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Description
Priority Announcements on CIHR Operating Grant 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 September 2009 "200909MOP" competition of the Operating Grant: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
The Operating Grant Program is the foundation of CIHR's programming. CIHR recognizes that the creativity, skill, and insight of individuals and self-assembled teams lie at the heart of the research enterprise. The pursuit of excellence in research, as evaluated through the peer review process, inspires ideas that drive progress and ensures a continuous flow of fresh insights.
Funds Available
CIHR's contribution to the amount available for these strategic initiatives is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
Funds Available for Research in All Areas:
Funds are available for applications in all areas of research that address any important health problem or issue through the September 2009 "200909MOP" competition of the Operating Grant: 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 grant that can be requested is found in the "Objectives" section.
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas:
B. Research Related to CIHR Institute Mandates:
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Objectives
The specific objective of the Operating Grant 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. Blood Supply Risk
Summary (Updated: 2009-07-17)
- 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:
- Seeking applications in the following areas:
- Donor deferral strategies and the risk of transmission of blood bourne diseases
- Policy development and social aspects of blood system risk
- Emerging pathogens in specific populations including sexually active gay men
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-ICRH and Canadian Blood Services can be found on their websites.
Funds Available
- CBS has committed up to $1.0M over three years for this initiative through CIHR peer review. The total number and amount of grants to be funded will be determined by CBS following peer review evaluation.
Additional Information
- The grant must be held in Canada.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Christine Lavictoire
Project Manager, CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: christine.lavictoire@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
2. Blood Utilization
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 area described below:
- Blood utilization and conservation
- Blood products and their derivatives include cellular blood components (red blood cells and platelets), plasma products, therapeutic proteins fractionated from plasma, and replacement products for any of these including both recombinant proteins and synthetic materials. Conservation refers to strategies to reduce the use of donor-derived blood products.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-ICRH and Canadian Blood Services can be found on their websites.
Funds available
- CBS has committed up to $1.0M over three years for this initiative through CIHR peer review. The total number and amount of grants to be funded will be determined by CBS following peer review evaluation.
Additional Information
- The grant must be held in Canada.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Christine Lavictoire
Project Manager, CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: christine.lavictoire@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
3. Breast Cancer
Summary
- CIHR, in partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance (CBCRA)1 will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below:
- It is the objective of the Alliance to fund a broad spectrum of cancer research in Canada that will have relevance for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation for people impacted by breast cancer. Such research could encompass, but is not limited to, fundamental laboratory investigations, clinical trials and epidemiological, psychosocial and behavioral studies and health care research. The ultimate goal is the prevention, cure and eradication of breast cancer.
- More information on the research priorities of the CBCRA can be found on their website.
Additional Information
- Applicants are not required to identify Priority Announcements and Relevant Research Area in their application since the breast cancer relevance will be determined jointly by CIHR and CBCRA, based on the title, keywords and abstract of the application.
- Since applications are adjudicated and administered by CIHR, grantees will be required to submit annual financial reports to CIHR. In addition, because these grants are also considered CBCRA grants, grantees will be required to submit, to the CBCRA office, annual progress reports (to the attention of Dr. Pascale Macgregor, Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance, 375 University Avenue, 6th floor, Toronto ON M5G 2J5), as well as lists of all publications resulting in whole or in part from their CBCRA/CIHR grant. These publications will be included in the CBCRA Research Portfolio. Grantees will also be invited to present their results at CBCRA's Reasons for Hope conferences.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Dr. Pascale Macgregor
Research Program Director
Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance
375 University Avenue, 6th floor
Toronto ON M5G 2J5
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
4. Ethics
Summary
- The CIHR Ethics Office will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to research in ethics related to health, health research and/or health policy:
- A systematic analysis of bioethics or ethics issues associated with health, health care, health research or health policy must be a significant focus of the proposed study. Scientific, social or legal issues, if addressed, should expand the discussion or understanding of bioethical or ethical issues.
- This funding opportunity is intended to support excellent applications for 1) research projects in ethics on any relevant research questions within the domains of biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, health services and policy, and population and public health; and 2) conceptual and/or empirical research addressing ethical challenges relevant to CIHR's mandate.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $50,000 per annum for up to three years
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- In order to maximize the number of applications funded through this initiative, the Ethics Office may invite other CIHR branches or Institutes to consider funding relevant applications that receive a score of 3.5 or above. For this purpose, the anonymized application summary will be shared with CIHR branches or CIHR Institutes at the discretion of the CIHR Ethics Branch, according to the Policy on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest and Privacy Issues in Peer and Relevance Review (CCIP).
