CIHR and other funding agencies have invested in the establishment of cohorts and databases. These cohorts and databases house high quality health systems and patient data sets and/or biospecimens. As such, there exists a wealth of information that has the potential to answer research questions that go beyond those for which the data or samples… Read more »
CIHR and other funding agencies have invested in the establishment of cohorts and databases. These cohorts and databases house high quality health systems and patient data sets and/or biospecimens. As such, there exists a wealth of information that has the potential to answer research questions that go beyond those for which the data or samples… Read more »
A change has been made to the competition timeline and design. The application deadline of March 6, 2018 has changed to a mandatory registration. The application deadline is now on June 6, 2018. The Federal Framework on Lyme Disease was released by the Government of Canada on May 2017. CIHR, in collaboration with PHAC, is… Read more »
The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative with strategic leadership from the Institute of Infection and Immunity (III) in collaboration with the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA), CIHR Institute of Aging (IA), Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) and Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health (IAPH) have launched the HIV/AIDS Comorbidity Prevention and Healthy Living Team Grant funding opportunity. This funding opportunity aims to address the CIHR HIV/AIDS research… Read more »
Phase 1: Letter of Intent Deadline: August 15, 2017 Phase 2: Full Application Deadline: February 6, 2018 This Funding Opportunity is a component of the second phase of the Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium (CEEHRC), which is a pan-Canadian initiative led by CIHR, with a number of dedicated funding opportunities planned over the… Read more »
Research Areas This funding opportunity will support reviews and syntheses to address the most urgent elements of the opioid crisis, including reducing opioid-related mortality rates, relevant to one or more of the four pillars of the Canadian drugs and substances strategy (CDSS). The CDSS is a comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy. The four… Read more »
Rewarding Success Overview: To change the paradigm of how successful innovative implementation research is rewarded, CIHR has designed the SPOR Rewarding Success Initiative that will incentivize multidisciplinary research teams and their partners to enhance value-based care, health system sustainability, and health outcomes. Teams will design, implement, and evaluate interventions in healthcare delivery organization(s) that aim… Read more »
CIHR is part of an international consortium (GENDER-NET Plus) to launch a joint call for proposals later this year. CIHR will support research that explores the importance of sex and gender in health. The official call for proposals will be launched in December 2017. Requirements Interested Canadian applicants will be required to: • Apply individually… Read more »
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Infection and Immunity (III) and the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) – in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada – are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new Request for Applications (RFA) for a Lyme Disease Research Network, as announced by the… Read more »
This funding opportunity aims to encourage biomedical scientists to include sex as a variable in their research questions and experimental designs. In support of this aim, the Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) has developed a free online course that examines how sex can be integrated into biomedical research at every stage of the research project. Relevant… Read more »
The goal of this funding opportunity is to support research teams that contribute to capacity building efforts in patient-oriented research, as identified in the SPOR Capacity Development Framework, and catalyze opportunities for new/early career investigators to learn in the context of patient-oriented research teams. New/early career investigators are defined as having assumed their first independent academic… Read more »
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2017 Competition Deadline: October 17, 2017 The aim of this Catalyst Grant is to provide seed money to support research activities related to Indigenous approaches to wellness which represent the first steps towards the pursuit of more comprehensive funding opportunities (e.g., operating grants). This funding opportunity will fund researchers who, in… Read more »
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2017 Competition Deadline: October 17, 2017 The aim of this Catalyst Grant is to provide seed money to support research activities related to Indigenous approaches to wellness which represent the first steps towards the pursuit of more comprehensive funding opportunities (e.g., operating grants). This funding opportunity will fund researchers who, in… Read more »
Individuals who identify as LGBTQI2S (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Two-Spirited) face disparities in the prevalence of certain health concerns as well as barriers to accessing appropriate care. The evidence shows that improving access to health care that is appropriate, inclusive and patient-centred can help close this serious health equity gap. However, health… Read more »
CIHR Application Deadline: 2017-08-22 Anticipated Notice of Decision: 2017-10-24 Anticipated Funding Start Date: 2017-11-01 CIHR’s Institutes of Population and Public Health (IPPH) and Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA), in collaboration with CIHR’s Institutes of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Infection and Immunity (III), are pleased to be welcoming applications for Planning Grants on… Read more »
Registration Deadline: 2017-08-29 Application Deadline: 2017-09-19 Anticipated Notice of Decision: 2017-11-16 Funding Start Date: 2017-12-01 Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. The Canadian Cancer Society recently reported that HPV-related cancers are on a rise. HPV infection causes almost 100% of all cervical cancers. Vaccines are available and offer protection against the most common types… Read more »
