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Description
Priority Announcements on New Investigator Salary Award 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 "201009MSH" competition of the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 funding opportunity.
The New Investigator Salary Award program is designed to provide outstanding New Investigators the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their independence in initiating and conducting health research through provision of a contribution to their salary. A New Investigator is defined as a researcher who has held a full time research appointment for a period of 0 to 60 months as of the September competition deadline.
Funds Available
CIHR's and partner contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased for some unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner reserve the right to defer or suspend payments to awards 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 "201009MSH " competition of the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 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
- Clinical Research
- HIV/AIDS
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Knowledge Translation
- Nursing Research in Mental Health or Chronic Disease (SHOPP) (Updated: 2010-08-04)
- Regional Partnerships Program
- Reproductive and Child Health
- Respiratory Health – Pediatric Respirology (SHOPP)
- Thalassemia (SHOPP)
- Transfusion Science
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
- Institute of Aging New Investigator Recognition Prize in Research on Aging
- Monique Bégin New Investigator Supplement
- Peter Lougheed/CIHR: Canada's Premier Young Researcher (Prize)
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Objectives
The specific objective of the New Investigator Salary Award: 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. Clinical Research (CNI)
Summary:
- The CIHR Patient-Oriented Research Strategy will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below:
- This priority announcement is directed to licensed health professionals 2 engaged in clinical research. Candidates must hold a valid Canadian license at the time of application. Canadian licensure must be maintained for the duration of the award.
- More information on the research priorities of Strategy on Patient Oriented Research.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $600,000. This amount may increase by if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher.
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. HIV/AIDS (HSH/HNI)
Summary:
- The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative will fund applications that have a primary research focus on HIV/AIDS. Applications must also be deemed relevant to one of the following research priority areas of the Initiative:
- Health systems, services and policy;
- Resilience, vulnerability and determinants of health;
- Prevention technologies and interventions;
- Drug development, toxicities and resistance;
- Pathogenesis; and
- Issues of co-infection and co-morbidity.
- Research in any of the six research priority areas described above that also 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.
- For more information on the HIV/AIDS research priority areas, visit our web page.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $600,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- Of the total funds available:
- $300,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Biomedical/Clinical Research funding stream;
- $300,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Health Services/Population Health Research funding stream.
Specific Requirements:
- Applications to this HIV/AIDS Priority Announcement must select only ONE (i.e., the most relevant) HIV/AIDS priority research area listed above.
- 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 are strongly encouraged and accepted, applicants must clearly indicate the most relevant funding stream in the relevance field of their ResearchNet application.
- 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".
3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (XGN)
Summary:
- The CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR-INMD), in partnership with the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC), will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Biomedical or clinical research related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease that will strengthen Canadian research in the area.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-INMD, CAG and CCFC can be found on their web sites.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $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 five years.
- This award is non-renewable.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- Award(s) can only be held at a recognized Canadian university or Research Institution.
- Nominated Principal Applicants must register and become CAG members.
- Applicants must ensure that their relevance form address the following point:
- Explains how the proposed research will strengthen Canadian IBD research
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. Knowledge Translation (KNI)
Summary:
- The CIHR Knowledge Translation (KT) Branch will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to one or both of the research priority areas described below:
- KT Science (the determinants of knowledge use and effective methods of promoting the uptake of knowledge):
- Increase understanding of the theory and practice of KT
- Develop tools/measures to evaluate the effectiveness/impact of KT practices/interventions
- KT Practice (moving research into action):
- Increase the uptake/application of knowledge to bridge a knowledge to action gap.
- Increase the understanding of knowledge application.
- CIHR's mandate is "to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improve health for Canadian, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system". The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance KT (synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge). 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 Canadian, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system.
- More information on the research priorities of the KT Branch can be found on their web site.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $300,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
Specific Requirements:
- 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".
5. Nursing Research in Mental Health or Chronic Disease (Small Health Organizations Partnership Program) (Updated: 2010-08-04)
Summary:
- CIHR, through the Small Health Organization Partnership Program (SHOPP), in partnership with the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Mental Health, or
- Chronic Disease Management
- More information on the research priorities of the Canadian Nurses Foundation can be found on their website.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $300,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- Please note that research allowance top-up funding is not available through this specific priority announcement.
- CIHR and partner contributions to the amount available for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased for some unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and the partner reserve the right or defer or suspend payments.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- The award must be held in Canada.