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Lynne Cayer
Ethics Office, CIHR
Telephone: 613-952-4264
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: lynne.cayer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
5. Hepatitis C (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) and the Public Health Agency of Canada Community Acquired Infections Division (PHAC-CAID) will offer one year bridge funding for applications that are determined to be relevant to the PHAC-CAID/CIHR Hepatitis C Research Initiative as described below.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $100,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- Applications eligible to be considered for hepatitis C Bridge funding will be identified through a keyword search on: 'hepatitis', 'hep C' and 'HCV' (applications will automatically be entered into the Priority Announcement competition).
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Michelle Hume
Associate, Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
Institute for Infection and Immunity
Telephone: 613-948-2692
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: michelle.hume@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
6. HIV/AIDS
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity - HIV/AIDS Research Initiative will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Health systems, services and policy
- Resilience, vulnerability and determinants of health
- Prevention technologies and interventions
- Drug development, toxicities and resistance
- Pathogenesis
- Issues of co-infection and co-morbidity
- Note: Applicants must select only ONE priority area.
- All applications determined to be relevant to the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative priority areas listed above will be eligible for Bridge Funding.
- More information on the research priorities of the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative can be found on the Institute of Infection and Immunity website.
- Research in the priority areas described above that focuses on at risk populations including people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, injection drug users, Aboriginal Peoples, prison inmates, youth at risk, women at risk and people from countries where HIV is endemic, is encouraged.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $150,000 per annum for up to three years.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single bridge grant is $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- CIHR anticipates that a minimum of four grants will be funded through this competition.
Additional Information
- The primary research focus of the application must be HIV/AIDS.
- Applications to the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative are sought in two distinct funding streams - Biomedical/Clinical Research and Health Services/Population Health Research. Although projects which display a multidisciplinary approach across all four research pillars are strongly encouraged and accepted, applicants must clearly indicate the most relevant funding stream in the relevance field of their ResearchNet application.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Jennifer Ralph
Program Officer
CIHR-HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Telephone: 613-941-4464
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jennifer.ralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
7. Huntington's (Prize)
Summary
- CIHR in partnership with the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) and the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below.
- Basic biomedical research on Huntington's Disease.
- More information on the Huntington Society of Canada and CIHR-INMHA can be found on their websites.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single prize is up to $15,000 per annum for up to one year. CIHR anticipates that one prize will be funded through this competition.
- Funding from HSC will be in the form of a top up to an operating grant from the September 2009 or March 2010 CIHR Open Operating Grant competitions.
Additional Information
- See the section "Review Process and Evaluation Criteria-Relevance Review" for information about the relevance review process specific to Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas.
- Applications to the regular Operating Grant competitions will be entered automatically into priority announcement prize competitions. Consideration for funding through priority announcement prizes is in addition to consideration for other types of priority announcement funding.
- The grant/award must be held in Canada
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Don Lamont
Huntington Society of Canada
151 Frederick Street, Suite 400
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2M2
Telephone: 519-749-8491 ex. 24
Email: dlamont@huntingtonsociety.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
8. Infrastructure and Operating Grants (Leaders Opportunity Fund)
Summary
- CIHR, in partnership with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI),2 will fund applications that are determined to be relevant3 to the research priority area described below:
- The objectives of this initiative are: to lessen both applicant and reviewer workload by reducing the number of applications needed to secure both operating and infrastructure support; to create a unique, user-friendly funding tool for researchers and institutions; and to ensure an accurate and fair review of both operating and infrastructure support requests. It is expected that this initiative will allow universities and researchers the opportunity to create streamlined, competitive packages for the funding of infrastructure needs and operational research support.
Additional Information
- Operating grant requests will be governed by the policies and guidelines for CIHR's Operating Grant Program, as described within the text of this priority announcement.
- Infrastructure requests will be governed by CFI's application deadlines, eligibility, notification dates and grant start dates please refer to the CFI's program guide.
- Applications receiving a rating of less than 3.5 will not be considered for funding.
