Impact Pathways Mobilize Award Grant (Canada)

The Impact Pathways: Mobilize Award, offered by Michael Smith Health Research BC, supports collaborative knowledge mobilization activities in British Columbia. This opportunity aims to enhance the design, production, and translation of impactful research relevant to BC residents. The award provides funding of up to $20,000. Applications open in early October 2026, with a deadline of 29 October 2026. The Mobilize Award is designed to support activities that enhance the reach and practical application of health research. It aims to foster collaboration between researchers and research users, strengthening relationships and building capacity for knowledge mobilization across BC’s health research landscape. The award offers up to $20,000 for activities that: The award does not cover operating expenses for primary research, such as data generation or clinical trials, nor implementation costs for interventions.

Eligible applications must include:

Eligible applicants may include health system staff, not-for-profit representatives, community members, and those from private or public sector organizations. Indigenous communities and organizations (ICOs) may participate as research users or co-leads.

Supported activities focus on:

This award addresses the critical need for translating health research into practice, ensuring that research outcomes benefit communities across BC. By fostering collaboration and enhancing capacity, it supports the practical application of research findings to improve health outcomes. For detailed guidelines and resources, refer to the official ApplyNet portal. What is the maximum funding amount available? The maximum funding available per award is up to $20,000. Who can apply for this award? Postdoctoral, early career, and mid-career researchers, as well as eligible health system staff in British Columbia, can apply. What activities does the Mobilize Award support? It supports activities that enhance research design, development, reach, and application, focusing on collaboration and capacity building. What is the deadline for application submission? The application deadline is 29 October 2026, 4:30 p.m. PT. How can I apply for the Mobilize Award? Applications must be submitted through Health Research BC’s ApplyNet system. Detailed instructions are available on their website. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review the official guidelines and submit their applications through ApplyNet by the stated deadline. For further assistance, consult the resources provided by Health Research BC.