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Description
Priority Announcements on Fellowship competitions offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas or mandates. Applications are submitted through the February 2008 (2008-02) competition of the Fellowship: 2007-2008 funding opportunity.
Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.
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.
Funds Available for Research in All Areas:
Funds are available for applications in all areas of research that address any important health problem or issue through the February 2008 (2008-02) competition of the CIHR Fellowship: 2007-2008 funding opportunity.
Funds Available for Research in Specific Areas:
In this competition, funds are available to encourage and support applications in specific areas that are aligned with CIHR's research priority areas and mandates. Information on the research areas to be funded as well as the maximum amounts per grant that can be requested is found in the "Objectives" section.
CIHR Research Priority Areas
- Aging
- Aging - Longitudinal Studies
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Clincial Research
- Global Health
- HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
- Hypertension
- Knowledge Translation
- Regional Partnerships Program - Manitoba (RPP-Man)
- Regional Partnerships Program - New Brunswick (RPP-NB)
- Regional Partnerships Program - Newfoundland and Labrador (RPP-NL)
- Regional Partnerships Program - Prince Edward Island (RPP-PEI)
- Regional Partnerships Program - Saskatchewan (RPP-Sask)
- Respiratory Health
- Transfusion Science
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
- Knowledge Translation - Elizabeth Dickson Fellowship
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Objectives
The specific objective of the Fellowship Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) is to offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas and mandates.
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
1. Aging - The CIHR Institute of Aging (IA) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
More information on the research priorities of CIHR-Institute of Aging can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to three years. CIHR-Institute of Aging anticipates that at least four awards will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
CIHR-IA will evaluate for relevance using the following criteria which must be addressed in separate paragraphs within one relevance form (see "How to Apply"). You will be required to attach an additional one-page document to your application to explain the relevance of your proposal to the research priorities. If you do not require the additional space for your explanation, please copy the information you have entered in the "relevance description" field onto this additional page and attach it to your application.
- Criterion #1: Extent to which the proposal addresses one or more of the five IA priority topics;
- Criterion #2: Extent to which the research and research design address issues of aging and/or the aged are essential elements of the research objectives, hypotheses and analyses (e.g., dynamics of aging, age-relevant models and/or aged subjects; uniqueness of aging or aged population);
- Criterion #3 (optional): Extent to which the proposal addresses eligible areas of inquiry under the Mobility in Aging Initiative. This information is important to identify those who qualify for additional funding available for highly ranked applications relevant to the Mobility in Aging Initiative.
The CIHR-IA will also award to the highest ranked applicant a travel allowance supplement valued at a maximum of $2,500 in year 1 of the award through the CIHR-IA Recognition Prize in Research on Aging.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
2. Aging - Longitudinal Studies - CIHR, through the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the development, design, planning, data collection and/or analysis health measurement studies with emphasis on the CLSA and similar longitudinal studies.
More information on the objectives and relevant research areas of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Fellowships can be found on the Institute of Aging website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to two years. CIHR-Institute of Aging anticipates that two awards will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- Candidates are encouraged to consider a supervisor who is a researcher linked to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, such as the CLSA Principal Investigators, CSLA Theme Leaders and other Key Co-investigators of CLSA, and/or to other national/international longitudinal studies of aging.
- One copy of all published research articles resulting from this Fellowship must be forwarded to the CIHR Institute of Aging.
- Given that awardees will be contributing to the knowledge base of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, they may be called upon by CLSA Principle Investigators or the CIHR Institute of Aging to participate in promotional activities, such as symposia, workshops and newsletters.
- You will be required to attach an additional one page document to your application to explain the relevance of your proposal to the research priorities. If you do not require the additional space for your explanation, please copy the information you have entered in the "relevance description" field onto an additional page and attach it to your application.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
3. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Tim E. Noël Fellowship in ALS Research. The Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada - ALS Canada in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction will fund one application that is determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Proteomics related to ALS
- Genomics related to ALS
- Motor neuron disease related to ALS
More information on the research priorities of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to three years. The ALS Society expects to fund one award per year.
