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ECR RESOURCE HUB

This webpage provides a curated list of funding opportunities available to early-career researchers, along with a draft outreach email to support engagement with research networks. It is designed to help ECRs identify potential funding pathways, initiate connections, and navigate the early stages of building a research profile.

On this page you can find: 

Grants and Awards

CIHR ECR's in Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Support ECRs in initiating and conducting independent research in human development, child and youth health Estimated registration deadline: November with applications due December

Ottawa
Government of Ontario Early Researcher Awards

Provision of funding for new researchers who work at publicly funded Ontario research institutions to build a research time. Each reward is a maximum of 100,000 and must be matched by an additional 50,000 from the researcher’s institution.

Laboratory
Academic Pediatric Association Young Investigator Awards Program

This award will allow recipient to advance their career in a topic they are passionate about exploring. Project typically is initiated and completed within one year. Deadline usually October.

Society for Pediatric Research Awards and Funding Opportunities

Various awards and funding opportunities available on site

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Physician Services Inc. (PSI) Foundation New Investigator Research Grant

Available to investigators within the first six years of their academic appointment and eligible for both clinical, medical education, and health systems research.

Research Fellowship Opportunities

​ECR Network Outreach Template

Subject: Early Career Research Activities at *** Message: I hope this message finds you well. My name is Dr. [Your Full Name], I am an Early Career Research Lead at the Canadian Pediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN). I am reaching out to you as we would like to learn more about the activities and approach to engaging early career researchers within the [NETWORK NAME]. We’ve been learning more about the work being done across collaborative research networks, and we’re especially interested in how early career researchers are engaged and supported. We’d love to learn more about your approach and any activities or initiatives you offer for early career members of your network. If possible, we’d really appreciate the opportunity to connect briefly—whether through a short call or even just over email—to hear more about your structure and experiences. Thank you in advance for your time, and we’re looking forward to the possibility of learning from your work! Warm regards, Dr. [Your Full Name] [Your Title/Role, if applicable] Pediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) [Your Email Address] [Optional: Your Phone Number]

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Last Updated: February 2026 by the PIRN Team.

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