Registration Deadline: 2017-08-29 Application Deadline: 2017-09-19 Anticipated Notice of Decision: 2017-11-16 Funding Start Date: 2017-12-01 Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. The Canadian Cancer Society recently reported that HPV-related cancers are on a rise. HPV infection causes almost 100% of all cervical cancers. Vaccines are available and offer protection against… Read more »
Description Important Dates Competition Phase 1: Letter of Intent Phase 2: Full Application Application Deadline 2017-09-26 2017-11-28 Anticipated Notice of Decision N/A 2018-02-28 Funding Start Date N/A 2018-01-01 The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities,… Read more »
Important Dates Competition Phase 1: Letter of Intent Phase 2: Full Application Application Deadline 2017-09-26 2017-11-28 Anticipated Notice of Decision N/A 2018-02-28 Funding Start Date N/A 2018-01-01 The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic… Read more »
This funding opportunity is a directed grant to add a coordinated and centralized brain donation and brain banking system (neuropathology infrastructure) for the Canadian Alzheimer’s disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) participants in order to optimize Canada’s participation in the ADNI initiative. ADNI is a United States National Institutes of Health-led initiative with a goal to develop… Read more »
The Clinician Scientist program has two phases. Phase 1 provided stipends for up to six years of training support and is no longer being launched. Phase 2 provides a contribution to the salary of the recipient for up to six years (initial three-year award followed by a possible three-year renewal award). This opportunity provides funding… Read more »
Important Dates: Expected launch date: August 2017 Expected application deadline: November 2017 Funding start date: March 2018 Rewarding Success Overview: To change the paradigm of how successful innovative implementation research is rewarded, CIHR has designed the SPOR Rewarding Success Initiative that will incentivize multidisciplinary research teams and their partners to enhance value-based care, health system… Read more »
Please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program. Please see: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/46095.html This career achievement award honours and recognizes an exceptional researcher in the area of health services and policy research who has created an influential body of work that has had a substantial impact on health services and… Read more »
Integrating sex and gender considerations throughout the health policy process can be complex. However, Health Canada staff charged with applying sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) to programs and policies don’t always have the depth of knowledge and expertise required to integrate sex and gender in a manner informed by the best available evidence or to… Read more »
Note to applicants: 1) This opportunity is submitted using CIHR’s e-approval process which means that they must be “submitted” on ResearchNet by the internal MUN deadline as the applications will then be routed to RGCS for review and e-submission to CIHR; 2) Sponsor assessments (required element of the applications) must be uploaded by the sponsors at least 48 hours… Read more »
Note to applicants: 1) This opportunity is submitted using CIHR’s e-approval process which means that they must be “submitted” on ResearchNet by the internal MUN deadline as the applications will then be routed to RGCS for review and e-submission to CIHR; 2) Sponsor assessments (required element of the applications) must be uploaded by the sponsors… Read more »
Registration Deadline 2017-08-08 Application Deadline – Stage 1* 2017-09-12 Application Deadline – Stage 2* (By Invitation) 2018-02-06 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Stage 1 2017-12-07 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Final Assessment Stage 2018-07-17 Funding Start Date 2018-07-01 *Academic Units have assumeg the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR… Read more »
Registration Deadline 2017-08-08 Application Deadline – Stage 1* 2017-09-12 Application Deadline – Stage 2* 2018-02-06 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Stage 1 2017-12-07 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Final Assessment Stage 2018-07-17 Funding Start Date 2018-07-01 *Academic Units have assumeg the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Foundation, CIHR… Read more »
Registration Deadline 2017-08-08 Application Deadline – Stage 1* 2017-09-12 Application Deadline – Stage 2* 2018-02-06 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Stage 1 2017-12-07 Anticipated Notice of Decision – Final Assessment Stage 2018-07-17 Funding Start Date 2018-07-01 *Academic Units have assumeg the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Foundation, CIHR… Read more »
CIHR is pleased to announce the launch of the Fellowship: Fall 2017 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) Priority Announcement. The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are: To provide recognition and funding to academic researchers; To provide a reliable supply of highly skilled and qualified researchers. The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative, which is responsible for… Read more »
CIHR is pleased to announce the launch of the Doctoral Research Award: Fall 2017 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) Priority Announcement. The specific objectives of this request for applications are: To provide recognition and funding to students early in their academic research career, providing them with an opportunity to gain research experience; To provide a… Read more »
The increasing emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), in addition to the threat of wide-spread epidemics and various infectious disease challenges, pose significant threats to the social, economic, and health security of communities and countries around the world. These challenges transcend borders and require multi-sectoral and multi-jurisdictional cooperation, planning, and preparedness to ensure the world is… Read more »
Phase 1: Letter of Intent Deadline: August 15, 2017 Phase 2: Full Application Deadline: February 6, 2018 This Funding Opportunity is a component of the second phase of the Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium (CEEHRC), which is a pan-Canadian initiative led by CIHR, with a number of dedicated funding opportunities planned over the… Read more »