Contact Information
- For questions about this research initiative and research objectives contact:
Laurent Messier, Manager, Leaders Opportunity Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Telephone: 613-996-3107
Fax: 613-943-0923
Email: Laurent.messier@innovation.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
9. Knowledge Translation
Summary
- CIHR's Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- The science and practice of knowledge translation (KT)
- CIHR's mandate is "to excel", according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into 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 knowledge translation (synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge) by supporting KT operating grants 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 CIHR's Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch can be found on their website.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Alison Lott
Senior KSE Specialist, Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch
Knowledge Translation
Telephone: 613-948-2682
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: Alison.lott@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
10. Obesity – Prevention and Treatment (Updated: 2008-08-07)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR-INMD) in partnership with the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health (CIHR-IAPH) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority area described below:
- Prevention of obesity
- Treatment of obesity
- Prevention and/or Treatment of obesity among First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit people.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-INMD can be found on their website.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $200,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Paul Bélanger
Assistant Director - Ottawa
CIHR-INMD
Telephone: 613-941-6465
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: paul.belanger@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
11. Pandemic Preparedness (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) will offer one year bridge funding for applications that are determined to be relevant to the Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative as described below:
- Pandemic preparedness and the current pandemic influenza threat
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The minimum amount available for this initiative is $100,000.
Additional Information
- Eligible applications will be identified through a keyword search on: 'pandemic' or 'influenza' (applications will automatically be entered into the Priority Announcement competition)
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Michelle Hume
Associate, Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
CIHR Institute for Infection and Immunity
Telephone: 613-948-2692
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: michelle.hume@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
12. Primary Care (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) will offer one year bridge funding to applications that are determined to be relevant to Primary Health Care. These operating grants afford principal investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without the loss of momentum, staff, or trainees.
- Across Canada there has been significant innovation and experimentation with primary care reform, including team-based approaches and alternative funding and delivery models. Nonetheless Canada's primary care sector lags behind other countries with similar wealth and health systems, most notably in after-hours care, wait times, chronic disease management, mental health, quality improvement and electronic medical records (Schoen 2006, 2007, Starfield 2005, 2008). Existing evidence on the impact of various approaches to how primary care is structured and delivered needs to be synthesized and best practices identified. As well, we need better evidence on how to achieve high-quality, comprehensive and coordinated primary care (including coordination with other parts of the system) that results in improved health outcomes. This requires a focus on holistic patient-centred care, governance, funding and managerial structures, access and delivery methods, integration, performance measurement, continuous quality improvement, technology and change management. Research is needed that looks for practical solutions, moving theory into practice and promoting the scaling up of innovation across the country.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $200,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Krissy Davidge
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
Telephone: 613- 952-4539
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: krissy.davidge@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
13. Regional Partnerships Program
Contact Information
- Specific contact information for each province can be found in the descriptions below.
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Lisa Rivet
Program Delivery Coordinator, Targeted Initiatives Branch
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2517
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: lisa.rivet@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
13a. RPP – Manitoba
Summary
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per year for up to two years except where $100,000 is not equivalent to 75% or greater of the approved annual budget of an individual grant, then 75% pro-rated budget amount will apply.
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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 CIHR/Manitoba RPP Program Requirements.
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Manitoba" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- 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
13b. RPP – New Brunswick
Summary
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with New Brunswick-RPP is interested in funding applications in all four themes of health research that contribute to the goal of building health research capacity in New Brunswick.
- More information on the research priorities of New Brunswick can be found on their website.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per annum for up to five years.
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
Additional Information
- Please note that in order to be considered for RPP funding, researchers must have their applications screened through the internal review procedures of the New Brunswick RPP Advisory Board a minimum of two weeks prior to submitting their application to CIHR in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding.
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- The grant must be held in New Brunswick and in accordance with the CIHR-RPP guidelines;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds.
- For eligibility guidelines, see the New Brunswick and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Regional Partnership Program description.
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-New Brunswick" in the 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
13c. RPP – Newfoundland and Labrador
Summary
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador-RPP is interested in funding applications in all four themes of health research in NL.
- More information on the research priorities of Newfoundland and Labrador can be found on their website.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant will normally be up to $150,000 per annum for up to three years for new grants, and one year for renewals.
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
Additional Information
- 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).
- The grant must be held in NL and in accordance with the CIHR-RPP guidelines;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds.
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Newfoundland and Labrador" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- Office of Research and Graduate Studies
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University
St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6
Telephone: 709-777-6762
Fax: 709-777-7501
13d. RPP – Nova Scotia
Summary
Funds Available
- New grants are awarded for up to three years.
