Funding Support
CFD Sources
Access and Inclusion Bursary
The CFD Access and Inclusion Bursary was created to help make our programs more accessible by reducing financial barriers. We recognize that access to professional development funding varies across health professions and institutions, and we’re committed to helping ensure our programs remain open and attainable to a wide range of participants.
This bursary is made possible through CFD investment, financial gifts, and contributions from our institutional members. Available funds vary from year to year, and therefore the number of bursaries awarded changes with each academic cycle. Each bursary provides a 50% discount on the lowest available tuition rate.
Process and Timing
- Eligibility & Selection: Applicants who meet the basic criteria will be entered into a lottery for each program’s bursary. Bursary applications are reviewed separately and do not influence admission decisions.
- Communication: Decisions are shared shortly after the application deadline, allowing time for applicants who are not selected to seek other funding options. We encourage all applicants to continue with their program applications while awaiting a bursary decision.
- Award Application: Bursary funds are applied directly to early-bird tuition rate and reflected as a discount on your invoice. No funds are paid out to participants. Awards cannot be transferred to other programs or deferred to a future academic year.
*Deadline dates and number of bursaries available are updated at the beginning of each program recruitment cycle (typically late fall).
Discount for Foundational Programs
We strive to keep tuition rates for our foundational programs as accessible as possible. If you are a Senior Trainee, Fellow, or Patient and Family Partner and would benefit from additional financial support, you may apply for a discounted rate. Availability of these discounts depends on annual funding and cannot be guaranteed.
UofT Sources
Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) for NEAL
To access this support, please provide:
- A letter or email confirming the source of the remaining 50% of funding
- Confirmation of registration in the program
Unity Health Toronto Sources
Centralized Education Fund
The Centralized Education Fund (CEF) helps Unity Health employees continue to learn, grow, and reach their full potential in their current roles. The fund provides financial assistance for professional development opportunities such as courses, workshops, webinars, and conferences.
When appropriate, support may also include travel and accommodation expenses related to these learning activities.
All full-time and part-time permanent employees at Unity Health are eligible to apply.
External Sources
You may also be eligible for funding support through external organizations. Below are a few opportunities that may be relevant to participants in our programs. If you know of other funding sources that could be helpful to our community, please email us at cfd@unityhealth.to and we’ll be happy to add them to this list.
Upcoming Events
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