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Table of Contents

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

Description

The CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program assists community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and institutions in developing the knowledge necessary to carry out their HIV/AIDS work in the most effective manner, and in creating expertise within these communities to conduct their own research.

Background

The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III), in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (CIHR-IAPH), is pleased to announce the launch of the next round of Funding Opportunities (FO) under the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program, a component of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative.

Overview

Under the direction of the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity, the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative is responsible for the management and oversight of the research components of the two major Government of Canada initiatives in HIV/AIDS, namely the: Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada; and the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative. These Initiatives provide funding to support researchers and trainees through the five streams of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative:

1. Biomedical and clinical;
2. Health services and population health;
3. Community-Based Research;
4. CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network; and
5. Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative.

This funding opportunity "Catalyst Grant: HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research" is offered through the Community-Based Research funding stream.

Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada

The Federal Initiative reaffirms the Government of Canada's commitment to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic both in Canada and globally. As one of the partners in this initiative, CIHR sets priorities for and administers the HIV/AIDS Research Initiative and funds meritorious research grants and research personnel awards across the entire spectrum of HIV/AIDS research.

The goals of the Federal Initiative are to:

• Prevent the acquisition and transmission of new infections;
• Slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life;
• Reduce the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS; and
• Contribute to the global effort to reduce the spread of HIV and mitigate the impact of the disease.

The Federal Initiative builds on the successes of the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS (CSHA) which recognized that collaboration across many different sectors was necessary to ensure an effective response to HIV/AIDS. The CSHA promoted the greater role of communities in the research process with the creation of the HIV/AIDS CBR Program. By building on the strengths of communities they will be best equipped to provide care, treatment and support to those already affected and to prevent the further spread of the HIV epidemic. Please visit the Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada website for more information.

Community-Based Research (CBR)

Community involvement has been a hallmark of health research and action on HIV/AIDS from the beginning of the epidemic. Communities continue to play a central role in HIV/AIDS research, creating a model for communities taking action on other diseases and conditions. Through the HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research (CBR) Program, CIHR supports research that engages communities in all stages of research, from the definition of the research question, to capacity building and integration of community members in conducting research, to active participation in disseminating research results. In addition to these principles, CBR espouses the same values of methodological rigor and ethical review as other research approaches.

Community Leaders play an integral role in the research processes to ensure that the research will lead to useful and practical outcomes that will directly benefit the community. A Community Leader is defined as an individual who has direct involvement with a community affected by HIV/AIDS, understands the needs of the community and how research can lead to useful practical outcomes for the community and who can facilitate the involvement of the community in the research process.

Researchers from academic and other research institutions bring to community groups their research expertise in methodology, scientific rigor and supervision of future researchers. 

The CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program will support the partnered work of Community Leaders and Researchers in knowledge development and capacity-building initiatives of relevance to communities engaged in the fight against HIV/AIDS. There are two different streams of activities, each with distinct budgets, within the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program - Aboriginal and General.

CIHR Catalyst Grant program

The CIHR Catalyst Grant program provides seed money, on a short-term basis, to support health research activities which represent a first step towards the pursuit of more comprehensive funding opportunities (e.g. operating grants, team grants), such as:

• the planning and execution of pilot projects or feasibility studies aiming to generate preliminary data, observations, or knowledge;
• the planning and execution of novel projects which clearly demonstrate the potential for significant impact, but which are considered high risk in nature in that they may be unsupported by proof of concept / preliminary data;
• development and / or validation of new inventions, tools, methodologies, protocols, theoretical models or frameworks; and
• planning and / or development activities of expert teams (multi-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, etc…) coming together to address health research priorities.

Funds Available

CIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations. Should CIHR funding levels be decreased by Parliament, CIHR reserves the right to defer or suspend payments to grants received as a result of this funding opportunity.

• The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $198,000. This amount may increase if additional funding partners decide to participate;
• The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $33,000 over 1 year; and
• This grant is non-renewable.

