The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System (PRIHS) aligns the knowledge production efforts of researchers with the evidence needs of the health system. Building on the momentum of previous competitions and the new paradigm presented by the COVID -19 pandemic, we are excited to offer the seventh iteration of this program, PRIHS Digital Health. Leaders in our health system can now leverage digital and data-enabled technologies to deliver innovative models of care for patients in Alberta.
In collaboration with our partners at the Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs) and Integrated Provincial Programs, researchers will identify and propose the implementation of promising solutions to priority health system challenges. These academic-clinical collaborations will help Alberta Health Services (AHS) identify and advance solutions that improve healthcare quality, health outcomes and overall value for Albertans in acute, primary/ambulatory, and/or community-based settings.
We define digital health as the application of technologies to support the delivery of innovative care models that empower patients, families, and their healthcare teams to improve quality of care. Technologies include, but are not limited to, virtual and augmented reality, mobile-health applications, big data analytics, connected devices, sensors, wearables, 3D printing, and computer simulation and modelling.
Value and Term
Alberta Innovates and AHS are investing up to $7 million in the PRIHS Digital Health competition:
- No maximum budget is set for each proposal
- The Project term is up to three years (2023 – 26)
- Proposals with project terms less than 3 years are welcome to apply
How the Program Works
For a proposal to be considered for funding, applications must:
- be represented by a Primary Lead (Applicant Representative) who holds an academic or research appointment at an Alberta-based Post-Secondary Institution;
- include one co-lead (Co-Applicant Representative) from the SCN or Integrated Provincial Program Leadership Team;
- address a priority as outlined in the SCN and Integrated Provincial Program Transformational Roadmaps;
- consist of one or more evidence-based digital health solution(s) that can be formulated into an implementation study leading to the development of an innovative care model;
- be supported by strong evidence of clinical effectiveness (generated from pilot testing in Alberta (preferable) or another health care setting)
For further details, including application deadlines, please consult the program guide below.
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