- The Principal investigator must be a registered nurse. The goals for this award are to support research on nursing care issues and build nursing research capacity by funding research on nursing care issues. To this end, CNF only funds research on nursing care issues. CNF defines nursing care research or clinical nursing research as research that is practice-based or that will provide the groundwork for future practice-based studies.
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
a) Regional Partnerships Program – Manitoba (RNM)
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 $60,000 per annum (including fringe benefits) for up to two years.
Additional Information:
- For eligibility guidelines, please see the CIHR/Manitoba RPP Program Requirements.
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The nominated principal applicant must be from an institution in Manitoba;
- 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 grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding;
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Manitoba" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information:
- For questions about the MB Advisory Board RPP review process and criteria, 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, 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) Regional Partnerships Program – New Brunswick (NRN)
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 $60,000 per annum (including fringe benefits) for up to five years.
Additional Information:
- For eligibility guidelines, see the New Brunswick – CIHR RPP program description;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The nominated principal applicant must be from an institution in New Brunswick;
- 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;
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- Candidates must select RPP-New Brunswick in the Research-Net drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information:
- 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, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
c) Regional Partnerships Program – Newfoundland and Labrador (NRL)
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 $60,000 per annum (including fringe benefits) for up to five years.
Additional Information:
- For eligibility guidelines, please see the Newfoundland and Labrador RPP program description;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The nominated principal applicant must be from an institution in NL;
- Please note researchers 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-NL in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding. Contact for this process is the Office of Research and Graduate Studies (see contact information below);
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Newfoundland and Labrador" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information:
- For questions about the RPP-NL internal review process and criteria, 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, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives, see Appendix 1, under "Additional Information".
d) Regional Partnerships Program – Prince Edward Island (NRP)
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 and the Province's Island Prosperity Strategy.
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 $60,000 per annum (including fringe benefits) for up to five years.
Additional Information:
- For eligibility guidelines, see the PEI-CIHR RPP program description.
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The nominated principal applicant must be from an institution in Prince Edward Island;
- Please note that in order to be considered for RPP funding, researchers must have their applications screened through the internal review procedures at the Office of Research Development a minimum of two months prior to submitting their application to CIHR in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding;
- This Priority Announcement will not require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Prince Edward Island" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information:
- For questions about the RPP-PEI internal review process and criteria, please contact:
Research Grants Officer
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: ord@upei.ca
- 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".
e) Regional Partnerships Program – Saskatchewan (NSA)
Summary:
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Saskatchewan-RPP may fund highly rated applications in Saskatchewan in all four pillars of research, subject to funding availability.
- New Investigator Awards from all four pillars of research will be supported based upon the rankings that they received. However, half of the available funding will be awarded based upon the following listed research priority areas:
- Health needs of Aboriginal people and Seniors;
- Health systems and policy research, with emphasis on: health human resources and workforce planning; quality management and improvement; primary health care; mental health and addictions; innovative delivery models; and rural and remote health services;
- Determinants of health status, including early childhood development and the prevention and underlying causes of chronic and lifestyle-related disease (particularly diabetes, obesity and smoking);
- Public health including infectious diseases and water and food safety;
- Synchrotron-based health research;
- More information on Saskatchewan's research priorities can be found in the Health Research Strategy (Updated: 2010-08-13).
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 $60,000 per annum (including fringe benefits) for up to five years.
Additional Information:
- For eligibility criteria and funding details, please see the Saskatchewan - CIHR RPP Policies (Updated: 2010-08-13);
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The award must be held in Saskatchewan;
- The award is non-renewable under the RPP program
- Please note that researchers must have their CIHR applications vetted by the internal review procedures at their University or institution prior to submitting to CIHR in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding:
- University of Saskatchewan - four weeks prior to CIHR application deadline.
- University of Regina - four weeks prior to CIHR application deadline.
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form;
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Saskatchewan" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information:
- For questions about the RPP-SK internal review process and criteria, please contact:
Research Services
University of Saskatchewan
Box 5000 RPO University
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 4J8
Telephone: 306-966-8576
Fax: 306-966-8597
Email: research.services@usask.ca
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Office of Research Services
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK, S4S 0A2
Telephone: 306-585-4775
Fax: 306-585-4893
Email: research.services@uregina.ca
- 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. Reproductive and Child Health (ICN)
Summary:
- The objective of this Priority Announcement is to foster and augment capacity in the area of health services, knowledge translation, ethics, and environmental research in reproductive and child health. By providing salary support to new investigators in these key strategic areas, CIHR-Institute of Human Development Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) hopes to create and apply new knowledge, thereby improving the health and health services of mothers and children in Canada and throughout the world. Allied health professionals are encouraged to apply.
