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Training Grant

Empowering the Next Generation of REI Researchers and Clinicians

The Training Grant is a funding opportunity dedicated to supporting Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) fellows in Canada. This grant is intended to help launch research or clinical practice projects developed in collaboration with academic departments at recognized institutions of higher education.

Whether you're looking to explore a new area of clinical practice or advance a research initiative during your fellowship, this grant provides financial support to help bring your project to life — and present it to the CFAS community.

Purpose of the Grant

The Training Grant aims to:

  • Support REI fellows in initiating meaningful, relevant, and well-designed clinical or research projects;

  • Facilitate the development of academic and clinical expertise during training;

  • Encourage fellows to contribute to the advancement of reproductive medicine;

  • Ensure projects are completed in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of CFAS, including a commitment to innovation, ethical care, and patient-centered practices.

All projects must adhere to current ethical standards and research regulations, and the results of funded work are expected to be submitted as an abstract to the subsequent CFAS Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be REI fellows affiliated with a higher education institution in Canada.

  • Only one application per CFAS member will be accepted.

  • Projects must be approved by the fellow’s academic or departmental supervisor and comply with all institutional ethics requirements.

  • Proposals must demonstrate a clear alignment with the mission and values of CFAS.

What the Grant Supports

Funding may be used to:

  • Launch original clinical or translational research projects;

  • Support retrospective or prospective analyses of current clinical practices;

  • Fund data collection, research materials, or software tools relevant to the project;

  • Facilitate activities that enhance the fellow’s academic or professional development within reproductive medicine.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  1. A project proposal that includes:

    • A clear research or clinical question and objectives;

    • An overview of methodology and ethical considerations;

    • A realistic project timeline, including key milestones;

    • A detailed and justified budget;

    • Supervisor endorsement or departmental approval.

  2. A statement confirming the intention to submit the results as an abstract to the next CFAS Annual Meeting.

Review Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by the CFAS Research Committee, with consideration of:

  • Scientific and clinical merit of the proposal;

  • Relevance to current challenges or gaps in reproductive healthcare;

  • Feasibility of the project within the fellowship timeline and resources;

  • Ethical integrity and patient-centered focus;

  • Alignment with CFAS’s mission, values, and educational goals.

Submission Instructions

To apply, please refer to the respective year's Annual Meeting section of our website where you will find the Grant application submission page. 

  • All applications must respect the given year's deadline.

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Next Steps and Recognition

  • Successful applicants will be notified in by summer f the given year.

  • Grant recipients will be recognized at the CFAS Annual Meeting and expected to present the outcomes of their funded work.

  • Recipients may be asked to submit a brief report or update upon project completion, including a summary of outcomes and use of funds.

For more information or assistance with your application, please contact us at: communications@cfas.ca

Invest in Your Future. Shape the Field.

The Training Grant is your opportunity to advance impactful research or clinical innovation during your fellowship — and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in reproductive medicine.

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