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Description
Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grants in reproductive and child health are intended to provide support or partial support for workshops or small meetings of investigators consistent with the mandate of CIHR and relevant to CIHR-IHDCYH"s mandate and research priorities.
CIHR-IHDCYH's mandate is to promote and support research that improves the health and development of mothers, infants, children, youth and families in Canada and throughout the world. Through our support, researchers address a wide range of health concerns, including those associated with reproduction, early development, childhood and adolescence.
CIHR-IHDCYH defines a workshop or a small meeting of investigators as a meeting of a limited number of persons (usually less than 30 people) individually invited to attend. The majority of participants should hold academic/research appointments in Canada
Funds Available
CIHR's and partner contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased due to unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner reserve 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 $50,000.
- The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $10,000 for up to one year.
- Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grants are non-renewable.
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Objectives
The purpose of the Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant program is to provide financial support for the broad category of Meetings, Planning and/or Dissemination activities that are consistent with the mandate of CIHR and relevant to CIHR Institutes, Initiatives, or Branches.
The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to support workshops addressing important research questions or problems in reproductive and child health. The primary goals of the workshop should be:
- To develop research proposals for the regular CIHR operating grant open competition;
- To reach consensus on research needs, gaps, opportunities; and/or
- To translate research knowledge into changes in clinical practice, health services or policy, or health behaviour.
The workshop program is intended for a single meeting, not repeated funding for annual meetings or conferences.
Relevant Research Areas
CIHR-IHDCYH will provide funding for applications that are determined to be relevant to the following research areas:
- Causes and prevention of congenital anomalies
- Fetal growth and preterm birth
- Causes, prevention and treatment of major chronic illnesses in children
- Healthy developmental trajectories
- Effects of the physico-chemical environment on reproductive and child health and development
- Improving the health, development and quality of life of children and youth with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Health of Aboriginal mothers, children and youth
- Maternal health and lifestyle
- Childhood injury and maltreatment
- Indicators of maternal and child health, and access to and quality of reproductive and child health care services
- Mental health and addiction of children and youth
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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 Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions
Eligibility to Apply
In order for your application to be eligible:
- The Nominated Principal Applicant must be one of the following:
- An independent researcher
- A knowledge user
- Applicants affiliated with Canadian non-governmental not-for-profit organizations (including community or charitable organizations) with a research or knowledge translation mandate consistent with the mandate of CIHR may be eligible to apply for funds through the CIHR Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant program.
- Activities/Events starting or taking place before the funding start date or one year after the funding start date are not eligible to apply to this opportunity.
Randomized Controlled Trials
Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) will not be considered under this funding opportunity
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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:
- Costs associated with planning, publication, translation, and/or dissemination;
- Fees or honoraria for the preparation of background documents (e.g., environmental scan).
- Travel and accommodation for participants;
- Meeting rooms and associated meeting costs (e.g., audio-visual equipment, videoconferences);
- Hospitality costs (non-alcoholic refreshments or meals);
- Modest honoraria (up to $500 CAD) for guest experts.
- Administrative and support costs directly related to the workshop
- In the case of a meeting organized outside Canada, only travel expenses for Canadian participants are eligible.
- In the case of a meeting organized in conjunction with an national/international conference (as a satellite meeting), only the following expenses are eligible upon justification: meeting rooms and associated meeting costs as well as travel expenses for Canadian participants that would not normally go to the national/international conference, and lodging for participants for the period of the satellite meeting that does no coincide with the national/international conference.
The following costs are not eligible for support through this funding opportunity:
- Stipend/salary support for investigators, research trainees or technical assistants (other than for aforementioned purposes);
- Purchase or maintenance of equipment;
- Operating costs of research projects.
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 in direct collaboration with researchers and/or decision-makers based in, other countries. CIHR contributes to 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.
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.
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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.
- Within 3 months after the activity / event, the Nominated Principal Applicant is required to submit a "MPD Final Report" [ PDF (276 KB) | Help ], summarizing the outcomes and describing how the grant funds were used.
