Research Fellowship Grant Program

The CAMRT Research Fellowship Grant Program is the association’s flagship research funding opportunity, designed to support established MRT researchers undertaking projects of national significance that advance the medical radiation sciences and the profession as a whole.

The Fellowship emphasizes protected research time, sustained scholarly engagement, mentorship and national knowledge generation that informs MRT practice, education and system-level innovation throughout Canada.

Who This Program Is For

This program is intended for established MRT researchers seeking protected time and funding to lead a year-long research initiative with national relevance, professional impact and a clear contribution to the advancement of MRT practice.

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Fellowship Grant Overview

Value and duration: $30,000 for 1 year
Number available: One fellowship awarded per competition cycle
Competition type: National
Application Deadline: March 31^st (annually)
Submission: professionalpractice@camrt.ca

Before You Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following documents in full before submitting an application:

Research Fellowship Grant Application Guidelines (includes eligibility criteria, eligible and ineligible expenses and budget guidance, expected time commitment, supervision requirements, evaluation criteria, and conditions of funding)
Research Fellowship Grant Conditions of Funding Agreement (includes funding release conditions, reporting obligations, financial accountability, compliance requirements, and requirements related to return of unused or unspent funds)

Purpose and Scope

The Research Fellowship supports research that:

Addresses issues of broad significance and widespread relevance to MRT practice;
Advances innovation, professional development, or system improvement;
Contributes to evidence-informed practice, education or workforce sustainability;
Is feasible within a one-year timeframe; and
Aligns with CAMRT’s Strategic Direction and research priorities listed below.

In addition to competitive funding, the Fellowship provides non-financial value through visibility, professional networking, mentorship opportunities and knowledge mobilization support.

CAMRT Research Priorities

Proposals must align with at least one CAMRT research priority:

Advanced practice and evolving MRT roles
Artificial intelligence and digital innovation
Workforce sustainability and models of care
Education, competency development and lifelong learning
Equity, diversity and inclusion, and cultural safety
Access to care and service delivery in underserved communities
Physical and mental health, and wellbeing of MRTs
Patient partnerships, advocacy and people-centred care

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be:

Certified by CAMRT or OTIMROEPMQ;
Established MRTs with demonstrated research experience;
Currently working in an MRT-related role in Canada; and
CAMRT members in good standing.

Full eligibility requirements are outlined in the Research Fellowship Grant Application Guidelines.

Fellowship Expectations

Research Fellows are expected to:

Lead and manage the approved research project;
Work with a supervisor and research collaborators;
Support mentorship of a least one MRT student or early-career MRT;
Provide regular progress updates; and
Disseminate findings through publication and/or presentation.

Detailed expectations and reporting requirements are outlines in the Research Fellowship Grant Conditions of Funding Agreement.

Application and Review Process

Applications are peer-reviewed and ranked by the CAMRT Research Granting Committee. External reviewers may be consulted where specialized expertise is required. All funding decisions are final.