Additional Information:
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Canada to be eligible for this award
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
4. Clinical Research. The CIHR Clinical Research Iniative will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to their research priority areas described below:
More information on the research priorities of CIHR-Clinical Research Initiative can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $ 60,000 per annum for up to five years. CIHR-Clinical Research Initiative anticipates that five awards will be offered through this competition.
This priority announcement is directed to licensed health professionals engaged in clinical research. Candidates must hold a valid Canadian license (full or educational) at the time of application. Canadian licensure must be maintained for the duration of the award.
Clinical Research is that part of the continuum of health research which is conducted on humans or on materials, specimens, or data derived from humans and populations with a focus on:
- Mechanisms of human health and disease;
- Bench to bedside to bench research;
- Clinical Trials and observational studies of prevention and therapy and;
- Clinical Epidemiological studies.
In addition, clinical research may utilize the methods of health care services/systems research and population health research as they relate to clinical encounters.
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
5. Global Health. CIHR, one of the four partners in the Global Health Research Initiative (GHRI) will fund applications that are keeping with the GHRI programming principles 1 and are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
More information on the research priorities of Global Health Research Initiative can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable
- The Global Health Research Initiative (GHRI) has responded to low and middle income country priorities and the research community by committing to a set of principles that govern all joint GHRI research programming and also respect their organizations' mandates. They are to:
- Support more egalitarian Canada-LMIC teams;
- Support interdisciplinary approaches to health problems that are a priority to LMICs;
- Engage multiple stakeholders (universities and affiliated organizations, civil society organizations, governments, community members);
- Promote and strengthen knowledge exchange and transfer mechanisms, including links to policy-makers and other research users;
- Support sustainable research environments;
- Support effective training and mentoring;
- Provide ongoing technical support and networking;
- Promote research excellence through peer review.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
6. HIV/AIDS. The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity HIV/AIDS Research Initiative will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Health systems, services and policy;
- Resilience, vulnerability and determinants of health;
- Prevention technologies and interventions;
- Drug development, toxicities and resistance;
- Pathogenesis;
- Issues of co-infection.
More information on the research priorities of the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative can be found on the the CIHR-Institute of Infection and Immunity website. Research in the priority areas described above that focuses on at risk populations including people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, injection drug users, Aboriginal Peoples, prison inmates, youth at risk, women at risk and people from countries where HIV is endemic, is encouraged.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to five years. CIHR anticipates that four awards will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- In order to be considered relevant to this Priority Announcement, the primary research focus of the application must be HIV/AIDS.
- Applications to the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative are sought in two distinct funding streams - Biomedical/Clinical Research and Health Services/Population Health Research. Although projects which display a multidisciplinary approach across all four research pillars are strongly encouraged and accepted, applicants must clearly indicate the most relevant funding stream in the relevance form.
- The award is non-renewable.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
7. Hypertension. The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Hypertension Society (CHS) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Any aspect of hypertension research
More information on the research priorities of the CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Hypertension Society can be found on their websites.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $ 60,000 per annum for up to two years. The CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Hypertension Society anticipates that two awards will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
8. Knowledge Translation. CIHR will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- KT Research: increasing understanding of the theory and practice of knowledge translation;
- Measuring KT: developing tools and measures to evaluate the effectiveness and/or impact of KT practices and interventions.
- Moving research into action (doing KT)
CIHR's mandate is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to further strengthen knowledge translation (synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge) by supporting knowledge translation trainees early in their careers. It is expected that this targeted investment will lead to a better understanding of concepts, theories and practices that underlie effective KT in order to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system.
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
- further strengthen knowledge translation by supporting knowledge translation trainees early in their careers;
- lead to a better understanding of concepts, theories and practices that underlie effective KT; and
- move research into action.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years. CIHR anticipates that three awards will be offered through this competition.
More information on the research priorities of the CIHR Knowledge Translation Branch can be found on their website.
Additional Information:
- This award will be non-renewable
- Applications deemed relevant to this priority announcement, which are funded in the CIHR Fellowship Award competition or through this priority announcement will be named "CIHR Knowledge Translation Fellowship Award."
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
9. Regional Partnerships Program - Manitoba (RPP- Man)
CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Manitoba Health Research Council may fund applications in Manitoba in all four pillars of research, subject to funding ability.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to one year. One award is expected to be offered through this competition (subject to the availability of funds).
