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Sponsored Research

Graduate students from Canadian public universities and other researchers are invited to apply for sponsorship to research the Canadian military experience. Priority research themes include common family challenges, such as individual health and wellness, intimate partner relationships, and financial stress. 

Individual health and wellness

This research theme explores the health challenges for military and Veteran families, the prevalence of self-reported diagnoses over time compared to civilians, and the best practices in responding to mental health crises and emergencies.

Intimate Partner Relationships

This research theme explores the continuum of intimate partner relationships in military and Veteran families, and the risks of family breakdowns and family violence.
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Financial stress

This research theme explores the overall financial situation of military families affected by geographical relocations due to a posting, as well as spousal or partner employment challenges.