CCRF is pleased to offer the Spring 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) to researchers and clinicians in the chiropractic and adjacent healthcare fields who meet the eligibility requirements. Grant awards for individual projects will range from $5,000 to $25,000.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the following
This RFP is focused on providing funding for projects addressing one or more of the following four (4) priority areas:
- Economic Impact of Chiropractic Care
- Patient Safety
- Interprofessional Engagement
- Population Health
Preference will be given to pragmatic and cost-effective projects that can be completed in 6 to 12 months. Submissions including complementary financing from other sources will be prioritized.
Prospective applicants are also encouraged to review the following:
- CCRF’s National Research Priorities: Basic Science, Clinical Science, Health Systems and
Population Health.
- CCRF’s FAQs: These have been updated and contain information which may impact
the success of your proposal
Granting decisions will be approved by the CCRF Board of Directors based on Research Committee recommendations.
Steps to Apply
1
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Step 1: Applicants review current RFP guidelines and submit an LOI outlining proposal scope and focus.
2
Evaluation
Step 2: Following LOI evaluation, applicants will either be invited to prepare a Grant Application or notified a grant will not be offered this cycle.
3
Grant Application
Step 3: Following Grant Application evaluation, submitters will receive an approval of funding or be notified a grant will not be offered this cycle.
How To Apply
CCRF uses a three-step application process. Before applying, please review all eligibility criteria and FAQs.
- Grant seekers submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to provide a succinct proposal overview. The LOI summarizes the project concept, anticipated outputs and the funding request.
- LOIs must follow the submission format and instructions below
- LOIs must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, June 27th, 2025
- English language on your organization’s letterhead
- LOI should be no more than two pages in length, single-sided, single-spaced, Calibri 11-point
- Page One should include:
- project title
- general research design
- applicant’s name, degree, contact information and professional affiliation
- grant dollar value requested
- Page Two should contain the research abstract, which describes the scope, purpose,
- Supporting materials, such as peer reviewed publications and biographic information, are
- Proposals must be dated and signed by principal applicant
- Signed proposals must contain the following declarations: “We/I confirm, that to the best of
- A single PDF file containing the LOI and all supporting documents should be emailed
- PDF files should be saved as “LOI_lead submitter last name_institution_year.” (e.g.,
- A confirmation email will be sent within 3 business days of receipt
Proposal evaluation is overseen and administered by the CCRF Research Committee.
- Each LOI is evaluated by the Research Committee and assessed for methodological merit and rigor
- Grant applications are provided only to selected projects that align with the objectives and areas of focus outlined in the RFP
- All submitters will be notified of the status of their project. Those who do not receive an application will be notified that a grant will not be offered this cycle.
Based on the LOI, CCRF will provide selected teams with a grant application.
- Grant applications include a cover letter, project overview, phases and timeline, monetary
- For grant requests over $20,000 a 30-minute videoconference presentation may be requested
- Grant applications and LOI budgets are usually identical. If a budget change is requested during the grant application stage, it should be justified by the submitter.
- Final funding recommendations are approved by the CCRF Board
- Applicants are informed about proposal status with a letter indicating:
- A grant will not be offered during this cycle
- A grant is approved contingent on CCRF terms and conditions
To be considered for funding by CCRF your project must:
- Be executed by researchers in good standing within their professional associations and meet these eligibility requirements:
- At least one Canadian Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) team member residing in Canada is required
- Canadian project lead is preferred but not required
- A PhD is beneficial but not required if sufficient research, publication experience and institutional support can be demonstrated
- Submissions that identify additional funding sources or financially beneficial partnerships are
- Be conducted in accordance with Canadian legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines
- Be eligible for publication in an accredited, peer-reviewed journal
- Explore gaps in current knowledge or expand on existing studies in meaningful ways
- Demonstrate fresh thinking and/or innovative use of technology, including Machine Learning
- Explore diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) factors
For funding consideration in this RFP cycle, we invite applicants to consider these guiding points when developing submissions:
- Explore gaps in current knowledge or expand on existing studies in meaningful ways
- Demonstrate fresh thinking and/or innovative use of technology, including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Explore diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or other important areas of health and/or social intersection
- Be conducted in accordance with Canadian legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines
- Be eligible for publication in an accredited peer-reviewed journal
- Well developed methodologies, appropriate supervision and effective institutional support are strongly encouraged
Important Dates
- LOIs must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, June 27th, 2025
- CCRF will inform applicants if a Grant Application (based on the LOI) will be requested on or before Friday, August 29th, 2025
- Final grant decisions are scheduled to be determined in November 2025
Have a question? Check Grant FAQs
For all other inquiries, please contact us at info@chiroresearch.ca