Research Grant Program

As a champion of the evidence-informed practice of respiratory therapy, the CSRT will provide grant funding to respiratory therapists who undertake research that establishes and/or builds upon the evidence base of respiratory therapy practice to improve patient and care giver experience and health outcomes and contributes to the advancement of the respiratory therapy profession. Proposals related to education, administration or other professional issues in the field will also be considered provided there is a significant research/investigative component.

• Preference will be given to applications that are aligned with established priorities of the CSRT.
• Grantees are expected to publish their findings. Results stemming from the primary outcome, as detailed in the approved application, must be submitted to the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy (CJRT). The Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy holds the first right of refusal on publication of all primary research results arising from the funded project. 
• Proposed project timelines should generally not exceed beyond 24 months from the time of funding. Projects longer than 24 months may be considered if accompanied by a project plan and timeline with reasoning clearly justifying the timeframe by demonstrating important milestones critical to the successful completion of the project (but not to exceed/absolute exclusion criteria of 30 months).

Announcement of funding decisions and the disbursement of funds will occur in June of each granting year. Those selected to receive a CSRT Research Grant will be required to formally accept and sign an agreement outlining the specific terms and conditions of the funding prior to the disbursement of any funds.

Who is Eligible?

Applications must be submitted by the principal investigator, who must be a registered or associate CSRT member.

• Collaborators (if any) may be non-members of the CSRT but must not be agents of any commercial entity.
• PIs are limited to the submission of one application as PI per year.
• Individuals may only hold one grant at any time and are eligible to reapply for funding only once a funding project is fully completed.
• Applications will be accepted for research being conducted in a practice setting, or as part of the research component of a graduate studies program (at the Master’s level or higher) if that research contributes to knowledge in respiratory therapy.

Limitations

Research projects not related to respiratory therapy practice are not eligible.

Members of CSRT Board of Directors, CSRT staff, and their immediate family members are not eligible if they are the primary investigator of the project.

Research being conducted as part of an undergraduate level education program are not eligible.