- The maximum amount awarded for a renewal grant is $70,000 for one year.
- The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available
Additional Information
- Please note that in order to be considered for RPP funding, researchers must submit their applications to NSHRF within 10 business days of the CIHR application deadline in order for their grant to be eligible for consideration for RPP funding.
- Please refer to the 2009/10 Nova Scotia - CIHR RPP Program Requirements document for eligibility criteria, application process and funding details. (See under D) Other Health Research Opportunities).
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Nova Scotia" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- Contact for this program is:
Jennifer McNutt
Manager, Health Research & Matching Grants Programs
Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation
Telephone: 902-424-3370
Fax: 902-424-7753
E-mail: jennifer.mcnutt@gov.ns.ca
13e. RPP – 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 these 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 maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 3 years. However, the amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
- 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.
Additional Information
- The grant must be held in Prince Edward Island;
- 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 PEI-CIHR RPP program description.
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Prince Edward Island" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- Please contact the following for additional information:
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
13f. RPP – Saskatchewan
Summary
- CIHR, through the Regional Partnerships Program (RPP), in partnership with Saskatchewan-RPP is interested in funding highly rated applications in Saskatchewan.
- Operating grants from all four themes 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.
Funds Available
- The grant amount will be as recommended by CIHR; the duration will be for two years, unless a shorter period is recommended by CIHR. The amount available to any particular competition will be determined by the number of successful applicants and the amount of funding available.
Additional Information
- 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 - 4 weeks prior to CIHR application deadline.
- University of Regina - 4 weeks prior to CIHR application deadline.
- To be considered for the Saskatchewan priority areas (see above) researchers must provide a copy of the summary page of their application and a one-page statement justifying the fit of the application with at least one priority area. Researchers will be contacted by the Office of the Associate Vice-President Research (Health) shortly after the application deadline to provide this information.
- The grant must be held in a Saskatchewan institution by a Saskatchewan researcher; for eligibility guidelines, see the Saskatchewan - CIHR RPP Policies;
- Recipient(s) will be the top ranked researcher(s) that meet(s) RPP eligibility requirements;
- Funding is conditional upon the availability of funds.
- When applying through ResearchNet, please ensure to select "RPP-Saskatchewan" in the drop-down menu of the priority announcement.
Contact Information
- Please contact the Research Offices at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina for more information:
Research Services
University of Saskatchewan
Box 5000 RPO University
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 4J8
Telephone: 306-966-8576
Fax: 306-966-8597
E-mail: research.services@usask.ca
Office of Research Services
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK, S4S 0A2
Telephone: 306-585-4775
Fax: 306-585-4893
E-mail: research.services@uregina.ca
14. Reproductive and Child Health (Start Up Grants)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- The objective of this priority announcement is to further strengthen research that relates to the Strategic Research Priorities of the CIHR-IHDCYH by increasing research capacity. It is expected that this targeted investment will lead to increased success rates for new Principal Investigators in future CIHR regular open competitions.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- Grants are offered only to investigators with less than six years of experience as independent investigators since their first academic appointment (i.e. after September 2003, including experience outside Canada) and who have never held a CIHR grant as a Principal Investigator (including the Sick Kids Foundation (SKF)/IHDCYH New Investigators Grants Program).
- The grant must be held in Canada.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Pierre Turcotte
Assistant Director, Partnerships and International Relations
CIHR-IHDCYH
Telephone:
613-941-0946
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: pierre.turcotte@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
15. Schizophrenia (Prize) (Added: 2008-08-07)
Summary
- CIHR in partnership with the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) and the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below.
- research related to psychosocial aspects of schizophrenia or psychosis that can contribute to an improved understanding of how quality of life for people with schizophrenia or psychosis, and their families, can be improved through education, support systems, public policy or research.
- More information on the research priorities of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada and CIHR-INMHA can be found on their websites.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single prize is up to $25,000 per annum for up to one year. CIHR anticipates that one prize will be funded through this competition.
- Funding from SSC will be in the form of a top up to an operating grant from the September 2009 or March 2010 CIHR Open Operating Grant competitions.
Additional Information
- See the section "Review Process and Evaluation Criteria-Relevance Review" for information about the relevance review process specific to Prizes in CIHR Research Priority Areas.
