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Table of Contents

• Description
• Objectives
• Eligibility
• Guidelines
• Performance Measurement
• Review Process and Evaluation
• How to Apply
• Contact Information
• Partner/Collaborator Description
• Additional Information

Description

The purpose of this "Emerging Teams for Alliances in Mobility in Aging" funding opportunity is to support the establishment of Teams in Mobility in Aging that cross disciplines, professions and sectors, so as to accelerate research to action and that provide research career development and research capacity building opportunities. The Team support is expected to build and strengthen research excellence and alliances across communities to meet a planned set of objectives and, where appropriate, to set out on future, larger endeavours. This funding opportunity is announced under the Strategic Initiative - Mobility in Aging led by the CIHR Institute of Aging.

Teams are encouraged to include collaborations among researchers and users from relevant communities, including those who may not typically associate with health research (e.g. architects, engineers, transportation planners and analysts, construction industry, consumer groups), but are essential to advancing efforts under the Mobility in Aging Initiative.

Please note:

• The CIHR Institute of Aging anticipates launching a similar call for Emerging Teams in June 2009.
• For research teams under development, please see the Meeting, Planning and Dissemination in Aging Grants Program.
• Applicants are encouraged to consult the suggested Best Practices for Collaborative Programs in Mobility in Aging, developed by participants at the September 2007 National Forum on Mobility in Aging.

Background

In the context of the Mobility in Aging Initiative and this funding opportunity, mobility encompasses not only participation in society (e.g. ability to drive and having accessible public transportation) and physical activity, but also the performance of specific manoeuvres such as walking or climbing stairs and the carrying out of instrumental activities of daily living.

Mobility is a challenge for a significant proportion of the older population. In addition to extrinsic barriers of mobility, such as inappropriate aids, transportation infrastructure and physical environments, older adults also cope with intrinsic barriers, such as fear of falling and mobility impairments. Currently of those 60 years of age or over, 13% have mobility impairments; the proportion climbing to 30% by 80 years of age.¹ As baby boomers move through their senior years over the next 4 decades, the number of Canadians living with mobility impairments will grow exponentially. Already, 54% of Canadians 55 and older believe that they are less mobile than they were 10 years ago: more than one third have difficulty climbing several flights of stairs and one quarter have difficulty bending or stooping (28%) or walking a kilometre or more (24%).²

Mobility in older adults can significantly affect social and economic independence along with physical and mental health. Research addressing the range of intrinsic and extrinsic challenges (i.e. from biological to environmental) associated with Mobility in Aging has the potential to optimize the well-being of a large number of Canadians as well as significantly reduce the nation's health care costs.

Through a number of consultations with relevant researcher and user/stakeholder communities, a key recommendation to the Institute of Aging was to address the issue of researcher-user disconnect. Participants repeatedly emphasized a need for collaboration within and across organizations, disciplines, specialties, and stakeholders to break down silos in research and address the lack of cross-sectoral interactions. The CIHR-IA is responding to this recommendation within the framework of the CIHR Emerging Team Grant Program.

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.

• The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $4.5M over 6 years. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
• Applicants invited to submit Full Applications may be offered development grants of up to $10,000, if requested at the Letter of Intent stage. In cases of complex and comprehensive international teams, development grants of up to $25,000, subject to qualifying requirements (see Letter of Intent instructions).
• The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $1.5M over a period of 6 years. The equipment amount, where applicable, is awarded in year one. The final three years of funding are subject to a satisfactory progress review in the third year of funding.
• Annual fixed funding levels are not stipulated in this Funding Opportunity. Rather $1.5 million over 6 years is committed per team to budget as required, given that annual financial support is expected to vary depending on the team's history, potential for attracting other sources of funds, and planned activities to conceptualize, develop, and achieve deliverables. Applicants recommended for funding through this funding opportunity may be required to submit a revised budget based on the total funds available.
• Applicants recommended for funding through this funding opportunity may be required to submit a revised budget based on the total funds available.
• Emerging Team grants are not renewable.

