• Overview

  POPCORN (Pediatric Outcome imProvement through COordination of Research Networks) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for a one-year funding opportunity for inter-network collaborative research projects.

  This Collaborative Project funding opportunity supports the launch of innovative research projects that facilitate collaboration between POPCORN’s root networks (refer to Appendix 1) and have the potential to contribute meaningfully to POPCORN’s Purpose and Vision (https://www.popcornpediatrics.ca/). A maximum of ten projects will be selected to each receive up to $100,000 of funding.

  Applicants from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply. We encourage POPCORN’s root networks to share this funding opportunity with their members!

• Eligibility

  The proposed project must:

  • involve collaboration between two or more networks from POPCORN’s content pillars (Infectious diseases, Inpatient medicine, Emergency medicine, Critical care, or Maternal health)

  • have the potential to be published or be used to inform subsequent funding applications, either under POPCORN or a root network

  • have a proposed budget and timeline that is feasible

  Primary applicant must be a member of POPCORN or one of its root networks, and must be affiliated to one of POPCORN’s sites (See site map here)

  • Applicants not fulfilling these criteria will be considered if they demonstrate the interest and qualifications to join one of the networks and list a co-principal investigator who fulfills the criteria. Early career researchers (ECR) are encouraged to apply

• Funding Details

  Duration: 12 months (April 2027 to March 2028)

  Funding amount: $100,000

  • Note that overhead costs are NOT eligible for this grant.

• How to Apply

  Submit your complete application package to popcorn@micyrn.ca with the subject line: POPCORN Collaborative Project Application – [Your Name].

  You can find the full funding call here.