- 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.
- 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.
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Review Process and Evaluation
Relevance Review Process
CIHR-IHDCYH 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 review, CIHR-IHDCYH will have access to anonymized project titles and project summaries and/or relevance forms.
Applications that are not deemed to be relevant will be withdrawn from the competition.
The following relevance criteria will be used in conducting the relevance review:
- Alignment of the proposed activity with the specific objectives of the MPD-reproductive and child health funding opportunity;
- Extent to which the proposal addresses the above relevant research areas described in the "Objectives" section.
Review Committee
A CIHR review committee will evaluate the full applications. The review committee will be comprised of CIHR staff and in some cases, external delegates with expertise necessary to conduct the review. 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.
The review committee will review the applications for merit in the context of the objectives and research priorities outlined in the Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant funding opportunities to which the applicant is applying.
Evaluation Criteria
The following set of evaluation criteria will be employed to assess applications:
Activity objectives:
- Clarity of the stated objectives and defined scope
- Likely impact of the anticipated outcomes (consensus, research priorities, guidelines, research project)
Knowledge exchange and/or Dissemination:
- Inclusion of relevant stakeholders (research community, decision-makers, health care providers, etc.) and sectors (private, public, charities)
- Potential to catalyze new initiatives, develop new inter- and multi-disciplinary collaborations among researchers and/or users of research
- Clearly defined dissemination plans for activity outcomes
Feasibility:
- Perceived ability of applicant(s) or coordinating group(s) to meet objectives of Funding Opportunity
- Appropriate budget and justification for amount requested
The following evaluation criteria are specific to this funding opportunity:
- Relevance to the Canadian research agenda in reproductive and child health
- Development of Canadian research capacity in reproductive and child health
- Multidisciplinary and cross-pillar questions or issues
- Multi-institutional representation
- Quality and diversity of the invited participants
- Involvement of partners in planning the workshop
Funding Decision
Upon completion of review, CIHR-IHDCYH 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 unless applicants have provided written consent to share nominative information.
Applications will be funded from the top down in order of ranking as far as budgets will allow.
Applications that receive a rating below 3.5 will not be funded.
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How to Apply
- The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of one step: Application.
- To complete your Application, follow the instructions identified in the Meetings, Planning and Dissemination 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 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 Instructions
Additional instructions that must be followed for this funding opportunity:
- In order to be considered for funding, applicants must apply and state the relevance of their proposal to the "Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant: Reproductive and Child Health" funding opportunity.
- Include the following in your detailed activity description:
- Relevance:
- What is the location of the workshop? For a meeting to be held in a foreign country, justify why this country rather than Canada?
- What is the topic of this workshop?
- What are the background and rationale for the workshop and how are they relevant to research in reproductive and child health (one page maximum)
- Activity objectives:
- What is/are the objective(s) of the proposed workshop?
- What is the specific question or problem to be addressed, and identify the anticipated outcome of the workshop (grant application, clinical or policy guidelines, consensus on research priorities) (one page maximum).
- Knowledge exchange and/or Dissemination:
- How will the outcome of the workshop be disseminated (published proceedings, guidelines, position paper, research agenda, grant application, etc.)
- Feasibility:
- Attendees: How many people are expected to attend the proposed workshop? Specify the number of Canadians and foreign participants. Identify the workshop participants and speakers, giving brief reasons for their selection, and indicate those who have agreed to take part.
- Detailed budget instructions on ResearchNet must be followed.
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Contact Information
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grants Program Delivery Team
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-954-1970
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: MPD-SRPD@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Anne-Cécile Desfaits, PhD
Assistant Director
CIHR-IHDCYH
Telephone: 514-412-4414
Fax: 514-412-4253
Email: anne-cecile.desfaits@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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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.
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH)
CIHR-IHDCYH promotes and supports research that improves the health and development of mothers, infants, children, youth and families in Canada and throughout the world. Through our support, researchers address a wide range of health concerns, including those associated with reproduction, early development, childhood, and adolescence.
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