Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) offers internal awards and funding competitions for individual investigators and research teams to bring discovery from bench to bedside and build health research capacity.

Each year VCHRI provides approximately $1.8M in funding for compensation- and project-based awards, annually supporting our investigators, clinicians, trainees, students and research teams from a variety of health disciplines. 

VCHRI is proud to offer its award program in partnership with VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Providence Research, Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC, Michael Smith Health Research BC, VGH Nursing Alumnae Association and BC Nurses Union. 

Investigator Awards

Building capacity for clinician-scientists to continue developing their research careers as independent investigators.
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Research Challenge

Supporting point-of-care staff new to research to learn about conducting a clinical practice project to improve care.
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Sidhoo Fund

Aiding in the training and continued education of young researchers in the areas of diabetes or urology.
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Team Grant

Funding practice-based research projects and building health research capacity at VCH.
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VCHRI SPARKS

Opportunity for undergraduate and medical students to explore their interest in health research.
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VCHRI is committed to equity and welcomes the participation of all eligible individuals in our award programs. We acknowledge that our capacity to expedite the integration of new findings, technologies and treatments into the health care system depends on a diverse range of skills, expertise, background and experiences. We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive and inviting atmosphere for the VCH/UBC research community.