Additional Information:
- The award must be held in Manitoba
- The award is non-renewable under the RPP program
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Manitoba to be eligible for this award
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher that meets the above criteria
Please note researchers must submit their applications at least two weeks prior to the CIHR deadline to have their applications vetted by the internal review procedures at MHRC in order for their award to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
10. Regional Partnerships Program - New Brunswick (RPP- NB)
CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with New Brunswick - RPP may fund applications in all four pillars of health research that contribute to the goal of building health research capacity in New Brunswick, which meet RPP eligibility requirements.
More information on the research priorities of New Brunswick can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $50,000 per annum for up to two years. Approximately two awards are expected to be offered through this competition (subject to the availability of funds).
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable under the RPP program
- Trainees must propose a research training program in New Brunswick to be eligible for this award
- The award must be held in New Brunswick
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher that meets the above criteria
Please note that in order to be considered for RPP funding, researchers must have their applications screened through the internal review procedures of the New Brunswick RPP Advisory Board a minimum of two weeks prior to submitting their application to CIHR in order for their award to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
11. Regional Partnerships Program - Newfoundland and Labrador (RPP- NL)
CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador - RPP may fund applications in all four pillars of health research in Newfoundland and Labrador, pending funding availability, which meet RPP eligibility requirements.
More information on the research priorities of Newfoundland and Labrador can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $40,000 per annum for up to two years. Approximately four awards are expected to be offered through this competition (subject to the availability of funds).
Additional Information:
- The award must be held in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The award is non-renewable under the RPP program
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Newfoundland and Labrador to be eligible for this award
- Only one trainee will be eligible to receive funding with a single Principle Investigator
Please note that researchers must submit their applications at least one month prior to the CIHR deadline to have their applications vetted by the internal review procedures at RPP- Newfoundland and Labrador in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding. Contact: Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's NL.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
12. Regional Partnerships Program - Prince Edward Island (RPP- PEI)
CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Prince Edward Island - RPP may fund applications that span the four pillars of research that contribute to the goal of building health research capacity in PEI. The following areas of research strength at UPEI reflect the four pillars:
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health research
- Metabolism, Nutrition and Diabetes
- Human Development and Cognition
- Cancer Research
- Applied Health Services and Health Promotion
- Natural products and Human health
- Population Health
More information on the research priorities of Prince Edward Island can be found in the University of Prince Edward Island Strategic Plan.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $50,000 per annum for up to two years, dependant on the number of applicants. Approximately four awards are expected to be offered through this competition (subject to the availability of funds).
Additional Information:
- Only one trainee per lab will be eligible to receive funding
- The award must be held in Prince Edward Island
- The award is non-renewable under the RPP program
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Prince Edward Island to be eligible for this award
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher that meets the above criteria
Please note that in order to be considered for RPP funding, researchers must have their applications screened through the internal review procedures at the PEI Health Research Institute a minimum of one month prior to submitting their application to CIHR in order for their award to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding.
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
13. Regional Partnerships Program - Saskatchewan (RPP- Sask)
CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Saskachewan - RPP may fund highly rated applications in Saskatchewan in all four pillars of research, subject to funding availability.
Fellowships awarded to health professionals for the purpose of doctoral training will be funded for up to 3 years. Post-doctoral fellows (PDFs) will be funded up to 2 years. PDFs who have already received a 2-year award from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Research Fellowship Program will only be supported for 1 year.
The awarded funding will be established at the appropriate minimum amounts set by CIHR regulations.
An award is usually made for 1 year with a requirement to re-apply to CIHR. Renewal is automatic if the re-application is considered fundable by CIHR (i.e. 3.5 or greater rating). Otherwise the awards are not renewable.
For additional information on eligibility criteria and funding details, please refer to Saskatchewan-CIHR RPP Policies.
