Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research - Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC)
TUTOR-PHC is a year-long interdisciplinary training program for emerging leaders in primary health care research, emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and advanced research skill development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 8, 2025 (Applications open for 2026 cohort) | December 2026 (Deadline likely)
Funding Amounts: Year-long training program; typically 12 Canadian and 4 international trainees selected annually; no direct stipend specified.
Summary: Interdisciplinary training for graduate students, postdocs, clinicians, and decision makers in primary health care research with strong mentorship and collaboration.
Key Information: Program is highly competitive and open to both Canadian and international applicants.
Description
The Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research - Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) is a one-year, national interdisciplinary training initiative designed for those interested in advancing primary health care research. Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF), the program brings together trainees and mentors from diverse backgrounds such as Family Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Epidemiology, Social Work, Sociology, and Education. Participants receive mentorship from established leaders in the field and engage in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research training.