Letter of Intent Deadline: September 12, 2017 Full Application Deadline: January 16, 2018 The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. Patient-oriented research… Read more »
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. Patient-oriented research refers to a continuum of research that engages patients as partners, focusses on… Read more »
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2017 Application Deadline: August 15, 2017 This funding opportunity is a component of the second phase of the Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium (CEEHRC), which is a pan-Canadian initiative led by CIHR, with a number of dedicated funding opportunities planned over the next several years. Decades of investment into… Read more »
The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health in partnership with the Canadian Cardiovascular Society are pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 Distinguished Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences. The objective of this award is to honour an outstanding investigator from the cardiovascular research field, who has conducted the majority of his or her research… Read more »
The Healthy Behaviour Data Challenge is an international partnership between Canada (CIHR and the Public Health Agency of Canada) and United States partners (the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). The challenge is led and managed by the MaRS Discovery District. The competition is focused… Read more »
CIHR’s Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH), along with CIHR’s Institutes of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH), Gender and Health (IGH), Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA), and Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR), is pleased to announce the launch of a Catalyst Grant focusing on the impact of legalization and regulation of non-medical… Read more »
The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative with strategic leadership from the Institute of Infection and Immunity (III) in collaboration with the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA), CIHR Institute of Aging (IA), Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) and Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health (IAPH) have launched the HIV/AIDS Comorbidity Prevention and Healthy Living Team Grant funding opportunity. This funding opportunity aims to… Read more »
Healthy and Productive Work, a joint initiative of CIHR and SSHRC, reflects the interplay between health and social sciences in responding to the growing interest in maintaining a healthy, productive and inclusive Canadian workforce. The goal of the Healthy and Productive Work Initiative is to engage stakeholders in developing, implementing, evaluating and scaling-up innovative, evidence-informed… Read more »
The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative and its partners have developed the Implementation Science for the Prevention of HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections Initiative in order to address the gap that exists in the application of evidence into health policy and programs. The goal of the initiative is to reduce the… Read more »
Heart disease and stroke kill more Canadians each year than any other illness. A major risk factor for heart disease and stroke is hypertension, which contributes to half of all deaths caused by these conditions. It is estimated that 7.5 million Canadians have hypertension. Canada is taking a leadership role in combatting hypertension and has… Read more »
2017 Microbiome Summer School: Big Data Analytics for Omics Science June 18-22, 2017, Québec City Bioinformatics has become an important part of many areas of life and health research. Several fields of research such as microbiome, cancer, immunology and clinical research are generating massive amounts of data that need appropriate computational tools for their analysis… Read more »
The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health in partnership with the Canadian Critical Care Society are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Distinguished Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences. The objective of this award is to honour an outstanding investigator from the critical care research field, who has conducted the majority of… Read more »
Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is about ensuring that the right patient receives the right intervention at the right time. Patient-oriented research refers to a continuum of research that engages patients as partners, focusses on patient-identified priorities and improves patient outcomes. This research, conducted by multidisciplinary teams in partnership with relevant stakeholders, aims to… Read more »
This funding opportunity is jointly supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Its aim is to promote the development of Canadian-Chinese scientific co-operation between universities, hospitals, research institutes and affiliated research organizations in Canada and China by supporting collaborative research teams working on implementation… Read more »
The Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) “More Years, Better Lives – The Potential and Challenges of Demographic Change” seeks to enhance coordination and collaboration between European and national research programmes related to demographic change. This funding opportunity “Aging and place in a digitising world” is concerned with the ways in which the health and wellbeing of… Read more »
Registration deadline: February 2, 2017 Application deadline: June 13, 2017 Anticipated Notice of Decision: September 25, 2017 Funding Start Date: September 1, 2017 The Personalized Health Catalyst Grants funding opportunity is intended to: · Optimize patient empowerment in personalized health-care approaches; · Develop data integration and analysis tools that will optimize personalized health interventions; Assess… Read more »
NEW Funding Opportunity for Clinician Researchers To enable health care innovation, clinical leaders need support, particularly those leaders with a vision for innovative change, the collaborative skills to facilitate implementation, and the research capacity to develop a programmatic approach to scientific investigation. To this end, the CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR)… Read more »