- Applications to the regular Operating Grant competitions will be entered automatically into priority announcement prize competitions. Consideration for funding through priority announcement prizes is in addition to consideration for other types of priority announcement funding.
- The grant must be held in Canada
- The recipient of the grant will be the top ranked researcher in the field of schizophrenia research from the combined results of the September 2009 and March 2010 Open Operating Grant competitions.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
John E. Gray, PhD
Chair
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
4 Fort Street,
Winnipeg, MB R3C1C4
Tel: (204) 786-1616
Cell: (204) 223-9158
Fax: (204) 783-4898
Email: jegray@shaw.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
16. Spinal Cord Research (Prize)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA), in partnership with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research (BTF) and NeuroScience Canada (NSC) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Spinal cord injury protection, repair and functional recovery.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-INMHA, the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research (BTF) and NeuroScience Canada (NSC) can be found on their websites.
- The award will be in the form of a top up to an operating grant and will be known as the Barbara Turnbull Award for Spinal Cord Research. The recipient of the award will be selected as the top ranked spinal cord researcher as identified through a keyword search of the combined results of CIHR's September 2009 and March 2010 investigator-initiated open operating grant competitions
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $50,000 per annum for one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $50,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- The award is non-renewable.
- The grant must be held in Canada.
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher.
Contact Information
- 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
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
17. Start up Assistant Professors Clinicians, New Investigators (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- This competition provides bridge grant funding to Assistant Professors, Clinicians and New Investigators working in the broad research areas of the INMD. Competition structure: 3 funding pools, to support minimum of one grant per pool:
- Assistant Professors: Assistant Professors as recognized by their host university.
- Clinician Scientist: At the time of application, a candidate must hold a professional degree and have completed at least two year of post graduate clinical training.
- New Investigators: Investigators with less than six years of experience as independent investigators since their first academic appointment.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 1 year years.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $300,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- Applicants must clearly indicate which of the 3 funding pools they are targeting. If applicable, applicants can identify up to three pools.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact
Paul Bélanger
Assistant Director
CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Telephone: 613-941-6465
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: paul.belanger@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
18. Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) in partnership with the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI)
- Research projects may focus on any relevant research question within biomedical, clinical, or health policy research. Examples of relevant questions include defining the scope of TRALI, mechanisms of induction of TRALI in both animals models and patient populations, identification of pathogenic antibodies, identification of best testing methods, studies to inform donor deferral policy making, identification of factors (including genetic factors) that increase a recipient's susceptibility to TRALI, and epidemiology studies to establish the incidence of TRALI.
- More information on the research priorities of CIHR-ICRH and Canadian Blood Services can be found on their websites.
Funds Available
- CBS has committed up to $1.0M over three years for this initiative through CIHR peer review. The total number and amount of grants to be funded will be determined by CBS following peer review evaluation.
Additional Information
- The grant must by held in Canada.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact
Christine Lavictoire,
Project Manager
CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: christine.lavictoire@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
- For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process, see the "Contact Information".
B. Research Related to CIHR Institute Mandates:
The following CIHR Institutes are offering priority announcements for research related to their mandates. The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
19. CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The objective of the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR) One-Year Bridging Operating Grants is to ensure the establishment or the maintenance of excellent research programs. These one-year operating grants give new principal investigators the possibility to strengthen their proposals before resubmitting them, and they afford established principal investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without the loss of momentum, staff, or trainees.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $200,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Additional Information
- Provided eligible candidates remain for consideration, at least one of the grants will be allocated to new investigators, who are researchers with less that four years of experience as independent investigators since their first academic appointment, and who have never held a CIHR grant as principal investigator. Any additional funding will be allocated to the next ranked new investigator first, then the next ranked established investigator.
- ICR must be identified as the primary Institute affiliation in the "Suggested CIHR Institute" section of the operating grant application.
- Research proposals must fall within the ICR's mandate.
- The grant must be held in Canada.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research contact:
Benoît Lussier
Assistant Director
CIHR Institute of Cancer Research
Telephone: 514-398-4964
Fax: 514-398-8845
Email: benoit.lussier@mcgill.ca
20. CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (Bridge Funding)
Funds Available
- The maximum/minimum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $100,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health contact:
Christine Lavictoire,
Project Manager,
CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Telephone: 613-941-0086
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: christine.lavictoire@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
21. CIHR Institute of Genetics (Bridge Funding: Primary and Secondary Suggested CIHR Institute)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Genetics Bridging Operating (One-Year) Grant Program is designed to fund highly ranked operating grant applications relevant to CIHR-IG's mandate that have just missed the CIHR Operating Grants competition funding cut-off. These one-year operating grants afford Principal Investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without the loss of momentum, staff, or trainees.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to one year.
