Resident Innovation Fund
The aim of the Resident Innovation Fund (RIF) is to provide funding for a broad range of resident-led initiatives to improve and enrich the resident experience in areas of patient care, technology/innovation, resident activities, and scholarly pursuit. The goal of the RIF is to highlight and support residents working to benefit the healthcare system, the lives of patients and healthcare providers.
The fund is awarded by Resident Doctors of BC to invest in resident projects, with up to four (4) awards annually with a maximum of $2500 per award with one (1) award per category.
Receipt of a Resident Innovation Fund award does not affect the intellectual property rights with respect to Resident Doctors of BC. However, the project may be included in communications to its membership and various stakeholders.
Applications for the 2026 Resident Innovation Fund will open in October 2026.
To highlight and support residents working to benefit the healthcare system, the lives of patients and healthcare providers.
To build new and innovative technological devices and platforms with which to support resident education and patient care.
To create and lead projects that improve resident wellness, cohesion, communication, and advocacy.
To highlight and support residents conducting scholarly research to understand issues affecting residents in BC.
*previously known as Scholarly Pursuits