Special Training Opportunity Fund (STOF)

We are pleased to offer the Special Training Opportunity Fund (STOF) to support non-conference training opportunities.

A few important notes with respect to the award:

  • 3 trainees per supervisor per calendar year between the STOF and trainee travel award (e.g., 2 trainee travel awards, 1 STOF)
  • Both applicant and supervisor must be members of OsNET and have an updated profile on the OsNET web page
  • The applicant must be registered at a Canadian institution
  • The supervisor’s appointment must be at a Canadian institution
  • The applicant must complete IMHA’s Patient Engagement training modules (4) and upload certificates of completion. Click HERE to access the training modules.

  • Value of award: STOF will support 75% of the proposed costs with the remaining 25% secured through other funds. Funding will be to a maximum of $1500.00.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

  • Awardees are expected to acknowledge OsNET when presenting about their training opportunity (e.g. use OsNET logo on slides, acknowledge funding).
  • Awards are available while sufficient grant funding is in place.

How to apply

Members can apply by clicking here. Not a member? Click here to become one now!