General Stream
The total available for this stream is $99,000 over one year.

Aboriginal Stream
The total available for this stream is $99,000 over one year.

Partner 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 Description section to find a list of partners and their respective mandates and/or strategic interests. This list will continue to evolve as new partners join in this initiative. The specific research foci and requirements for each partner are outlined in the "Objectives" section.

Objectives

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:

• Generate preliminary observations, data or knowledge, or to facilitate team formation, as a first step towards the pursuit of more comprehensive funding opportunities (e.g., operating grants, team grants) by researchers or teams of researchers; and
• Support original, high quality projects which have the potential to generate high impact results and/or innovative research proposals, research tools, techniques, devices, inventions, or methodologies.

The Catalyst Grant program is further expected to contribute to:

• Providing new or established investigators with funding to pursue new areas of investigation;
• Providing investigators the opportunity to pursue high risk health research questions with the potential for high impact;
• Providing the opportunity for a unique combination (e.g. multi-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, international) of individual researchers to develop as a team;
• Development of a culture of invention and innovation in Canada; and
• Mobilization of research communities to develop research agendas and/or action plans to advance research in specific priority areas.

Within the framework of the overall objectives of the CIHR Catalyst Grant Program, the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:

• To support the development of partnerships between the community and researchers to facilitate the conduct of community-based research; and/or
• To support the development of future applications for more comprehensive community-based research grants.

Examples of activities that might be conducted under this Funding Opportunity (but are not restricted to) are:

• Facilitation of dialogue between communities and researchers in order to establish research partnerships;
• Workshop to design a research project and/or develop a proposal for a future CBR operating grant;
• Planning and execution of pilot projects or feasibility studies to generate preliminary data, observations, or knowledge; and/or
• Development or validation of research methodology and procedures.

Relevant Research Areas:

Research supported within this program is intended to address the needs deemed relevant by the affected communities while at the same time supporting the goals of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative and the Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada (see below).

Specifically, the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program aims to support research that benefits Canadian communities in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The impact of the proposed research on Canadian communities must be clearly demonstrated in all applications.

The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III), with the guidance of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Advisory Committee (CHARAC) and through consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, has established six priorities for the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative. These HIV/AIDS Research Priorities reflect areas of particular interest for funding but are not intended to lessen the importance of other areas of HIV/AIDS research or limit applications. All areas of HIV/AIDS research will remain eligible for funding through the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program. The Institutes do not wish to further limit the areas of HIV/AIDS research eligible to ensure its inclusiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the different communities. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including epidemiology, intervention research, case studies and interviews will be considered.

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.

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 Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions

Eligibility to Apply:

In order for your application to be accepted:

1. The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) can be either:
   1. An independent researcher or;
   2. A knowledge user.
2. The team should involve at least one Project Participant of each of the following:
   1. Independent researcher and;
   2. Knowledge User.
3. For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity (FO), Community Leaders are invited to identify themselves as a Principal Knowledge User or a Knowledge User , which are equivalents to Principal Applicant and Co-applicant respectively;
4. The term Knowledge User is used as a synonym for Community Leader, which is the terminology used in CIHR's Grants and Awards Guide (see definition of Knowledge User in weblink above);
5. A Nominated Principal Applicant must be named and will be given the administrative responsibility for the grant;
6. As per the eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs, Canadian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations (including community or charitable organizations) with a research or knowledge translation mandate are eligible to apply;
7. Organizations applying for funding for the first time must contact the Program Delivery Coordinator (see coordinates at the end of this FO) well in advance of submission for further details on the requirements for becoming eligible to hold CIHR funds; and
8. Please note that Community-Based Research Facilitators (CBRF) are not eligible to act as Principal Applicants, Co-applicants, Principal Knowledge Users, Knowledge User or to actively engage in the conduct of research (e.g. be involved in the daily activities of a research project such as participant recruitment, data collection, writing final reports) for any research project funded by CIHR. This is to avoid conflict of interest and ensure that CBRFs are able to fulfill their key objective of developing capacity throughout their region. CBRFs may serve as Collaborators on applications in which they have a significant role in fostering partnerships, providing ongoing advice, facilitating knowledge dissemination and other activities as appropriate.