Partner/Collaborator Participation

Objectives

The specific objectives of the "Emerging Teams for Alliances in Mobility in Aging" funding opportunity defined by the CIHR Institute of Aging are:

• to foster alliances; connecting disciplines and sectors relevant to mobility in aging;
• to provide research career development opportunities and mentorship to New Investigators through the study of mobility in aging;
• to build research capacity in a multisectoral and multidisciplinary environment;
• to address gaps in research on mobility in aging; and
• to develop, implement and validate strategies for knowledge translation and exchange relevant to mobility in aging.

Proposals that represent collaborations between community organizations (e.g. long-term care facilities, voluntary organizations, seniors' networks) and research teams based in institutions (e.g. universities, colleges, hospitals, and affiliated research institutions) are welcome.

The guiding principle for participation of communities and partners is that these groups be active, influential and ongoing participants in the research, training, mentoring and knowledge translation activities, and that their roles have been formally agreed upon in the spirit of ensuring equity and mutual benefits from the collaboration.

For more information about knowledge translation consult Defining and Framing Knowledge Translation of the CIHR Knowledge Translation Strategy 2004-2009.

It is expected that the community partners and/or other users will contribute to:

• formulating research agendas;
• providing input into the development of research and training projects;
• synthesizing and disseminating findings;
• applying the research findings to inform policies, programs and/or practices; and
• in some cases, conducting the research.

In the context of international partnership development, the CIHR Institute of Aging wishes to stimulate and strengthen alliances with nations (their researchers, research institutes or governments) that have a shared interest in addressing issues of population aging. It is expected that through such alliances both Canada and foreign partners will benefit from the international work in aging, and apply the results as appropriate in their respective countries. More specifically, the institute's objectives for international partnership development are the following:

• to establish collaborative relationships with foreign groups or institutions in order to address mutual critical challenges in the field of aging;
• to make possible a research effort that neither side could accomplish on its own; and
• to develop longer-term, collaborative international research and research capacity building programs with foreign partners.

Relevant Research Areas:

The CIHR Institute of Aging will provide funding for applications that address research and knowledge translation needs within the range of intrinsic and extrinsic challenges (from biological to environmental) associated with mobility of older Canadians. Such application must be related to aging and/or the aged in one or more of the following relevant research areas:

1. Biological and physiological factors
2. Behavioural and psychosocial factors
3. Biomedical, clinical and technological innovations
4. Prevention, rehabilitation and management
5. Environmental factors - social, economic, policy and physical

Within or across any of the above areas, eligible activities also include addressing ethical issues/impact of the research, research translation and research outcomes. There is potential overlap between the above areas, and restriction to solely one area is not expected. Similarly, addressing multiple areas is not an absolute requirement, although multi-disciplinary approaches are encouraged.

Through various consultations, research and knowledge translation gaps have been identified. Applicants are encouraged to direct their proposals to address these issues:

1. Understanding and defining mobility in aging: trajectory of mobility status in health and disease, and from function to impairment.
2. Maintaining and restoring mobility in aging: impact of behaviour, prevention, intervention and health system models.
3. Measures, tools, and technologies in research, assessment and mobility aids.
4. Supportive designs for mobility in aging: housing, communities, and transportation.

More details on these consultations, the 4 targeted research areas, and other gaps can be found in the document: Synthesis of Consultations on the Mobility in Aging Initiative.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Each eligible Emerging Team Grant application should:

• Nominate a Team Leader who meets the criteria of "Principal Applicant" as described in the Participant Categories for CIHR Grants and who will assume administrative responsibility for the grant as nominated Principal Applicant. In addition, the Team Leader must be a researcher with proven leadership capabilities and experience who will act as research program director.
• Include at least two additional independent investigators who meet the criteria of "Principal Applicant" as described in the Participant Categories for CIHR Grants who together with the Team Leader will form an integrated and effective research team.
• Consist of investigators who have not worked together on the same problem or issue for more than five years. In the case of established teams, they should recruit new co-investigators and/or collaborators whose expertise builds on previous endeavours; and they must demonstrate incrementality and/or redirection of their research endeavours.

To qualify for up to $25,000 in development grant funding beyond the regular $10,000 level, the proposal must clearly demonstrate that there is a significant involvement of Canadian researchers in a truly international endeavour. The proposal must meet the Institute's objectives for international partnership development.

