Explore our projects and join us in shaping the future of mental health.
Our team is dedicated to advancing research that enhances treatment and support for those affected by mental illness, addiction and geriatric concerns, and looks to improve mental health and substance use services and policies.
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Research Overview
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Addressing disparities in forensic mental healthcare for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour)
Research Overview
Addressing disparities in forensic mental healthcare for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour)
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital
Research Overview
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital
Briefing Note (BN) template
A template for project briefing notes
Roles and responsibilities (PDF)
Waypoint Research Proposal Process | Roles and Responsibilities
Waypoint Research Ethics Board (REB) application
Timeline: REB application materials must be submitted to the Research Coordinator a minimum of five (5) weeks prior to the desired REB meeting .
Unfunded or partially funded organizational-based projects
A step-by-step check list for unfunded or partially funded organizational-based projects.
External projects
A step-by-step check list for external projects
Waypoint Research Institute based projects
A step-by-step checklist for WRI-based projects.
Approval for funded research projects: Initiating project upon award
A step-by-step checklist for funded research projects.
Application to a granting agency – Phase 2: Preparing and submitting
Phase 2 must start at least five (5) weeks prior to the agency deadline.
Waypoint research proposal process summary
Grant/Project Review and Approval
This table summarizes Waypoint Research Institute (WRI)’s review and approval process for: 1. applications for research funding; and 2. research projects to be fully or partially conducted at Waypoint, or that use Waypoint resources. The approval process depends whether the researcher/research team is applying for funding; is ready to begin a funded project; is starting an unfunded project, or contributing their time to an external project; or is external to the WRI.