- The total amount currently available for this competition is $300,000. This amount may increase should additional funds become available during the competition.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
- The IG must be identified as the primary or secondary Institute affiliation in the "Suggested CIHR Institute" section of the CIHR operating grant application.
- Research proposals must fall within the IG's mandate.
- The grant must be held in Canada.
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute of Genetics contact
Jennifer Ahlgren
Institute Project Officer
CIHR Institute of Genetics
Telephone: 613-957-6126
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jennifer.ahlgren@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
22. CIHR Institute of Genetics - Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prize (2010)
Summary
- The CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) has established the Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prize. Dr. Menten's outstanding career as a biomedical scientist led to many achievements including important co-discoveries relating to blood sugar, haemoglobin and kidney functions. In 1913, a collaboration with Leonor Michaelis on the behaviour of enzymes resulted in the Michaelis-Menten equation, a biochemical concept so fundamental that it is familiar to first-year science students. This program is designed to recognize and support the research excellence of Canadian New Investigators working within the IG's mandate. The research grant is intended to offset the direct costs of the recipient's research program.
Funds Available
- The CIHR Institute of Genetics Maud Menten New Investigator Prize consists of a one-year, non-renewable $30,000 research grant.
- One prize in each of the following research areas is available: i) biomedical; ii) clinical; and iii) health services/population health, including genetic ethical, legal and social issues. For each research area, the IG also makes available two finalist prizes.
- Finalist prizes consist of a one-year, non-renewable $1,000 research grant.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $96,000.
Additional Information
- All Nominated Principal Investigators who meet the following criteria will be considered for the IG Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prize (2010):
- successful in either the September 2009 or March 2010 CIHR Operating Grants competition with a rating of 4.0 or greater;
- identified the IG as their primary or secondary Institute affiliation in the "Suggested CIHR Institute" section of their operating grant application; and
- held a full-time appointment as an independent investigator, while actively engaged in CIHR research, including research performed in non-academic setting (e.g. industry, government) for a period of less than 60 months before the competition deadline associated with their successful operating grant application (i.e. September 15 for the 2009 competition and March 1 for the 2010 competition).
- The New Principal Investigator with the highest ranked CIHR Operating Grant application - from the combined results of the September 2009 and March 2010 CIHR Operating Grant competitions - in each research area will be the recipient of one of the three prizes. For each research area, two finalist prizes are also available and will be selected in rank order.
- The grant must be held in Canada.
- Recipient will be the top ranked researcher.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute of Genetics contact
Jennifer Ahlgren
Institute Project Officer
CIHR Institute of Genetics
Telephone: 613-957-6126
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jennifer.ahlgren@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
23. CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The objective of the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) Bridge Funding Operating Grant is to ensure the maintenance of excellent research programs related to IHSPR's mandate area of Health Services and Policy Research.
- These operating grants afford principal investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without the loss of momentum, staff, or trainees.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $100,000 this amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research contact:
Krissy Davidge
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
Telephone: 613-952-4539
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: krissy.davidge@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
24. CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
- The minimum amount available for this initiative is $400,000.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity contact:
Bruce Moor
Assistant Director
CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity
Telephone: 519-661-3228
Fax: 519-661-4226
Email: bruce.moor@schulich.uwo.ca
25. CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The objective of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) Bridging Operating Grants is to ensure the maintenance of excellent research programs aligned with the mandate of IMHA.
Funds Available
- The total amount available for this initiative is $400,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $100,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
Additional Information
- At least half of the grants will be allocated to new investigators (A new investigator is defined as a researcher who has completed all formal training, but with 5 years or less experience as an independent investigator. One does NOT need a new investigator salary award to be classified as a new investigator.). Any additional funding will be allocated to the next top ranked new investigator first, then the next top ranked established investigator.
- Nominated Principal Investigators are eligible to receive only one grant at a time through IMHA's priority announcement program. Researchers who hold a CIHR open operating grant as a Nominated Principal Investigator, as of the anticipated start date for funding from IMHA's priority announcement program, are not eligible for funding from this priority announcement.