- CIHR-IHDCYH will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to both the research priority areas of CIHR-IHDCYH and one of the following areas:
- Health services
- Ethics
- Knowledge Translation
- Environmental Contaminants Research
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $300,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
Specific Requirements:
- 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".
8. Respiratory Health – Pediatric Respirology (SHOPP) (NRH)
Summary:
- CIHR, through the Small Health Organization Partnership Program (SHOPP), in partnership with the Lung Association of Saskatchewan (LAS) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- More information on the research priorities of Lung Association of Saskatchewan can be found on their web site.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $300,000
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- Please note that research allowance top-up funding is not available through this specific priority announcement
- CIHR and partner contributions to the amount available for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased for some unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and the partner reserve the right or defer or suspend payments.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- The grant/award must be held in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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. Thalassemia (SHOPP) (NTS)
Summary:
- CIHR, through the Small Health Organization Partnership Program (SHOPP), in partnership with Thalassemia Foundation of Canada will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Thalassemia: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Thalassemia: Metabolism
- Thalassemia: Blood
- Thalassemia: Iron overload
- More information on the research priorities of Thalassemia Foundation of Canada can be found on their web site.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- CIHR and partner contributions to the amount available for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased for some unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and the partner reserve the right or defer or suspend payments.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- The award must be held in Canada.
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. Transfusion Science (CBN)
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:
- Examples of relevant questions include research on: platelets, stem cells, plasma proteins, infectious disease, epidemiology and clinical transfusion science.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-ICRH and CBS can be found on their web sites.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to five years.
- The total number and amount of awards to be funded will be determined by CBS following peer review evaluation.
Specific Requirements:
- This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
- 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
11. Institute of Aging New Investigator Recognition Prize in Research on Aging (RPN)
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 New Investigator Research 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 $10,000 in year one of the New Investigator award. No additional application is needed.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $10,000.
- The amount awarded for a single prize is $10,000 per annum for up to one year.
Specific Requirements:
- This prize 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 Fall 2010 New Investigator competition.
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. Monique Bégin New Investigator Supplement (KNI)
Summary:
- The CIHR Knowledge Translation (KT) Branch will offer one Monique Bégin KT New Investigator Supplement to an outstanding individual who is embarking on a research career in the field of KT.
- This supplement will be offered to the highest ranked and funded candidate from the Fall 2010 New investigator competition who has applied to, and been deemed relevant for, the KT Priority Announcement.
- The supplement is intended to be used mainly for travel to national or international conferences, workshops or meetings related to the award recipient's research.
- For the last 30 years, the Honourable Monique Bégin has played a pivotal role in promoting health sciences through research, scholarship and public policy debate. For more information on Monique Bégin and the KT New Investigator Supplement, see the KT website.
- More information on the research priorities of the KT Branch can be found on their website.
Funds Available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $5,000
- The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $5,000 per annum for up to one year
Specific Requirements:
- In addition to the standard KT activities of presenting research findings to targeted audiences and producing lay summaries for dissemination, the recipient of the Monique Bégin KT New Investigator Supplement is expected to undertake one of the following activities:
- 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 KT Branch.
- Associated costs will be covered by CIHR and activities will be undertaken in coordination with the KT Branch.
- This prize does not 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".
13. Peter Lougheed/CIHR: Canada's Premier Young Researcher (Prize) (PLS)
Summary:
- The Peter Lougheed/CIHR New Investigator Award: Canada's Premier Young Researcher will provide a three-year top-up to the award. The recipient of the award will be amongst the top ranked candidates in the Fall 2010 competition of the CIHR New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 program.
Funds available:
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $250,000.
- The Peter Lougheed/CIHR New Investigator Award: Canada's Premier Young Researcher top-up award consists of a research allowance of a value of $100,000 for the first year of the award and $75,000 for the second and third years of the award.
- CIHR anticipates that one top-up award will be funded through this competition.
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 New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 funding opportunity.
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Guidelines
For Eligibility, Guidelines and Performance Measurement please refer to the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 funding opportunity.
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Performance Measurement
For Eligibility, Guidelines and Performance Measurement please refer to the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 funding opportunity.