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) will not be considered under this funding opportunity.

Note:

• Teams with a nucleus of experienced and productive investigators are encouraged to include promising, new investigators.
• Within the context of the above eligibility requirements, also eligible are ongoing and developing endeavours, such as previously funded Mobility in Aging Planning and Development projects.
• Members of a Team may be located in one or more departments, faculties or CIHR-eligible institutions in Canada. As well, international or private sector collaborators who make a substantial intellectual contribution to the research program may be listed as additional Team members.

Guidelines

This funding opportunity will follow the CIHR General Guidelines for Grant Programs. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the use of Gender and Sex-Based Analysis in applications. This encouraged approach does not contradict CIHR IA's promotion and support of research that advances the health and quality of life of older adults (generally above the age of 65). 

Allowable Costs

Applicants 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.

A flat year-to-year budget is not expected in light of the 6-year timeline for achieving deliverables. Budget requirements are expected to be lesser at least in year 1 and year 6 as team's activities ramp up and down respectively. Any team recommended for funding through this funding opportunity may have their budget reprofiled at the time of the release of the grant and/or may be required to submit a revised budget based on the total funds available.

Through the "Emerging Teams for Alliances in Mobility in Aging" funding opportunity, funds can be used to support:

• Research operating costs for the proposed collaborative research program (where an application includes overlap with an existing CIHR grant, and that application is successful in the Emerging Team Grant competition, continued funding of the ongoing grant will be reviewed).
• Purchase of equipment and maintenance contracts for common services and shared facilities.
• Costs of data collection, database and maintenance of information holdings directly related to the Emerging Team Grant research program.
• Costs of regional, national and international networking activities, including collaboration, planning, and knowledge exchange activities, directly related to the Emerging Team Grant research program.
• Salaries of research assistants, technicians and other personnel (eligible to receive salary) who will enhance the collaborative research productivity of the Team
• Support of research trainees, at the rate specified by CIHR for trainees paid from research grants.
• Salary of a professional coordinator and/or administrative assistant.
• Minimal operating costs for planning and pilot projects.
• Release time stipends to enable employees of community partners to participate in the research program, limited to 50% of their current salary and up to an overall maximum of $50,000 per year.
• A maximum of $20,000 annually for a release time stipend for the Nominated PI/Team Leader.
• Establishment funds and salary for New Investigators joining the team (New Investigators are within the first five years of their independent research careers). Salary contributions paid for by the Emerging Team Grant must not exceed the stipend paid to CIHR New Investigators. Those paid from the Emerging Team Grant cannot also hold a Canada Research Chair or another salary award. Note that New Investigators paid from the grant can not be listed as co-applicants on the grant application. Similarly, they can not be listed as co-investigators on the grant after it is approved; however they can be considered members of the team.
• Costs involved in linkage with and dissemination of research findings to those who use the results, as appropriate for the research program, (including other researchers, the public, practitioner and policy communities, and the industrial sector).

Co-applicants may not receive a salary, stipend, or honorarium from CIHR grants, with the exception of co-applicants who are trainees or research associates, and the release time stipends for the team leader and employees of community partners as described in Participant Categories for CIHR Grants.

The full application must provide a detailed justification of all costs.

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 conditions prior to the release of funds or when they receive CIHR's Authorization for Funding (AFF) document.

In addition to CIHR standard guidelines and requirements, the following special conditions shall apply:

• Within six months after the end of the grant's term, the Nominated Principal Applicant is required to submit a final performance report, summarizing the results and describing how the grant funds were used. A standard form will be provided by CIHR.
• Proceedings of any workshop or consultative event must be submitted electronically to the CIHR Institute of Aging within 3 months of the event. A standard format will be provided by the CIHR Institute of Aging. CIHR may decide to post such proceedings on its website or other public 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.

Policy on Access to Research Outputs

CIHR believes that greater access to research publications and data will promote the ability of researchers and knowledge users in Canada and abroad to use and build on the knowledge needed to address significant health challenges. Open access will promote accessibility to CIHR-funded research and will serve to increase the international visibility of Canadian research. As of January 1, 2008, CIHR grant recipients are reminded to adhere with the responsibilities outlined in the Policy on Access to Research Outputs. Under this policy, grant recipients must make every effort to ensure that research papers and bio-molecular data generated from CIHR funding are freely accessible online.

