New research funding opportunities: Family involvement in Veteran care, single-parent experiences, RCMP mental health

Opportunities aim to enhance knowledge and research capacity for Veterans and Families

For the second year in a row, the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families is proud to offer new research funding opportunities in three critical areas, designed to enhance understanding and support the mental health and well-being of Veterans and their Families. This year, Atlas will be funding research on:

• The impact of Family involvement in Veteran care
• Experiences of single-parents in the Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and Family community
• The mental health status of former Royal Canadian Mounted Police members

The funding program, led by the Research Partnerships team, contributes to a key objective of the organizational strategic plan, which involves building trusted relationships and fostering collaborations with researchers, as well as Veteran and Family groups across Canada. The goal is to consistently explore and advance research questions related to health and well-being, rethinking trauma and traumatic stress, while incorporating the experiences of minorities within military and Veteran communities.

Our aim is to provide equitable, transparent and competitive funding opportunities while expanding our understanding of the diverse topics related to the mental health and well-being of Veterans and their Families. This program of funding underscores our commitment to encouraging innovation and collaboration within the research community.

Applicants seeking funding through the program will need to demonstrate how their project aligns with the Atlas Institute’s overarching mission. Particular attention will be given to the potential positive impact on Veteran and Family communities and the active participation of individuals with lived and living experiences throughout the research process.

The Atlas Institute will accept proposals via a request for proposal (RFP) process, launched October 28, 2024. Proposals will be accepted until 12 p.m., Eastern time on December 9, 2024, with the anticipated notice of decision in January 2025.

For more information about the funding program, visit the Atlas Institute’s research funding opportunities webpage, or contact the Research Partnerships team at atlasresearch@theroyal.ca for inquiries.