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Description
Part of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction and the Institute of Cancer Research mandate(s) is to promote research that advances knowledge in tobacco control a nicotine addiction.
Previously managed under the auspices the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI) as a "Policy Research Grant", the purpose of this funding opportunity is to stimulate research that will influence, guide or have a direct impact on policy decisions in tobacco control. The specific objectives are to increase the involvement of policy decision makers at all levels in the research process and to foster excellent, timely research that will influence and guide policy decisions in tobacco control. It is expected that this targeted investment will lead to improved decision making and broader uptake and implementation of policies that reduce tobacco use/abuse.
This funding opportunity is announced under the Strategic Initiative Advancing the Science to Reduce Tobacco Abuse and Nicotine Addiction.
Funds Available
CIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
- The total amount available for this initiative is $160,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $80,000 for up to two (2) years.
Partner/Collaborator Participation
CIHR is dedicated to identifying and developing collaborations with other funding organizations and stakeholders to enhance the availability of funding for this strategic initiative, and to create, where appropriate, opportunities for knowledge exchange and translation related to the scope of this particular initiative. Applicants are invited to visit the Partner/Collaborator Description section to find a list of partners/collaborators and their respective mandates and/or strategic interests. This list will continue to evolve as new partners/collaborators join in this initiative. The specific research foci and requirements for each partner/collaborator are outlined in the "Objectives" section.
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Objectives
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:
- To help guide decision making and to influence implementation of policies aimed at reducing tobacco abuse and nicotine addiction.
- To increase the involvement of policy decision makers at all levels in the research process.
- To foster excellent, timely research that will influence and guide policy decisions in tobacco control.
Relevant Research Areas:
Suggested research areas and methodologies include:
- The full policy process from agenda setting and decision making through to development and implementation, enforcement, evaluation and refinement.
- All areas in which policy might be used to influence tobacco use including fiscal, legislative, regulatory and educational policies.
- Public and private policy at all levels of government /locale.
- Preference will be given to projects that address research priorities identified by the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Summit (CTCRS) Report: "Towards a Coordinated Research Agenda to Reduce Tobacco-Related Problems".
- Specifically:
- Aboriginal Peoples
- Determinants of Tobacco Use
- Economics of Tobacco Control
- Harm Reduction: Cessation, Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Product Modification
- Integrated Interventions
- Methodology and Surveillance
- New Paradigm for Tobacco Control Intervention Research
- Nicotine Addiction
- Science of the Dissemination of Tobacco Control Policy and Program Interventions
- Sex Differences and Gender Influences
- Tobacco Industry Practices.
Research employing new or unconventional methodologies is encouraged, but proposed methods must be appropriate to the research question(s).
Find examples of successful research previously funded by this initiative on CTCRI website.
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Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Specific Eligibility Requirements (Updated: 2009-08-24)
Eligibility requirements specific to this funding opportunity include the following:
- The research proposal demonstrates basic relevance to tobacco abuse/nicotine addiction/ tobacco control AND is relevant to public policy issues surrounding tobacco control in Canada.
- The research proposal addresses research priorities identified by the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Summit.
- Proposal avoids duplication of previous research, unless it can be demonstrated that replication is of value.
- Proposal includes a description of expected outcomes and/or a preliminary dissemination plan
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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.
In addition to CIHR standard guidelines and requirements, the following special requirements shall apply:
- Within six months after the end of the grant's term, the Nominated Principal Applicant is required to submit a final performance report, summarizing the results and describing how the grant funds were used.
Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
All personal information collected by CIHR about applicants is used to review applications, to recruit reviewers, to administer and monitor grants and awards, to compile statistics, and to promote and support health research in Canada. Consistent with these purposes, applicants should also expect that information collected by CIHR may be shared as described in Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Provided to CIHR for Peer Review.
CIHR as a federal entity is subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, therefore the requirements of these two statutes will apply to all information located in CIHR's premises including, without limitation, cost-sharing agreements related to this Funding opportunity and all matters pertaining thereto.
While respecting the application of the Privacy Act to federal entities, all signing parties involved in a collaborative agreement will also be bound by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). All personal information (as identified by the PIPEDA) collected, used or disclosed in the course of any commercial activity under collaborative agreements related to the Funding opportunity will be collected, used and disclosed in compliance with the PIPEDA.
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:
- 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
The CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) and the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) 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, the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction and the Institute of Cancer Research will have access to anonymized project titles and summaries to conduct relevance review.
