Research Grants
The Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors Research Grant provides annual funding to support research led by one or more genetic counsellors on topics relevant to genetic counselling or medical genetics. Funded projects should advance the field of genetic counselling as a profession and/or positively influence the provision of genetic counselling services.
Questions? Contact the Chair of the CAGC Research Grant Committee
Funding
Successful applicants may receive:
- Up to $6,500 over two years in research funding
- Up to $500 to support in-person attendance at the CAGC Annual Education Conference (AEC) to present research findings at the end of the two-year grant term
Who Can Apply
Any full member of the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors in good standing is eligible to apply. We welcome applications across a broad range of topics that could produce meaningful findings for genetic counselling, including models of care, patient and provider preferences, equity-based research, and the evolving landscape of genetic counselling services.
We acknowledge that marginalized communities must be centered in our work to address the discrimination that members of these communities have experienced. Genetic counsellors who are members of and experts from these communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Grant Term
Funded projects run for two years, beginning July 1 of the year in which the application is submitted. Requests for renewals or extensions will be evaluated alongside other proposals in the year of reapplication.
Previous Successful CAGC Research Grant Awards
2024 CAGC Research Grant award – Rachael Vanneste
Do Primary Care Patients and Providers Report the Same Needs for Genetic Counseling Services in Primary Care?
2023 CAGC Research Grant award – Jennifer Fitzpatrick
Understanding attrition from genetic counselling: The role of educational programs
2022 CAGC Research Grant award - Jessica Hartley and Angela Krutish
Development of Genetic Assistant Competencies Through Consensus-Building
2020 CAGC Research Grant award - Stephanie Hoang
The identification of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency by newborn screening: assessing the impact on families
2018 CAGC Research Grant award - Salma Shickh
The Whole Exome Sequencing Experience in Canada: Current Practices and Anticipated Challenges to Widespread Implementation
2015 Small Project Grant award - Alicia Semaka and Jehannine Austin
Exploring how the process of genetic counselling influences outcomes for individuals with serious mental illnesses
2013 Small Project Grant award - Mireille Cloutier, Shawna Morrison, Lauren Higgins and Claire Goldsmith
Women’s experiences with genetic counselling for a positive prenatal screening result for Down syndrome in a group setting compared to traditional one-on-one counselling.
2012 Small Project Grant award - Susan Christian, Margaret Lilley, and Pamela Blumenschein
Out-of-Province Genetic Testing Request Systems: What is happening across Canada and how do healthcare professionals feel about it?
2009 Small Project Grant award - Mireille Cloutier, Julie Hathaway, Guillaume Sillon, and Rachel Vanneste
Creation of a Practical Tool for Genetic Counsellors: a French-English Glossary of Terms Related to the Genetic Counselling Profession
2007 Small Project Grant award - Andrea Shugar, Christopher Trevors and Nada Quercia
Exploring the Attitudes Towards and Feasibility of Professional Regulation for Genetic Counsellors in Ontario
2005 Small Project Grant award - Christina Honeywell
An environmental scan and needs assessment of families with genetic arrhythmias in Canada
2003 Small Project Grant award - Tricia Petch and Janet Lucas
Increasing awareness of genetic services in Saskatchewan