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis contact:
Tanya Gallant
Program Manager/Analyst
CIHR-IMHA
Telephone: 613-954-3469
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: tanya.gallant@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
26. CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (Bridge Funding) (Added: 2009-08-27)
Summary:
- The objective of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) Bridge Funding Operating Grant is to ensure the establishment of excellent research programs related to INMHA’s mandate area.
- These operating grants afford principal investigators an opportunity to resubmit their research proposal without the loss of momentum, staff or trainees
Funds Available:
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is up to $ 100,000 per annum for up to 1 year.
- The minimum amount available for this initiative is $ 100,000. This amount may increase should additional funds become available during the competition.
Additional Information:
- INMHA must be identified as the primary Institute affiliation in the “Suggested CIHR Institute” section of the operating grant application.
- Research proposals must fall within INMHA’s mandate.
- The grant must be held in Canada.
- Nominated Principal Investigators are eligible to receive only one grant at a time through INMHA’s Priority Announcement program. Researchers who hold a CIHR open operating grant as a Nominated Principal Investigator, as of the anticipated start date for funding from INMHA’s Priority Announcement program, are not eligible for funding from this Priority Announcement
- This Priority Announcement will apply only to new grant applications and not to renewal applications.
Contact Information:
- For questions about this initiative and the mandate of CIHR-INMHA contact:
Barbara Beckett
Assistant Director
CIHR – INMHA
Telephone: 613-948-4877
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: barbara.beckett@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
27. CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (Bridge Funding)
Summary
- The objective of the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD) Bridging Operating Grants is to ensure the maintenance of excellent research programs aligned with the mandate of INMD.
Funds Available
- The maximum amount awarded is $100,000 per grant for a term of one year and will not include equipment.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $100,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate
Contact Information
- For questions about this initiative or the mandate of CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes contact:
Paul Bélanger
Assistant Director - Ottawa
CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Telephone: 613-941-6465
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: paul.belanger@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Eligibility requirements specific to the Operating Grant Program include the following:
- Only applicants who meet the definition of Principal Applicant, as described in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide, may submit an application to the Operating Grant Program.
- There is no limit to the number of applications an applicant can submit as a Principal Applicant, whether he/she is the Nominated Principal Applicant or a Co-Principal Applicant, to each Operating Grant competition.
- Applicants to the Operating Grant Program may request that their application be considered for:
- Up to three Priority Announcements per application, in each Operating Grant competition;
- Any number of additional Priority Announcements for research related to a CIHR Institute's mandate, Linked Programs, for example, the Regional Partnerships Program, the Neuromuscular Research Program (Spring competitions only), and the CIHR-Arthritis Society Partnership Program.
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Guidelines
General CIHR Guidelines
This funding opportunity will follow the General Guidelines for Grant Programs. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the use of Gender and Sex-Based Analysis in applications.
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.
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 requirements prior to the release of funds or when they receive CIHR's Authorization for Funding (AFF) document.
Access to Information Act, 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.
CIHR Guidelines for Health Research Involving Aboriginal People
The CIHR Guidelines for Health Research Involving Aboriginal People came into effect as policy for CIHR-funded research on July 1, 2008. Applicants whose proposed research will involve Aboriginal People are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with these guidelines and in particular with the section "Application of the Guidelines," which outlines the situations in which these guidelines apply.
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
Grant recipients are required to acknowledge CIHR, its institutes and partners in any communication or publication related to the project. See CIHR General Grants and Awards Policies, Public Communication and Acknowledgement of CIHR's Support for details on CIHR's communication requirements. The contributing institutes/partners will be identified on the Authorization for Funding and decision letter.
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Performance Measurement
CIHR is committed to demonstrating results to Canadians for the money invested in health research. Therefore, processes for monitoring progress and appropriate use of funds, as well as for performance measurement and program evaluation are in place. As a result, funding recipients must:
- 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)" form [ PDF-Fillable (95 KB) | PDF (47 KB) | Help ] 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.
- contribute to the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes by participating in evaluation studies, surveys, workshops, audits and providing data or reports as required for the purpose of collecting information to assess progress and results;
- encourage their associates, trainees and administration to participate in the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes as required.
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Review Process and Evaluation
Relevance Review
A. CIHR Research Priority Areas:
CIHR and partner organizations will provide funding for applications that are relevant to (in alignment with) the objectives and research priority areas described under "CIHR Research Priority Areas" within the Objectives section.
