The McGill Global Child Health Program (GCHP) is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Professionals Grants Program for health professionals interested in Maternal and Child Health (MCH).
All applicants, especially those with community-based and/or participatory research, are strongly encouraged to seek a local partner that can provide expertise and assistance in the proposed research area and site. The local partner should be recognized in the research site and be able and willing to spend time assisting the project team. If applicable, a letter of support from the local partner is required.
Selection Criteria
The primary applicant must:
Be a trained and/or practicing professional in one of the health fields listed here.
Be proficient in either French, English or both.
Be a citizen and resident of a low and lower-middle income country (LMIC) as classified by the World Bank.
Research site must be an LMIC, preferably the primary applicant’s home country or a naturalized place of residence.
If making a group submission, it is recommended that at least 2 professions/disciplines are represented in the team.
It is advised that at least one member of the team is a senior researcher.
Award Size: Subject to proposal
Deadline: 18 March, 2022