Communication Requirements

In addition to following the policies relating to the Public Communication and Acknowledgment of CIHR's Support, Emerging Team Grant recipients will also be required to adhere to special branding requirements as a condition of receiving a CIHR Emerging Team Grant. The official name of the team is "CIHR Team in (area of research)." In cases where there is another major funding partner a shared title should be considered. The format of a shared title is "CIHR/(partner name) Team in (area of research)." The name of the Team must be used in all communication and promotion relating to the CIHR Emerging Team Grant. A team name must be proposed as part of the application for a CIHR Emerging Team Grant. Successful applicants and their host institutions will be required to agree in writing to proper use of the team name as well as the CIHR (and applicable partners) logo(s) on appropriate communications materials such as brochures, letterhead, publications and media materials. Recognition guidelines, including instructions on logo use, will be provided to successful applicants as part of the approval package.

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:

• adhere to CIHR's reporting requirements and provide required information in a timely fashion. A Progress Report for Long-Term Grant Holders (5 or more years) will be required in year 3 of five-year grants. Grantees are required to submit the "Progress Report for Long-Term Grant Holders (5 or more years)" describing the progress made and the publications issued since the start of the grant. CIHR will cancel the last 12 months of the grant if the progress is unacceptable and will cancel the final two years of the grant if it does not receive a report. The "Progress Report for Long-Term Grant Holders (5 or more years)" can be found under List of Forms and Guidelines for Completion.
• 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; and
• encourage their associates, trainees and administration to participate in the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes as required.

Review Process and Evaluation

Relevance Review

The CIHR Institute of Aging and other Mobility in Aging Partners will provide funding for applications that are relevant to (in alignment with) the specific objectives and research priority areas described in the "Objectives" section.

The relevance of proposals will be determined prior to peer review. For this process, senior Institute of Aging and staff, in consultation with the Institute Advisory board members, as required, and other partners will have access to the anonymized Letter of Intent package and the one-page attachment describing how the proposed research addresses the objectives and relevant research areas (see How to Apply). At the full application stage, these representatives will have access to an updated version of the one-page attachment and the anonymized research proposal summary to conduct relevance review.

The following criteria will be used in conducting the relevance review:

• Alignment of the proposed program with the objectives of this Emerging Teams for Alliances in Mobility in Aging funding opportunity.
• Extent to which the proposal addresses the above relevant research areas described in the "Objectives" section.
• For the Institute of Aging, it is critical that proposals include aging and/or the aged as essential elements of the research objectives, hypotheses and analyses (e.g. dynamics of aging, age-relevant models and/or aged subjects).
• For other Strategic Initiative - Mobility in Aging Partners, a number of these partners will consider funding applications in Mobility in Aging that are also relevant to their priority areas.

Upon completion of peer review of the full applications, the representatives from senior Institute of Aging and staff, in consultation with the Institute Advisory board members, as required, and other partners will receive anonymized ratings, rankings and peer review committee recommendations on funding level and term for the applications that are rated in the CIHR fundable range and are found to be relevant to the specific objectives of the research initiative and the research areas described under "Objectives" and "Relevant Research Areas." 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.

Peer Review

The peer review committee organized by CIHR will evaluate the letters of intent and full applications. The committee will be a specifically-constituted, multidisciplinary peer review committee(s) designed specifically for the review of Emerging Team Grants. 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). For information on CIHR's review process in general, see Peer Review.

a) Letter of Intent (LOI)

The peer review committee will review the LOIs for excellence using the review criteria as described under "evaluation criteria". The peer review committee(s) may make suggestions to the applicants on how to strengthen their detailed proposal. It could, for example, suggest the grouping of complementary applications, and propose additional partnerships or funding sources. Upon completion of the LOI review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application

b) Full Application

Once review of LOIs is completed, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application. The names of teams invited to apply and the topic of their research will be published on the CIHR website.

