Case Study: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation achieves streamlined grant reviews and robust reporting with SmartSimple Cloud

How SHRF created a grants management platform that simplified their review process with robust data gathering capabilities

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) had been managing research grants with Microsoft Access, but found the system non‑user friendly and limited for tracking and reporting. In 2013 they engaged SmartSimple Cloud, deploying SmartSimple Cloud for Research Grants Management (with Premium Support) to get a true all‑in‑one solution with cross‑functional data access and an intuitive reporting module.

SmartSimple Cloud implemented an integrated grants platform that automated application assignment, routed applicant assessments to the correct committee members, enabled editable anonymous review forms, and delivered accurate, on‑the‑fly reporting. The new system increased efficiency, eliminated many manual mail‑outs and extra tasks, and generated overwhelmingly positive feedback from researchers and stakeholders who found the online application clearer and less stressful.

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation

Shaz Azam

Director of Finance