship.
Application Process
Application Process
Please ensure you have thoroughly read the RTRG Terms of Reference prior to filling out and submitting the application form.
Additional Links
Additional Links
Contact
Contact
Email any questions about the grant to pedsr@ualberta.ca
Women & Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) Research Day
Women & Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) Research Day
A full day of workshops, networking, oral presentations and poster viewing sessions.
For additional information please see the WCHRI Website
Women & Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) Newsletter
Women & Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) Newsletter
WCHRI’s quarterly newsletter highlights the research activities of WCHRI and its members.
Connecting Through Research
Connecting Through Research
These high-level, theme-based, lunch time research talks are a collaboration between WCHRI and the Department of Pediatrics.
Date: Ongoing
For additional information, dates and topics, please see the WCHRI website
Department of Pediatrics Research Day
Department of Pediatrics Research Day
This annual event showcases research by staff and learners in the Department of Pediatrics and is open to all members of the Department of Pediatrics and staff of the Stollery Children's Hospital.
For additional information please see the Pediatric Research Day Web Page.
Prestigious Research Presentation Bursary
Prestigious Research Presentation Bursary
The Prestigious Research Presentation Bursary is open to all trainees in the Department of Pediatrics, to help off-set the costs related to presenting at a prestigious conference/meeting. In order to be eligible, trainees must exhaust PGME Resident Professional Development (RPD) and WCHRI funds. There are up to ten bursaries available (with up to a maximum of $2000 per bursary) per academic year.
Applications are reviewed and approved by the Stollery Fellowship Finance Committee a minimum of 60 days prior to conference/meeting, on a case by case basis.
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