Each Emerging Team Grant full application will be evaluated as a single, integrated entity: the Team research program and the collaborative aspect. It is critical to demonstrate that the Emerging Team Grant will strengthen capacity and bring added value, in terms of the approach to the health and disease, health care or health system issue, and the speed and efficiency with which new knowledge will be generated, or translated into improvements in health or the health care system, through the new directions of research proposed by the team.

Applications will be reviewed by specifically-constituted, multidisciplinary peer review committee(s) designed specifically for the review of Emerging Team Grants. 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). For information on CIHR's peer review process in general, see the Peer Review section of CIHR's web site.

Evaluation Criteria

General criteria for assessing applications are listed below. CIHR recognizes that applicant Teams will emphasize different approaches to research and to knowledge translation, thus it is understood that reviewers and committees will weight criteria such as these differently from one application to another.

Team sustainability is not expected. Rather, a clear set of achievable objectives for the grant’s term must be defined along with an appropriate set of deliverables, indicators and measures.

Impact

• How important and original are the contributions expected from the research proposed? What is the potential for important new knowledge or impact on health and health research?

Innovation

• Does the proposed program challenge the current research thinking and paradigms and/or address unexplored areas?
• How important, novel and/or original are the hypotheses or the questions to be addressed, and how clearly are they formulated?
• How will an Emerging Team Grant add value by bringing together researchers, in a meaningful collaboration to advance our understanding of the health problem or issue?

Methodology

• Is the health and disease, health care or health system issue approached through an original, cohesive/integrated and feasible research plan that will generate valid, reliable and useful knowledge?
• Have clear and realistic deliverables been set? Have indicators been defined to measure success been defined at the outcome of the grant term?
• Has the Team identified the roles and contributions of all the parties in planning, execution, and evaluation as well as management activities?
• Does the Team have a plan for engaging and linking with, and a description of the approaches that will be taken, to reach those who will utilize and apply the results?

Applicant's Productivity, Experience and Training

• How appropriate to the research proposed is the training or track record of the applicants?
• Have team members demonstrated sustained productivity, creativity and originality in their research?

Environment

• Has the Team demonstrated the potential for excellence through their approach to recruiting members and providing a superior training opportunity for graduate and/or post-doctoral trainees, as well as independent investigators who may be new to the team's area of research?

Partner engagements

• Are governance and management structures in place to ensure the meaningful integration of community partners (other disciplines, professions and sectors) in the decision-making process?
• To what extent are partners involved and committed to formulating the research agenda, providing input into the development of research and training projects, disseminating findings, and applying the outcomes of research?
• Does the proposal demonstrate the involvement of any necessary local, regional, provincial/territorial, national and/or international partners in the planning and execution of the research plan, and the application of the research results? Will this involvement permit research activities and outcomes that would not otherwise be possible?

Applications receiving a score less than 3.5 on the CIHR 0 to 4.9 rating scale are not eligible to receive funding. The CIHR rating scale is described in CIHR Peer Review Process: Policies and Responsibilities of Grants Committee Members.

How to Apply

Note: This funding opportunity requires the use of CIHR Web Forms to apply for funding.

• A step-by-step overview of CIHR's application processes can be found under How to Apply for Funding.
• The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Letter of Intent and Full Application.
• To complete your Letter of Intent and Application, follow the steps identified below
• Reminder to applicants: Please ensure that your application is complete (including all required signatures) and submitted on time to CIHR. Effective September 1, 2008, CIHR will assume no responsibility in following-up with applicants who submit an incomplete application. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted into the competition.

1) Letter of Intent (LOI)

In the first stage of the application process the Nominated Principal Applicant is required to submit a Letter of Intent.

The name of the Team Lead (nominated principal applicant) should appear on each free form page of the LOI.

