ResearchNet - RechercheNet
Funding Opportunity Details
Important Dates
| Competition |
201301SMA
CLOSED |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 2013-01-15 |
| Anticipated Notice of Decision | 2013-03-15 |
| Funding Start Date | 2013-05-01 |
Notices
The content of this funding opportunity has been updated
Date updated: 2012-12-18
Section updated: How to Apply (Specific Instructions)
Date updated: 2012-12-03
Section updated: Description (Funds Available)
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Description
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide undergraduate and health professional students with opportunities to undertake research projects with established health researchers in an environment that provides strong mentorship. In addition, the intent of the initiative is to develop human resources and expertise to facilitate the translational research objectives of CIHR (including clinical research). Furthermore, this opportunity targets the early stage of the student's academic training to encourage the pursuit of research in areas of strategic interest to CIHR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) and CIHR's Institute of Aging (IA).
Funds Available
CIHR and external partner(s) financial contributions for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or external partner(s) funding levels not be available or are decreased due to unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner(s) reserve the right to reduce, defer or suspend financial contributions to grants received as a result of this funding opportunity.
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $180,000, enough to fund approximately 36 awards. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per award is $4,950 for up to 3 months.
- Of this $180,000:
- $150,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis.
- Of this amount:
- $4,950 is available to support an application that is focused on myalgic encephalitis or fibromyalgia.
- $4,950 is available to support an applicant who is a dental hygiene student enrolled in a bachelor of dental hygiene program and who is conducting research on the topic of oral health/dental hygiene. This award is funded in partnership with The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. (Updated: 2012-12-03)
- $30,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the Institute of Aging.
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.
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Objectives
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
- encourage undergraduate students early in their academic training in the area of mobility, musculoskeletal health and arthritis across the lifespan;
- build human resources and expertise to facilitate the transfer of research to action.
Relevant Research Areas
Applications in one or more of the following research areas are encouraged.
The CIHR-IMHA will fund meritorious applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:
- Pain, Disability and Chronic Disease
The primary focus of this theme is to better understand the genetic and environmental causes, optimal treatment of MSK, oral, and skin chronic diseases and elimination of pain and disability in these disease conditions. A second area of significance is to understand the relationship between chronic diseases and conditions within IMHA's mandate (e.g. skin and bone diseases and diseases that compromise oral health) or the relationship between pain, disability, and/or disease. The impact of chronic musculoskeletal, oral, and skin diseases on general health and well-being is also of interest. - Tissue/Bone Injury, Repair and Replacement
This theme supports innovative research into the cause and prevention of the physical, psychological, psychosocial and economic impacts of acute and chronic injury and prostheses. Potential research areas include novel drug or cell delivery models and approaches, application of tissue-engineered biomaterials as conduits or shunts in tissue regeneration and the ethical consequences of regenerative medicine based on tissue engineering strategies. - Physical Activity, Mobility and Health
Research under this theme will create a better understanding of the relationships between physical activity, mobility and MSK health at every level, including the positive effects of exercise/physical activity on the cellular behavior of joint tissues and the musculoskeletal well being of individuals. The psychosocial and population health aspects of exercise, activity and sports on MSK health is also relevant.
The CIHR-IA is promoting advancement of research to action to address the intrinsic and extrinsic challenges associated with mobility in aging.
- Research and Research Design in Aging should address issues of aging and/or the aged (generally above the age of 65) as essential elements of the objectives, hypotheses and analyses (e.g. dynamics of aging, age-relevant models and/or aged subject, uniqueness of aging or aged population). With respect to diseases common in old age, the focus must be on the effects of the disease specifically in the elderly, rather than on diseases in a general context, as these are addressed by other CIHR Institutes.
Intrinsic and extrinsic challenges in Mobility in Aging include:
- biological and physiological factors;
- behavioural and psychosocial factors;
- biomedical, clinical and technological innovations;
- prevention, rehabilitation and management;
- environmental factors - social, economic, policy and physical.
