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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 "201002MFE" competition of the Fellowship: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
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. Should CIHR funding levels be decreased by Parliament, CIHR reserves the right to defer or suspend payments to grants received as a result of this funding opportunity.
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 "201002MFE" competition of the Fellowship: 2009-2010 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 award that can be requested is found in the "Objectives" section.
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
- Aging-Longitudinal Studies
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Tim E. Noël Fellowship in ALS Research
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington's Disease
- Knowledge Translation
- Regional Partnerships Program – Manitoba
- Regional Partnerships Program – New Brunswick
- Regional Partnerships Program – Newfoundland
- Regional Partnerships Program – Prince Edward Island
- Regional Partnerships Program – Saskatchewan
- Rx&D Collaborative Research Program
- Transfusion Science
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
- Bisby Fellowship
- CIHR Institute of Aging Fellowship Recognition Prize in Research on Aging
- Elizabeth Dickson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Supplement
- Jean-François St-Denis
- Michael Smith Fellowship Award for Research in Schizophrenia
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Objectives
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
1. Aging-Longitudinal Studies
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below:
- Development, design, planning, data collection and/or analysis of health measurement studies with emphasis on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) and similar longitudinal studies.
- More information on the objectives and relevant research areas can be found on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Fellowships webpage.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $360,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- 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, CLSA Theme Leaders and other Key Co-investigators of CLSA, and/or to other national/international longitudinal studies of aging, including collaborative projects under the UK New Dynamics of Aging Programme.
- 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 Principal Investigators or the CIHR Institute of Aging to participate in promotional activities, such as symposia, workshops and newsletters.
- Additional support is possible through the Age+ Award.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
2. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Tim E. Noël Fellowship in ALS Research
Summary
- 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 biology
- 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.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $165,000.
- 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
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Canada to be eligible for this award
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
3. HIV/AIDS
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III)-CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative, will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below. Please note, in order to be considered for funding the primary research focus of the application must be HIV/AIDS.
- 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 and co-morbidity
- 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.
- Applications to the CIHR 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 should clearly indicate the most relevant funding stream in the relevance field of their ResearchNet application.
- More information on the research priorities of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative can be found on the Institute of Infection and Immunity web site.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $1,200,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- Of the total funds available:
- $600,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Biomedical/Clinical Research funding stream; and
- $600,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Health Services/Population Health Research funding stream.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Applicants must select only one HIV/AIDS research priority area. If applicable, applicants are permitted to apply to additional (non-HIV/AIDS) Priority Announcements associated with this Fellowship competition as defined in the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
4. Huntington's Disease
Summary
- The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below.
- Basic biomedical research in the area of Huntington's Disease.
- More information about the Huntington Society of Canada can be found on their website.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $165,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- The award winner will be the highest-ranked eligible candidate from the October 2009 and February 2010 open Fellowship competitions. Eligible candidates from the October 2009 and February 2010 competitions will be identified through a keyword search.
- Award must be held in Canada.
- HSC will not pay for parental leave but agrees to extend the term of the award by the duration of the leave.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
5. Knowledge Translation
Summary
- 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 (KT) by supporting KT 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.
- The CIHR Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch will fund one application that is determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below:
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $180,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
- CIHR anticipates that a minimum of one award will be offered through this competition.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
6. Regional Partnerships Program - Manitoba
Summary
Funds Available
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to two years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form
- The award must be held in Manitoba;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds;
- Candidates 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;
- Candidates must select RPP-Manitoba in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
7. Regional Partnerships Program – New Brunswick
Summary
Funds Available
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to five years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- The award must be held in New Brunswick;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds;
- For eligibility guidelines, see the New Brunswick – CIHR RPP program description.
- Candidates must select RPP-New Brunswick in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement;
- Candidates 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.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
8. Regional Partnerships Program – Newfoundland
Summary
Funds Available
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to two years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Newfoundland and Labrador to be eligible for this award;
- Only one trainee per laboratory will be eligible to receive funding;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds;
- Candidates must select RPP-Newfoundland and Labrador in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement;
- Candidates must submit their applications at least one month prior to the CIHR application 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 Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
9. Regional Partnerships Program – Prince Edward Island
Summary
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Prince Edward Island - RPP is interested in funding applications that span the four themes 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 themes:
- 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.
Funds Available
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to two years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of an additional Relevance Form;
- Only one trainee per lab will be eligible to receive funding;
- Trainees must propose a research training program in Prince Edward Island to be eligible for this award;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds;
- Candidates must select RPP-Prince Edward Island in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement;
- For eligibility guidelines, see the PEI-CIHR RPP program description.
