The BC Children’s Hospital Research (BCCHR) Investigator Grant Award Program (IGAP) has announced an Open Call competition to support up to 2 new salary awards at the Clinician Scientist level, each at a maximum of $134,000 per year for 5 years. The IGAP Award ‘is intended to support existing Clinician Scientists who are looking to further develop and grow their research programs with the support of salary funding towards dedicated research time’.
Quick Facts
- Clinician Scientists for this award are considered those who are or will be Research-primary and also provide clinical service.
- This includes researchers who are also medical or allied health professions (ex: Emergency Department Physicians, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, etc.).
- The clinician scientist must currently hold an active clinical position and will continue to work clinically for approximately 30% alongside IGAP Award.
- The clinician scientists awarded must have a minimum of 70% protected research time.
- The candidate needs to be actively engaged in child health research and conduct a significant portion of their research on the BCCH Oak Street Campus.
- Per year, the average IGAP Clinician Scientists Award holder:
- Publishes 10 publications
- Has 5 active grants
- Supports 4 trainees
Applications
- Application Deadline: 10 May 2024 | 4pm
- Note: Applications may only be submitted by the Department/ School (not the individual Clinician Scientists), with each Department/School limited to 3 applications.
- A completed application package includes:
- Application Form
- Clinician Scientist’s CV
- Letter of commitment
- Letts of support from partners (optional)