Support for multicenter projects : Resources
Research
Funding
Patient
Engagement
Database
Creation
Master Data Sharing Agreement
Research
Map
Funding
Team Development Awards Fuel the creation of innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations to drive the future of skin research.
Travel awards and Mobility awards Empowering trainees with opportunities to grow and expand their skills through development and travel.
Letters of support Providing essential support for your grant applications to help secure the funding you need.
Patient Engagement
SkIN Canada supports best practices in patient engagement through collaboration with the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance. We provide funding for patient research partners and resources to support meaningful priority-setting alongside patients and healthcare providers.
Database Creation
Build a flexible, secure study database with support from SkIN Canada’s Clinical Network for Skin Trials (C-NeST). Standardized tools and expert guidance ensure consistency across research sites—designed to set your study up for success.
Master Data Sharing Agreement
A Master Network Membership Agreement defines terms for data sharing, banking, and publication -allowing SkIN Canada members from academic and community sites to exchange data for future multicentre studies without needing to re-negotiate a data sharing agreement with every new study.
Current institutional members include: Queen’s University, Sunnybrook Hospital, Ottawa Hospital, Sick Kids Hospital, McGill University, Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital, CHU Sainte Justine, Université Laval, NOSM University, McMaster University, Alberta DermaSurgery Center, Dr. Irina Turchin PC Inc, Sudbury Skin, SKiN Center for Dermatology, Alpha Clinic Research Inc, Albert and Parliament Primary Health Care Centre, Toronto Dermatology Center, Derma Skin Institute, Peak Pulmonary Consulting Inc.
Research Map
Explore a national network of skin researchers and experts through our interactive, publicly accessible map.
Collaborative Skin Research
Apply for Research Support
SkIN Canada is dedicated to advancing skin research by supporting multicenter projects. Once your project is approved for SkIN Canada support, C-NeST and patient partners will assist in developing a comprehensive study protocol.
Apply for funding
Begin by completing our comprehensive Project Intake Form. This form collects essential details about your research project to facilitate our review process.
Create study database
After securing funding, collaborate with our Clinical Network for Skin Trials (C-NeST) to develop a secure and efficient study database, ensuring standardized data collection across all sites.
Launch study
With funding secured and your study database in place, proceed to initiate your research project. SkIN Canada provides ongoing support to facilitate a smooth study launch and execution.