CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation Grant Program 2026

Deadline: Feb 27, 2026

other

2 years (duration)

partially funded

Canada

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation Grant Program

The CHS Global Partnerships for Research and Innovation program supports research and innovation initiatives that align with the mission and mandate of the Canadian Hearing Services (CHS).

This program funds projects that:

Advance hearing health
Strengthen sound science
Promote Deaf inclusion
Improve the quality of life for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals

Funding decisions are subject to CHS organizational policies and the specific requirements of each funding cycle.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

The CHS Global Partnerships program offers:

Up to USD 50,000 per year
Maximum project duration of two years
Total possible funding of up to USD 100,000 per project

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Institutions

Applications must be submitted through a not-for-profit institution. Eligible institutions include:

Canadian universities
Affiliated institutions such as teaching hospitals
Community-based not-for-profit organizations
CHS-recognized Deaf or hard-of-hearing institutions or organizations

Note: Funding is not awarded directly to individuals.

Principal Investigator (PI) Requirements

To be eligible, the Principal Investigator must:

Be based at a Canadian university or an eligible affiliated institution
Lead a project that aligns strongly with CHS focus areas
Demonstrate the capacity to deliver meaningful impact for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities

Collaborative and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged where relevant.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Process

Two-step process:
- Letter of Intent (LOI): LOIs will be reviewed for alignment with CHS focus areas and potential impact on Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Only approved LOIs will proceed to the Full Application stage.
- Full Application (FA): Full Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the CHS Global Partnerships Grant Review Panel (GRP).
Funding recommendations will be presented to the Board of Directors, who will make the final award decisions.

Application Deadline

27 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation Grant Program
Apply for the program using the 2026 GPRI Research RFA document

This opportunity is ideal for institutions and researchers committed to advancing hearing health and improving the lives of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Don't miss the chance to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Up to USD 50,000 per year
A maximum project duration of two years
Total possible funding of up to USD 100,000 per project

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