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Review Process and Evaluation
Relevance Review Process
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 in the Objectives section.
Prior to peer review, CIHR and partner organizations will have access to anonymized project titles and project summaries and/or relevance forms
Applications that are not deemed to be relevant will be withdrawn from the competition.
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 for all applications 1) that are being recommended for funding in an open New Investigator Salary Award competition or a linked priority announcement competition (if applicable); 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.
Peer review committees will not be informed of applications submitted for funding through this announcement.
Peer Review
A CIHR 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) / branch(es) and partner(s), following CIHR's Policy on Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality in the context of Merit, Relevance and Peer Review (CCIP). For information on CIHR's peer review process in general, see the Understand Peer Review section of CIHR's website.
Evaluation Criteria
Peer review will be conducted in accordance with the CIHR Peer Review Process - Policies and Responsibilities of Awards Committee Members.
The following standard criteria for evaluating applications will apply:
- Applicant Track Record
- Research Proposal
- Environment and Support
Funding Decision
Upon completion of peer review, we will generate a ranking list, ratings and recommendations. The list will be used for funding decision-making purposes and will remain anonymous unless applicants have provided written consent to share nominative information.
Applications will be funded from the top down in order of ranking as far as budgets will allow.
Applications that receive a rating below 3.5 will not be funded.
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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 "201009MSH" competition of the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 funding opportunity.
- To complete your Application, review the New Investigator Salary Award: 2010-2011 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 New Investigator Salary Award 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:
Priority Announcement Program Delivery Team
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-1968
Toll-free: 1-888-603-4178
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
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas
Clinical Research
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Sue Geffken-Graham
Assistant Director,
CIHR - Patient-Oriented Research Strategy
Telephone: 613-948-2803
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: sue.geffken-graham@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
HIV/AIDS
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jane Hutchison
Associate
CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Telephone: 613-948-9396
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jane.hutchison@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Paul Sinclair
Executive Director
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG)
224-1540 Cornwall Road
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5
Telephone: 905-829-2504
Toll-free: 1-888-780-0007
Fax: 905-829-0242
Email: cagoffice@cag-acg.org
Paul Bélanger
Assistant Director - Ottawa
CIHR – Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR – INMD)
Telephone: 613-941-6465
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: paul.belanger@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Knowledge Translation
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Alison Lott
Senior Knowledge Translation Specialist
CIHR – Knowledge Translation Branch
Telephone: 613-948-2682
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: alison.lott@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Nursing Research in Mental Health or Chronic Disease (Small Health Organizations Partnership Program) (Updated: 2010-08-04)
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see:
Priority Announcement Program Delivery Team
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: PA-AP@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Small Health Organizations Partnership Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: pce.pec@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Regional Partnerships Program
- 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: 613-952-5728
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
Reproductive and Child Health
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Anne-Cécile Desfaits, PhD
Assistant Director
CIHR – Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR – IHDCYH)
Telephone: 514-412-4414
Fax: 514-412-4253
Email: anne-cecile.desfaits@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Respiratory Health – Pediatric Respirology (SHOPP)
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Small Health Organizations Partnership Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: pce.pec@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Thalassemia (SHOPP)
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Small Health Organizations Partnership Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: pce.pec@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Transfusion Science
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jennifer Ralph
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Evaluation
CIHR – Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR – ICRH)
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: Jennifer.ralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
B. Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas
New Investigator Recognition Prize in Research on Aging
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Sharon Nadeau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
CIHR – Institute of Aging (CIHR – IA)
Telephone: 613-946-1270
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: sharon.nadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Monique Bégin New Investigator Supplement
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Alison Lott
Senior Knowledge Translation Specialist
CIHR – Knowledge Translation Branch
Telephone: 613-948-2682
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: alison.lott@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Peter Lougheed/CIHR: Canada's Premier Young Researcher (Prize)
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
New Investigator Program Delivery Coordinator
Research Capacity Development
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-952-9873
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: NewInvestigators@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
1. Clinical research. 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.
2. Clinical research. List of CIHR-Eligible Health Professions:
- Audiologist/Speech-language Pathologist
- Chiropodist/Podiatrist
- Chiropractor
- Dentist/Dental Surgeon
- Registered Dietician/Nutritionist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Midwifery
- Naturopath
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist
- Physician/Surgeon
- Physiotherapist
- Psychologist
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Respiratory Therapy
- Social Worker
- Veterinarian
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