- Candidates must have their applications screened through the internal review procedures at the Office of Research Development 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.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
10. Regional Partnerships Program – Saskatchewan
Summary
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Saskatchewan - RPP is interested in funding highly rated applications in Saskatchewan in all four themes of research.
- Fellowships awarded to health professionals for the purpose of doctoral training will be funded for up to three years. Post-doctoral fellows (PDFs) will be funded for up to two 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 one-year.
- The awarded funding will be established at the appropriate minimum amounts set by CIHR regulations. The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- An award is made for one-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.
Funds Available
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to two years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- The award must be held in Saskatchewan, but the project can involve some work outside the province;
- All Fellows must be under the supervision of an investigator holding an appointment at a university in Saskatchewan;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds;
- Candidates must select RPP-Saskatchewan in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
11. Rx&D Collaborative Research Program
Summary
- The CIHR/Rx&D Collaborative Research Program in partnership with Rx&D, will fund applications in clinical research that are determined to be and of interest to Rx&D member companies
- More information on the research priorities of Rx&D can be found on their web site.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $150,000 from CIHR. (This $150,000 is the portion paid by CIHR and does not include the partnered funding mentioned below. Total funds including partner are $300,000). This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to 5 years. The portion paid by CIHR is $30,000 per annum for 5 years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Candidates must have secured partnered funding (ratio 1:1, CIHR:Industry) from an Rx&D member company at the time that the application is submitted. A company is eligible provided that it:
- Is federally or provincially incorporated in Canada (exceptions will be considered upon receipt of documentation that a researcher has been unable to develop a collaboration with a suitable federally or provincially incorporated company in Canada);
- Demonstrates adequate resources to meet its commitment to a program; and
- Has a demonstrable ability to apply the results of research and development itself or through agreements with other companies having the capacity to produce and market products and processes.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
12. Transfusion Science
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), in partnership with 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 CIHR-ICRH and Canadian Blood Services can be found on their web sites.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $550,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum/minimal amount awarded for a single award is up to $55,000 per annum for up to 5 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
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of an additional Relevance Form.
- The award must be held in Canada.
- Funding will be provided directly by the Canadian Blood Services.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
13. Bisby Fellowship
Summary
- Bisby Fellowship. Dr. Mark Bisby joined the former Medical Research Council of Canada in 1997 as Director of the Programs Branch. From his arrival in 1997 to his retirement in June 2006, he played an important liaison role with Canada's research community, firstly in ensuring that there was a smooth transition between MRC and CIHR and then creating an environment of research excellence to cultivate the broadened research mandate of CIHR. In honouring Dr. Bisby's commitment to CIHR and the health research community, CIHR offers Fellowship Awards in his name.
- An award will be offered to the highest ranking candidate in each of the Fellowship committees in each CIHR Fellowship competition. In addition to receiving the applicable stipend and a research allowance under the fellowship program, awardees will carry the distinction of being branded a Bisby Fellow and will receive a supplement to the research allowance of an additional $5,000. The intent of the additional research allowance is to enable recipients to assert themselves as thought leaders on the national and international research stage through engagement in national or international conferences, workshops or meetings related to the award recipient's research.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $125,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $5,000 per annum for up to 5 years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Recipients will be the top ranked researcher of each of the Fellowship peer review committees.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
14. CIHR Institute of Aging Fellowship Recognition Prize in Research on Aging
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) aims to advance knowledge in the field of aging to improve the quality of life and the health of older Canadians. With this goal in mind, CIHR-IA has been investing in the future of research on aging by developing and supporting capacity-building research initiatives and programs to train and support new and emerging researchers in the field of aging.
- The CIHR-IA Fellowship Recognition Prize in Research on Aging encourages and honours our brightest rising stars. It consists of a supplement to the research allowance valued at a maximum of $5,000 in year one of the Fellowship award. No additional application is needed.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $5,000.
- The amount awarded for a single prize is $5,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- The recipient of the prize will be the candidate conducting research relevant to CIHR-IA's Priority topics who has received the highest rating through the October 2009 and the February 2010 CIHR Fellowship competitions.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
15. Elizabeth Dickson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Supplement
Summary
- Dr. Elizabeth Dickson played a key role in the launch of the CIHR in the year 2000, leading efforts to meet critical milestones in the mandated transformation. In 2001 she coined the term "Knowledge Translation" [KT], drafted its definition, developed the first conceptual framework for KT, and created and launched the first group of KT programs at CIHR. The terminology and core concepts were quickly picked up internationally and have provided a valuable foundation for subsequent evolution of this field at CIHR. For more information about Elizabeth Dickson and this award supplement, see the Knowledge Translation web site.
