The Innovation and Translational Research Awards fund innovative research projects that will do one of the following:

  • Have an impact on patient care at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and/or Providence Health Care (PHC); OR
  • Provide savings for the health system at VCH and/or PHC.

One joint award will be designated for a collaborative project between PHC and VCH health care professionals and/or researchers. For PHC applicants, only projects in collaboration with VCH are eligible for this award.

One award will be designated for an early career researcher.

Eligibility

Awards are open to health care professionals, clinicians and researchers throughout VCH and PHC’s health care and research facilities. Please see the Innovation and Translational Research Award Guidelines for detailed eligibility requirements.

Note: Maximum budget is $100,000.

Deadlines

Registration deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025 by 4:00pm (PT)

Register

Application deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026 by 4:00pm (PT)  

Submit Application

Completed applications must be received via the online submission link by the times specified or they will not be accepted.

Applicants are encouraged to attend a one-on-one grant development session the week of November 24 to 28, 2025. 

Forms and Guidelines

*VCHRI is now using a biographical sketch for all internal award funding opportunities. See the instructions on how to complete this section of the application.

Funding Partners

VCHRI partners with the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and Providence Research on the Innovation and Translational Research Awards.

Contact

Past Recipients