CIMVHR Request for Proposals – Equine-Assisted Therapy
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with Unit
Memorial Deadline: Tuesday 11th, October 2016
External Deadline: Friday 14th, October 2016
Description
Veterans Affairs Canada is seeking a qualified research team to design and conduct an 18-month qualitative pilot study to better understand how equine-assisted therapy might assist Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans and their family members in managing service-related mental health conditions.
The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) has entered into partnership with the Government of Canada to procure Research and Development Services related to the mental, social and physical wellbeing of active military members, Veterans and their families. CIMVHR is seeking Notices of Interest from qualified researchers to enter into a contract with CIMVHR to produce this Work.
The successful team will have the following minimum qualifications:
One or more senior investigators with an MD or PhD in a relevant discipline;
Experience and knowledge of research in the domain of mental health;
Experience and capabilities in conducting qualitative research;
Demonstrated experience in research design and analysis;
A faculty appointment at one of CIMVHR’s partner Universities (A list of partner Universities is available at https://cimvhr.ca/university-partners);
Be able to meet project deliverables within stated timelines
Work experience with and or knowledge of the unique needs of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans is an asset;
Qualified researchers may submit a notice of interest that includes:
Their CV, and the CV’s of any research team members proposed if applicable;
A 1 page document (500 words max.) listing relevant experience of the principal applicant and team members if applicable;
A draft project budget and 1-2 page budget justification
Please submit applications by October 14, 2016 to:
Jocelyne Halladay,
Contracts and Publications Coordinator
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
Queen’s University
Phone: 613-533-6000 Xt 74756
jocelyne.halladay@queensu.ca