Research Grant Program
The CAMRT Research Grant Program provides funding to support discrete, investigator-led research projects related to the medical radiation sciences. The program is intended to facilitate focused studies, pilot projects and applied research by supporting specific research activities and project costs that contribute to the advancement of professional practice, education or innovation within the MRT profession.
The Research Grant is designed to support project-specific research activities within a defined one-year period and may also serve as a foundation for future, larger-scale research initiatives.
Who This Program Is For
This program is intended for early-career or emerging MRT investigators seeking funding to lead a focused, one-year research project, pilot study or applied research initiative with relevance to MRT practice, education or innovation.
Looking to lead a larger-scale research initiative with protected research time and national scope?
Learn more about the CAMRT Research Fellowship Grant
Grant Overview
- Value and duration: Up to $5,000 for 1 year
- Number available: One grant awarded per competition cycle
- Competition type: National
- Application deadline: March 31st (annually)
- Submission: professionalpractice@camrt.ca
Before You Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following documents in full prior to submitting an application:
- Research Grant Application Guidelines (includes eligibility criteria, eligible and ineligible expenses, proposal requirements and evaluation criteria)
- Research Grant Conditions of Funding Agreement (includes funding release conditions, reporting obligations, financial accountability, and requirements related to return of unused or unspent funds)
Purpose and Scope
The Research Grant supports projects that:
- Address clearly defined research questions or applied research issues;
- Are feasible within a one-year timeframe;
- Support skill development and research capacity among early-career investigators;
- Aligns with CAMRT’s Strategic Direction; and
- Generate outcomes suitable for dissemination to the MRT community.
Applicant Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by a Principal Investigator (PI) who:
- Is certified by CAMRT or OTIMROEPMQ
- Is a current CAMRT member in good standing and for the duration of the funding period; and
- Identifies as an early-career or emerging investigator
Collaborators may be non-members of CAMRT but must not be agents of commercial entities.
Additional eligibility considerations:
- PIs may submit one application per year;
- PIs may not hold concurrent CAMRT research grants;
- Previous Research Grant recipients are eligible to reapply.
Full eligibility requirements are outlined in the Research Grant Application Guidelines.
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.
- CAMRT Research Grant Application Form [Download form to complete]
Learn More
Detailed eligibility and application requirements, evaluation criteria, and conditions of funding are provided in:
For questions regarding the CAMRT Research Grant program, please contact professionalpractice@camrt.ca