

The Rural Physician Research Support Project is a new initiative which aims to empower rural physician researchers – or new aspiring researchers – to pursue innovative rural research and knowledge translation projects contributing to advancing rural health in BC.
Through this project, rural physician researchers will be able to apply for research grants of up to $10,000 per year to support research activities. To be eligible, applicants must be a physician with experience practicing rural medicine and demonstrable extensive connections to rural communities. The research must be pertaining to advancing health in rural BC.
For more information about this opportunity contact Adrienne Peltonen.
The Rural Physician Research Support Project is run by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC and supported by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues.
To be considered for a grant, you must submit a complete application package. The complete package must include the following:
Your application package must be submitted to Adrienne Peltonen at apeltonen@rccbc.ca by April 30, 2021.