Additional Information:
- The award must be held in Saskatchewan
- Training must be at a Saskatchewan University, but the project can involve some work outside the province
- All Fellows must be under the supervision of an appropriate person holding an appointment at a Saskatchewan University, and must be registered or appointed at a Saskatchewan University
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
14. Respiratory Health. The CIHR Partnerships and Citizen Engagement Branch, the BC Lung Association (BCLA) and the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
More information on the research priorities of the BC Lung Association (BCLA) can be found on their website.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to one year. The CIHR Partnerships and Citizen Engagement Branch, the BC Lung Association (BCLA) and the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health anticipate that one award will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- Partner will not pay for parental leave but agrees to extend the term of the award by the duration of the leave
- The awards non-renewable
- The award must be held in British Columbia, Canada
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
15. Transfusion Science. The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
More information on the research priorities of the CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Blood Services can be found on their websites.
The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to three years. The CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Canadian Blood Services anticipates that two awards will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable
- The award must be held in Canada
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
16. Knowledge Translation - Elizabeth Dickson Fellowship
This prize is offered to an outstanding individual who is to undertake postdoctoral or post health professional training in the field of Knowledge Translation.
A prize will be offered to the highest ranked and funded candidate from the February 2008 Fellowship Award competition who has applied to, and been deemed relevant for, the Knowledge Translation Priority Announcement. The Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Prize consists of a $5,000 supplement to the research allowance of a regular Fellowship Award. The supplement to the research allowance is intended to be used mainly for travel to national or international conferences, workshops or meetings related to to the award recipient's research.
The maximum amount awarded for a single prize is up to $5,000 for one year. CIHR anticipates that one prize will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information:
- The award is non-renewable
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information" section.
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Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Specific to CIHR training awards, please refer to the General Guidelines for Training Programs, as well as the Fellowship: 2007-2008 funding opportunity.
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Guidelines
This funding opportunity will follow the General Guidelines for Training Programs. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the use of Gender and Sex-Based Analysis in applications.
Allowable Costs
The awards consist of a stipend and a research allowance.
For the research allowance, awardees should review the Use of Grant Funds section of the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) Financial Administration Guide for a complete listing and description of allowable costs and activities.
Conditions of Funding
All conditions specified in CIHR General Grants and Awards Policies shall apply to applications funded through this funding opportunity. Conditions cover areas such as Applicant and Institutional Responsibilities, Ethics, Official languages policy, Access to Information and Privacy Acts, and Acknowledgement of CIHR's Support. Successful applicants will be informed of any special financial requirements prior to the release of funds or when they receive CIHR's Authorization for Funding (AFF) document.
Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
All personal information collected by CIHR about applicants is used to review applications, to recruit reviewers, to administer and monitor grants and awards, to compile statistics, and to promote and support health research in Canada. Consistent with these purposes, applicants should also expect that information collected by CIHR may be shared as described in Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Provided to CIHR for Peer Review.
CIHR as a federal entity is subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, therefore the requirements of these two statutes will apply to all information located in CIHR's premises including, without limitation, cost-sharing agreements related to this funding opportunity and all matters pertaining thereto.
While respecting the application of the Privacy Act to federal entities, all signing parties involved in a collaborative agreement will also be bound by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). All personal information (as identified by the PIPEDA) collected, used or disclosed in the course of any commercial activity under collaborative agreements related to the Funding opportunity will be collected, used and disclosed in compliance with the PIPEDA.
Communication Requirements
Grant recipients are required to acknowledge CIHR, its institutes and partners in any communication or publication related to the project. See CIHR General Grants and Awards Policies, Public Communication and Acknowledgement of CIHR's Support for details on CIHR's communication requirements. The contributing institutes / partners will be identified on the Authorization for Funding and decision letter.
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Performance Measurement
CIHR is committed to demonstrating results to Canadians for the money invested in health research. Therefore, processes for monitoring progress and appropriate use of funds, as well as for performance measurement and program evaluation are in place. As a result, funding recipients must:
- contribute to the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes by participating in evaluation studies, surveys, workshops, audits and providing data or reports as required for the purpose of collecting information to assess progress and results;
- encourage their associates, trainees and administration to participate in the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes as required.
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Review Process and Evaluation
Relevance Review
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas:
CIHR and partner organizations will provide funding for applications that are relevant to (in alignment with) the objectives and research priority areas described under "CIHR Research Priority Areas" within the "Objectives" section.
Relevance of the applications to the research priorities will be determined in the following manner.