- The CIHR Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch will offer one Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement, consisting of a $5,000 supplement to the research allowance of a regular Fellowship Award, to an outstanding individual undertaking postdoctoral or post health professional training in the field of knowledge translation.
- This Priority Announcement will be offered to the highest ranked and funded candidate from the Winter 2010 Fellowship Award competition who has applied to, and been deemed relevant for, the Knowledge Translation Priority Announcement.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $5,000
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $5,000 per annum for up to 1 year
Additional Information
- This supplement does not require the completion of a Relevance Form
- CIHR anticipates that one supplement will be offered through this competition
- The $5000 supplement to the research allowance is intended to be used mainly for travel to national or international conferences, workshops or meetings related to the award recipient's research.
- In addition to the standard KT activities of presenting research findings to targeted audiences and producing lay summaries for dissemination, the recipient of the Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement is expected to undertake one of the following activities (associated costs will be covered by CIHR and activities will be undertaken in coordination with the Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch):
- Present at a CIHR summer institute, CIHR lunch and learn session, or KT trainee network event;
- Create a short podcast for posting on the CIHR website; or
- Carry out a clearly defined activity to be proposed to and approved by the Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
16. Jean-François St-Denis
Summary
- Jean-François St-Denis, PhD (August 14, 1966 - March 2, 2004) joined the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in 2000, after completing a PhD at the University of Montreal and postdoctoral studies at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. CIHR is pleased to honour Dr. St-Denis' courageous struggle against cancer by offering a Fellowship Award in his name. This award is offered to an outstanding individual who is to undertake postdoctoral training in the field of cancer research.
- One award will be offered to the highest ranking candidate who applies to one of the two Fellowship Award competitions each year (October and February), whose research focus is on cancer and who is ranked highly enough to be approved for a regular CIHR Fellowship Award. The CIHR Jean-François St-Denis Fellowship 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 cancer research.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $25,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $5,000 per annum for up to 5 years.
Additional Information
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of an additional Relevance Form.
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher who applies to one of the two Fellowship Award competitions each year (October and February), whose research focus is on cancer and who is ranked highly enough to be approved for a regular CIHR Fellowship Award.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
17. Michael Smith Fellowship Award for Research in Schizophrenia
Summary
- In 1993, Dr. Michael Smith received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1993 for his discovery and development of a crucial technique known as site-directed mutagenesis, used in genetic engineering. His discovery enabled researchers to gain enormous insights into the structure and function of genes and proteins. Throughout his career, Dr. Smith strongly encouraged young people to pursue science as a career, and he has used his prize to promote science, encourage women to pursue interests in science and support research on severe mental illnesses, especially schizophrenia. To honor Dr. Smith's scientific accomplishments and his lifelong promotion of science, CIHR offers a Fellowship Recognition Award in his name (CIHR Michael Smith Fellowship Award for Research in Schizophrenia).
- To be considered eligible for this award, the application must be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Genetics, molecular genetics, imaging and biochemistry of the central nervous system with application to schizophrenia.
Additional Requirements
- This Priority Announcement does not require the completion of a Relevance Form
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher.
- One award will be offered through this competition.
- The recipient of the recognition award will be the top ranked schizophrenia researcher as identified through the results of the February 2010 (201002MFE) competition of the 2009-2010 CIHR Fellowship program.
Contact Information
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
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Eligibility
For eligibility, guidelines and performance measurement please refer to the Fellowship Award: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
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Guidelines
For eligibility, guidelines and performance measurement please refer to the Fellowship Award: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
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Performance Measurement
For eligibility, guidelines and performance measurement please refer to the Fellowship Award: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
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Review Process and Evaluation
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
Relevance Review:
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.
Prior to peer review, CIHR and the partner organizations will have access to a completed relevance form in addition to anonymized project titles and summaries, provided that applicants have consented to the sharing of information in consideration for other funding opportunities as well as to the sharing of information to observers in completing their ResearchNet application. This information will be used to review applications to determine the relevance, or alignment, of the research proposed to the research priority area(s) described above.
Funding Decision:
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) (unless otherwise specified) 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
Funding Decision:
Upon completion of peer review, representatives of CIHR and/or partner organizations will receive a 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.
