Backing the research behind Canada's sports chiropractic
The Foundation for the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) supports and funds Sports Chiropractic research within Canada, and the committed researchers who make it happen.
Aug 1
2026 award applications deadline
Closed
Oct 4
Scientific poster submissions deadline
Closed
Nov 7–8
RCCSS(C) Annual Sports Conference, Toronto
Next up
November
2026 winners announced at the RCCSS(C) AGM
Coming
Created in 2014 to give back to athletes and those who serve them.
THE FOUNDATION was created in 2014, born of a desire to give back to athletes and those who serve them by promoting research and education in the field of Sports Chiropractic.
THE FOUNDATION exists to support Sports Chiropractic research and researchers through scholarship awards and funding opportunities, with an emphasis on aiding early career researchers.
As a fundraising organization, THE FOUNDATION obtained full charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency in 2018, thereby permitting tax receipts to be issued for all donations.
Through extensive collaboration with partners and affiliated organizations, THE FOUNDATION has grown every year. To maintain, and even build on this history of success, new affiliations, partnerships, and funding proposals are always welcome. Please contact us at frccssc@gmail.com if you would like to join us in promoting Sports Chiropractic Research!
2014
THE FOUNDATION is created
2018
Full charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency
What drives us
Mission
To support and fund Sports Chiropractic Research within Canada, and the committed researchers who make it happen.
Vision
Promoting and expanding the boundaries of Sports Chiropractic Research.
Values
TransparencyAt all times
HonestyIn all endeavours
RespectOur benefactors and beneficiaries
CommitmentTo Sports Chiropractic research
2025 Award winners
- Dr. Rocco Guerriero Research Funding GrantDr. Kristen Mangos
- Dr. John DeFinney Research Funding GrantDr. Cameron Borody
- Dr. Gordon Lawson Research Funding GrantDr. Christopher Aspiras
- Dr. David Gryfe Academic Achievement Scholarship AwardDr. Noah Lane
- Inaugural Bill Neilson Memorial Award of Excellence — FellowDr. Tracy Rowan
- Inaugural Bill Neilson Memorial Award of Excellence — ResidentDr. Christopher White
2025 Scientific Poster Competition
Dr. David Oh & Dr. Alex Lee
Dr. Gabriella DeBono
Presented at the Annual RCCSS(C) Sports Conference in Toronto. About the competition
When podium appearances are decided by hundredths or even thousandths of a second, every advantage must be utilized.
Sam EffahSprinter — 100M, 200M, 4 × 100M Relay · More athlete testimonials
Wendy Porter Memorial Research Grant
A leader, entrepreneur, researcher and advocate, Wendy Porter championed sports and athlete development, healthcare and healthcare technology. Her legacy now supports young investigators in those same fields.
2025/2026 recipient: Dr. Melissa MacMillan — an injury surveillance study with Ontario Soccer's Player Development League.
Every gift goes where you choose.
Donations are processed through CanadaHelps, which issues your charitable tax receipt directly. Every Board member is a volunteer, so your gift goes to the work. Give once or monthly to one of three tracks.
General Fund
Supports the Foundation's own grants and awards and the operation of the Foundation itself.
Poster Presentation Awards
Funds the prizes for the Annual Scientific Poster Presentation & Competition at the RCCSS(C) Sports Conference in Toronto.
Wendy Porter Memorial Research Grant
Builds the endowment behind the annual Request for Proposal for early career researchers.