Randomized Controlled Trials:

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

Guidelines

General CIHR Guidelines

This funding opportunity will comply fully with the policies and guidelines outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide. 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 following expenditures will be considered eligible for funding received through this funding opportunity:

• Support activities associated with establishing partnerships (e.g. travel, accommodations, community consultations) as well as developing research proposals (e.g. testing of methodologies and procedures); and
• Rental of space in non-academic institutions if it is justified as a direct cost of the research project. The cost must cover the rental of space required specifically for the research project, which would not otherwise be available to the institution.

Global Health Research and International Collaborations

As outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide Global Health Research Section and International Collaborations Section, applicants who are eligible for CIHR funding may apply to CIHR's funding opportunities for funds to support research to be carried out in, or in direct collaboration with researchers and/or decision-makers based in, other countries. CIHR contributes to, and supports international research projects and international collaborations to address a range of research areas, including but not limited to established priorities in global health research and contributes to the development of health-research capacity both internationally and at home.

Conditions of Funding

Successful applicants funded through this funding opportunity and any other persons working on the project must comply fully with the "policies and guidelines in the conduct of research". Policies and guidelines cover areas such as Applicant Responsibilities, 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:

• For development projects focused on testing research methodologies and project feasibility, at least one Principal Applicant on the team must meet the standard requirements for an independent researcher.
• Prior to the release of funds and when applicable, the Nominated Principal Applicant must demonstrate that an appropriate ethics approval from a certified Research Ethics Board has been obtained by submitting their initial ethics review certification; and
• In the event that a Nominated Principal Applicant leaves the institution/organization administering project funds, funds may remain at that administering institution/organization if the responsibilities of the NPA are transferred to a qualified individual. For more information see Replacing a Nominated Principal Applicant on a Grant. Alternately, project funds may be transferred to a new eligible institution. For more information see Transferring Grant(s) to an Eligible Canadian Institution. It must be clearly demonstrated that the transfer of the project to either a new NPA or institution will not affect the outcomes of the project and the involved community.

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 CIHR's Policy on Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality in the context of Merit, Relevance and Peer Review (CCIP).

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 Communication of Competition Results for details on CIHR's communication requirements. The contributing institutes/partners will be identified on the Authorization for Funding and decision letter.

Performance Measurement

CIHR is committed to collecting and disseminating information on the outputs and impacts of the research it funds. This information is an important part of CIHR accountability within the Federal Government and to Canadians.

• The Nominated Principal Applicant, may be required to submit an End of Grant report to CIHR 18 months after the authority to use the grant fund period. This online report would be made available to the Nominated Principal Applicant on ResearchNet at the beginning of the grant funding period and can be filled in as the research progresses.
• Within 6 months after the end of the grant's term, the Nominated Principal Applicant is required to submit a final performance report (entitled "CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Catalyst grant Final Report", summarizing the outcomes and describing how the grant funds were used. A standard template will be provided by CIHR to all successful applicants;
• The Nominated Principal Applicant 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; and
• The Nominated Principal Applicant must also encourage their associates, trainees and administration to participate in the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes as required.

Review Process and Evaluation

Relevance Review Process (Updated: 2010-03-18)

The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) 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 merit review, the CIHR-III will have access to the full applications to conduct relevance review. Applications that are not deemed to be relevant will be withdrawn from the competition.

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

• Only applications where the impact of the proposed research on Canadian communities is clearly demonstrated will be accepted; and
• Only applications where the research focus is HIV/AIDS will be accepted.

Review Committee

A CIHR merit 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:

Merit Review will be conducted in accordance with CIHR Peer Review Manual for Grant Applications.