For Peer Review and Evlauation Criteria please refer to the Fellowship Award: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
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How to Apply
- The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of one step: Application.
- The Application is submitted through the "201002MFE" competition of the Fellowship Award: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
- To complete your Application, review the Fellowship: 2009-2010 funding opportunity and then follow the specific application guidelines and instructions which are fully described in its "How to Apply" section.
- An overview of CIHR's application processes can be found under Apply for Funding.
- 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.
Specific Requirements:
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."
- To apply for funding through these priority announcements, select the priority announcement title and relevant research area(s) addressed by your research proposal in the "Identify Priority Announcements and Relevant Research Area" section of your ResearchNet application.
- 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" section 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:
Fellowships - Priority Announcement Program Delivery Team
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: PA-AP@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your ResearchNet account or the e-Submission process contact:
CIHR ResearchNet Support
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-9080
Email: support@researchnet-recherchenet.ca
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Additional Information
Contacts for questions about specific priority announcements and their research objectives
1. Aging-Longitudinal Studies
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erica Dobson
Project Officer
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Telephone: 613-946-7656
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erica.dobson@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
2. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Barbara Beckett, Assistant Director, CIHR-INMHA
Telephone: 613-948-4877
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: barbara.beckett@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
3. HIV/AIDS
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jennifer Gunning
Associate Director, HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
CIHR-Institute of Infection and Immunity
Telephone: 613-941-4483
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: HIVAIDS-VIHSIDA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
4. Huntington's Disease
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Barbara Beckett, Assistant Director, CIHR-INMHA
Telephone: 613-948-4877
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: barbara.beckett@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
5. Knowledge Translation
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Andrea Smith
Senior KSE Specialist
CIHR – Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch
Telephone: 613-948-2682
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: andrea.smith@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
6. Regional Partnerships Program - Manitoba
- For additional information on eligibility criteria and funding details, please contact:
Shannon Rogalski
Manager, Funding Programs
Manitoba Health Research Council
Phone: 204-783-4249
Email: shannon.rogalski@mhrc.mb.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the peer review process and the RPP policies contact:
Regional Partnerships Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: RPP-PPR@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erik.blache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
7. Regional Partnerships Program – New Brunswick
- 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, NB, E3B 5G8
Telephone: 506 444-3222
Fax: 506 453-2958
Email: john.boyne@gnb.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the peer review process and the RPP policies contact:
Regional Partnerships Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: RPP-PPR@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erik.blache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
8. Regional Partnerships Program – Newfoundland
- For additional information on eligibility criteria and funding details, please contact:
Office of Research and Graduate Studies
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Room H-1759, Health Sciences Complex
St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6
Telephone: 709-777-6762
Fax: 709-777-7501
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the peer review process and the RPP policies contact:
Regional Partnerships Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: RPP-PPR@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erik.blache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
9. Regional Partnerships Program – Prince Edward Island
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Leslie Cudmore
University of Prince Edward Island
Office of Research & Development
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Telephone: 902-566-0709
Fax: 902-620-5092
Email: lcudmore@upei.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the peer review process and the RPP policies contact:
Regional Partnerships Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: RPP-PPR@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erik.blache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
10. Regional Partnerships Program – Saskatchewan
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the peer review process and the RPP policies contact:
Regional Partnerships Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch,
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: RPP-PPR@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Erik Blache
Senior Advisor, Partnerships and Citizen Engagement
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2684
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: erik.blache@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
11. Rx&D Collaborative Research Program
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Julie Calendino
Associate, Clinical Research Initiative
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2564
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: julie.calendino@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
12. Transfusion Science
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jennifer Ralph
Project Manager,
CIHR – ICRH
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jennifer.ralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
13. Bisby Fellowship
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Christina Disipio
Program Delivery Coordinator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-952-9873
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: christina.disipio@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
14. CIHR Institute of Aging Fellowship Recognition Prize in Research on 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: sharon.nadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
15. Elizabeth Dickson Knowledge Translation Fellowship Supplement
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Andrea Smith
Senior KSE Specialist
CIHR – Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch
Telephone: 613-948-2682
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: andrea.smith@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
16. Jean-François St-Denis
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Kimberly Banks Hart
Associate, Institute Strategic Initiatives
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-1965
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: kimberly.hart@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
17. Michael Smith Fellowship Award for Research in Schizophrenia
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Christina Disipio
Program Delivery Coordinator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-952-9873
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: christina.dispio@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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