Kitty Carr Research Grant 2026-2027 (up to $20,000)

Overview

The Kitty Carr Research Grant 2026-2027 is awarded by the Canadian Foundation for Women's Health to people committed to preventing maternal mortality in Canada. It is open to any area within obstetrics, health systems or policy research, and aims to support projects focused on preventing every possible maternal death. The Foundation supports research, education, advocacy and professional development that advance women's health in Canada and worldwide.

What you get

The grant has a value of up to $20,000.

Who can apply

Applicants must be affiliated with a Canadian university or health care institution that can provide ethics review in line with Canadian standards. They must be members in good standing of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, and post-graduates are a specific focus.

Requirements

Only research projects directly related to preventing maternal mortality are considered. Proposals may stand alone or be part of a larger project funded from other sources, in which case they need clear deliverables achievable within two years or less. Award winners must provide quarterly progress reports to the Foundation.

How to apply

The application includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae for the principal investigator, an itemized budget on a separate page showing the amount requested, a letter of support from the institution, and a 250-word description of the project that includes its title. A research proposal of no more than four pages, excluding abstract and references, is also needed. It should cover background, objective, rationale or need, methods, analysis plan, implications or impact of results, dissemination plan, timeline and references.

The completed form and documents are returned to the Foundation's national office by email.

Key dates

The deadline is December 15, 2026.