Women and Diversity Health - Research
Research is ongoing to better understand the health needs of military women and diverse populations.
- Clinicians and researchers interested in participating or conducting novel Women and Diversity Health research or health surveillance may consider the Surgeon General’s Health Research Program (only accessible through DWAN) or the Joint Federal Research Funding Program for Military Personnel and Veterans.
- For research projects that request funding under the Surgeon General Health Research Program, a Project Synopsis and Full Proposal must be submitted in accordance with instructions at Surgeon General Health Research Program (only accessible through DWAN). For grant applications under the JFRFP please follow the steps outlined at Joint Federal Research Funding Program for Military Personnel and Veterans.
See below for a selection of posted, awarded and completed research that is driving forward our understanding of how to best support the health and wellness of Canadian Armed Forces women and diverse members.
CFHS Funded Projects
Posted / Open Projects
| Research Title | Researcher | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Health Needs of the 2SLGBTQI+ Community in the CAF | Not yet awarded | 4 August 2025 |
| Pessary Use for Prevention of Stress Urinary Incontinence | Not yet awarded | 4 August 2025 |
Ongoing Projects
| Research Title | Researcher | Project Status and Estimated end date |
|---|---|---|
| Substance Use & Mental-Health in Cisgender Female & Gender Diverse CAF personnel: Risk Factors & Treatment Services | Research Team from McMaster University | Ongoing 30 June 2025 |
| Experiences of Mood, Physical Injuries, and Career Impact in Female and gender Diverse Canadian Armed Forces members: Does Physical Activity & Treatment Help? | Research Team from McMaster University | Ongoing 30 June 2025 |
| Exploring Occupational Experiences, Stress and Mental Health in the CAF using Sex & Gender Stratified Approaches. | Research Team from Queen’s University | Ongoing 30 June 2025 |
| Women, Work and Health in the Canadian Armed Forces. | Research Team from University of Toronto | Ongoing 30 June 2025 |
| Needs Assessment to identify priority health research areas for women and diverse members in the Canadian Armed Forces | Lawson Research Institute | Ongoing 27 Feb 2026 |
| Systematic Review Exploring the Possible Effects of Military Occupational Exposures on Reproductive Health | University of Toronto | Ongoing 19 Dec 2025 |
| Experience, access to care and support | Research Team from Université de Sherbrooke | Ongoing 31 Dec 2026 |
| Feasibility Study On Health Outcomes for Women and Diverse Members in the Canadian Armed Forces | Research Team from University of New Brunswick | Ongoing 29 May 2026 |
| Barriers to use of contraception | Research Team from Université de Sherbrooke | Ongoing 28 Aug 2025 |
Completed Projects
| Research Title | Researcher | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Cultural Safety Within Mainstream Health Systems: A Rapid Review of the Literature and Considerations for Indigenous Canadian Armed Forces Members Accessing Military Services | McMaster University | Report link |
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
Posted / Open Projects
| Research Title | Researcher | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Ongoing Projects
| Research Title | Researcher | Project Status and Estimated end date |
|---|---|---|
Completed Projects
| Project Status | Research Title | Researcher | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWARDED | A Literature Review on the Health and Well-being of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) and their Experiences Accessing and Using Healthcare A Literature Review on the Health and Well-being of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) and their Experiences Accessing and Using Healthcare | DR. Donna Pickering, DRDC | Report number: DRDC-RDDC-2023-R042 |
| AWARDED | Exploring Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Members within the Military Healthcare System - A Qualitative Assessment | DR. Donna Pickering, DRDC | Available upon request at DWAN Prof-Tech email: WDHPROFTECH-SFDPROFTECH@forces.gc.ca |
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