Prior to peer review, CIHR and the partner organizations will review applications to determine the relevance, or alignment, of the research proposed to the research priority area(s) described above.
To conduct relevance review, these representatives will have access to a completed relevance form in addition to anonymized project titles and summaries, provided that applicants have indicated their consent on the "Applicant Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal information Provided to CIHR for Peer Review," which is included in the application forms.
Upon completion of peer review, the CIHR and the partner organizations will receive the ratings, rankings and peer review committee recommendations on funding level and grant or award term for those applications that 1) are found to be relevant to the specific objectives of the research initiative and the research priority areas described under "CIHR Research Priority Areas"; and 2) are rated within the CIHR fundable range but are not funded through the regular CIHR competition to which they were submitted. These applications will be funded from the top down in order of ranking as far as budgets will allow. Applications that receive a ranking below 3.5 will not be funded.
Applications deemed relevant to a priority announcement, which are funded in the regular Fellowship competition or through a priority announcement will be named "Fellowship in the area of [specific research area] research" (e.g., Fellowship in the area of aging research).
Peer review committees will not be informed of applications submitted for funding through this announcement.
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
Upon completion of peer review, representatives of CIHR and/or partner organizations will receive an anonymized ranking list, funding level and peer review committee recommendations on award term for all applications 1) that are funded in the regular CIHR Fellowship competition(s); and 2) that are identified as relevant through a keyword search. This information will be used to conduct relevance review when required and to determine the recipient(s) of the prize(s). These applications will be selected from the top down in order of ranking as far as budgets will allow. Applications that receive a rating below the regular CIHR Fellowship competition cut-off will not be considered for prizes.
Peer review committees will not be informed of applications submitted for funding through this announcement.
Peer Review
A CIHR peer review committee will evaluate the full applications. The committee may be drawn from one of CIHR's pre-existing committees or may be created specifically for this funding opportunity. Committee members are selected based on suggestions from many sources including the institute(s) / portfolio(s) and partner(s), following CIHR's Policy on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest and Privacy Issues in Peer and Relevance Review (CCIP).
Evaluation Criteria
Fellowship Awards are reviewed in accordance with the Guide for Reviewers - CIHR Fellowships.
The following general criteria for evaluating training award applications will be used:
- Achievements and Activities of the Candidate
- Characteristics and Abilities of the Candidate
- Research Training Environment
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How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the February 2008 (2008-02) competition of the Fellowship: 2007-2008 funding opportunity. The application instructions are outlined in the "How to Apply" section of the Fellowship: 2007-2008 program.
Additional Instructions:
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
Priority announcements for research in specific CIHR priority areas are listed in the "Objectives" section of this funding opportunity, under "CIHR Research Priority Areas."
- Within the Research Funding Program section of the application web form, select "Priority Announcement," then enter the relevant research area(s) that relate(s) to your application and the title of this Priority Announcement in the spaces provided.
- Complete the Applicant Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Provided to CIHR for Peer Review, which is included in the application form.
- Complete one Relevance Form for each research area identified. Detailed instructions are provided on the Relevance Form (see Lists of Forms and Guidelines for Completion). Completion of the relevance form is mandatory.
You may request that your application be considered for up to three priority announcement research areas per application, in each Fellowship competition.
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
Priority Announcement prizes are listed in the "Objectives" section of this funding opportunity.
Your application will automatically be entered into Priority Announcement prize competitions. Refer to the "Review Process and Evaluation Criteria" above for further details. Consideration for funding through priority announcements prizes is in addition to consideration for priority announcement funding in specific research priority areas.
