2026 CAGS Resident Research Grant

Checklist*

All the items in this checklist must be submitted in a single merged PDF file labeled the following way: “last name of PI, CAGS-Resident-Research-Grant 2026”. Please note that incomplete applications will be rejected.

A title page with information regarding all co-applicants and contact information for the principal applicant, including an email address
A summary/abstract of the application (max. ½ page)
A statement of the impact or the potential impact on surgery in Canada (max. ½ page)
A detailed description of the proposed research that includes a clear rationale, a hypothesis or research questions, specific aims, methodology (including pitfalls and mitigation strategies) and expected outcomes. (maximum 2 pages, including figures)
A list of references cited (no maximum)
A detailed budget explaining how the funding will be allocated
A curriculum vitae of the principal applicant (max. 3 pages not including the list of peer reviewed publications)
A letter of support from the PI’s primary supervisor, Program Director, or Head of the Division of General Surgery or Chair of the Department of Surgery of the institution where the work will be performed. This must include an indication of the amount of protected time for research and how the applicant’s time will be protected to allow successful completion of the project.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strengthen the quality, social relevance and impact of research. Incorporation of EDI principles into the research design and development and training of the research team CAGS strongly endorses incorporation of EDI principles into surgical research. Please describe how the current research proposal incorporated EDI principles in the development of the research team, the research environment and the conduct and interpretation of the research itself. (max ½ page). For additional information on EDI principles and how to incorporate them into you research, please refer to the following resources from CIHR (https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52553.html).