A detailed elaboration of these criteria can be found in the Information for Peer Reviewers section of CIHR website.

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.

To support the strategic objectives of this funding opportunity, the following factors will be considered in addition to the standard set of evaluation criteria.

Potential Impact

Assessment Criteria include:

• The likely significance of the potential partnerships and research for the involved community - Aboriginal and/or non-Aboriginal - and relevance to the goals of the Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada;
• The involvement of the community as partners in the developmental project and/or the potential to develop partnerships through this grant. Information on community involvement and partnership could include:
  • A clear description of the community and community-based organization involved in the project; and
  • Extent, nature and cultural relevance of community involvement in the identification of the project focus, implementation and knowledge translation activities;
• The extent, appropriateness and potential impact of the knowledge translation plans for involved and affected communities.

Scientific Merit

Assessment Criteria include:

• The clarity and originality of proposed project and objectives, relative to relevant prior research;
• The feasibility and appropriateness of the proposed developmental activities (including the research question (s), methods and data analysis if applicable);
• The overall experience and skills of the investigative team including their community-based research experience; track record and relevance of past experience; likelihood that this team can complete the proposed project; and reasonableness of time commitments to the project; and
• The likelihood that the proposed project will result in a future funding application for a more comprehensive HIV/AIDS community-based research project.

Evaluation Process

The committee will use the following Merit Review Scale.

Each application will be assigned and reviewed by four merit committee members: two reviewers and two readers. One reviewer will focus on the assessment of Potential Impact and the other will focus on the assessment of Scientific Merit. Both reviewers' role is to present the application to the Merit Review panel. Readers will act as discussants at the review meeting. Potential Impact and Scientific Merit will be given equal weight in the assessment of the application by the Merit Review panel. Following the initial reviewers' and readers' comments and the discussion of the application by the entire panel, the two reviewers will determine a consensus rating for both Potential Impact and Scientific Merit. The Merit Review panel will then provide individual confidential votes within +/- 0.5 of the consensus ratings. Once the ratings have been determined, the Merit Review panel will review the requested budget and recommend an appropriate budget for the project. Only those applications that exceed the threshold rating of 3.5 on both Potential Impact and Scientific Merit will be considered for funding. The mean of the two scores will be calculated for the applications with a rating of 3.5 and above on both criteria to determine the final rating and establish a ranking list.

Funding Decision:

Upon completion of merit review, the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity will receive the ranking list, 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.

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.

How to Apply

• The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Registration and Application.
• To complete your Registration and Application, follow the Catalyst Grants - ResearchNet "Registration" Phase Instructions and the Catalyst Grants - ResearchNet "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.

Submission Requirements

• Your Registration and Application will be submitted using ResearchNet. Scan and upload the signed signature pages including the routing slip in the Print/Upload Signature Pages task in ResearchNet prior to submitting your application.

Specific Requirements

Step 2: Application

The following criteria are mandatory for your Application to be accepted: (Updated: 2010-03-18)

• Under the Apply to Priority Announcement task, please select “Priority Announcement/Funding Pool".  Under Relevant Research Area select either General or Aboriginal Stream.  For this Funding Opportunity only the first drop down box must be completed.";
• Under the Attach Other Application Materials task, please upload the CBR Principles Summary under the Other document type. This CBR Principles summary must demonstrate in a maximum of one page, the level of partnership with relevant community stakeholders as well as a clear description of community involvement in the identification of the research question, development, implementation and possible knowledge translation activities of the project;
• Please note you are required to identify your role on ResearchNet and the applicant role you select will determine which CV you are required to submit;
• Knowledge User CV has been created to capture the contributions made by individuals outside of the academic environment. This CV has been incorporated into the Canadian Common CV and standardizes the data captured and the information viewed by those reviewing your application for funding;
• All applicants must complete either the Common CV or Knowledge User CV as outlined below:
• Researchers based in academic or affiliated institutions must identify themselves as:
  • Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) independent researcher;
  • Principal Applicant (PA); or
  • Co-Applicant.
• These roles must complete the Common CV.
• Community Leaders can identify themselves as:
  • Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA)-Knowledge User;
  • Principal Applicant (PA)-Knowledge User;
  • Knowledge User; or
  • Co-Applicant.
• The Knowledge User roles are required to complete the Knowledge User CV.
• All applicants must log on to the Canadian Common CV to complete their CV.
• Draft CVs will not be accepted. After logging into the CCV web site and completing your CV click on "Validate my CV" (on the right hand side of your screen) for CIHR. After correcting any errors, click on "Finalize and submit my CV"; a PDF will be generated and you will save and upload your finalized CV module in ResearchNet.