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Contact Information
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Natalie Carrière McGowan
Program Delivery Coordinator
Research Capacity Development
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-1964
Email: nmcgowan@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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Additional Information
Contact Information
1. Aging
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Sharon Nadeau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives, CIHR-Institute of Aging
Telephone: 613-946-1270
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: snadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
2. Aging - Longitudinal Studies
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erica Dobson
Project Officer, CIHR-Institute of Aging
Telephone: 613-946-7656
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: edobson@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
3. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Barbara Beckett
Assistant Director, CIHR-Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Telephone: 613-948-4877
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: bbeckett@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
4. Clinical Research
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Joane Delage
Project Officer, Clinical Research Initiative
Telephone: 613-941-8168
Fax: 613-954-18000
Email: jdelage@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
5. Global Health
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Kim Gaudreau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives, CIHR-Institute of Population and Public Health
Telephone : 613-957-6128
Fax : 613-954-1800
E-mail: kgaudreau@ihr-irsc.gc.ca
6. HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jennifer Ralph
Program Officer, HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Telephone: 613-941-4464
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
7. Hypertension
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Katherine Gardner
Project Officer, CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: kgardner@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
8. Knowledge Translation
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Leah Jurkovic
Senior KSE Specialist - Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch, Knowledge Translation
Telephone: 613-941-0805
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: ljurkovic@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
9. Regional Partnerships Program - Manitoba (RPP- Man)
For additional information on eligibility criteria and funding details, please contact:
Liz Ford, Administration Officer
Manitoba Health Research Council
Telephone: 204-775-1096
Fax: 204-786-5401
Email: info@mhrc.mb.ca
Website: www.mhrc.mb.ca
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
April Amponsah
Program Delivery Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Program
Telephone: 613-948-8201
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: eblache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
10. Regional Partnerships Program - New Brunswick (RPP- NB)
For questions about the NB RPP Advisory Board review process and criteria, please contact:
John Boyne, Administrator
Medical Research Fund of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 5100
520 King Street, Fredericton, N.B
E3b 5g8
Telephone: 506 444-3222
Fax: 506 453-2958
Email: john.boyne@gnb.ca
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
April Amponsah
Program Delivery Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Program
Telephone: 613-948-8201
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: eblache@cihr.gc.ca
11. Regional Partnerships Program - Newfoundland and Labrador (RPP- NL)
Contact for this process is:
Office of Research and Graduate Studies,
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University
St. John's NL
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
April Amponsah
Program Delivery Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Program
Telephone: 613-948-8201
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: eblache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
12. Regional Partnerships Program - Prince Edward Island (RPP- PEI)
Please contact the following for additional information:
Donna Murnaghan, Associate Director, PEI Health Research Institute
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 4P3
Telephone: 902-894-2812
E-mail: Dmurnaghan@upei.ca
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
April Amponsah
Program Delivery Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Program
Telephone: 613-948-8201
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement,
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax.: 613-954-1800
E-mail: eblache@cihr.gc.ca
13. Regional Partnerships Program - Saskatchewan (RPP- Sask)
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
April Amponsah
Program Delivery Coordinator, Regional Partnerships Program
Telephone: 613-948-8201
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: eblache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
14. Respiratory Health
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Katherine Gardner
Project Officer, CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: kgardner@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
15. Transfusion Science
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Katherine Gardner
Project Officer, CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: kgardner@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
16. Knowledge Translation - Elizabeth Dickson Fellowship
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Leah Jurkovic
Senior KSE Specialist - Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch, Knowledge Translation
Telephone: 613-941-0805
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: ljurkovic@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- Global Health. The Global Health Research Initiative (GHRI) has responded to low and middle income country priorities and the research community by committing to a set of principles that govern all joint GHRI research programming and also respect their organizations' mandates. They are to:
- Support more egalitarian Canada-LMIC teams;
- Support interdisciplinary approaches to health problems that are a priority to LMICs;
- Engage multiple stakeholders (universities and affiliated organizations, civil society organizations, governments, community members);
- Promote and strengthen knowledge exchange and transfer mechanisms, including links to policy-makers and other research users;
- Support sustainable research environments;
- Support effective training and mentoring;
- Provide ongoing technical support and networking;
- Promote research excellence through peer review.
- Global Health. Canada's health status is increasingly affected, like that of many countries, by ecological, technological, economic, political and socio-cultural forces acting at a global level. Understanding these "upstream" forces, and their health impacts, in this country and others (especially poorer nations) - is essential to ensuring the future health of Canadians. It is also ethically imperative to work on global issues, if we are to act as responsible global citizens. Part of CIHR's mandate is to promote research that addresses the global health problems associated with the poorest of the poor. The CIHR also supports global health research through its work with its partners the CIDA, IDRC and Health Canada under the Global Health Research Initiative.
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