The MSI Foundation is a research granting charitable organization which has supported more than 300

investigators over the past 54 years, many of whom have made significant contributions to health research

in the province of Alberta. For the year 2025, the Board of Trustees will continue to support novice or

emerging investigators in the field of health services and population health research (similar to CIHR pillar

3 or 4). Projects also require a co-applicant who is a user of research. The Foundation is committing

$300,000.00 to $350,000.00 per year to this initiative. The value of an award is up to $50,000.00 per year

for a maximum of two years.

Since 2010 the MSI Foundation has awarded grants to 75 new investigators, often as their first substantial

peer- reviewed grant. On average they receive 30 Letters of Intent per year, select 15 for full applications

and fund 2-4 projects. A range of health disciplines and wide variety of projects have been supported as

indicated on our website.

To apply, please submit a Letters of Intent, due Friday, Oct.31, describing the

research project. From these letters, a number of investigators will be invited to develop full applications.

These applications will undergo peer review for selection and funding. The template and more information are attached to this email.

If you have any questions, or are interested in this opportunity, please let me know.

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Nicole van Rootselaar, PhD.

(she/her)

Research Facilitator, Health/Medical Sciences

Office of Research and Innovation Services

Office B634

oris.health@uleth.ca

403-332-4433

ULethbridge|Research

4401 University Drive

Lethbridge AB, Canada 

T1K 3M4
ulethbridge.ca

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All applications/proposals/notices of intent must be approved by the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) using the Research Proposal Form (RPF) on the Bridge with a copy of the application. Therefore, applicants and co-applicants should allow sufficient lead time for a thorough review at each approval level. The RPF must be received before an application is submitted electronically to a funding agency. The faculty member's responsibility is to ensure that the ORIS receives a completed RPF well before the agency deadline. Visit this page for more information.

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