The following criteria will be used in conducting the relevance review:
- Alignment of the proposed program with the relevant research areas for this Funding opportunity as described under "Objectives" above.
Upon completion of peer review, the CIHR Institutes who are partnering on this Funding opportunity will receive the ranking list, merit scores (ratings) and recommendations on funding level and award term for the applications that fall in the fundable range and have been determined to be relevant to the specific research areas and objectives of the initiative. The list will be used for funding decision-making purposes and will remain anonymous.
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.
The following evaluation criteria are specific to this funding opportunity. CIHR recognizes that applications will emphasize different approaches to research and to knowledge translation, therefore reviewers and committees are expected to weight criteria such as these differently from one application to another.
Team Composition:
- The Principal Applicant and Co-applicants demonstrate the ability to carry out the work proposed.
- Team members represent a mix of disciplines and sectors appropriate to the research topic (practitioners, policy makers, decision makers).
- Team members have clearly-defined and valuable roles and responsibilities in the execution of the project.
- Quality training opportunities are offered to young investigators or to experienced investigators new to the field of tobacco control/nicotine addiction.
Originality and Importance:
- Proposal presents novel, innovative questions or methods related to tobacco control policies and/or challenges existing policy/research paradigms.
- Preliminary dissemination plan identifies target audiences and indicates the commitment of the team to carry the results forward in a meaningful way.
- Proposal demonstrates sound theoretical or empirical rationale, clear understanding of policy issues and relevance to priorities identified by the CTCRI.
- Proposed project is likely to have a positive impact on tobacco control in Canada or internationally and may have an impact on methods used for studying policy research.
- Research proposal is relevant to public policy issues surrounding tobacco control in Canada.
- Applicant provides a letter of "recommendation" from policy decision maker stating the reason why the proposed research will affect policy and how.
Methodology:
- Feasibility: Proposed methodology is realistically achievable. Potential difficulties have been identified and contingency plans offered.
- Quality: Proposed research methods are well grounded and likely to lead to useful, reliable results relevant to tobacco control policy.
- Synergy: Proposed methods are appropriate to the policy/ies being studied and to the associated research question(s)/problem(s).
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How to Apply
Note: This funding opportunity requires the use of CIHR Web Forms to apply for funding.
- The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Registration and Application.
- To complete your Registration and Application, follow the instructions identified in the Grants - Web Forms "Registration" Phase Instructions and the Grants - Web Forms "Application" Phase Instructions.
- 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.)
- Letter from Applicant(s) affirming lack of support from the tobacco industry.
- In the Research Funding Program section of the Research Module, select "Strategic Initiative" and enter the title of this funding opportunity.
Send the completed registration and application packages by courier to:
RE: "Policy Research Grant: Advancing the Science to Reduce Tobacco Use and Nicotine Addiction"
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Room 97, 160 Elgin Street
Address locator: 4809A
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9
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Contact Information
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Team Lead
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-4640
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: kelly.fitzpatrick@cihr-irsc.g.ca
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Melissa Phypers
Assistant Director
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613- 948-8392
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: melissa.phypers@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
or
Benoit Lussier
Assistant Director
Institute for Cancer Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 514-398-4964
Fax: 514-398-8845
Email: benoit.lussier@mcgill.ca
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Partner/Collaborator Description
Note: Additional partners/collaborators, including partners/collaborators from industry and the private sector are expected to join this funding initiative over the coming year.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
CIHR is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
CIHR – Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
ICR fosters research based on internationally accepted standards of excellence, which bear on preventing and treating cancer, and improving the health and quality of life of cancer patients. ICR is dedicated to supporting research that reduces the burden of cancer on individuals and families through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, effective treatment, psycho-social support systems, and palliation.
CIHR – Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions (INMHA)
The vision of INMHA is that innovative research will provide new knowledge of the biological and socio-cultural processes underlying neurological, mental and addictive disorders. As such, the INMHA's mission is to foster excellence in innovative, ethically responsible research in Canada that aims to increase our knowledge of the functioning and disorders of the brain and the mind, the spinal cord, the sensory and motor systems, as well as mental health, mental illness and all forms of addiction. The INMHA intends to support initiatives that mobilize and link scientists in innovative collaborative programs across these research domains. The INMHA seeks to translate this new knowledge into a better quality of life for all Canadians through improved outcomes, health promotion and health care services.
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