The Letter of Intent must include:

a) The Registration pages of the CIHR Research Module: To generate the Registration pages, you must access the CIHR Web Forms. Under Research funding program select Emerging Team and complete six sections of the Research Module Web form, namely:

• Research Funding Program
• Nominated Principal Applicant/Candidate
• Project
• Applicants/Co-Applicants
• Suggested External Referees
• Collaborators and Committees (do not fill in "Suggested Peer Review Committee")

Note: Institutional signatures are not required at the LOI stage.

b) A cover page of maximum one page (free form; a standard form is not available for the cover page) indicating:

• the title of the Team program as it will appear in publicity and other announcements (CIHR Team in area of research);
• the title of the proposal;
• the title of this funding opportunity, "Emerging Team Grant: Alliances in Mobility in Aging";
• a brief description (10 lines maximum) of the research area of the proposal; and
• five keywords describing the research.

c) In a table format, a list of all applicants with their affiliations and expertise (the list need not be final at the Letter of Intent stage).

d) Proposal. In a maximum of five pages (not including references), the proposal must outline clearly each of the elements below:

1. The objectives of the research program to be undertaken by the Team over the period of funding;
2. The nature of the Team and extent of collaboration between investigators, with an explanation of the anticipated value added to the research program hrough the synergy of the Team;
3. The proposed roles of partners in the planning and execution of the research program and the dissemination and utilization of the research results;
4. The plan, including proposed organizational structures for engaging and linking with those who will ultimately use the research findings;
5. The research training and mentoring environment that will provide a superior experience for undergraduate, graduate and/or post-doctoral trainees, including those with a health professional background;
6. The preliminary plan for the research program and schedule of work; and
7. The nature and extent of the host institutions' financial and other forms of long-term commitment to the Team's research, and to ensuring a favourable environment for carrying out the research activities.

e) A brief curriculum vitae (maximum two pages per applicant) for a maximum of five of the key applicants. This must include information on grants held (source, type, title, amount/year and duration), relevant publications from the last five years, and 5-10 expertise keywords. Full CVs will not be considered.

f) Reference. A short bibliography (maximum one page) of any references cited in the proposal.

g) A development grant request whereby applicants may request funds of up to $10,000, and up to $25,000 for proposals involving complex and comprehensive international collaborations that meet the institute's international development objectives, to be used in the development of a Full Application. The development grant request comprises a one-page request outlining the activities for which the development grant will be used plus a one-page budget description.

Any additional materials will not be sent to the review committee; this includes letters of support, figures not included in the proposal, updates on publications, updates on other support received, letters confirming academic appointment, reprints, etc.

Additional instructions must be followed for this funding opportunity:

• Within the Research Funding Program section of the application web form, select the box marked "Strategic Initiative" and enter the title of this funding opportunity in the space provided: "Emerging Team Grant: Alliances in Mobility in Aging".
• Provide an additional one-page attachment entitled "Emerging Team Grant: Alliances in Mobility in Aging" describing how the research proposed addresses the objectives and relevant research areas described in the section "Objectives", and if applicable, address international partnerships development objectives.
• 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.

Send the original Letter of Intent and five copies by courier to:

RE: "Emerging Team Grant: Alliances in Mobility in Aging"
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Room 97, 160 Elgin Street
Address locator: 4809A
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9

2) Full Application

Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application. Details of the application procedure will be provided to those invited to apply.

Contact Information

For questions specific to the Emerging Team Grant Program, including CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:

Natalie Gravelle (Updated: 2009-06-30)
Program Delivery Coordinator
Research Capacity Development, Research Portfolio
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-7835
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: natalie.gravel@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

For questions about the objectives and relevant research areas:

Sharon Nadeau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
Institute of Aging
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-946-1270
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: sharon.nadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Partner/Collaborator Description

Note: Additional partners/collaborators, including partners/collaborators from industry and the private sector may join this funding initiative over the coming year.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
CIHR is Canada's major federal funding agency for health research. Its objective 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.

CIHR - Institute of Aging (IA)
The CIHR Institute of Aging (IA) supports research to promote healthy aging and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with aging. IA has identified five priority areas for research on aging and health (in no particular order): healthy and successful aging, biological mechanisms of aging, cognitive impairment in aging, aging and maintenance of functional autonomy, and health services and policy relating to older people.

Partners

Visit the current list of partners to the Strategic Initiative - Mobility in Aging. A number of these partners will consider funding applications in Mobility in Aging that are also relevant to their priority areas.

Additional Information

For other funding opportunities that are available under the CIHR Strategic Initiative - Mobility in Aging and their description, please refer to Mechanisms of Support.

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