The following criteria are optional and your Application will be accepted whether or not they are followed. However, please note that this information may be used by the merit review committee to make recommendations on funding and hence could have an impact on your evaluation.

• Please note: It is not necessary to select a specific Peer Review Committee on the application form as all applications to the CBR Program will be reviewed by a specifically created Merit Review committee.
• Research Proposal
  • The Research Proposal (maximum of 5 pages) should address the objectives of this funding opportunity and describe the likely significance of the project for the involved community; (Updated: 2010-03-18)
  • Applicants are encouraged to resubmit previously unsuccessful applications, taking into consideration past reviewers' comments and;
  • Each proposal should describe how the grant will address the objectives described under "Objectives and Relevant Research Areas" most notably the responsiveness to the principles of CBR as defined in that section.
• Attachments
  • Signed letters of support from the community are accepted and encouraged; and
  • Ethics certification can be appended if required and available at the time of submitting the application.
• Budget Module
  • Salaries for Peer Research Assistants can be listed under ''Research Assistants'' or ''Other'' and must be justified in the budget details; and
  • Include information on other revenue sources (e.g., partner and in-kind support), if applicable.
• For applicants using the Common CV:
  • Volunteer experience can be inserted into the 'Work Experience' section if deemed relevant;
  • Community recognition can be inserted in the 'Distinctions/Awards/Credentials' section; and
  • The section called "Activities/Contributions" should include information on both academic and non-academic contributions, publications (Up to 5 publications from the past five years, relevant to this proposal can be submitted) including peer-reviewed articles and significant reports in the public domain. It should focus on achievements of the applicant with community-based research, relevant volunteer experience and experience working with community-based organizations.

Contact Information

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the merit review process contact:

Julien David
HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research & OLMC Program Coordinator
Targeted Initiatives Branch
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-6493
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: julien.david@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:

Suzette Dos Santos
Officer, HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Institute of Infection and Immunity
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-4464
Fax: 613-590-1800
Email: HIVAIDS-VIHSIDA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Partner/Collaborator Description

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 more than 13,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.

Partners

CIHR – Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III)
The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) supports research to enhance immune-mediated health and to reduce the burden of infectious disease, immune-mediated disease, and allergy through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation. CIHR-III is the lead CIHR Institute for the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative.

CIHR - Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (IAPH)
IAPH fosters the advancement of a national health research agenda to improve and promote the health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada, through research, knowledge translation and capacity building. The Institute's pursuit of research excellence is enhanced by respect for community research priorities and Indigenous knowledge, values and cultures.

Additional Information

1. For additional assistance please contact the Community-Based Research Facilitator in your region. Community-Based Research Facilitators can help:
   • Develop and enhance community-based research capacity among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community representatives and researchers from both academic and non-academic settings;
   • Facilitate the development of partnerships between community organizations and researchers and the engagement of affected communities in HIV/AIDS community-based research; and
   • Improve the skills of community organizations in designing community-based research.
2. In order to build capacity within the CBR community, CIHR will be offering training sessions to those planning to apply for funding through the HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program. This will allow participants to learn more about the process of preparing and submitting a complete application to CIHR. Please visit the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR website for more information.