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Funding Opportunity Details
Program Name Operating Grant: Built Environment, Obesity and Health ARCHIVED
Partner(s)/Collaborator(s) Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) In partnership with Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institutes (CIHR) Institute of Aging (IA), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH), Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH), Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA), Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD), Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH)
Program Launch Date 2006-12-15
Deadline Date TBD


Important Dates

Competition 2007-06
CLOSED
LOI Deadline   2007-03-01  
Application Deadline   2007-06-29  
Anticipated Notice of Decision   2007-08-15  
Funding Start Date   2007-09-04  

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Content Last Updated
2006-12-11: Deadline Dates

Additional Dates

2007-04-02: Letter of Intent decision date

Additional Information
2007-03-01: Letter of Intent must arrive at the HSFC office by 4 pm. (Updated: 2006-12-11)
2007-06-29: Full applications must arrive at the HSFC office by 4 pm. (Updated: 2006-12-11)

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Description


The primary objective of this strategic initiative is to support policy-relevant collaborative projects that advance knowledge and its translation on how the built environment (defined as the outcome of community planning, design and implementation)-in the context of contributing to obesity- is influenced by, and/or impacts on, the following factors:

  • obesity and well-being
  • policies and standards for community planning, design and implementation
  • physical activity levels and/or nutrition
  • social, economic, and policy environment
  • socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity and age
  • individual choices and behavior

Funds Available

CIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.

  • A total minimum of $3.8 million is available to support research projects under this RFA.
  • The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $ 200,000 per annum for up to 3 years. The equipment amount is awarded in year one.

For the full funding opportunity description, please consult the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Website.


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