Relevance of the applications to the research priorities will be determined in the following manner.
Prior to peer review, CIHR and the partner organizations will review applications to determine the relevance, or alignment, of the research proposed to the research priority area(s) described above.
To conduct relevance review, these representatives will have access to a completed relevance form in addition to anonymized project titles and summaries, provided that applicants have 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.
Upon completion of peer review, the CIHR and the partner organizations will receive the ratings, rankings and peer review committee recommendations on funding level and grant or award term for those applications that 1) are found to be relevant to the specific objectives of the research initiative and the research priority areas described under "CIHR Research Priority Areas"; and 2) are rated within the CIHR fundable range but are not funded through the regular CIHR competition to which they were submitted. These applications will be funded from the top down in order of ranking as far as budgets will allow. Applications that receive a ranking below 3.5 will not be funded.
Peer review committees will not be informed of applications submitted for funding through this announcement.
B. Research Related to CIHR Institute Mandates:
Upon completion of peer review, representatives of each CIHR Institute will receive a randomized list of applications for which the Institute was selected as primary (and where indicated, secondary) Institute under "Suggested Institutes" on the "Project Descriptors" page of the ResearchNet application. The randomized list will include anonymized titles, project summaries and peer review committee recommendations on funding levels. Eligible 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.
Peer review committees will not be informed of applications submitted for funding through this announcement.
Peer Review
A CIHR peer review committee will evaluate the full applications. The committee may be drawn from one of CIHR's pre-existing committees or may be created specifically for this funding opportunity. Committee members are selected based on suggestions from many sources including the institute(s) / portfolio(s) and partner(s), following CIHR's Policy on 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 Grants Committee Members, including the standard evaluation criteria described under "Rating of Grant Applications" (section 7.2 number 3).
Applications to the CIHR Operating Grant Program are reviewed by one of approximately 50 peer review committees specifically constituted to support the CIHR Operating Grant Program. Each committee consists of about 10-16 members, including a Chairperson and Scientific Officer. For a list of these committees and their respective mandates, refer to Peer Review Committees and Mandates on the CIHR website.
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How to Apply
Note: This funding opportunity requires the use of ResearchNet to apply for funding.
- The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Registration and Application.
- Both Registration and Application are submitted through the September 2009 "200909MOP" competition of the Operating Grant: 2009-2010 funding opportunity.
- To complete your Registration and Application, review the Operating Grant: 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.
Additional instructions that must be followed for this funding opportunity:
(Note: These additional instructions supersede all other policies or guidelines published by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, including, but not limited to, the Grants and Awards Guide, the Memorandum of Understanding, etc.)
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 Operating Grant competition.
B. Research Related to CIHR Institute Mandates:
- Priority announcements for research related to CIHR Institute mandates (including bridge funding priority announcements) are listed in the "Objectives" section of this funding opportunity, under "Research Related to CIHR Institute Mandates."
When you select a CIHR Institute as a primary (and where indicated, secondary) Institute under "Suggested Institutes" on the "Project Descriptors" page of your ResearchNet application, the Institute will automatically consider your application for funding through the priority announcement process whenever it offers a priority announcement for research related to its mandate. Consideration for funding through CIHR Institute mandate priority announcements 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:
CIHR Info Desk Service
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-1968
Toll-free: 1-888-603-4178
Email: info@irsc-cihr.gc.ca
Specific information about the Operating Grant Program peer review committees can also be obtained by contacting the individuals listed on the CIHR Committees and Programs Contacts page of the CIHR website.
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
- Breast Cancer. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, together with the National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC), Health Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Avon Flame Foundation (formerly the Breast Cancer International Centre), the Canadian Breast Cancer Network and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation are funding partners in the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance (CBCRA).
- Infrastructure and Operating Grants (Leaders Opportunity Fund). The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.
- Infrastructure and Operating Grants (Leaders Opportunity Fund). The following criteria will be used in conducting the review of the CFI infrastructure request:
- Quality of the research and need for the infrastructure
- Contribution to strengthening the capacity for innovation
- Potential benefits to Canada
Upon completion of peer review, the CFI will receive the ratings, rankings and peer review committee recommendations for those applications that are rated within the CIHR fundable range. The CFI Board of Directors will make funding decisions for the infrastructure component, based on CIHR's peer review committee recommendations. Applications that receive a ranking below 3.5 will not be funded.
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