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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. Refer to the Individual Eligibility Requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Eligibility to Apply
For your application to be eligible:
- The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must be a Trainee. The Trainee must meet the following requirements:
- Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at a Canadian university at the time of application.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada at the time of application.
- At least one project participant must be a Primary Supervisor. The Supervisor must meet the following requirements:
- Be employed by a Canadian institution considered eligible under CIHR's guidelines. Please see CIHR's Grants and Awards Guide for more information.
- If the Supervisor is affiliated with more than one application, each application must contain a separate and distinct research project.
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Guidelines
General CIHR Guidelines
This funding opportunity will comply fully with the policies and guidelines as 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
The awards consist of a stipend.
Awardees 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.
Global Health Research and International Collaborations
As outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide Global Health Research Section and the 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 knowledge users 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 CIHR Funding Policies. 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:
- The candidates must be prepared to present their work at an upcoming research symposia or conference.
- Students must complete a consecutive 13-week term.
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
Applicants, whose proposed research will involve Aboriginal People, please consult Ethics of Health Research Involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis People.
Communication Requirements
Award 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 (AFF) 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. 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 Process
The CIHR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis and CIHR's Institute of Aging 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, the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis and the CIHR Institute of Aging will have access to anonymized project titles and project summaries.
The following criteria will be used in conducting the relevance review:
- Degree of alignment of the proposal with the objectives of the studentship training opportunity described in the "Objectives" section;
- Extent to which the proposal addresses the above relevant areas of inquiry of the Partners of this Funding Opportunity described in the "Objectives" section.
Applications that are not deemed to be relevant will be withdrawn from the competition.
Review Committee
A review committee will evaluate the full applications. Members are selected based on suggestions from many sources including the institute(s)/ branch(es) and partner(s), following CIHR's Policy on Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality in the context of Merit, Relevance and Peer Review (CCIP).
For information on CIHR's peer review process in general, see the Understand Peer Review section of CIHR's website.
Evaluation Criteria
Peer Review will be conducted in accordance with CIHR Peer Review Manual for Grant Applications.
The following evaluation criteria are specific to this funding opportunity:
- fit of the research project to research objectives described above;
- excellence and suitability of the research project and training environment;
- quality of the mentoring plan;
- suitability of the supervisor and appropriateness of the student for the award and training plan;
- track record of the supervisor as a principal investigator in one of more of the relevant research areas described above.
Funding Decision
Upon completion of review, the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis and Institute of Aging 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.
This award is non-renewable.
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How to Apply
Important: Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with the application process before applying. For new applicants or for those wanting a reminder of the main application procedures, an overview of CIHR's application processes can be found under Apply for Funding. Note that these are general instructions only as the specific application instructions for this funding opportunity are located below.
- The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of one step: Application.
- To complete your Application, follow the instructions in the Training Awards - ResearchNet "Application" Phase Instructions, along with any additional instructions found below under "Specific Instructions".
- Reminder to applicants: Please ensure that your application is complete (including all signatures – note that signatures from the Research Institution and Institution Paid are also required) and is submitted on time to CIHR.
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
The following criteria are mandatory for your Application to be accepted:
- Task: Identify Participants
- This task collects information on the applicants involved in the funding application. For this funding opportunity, the student is designated as the Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) and the supervisor as Supervisor.
- Task: Attach CVs and Supporting Documents
- A "Personal Free Form CV" is required for the Nominated Principal Applicant and is limited to 3 pages. The "Personal Free Form CV" is not created through the Common CV system, and is uploaded directly to ResearchNet from your personal files.
- To upload a CV, click on the "Manage File(s) link in ResearchNet. The CV must be in a PDF format. Attach the Common CV for other types of applicants.
- Task: Attach Other Application Materials (Updated: 2012-12-18)
- Official transcripts* of the candidate's complete academic record to date (including transcripts from the fall session prior to the CIHR deadline) must be provided by scanning both sides of the required transcript(s) as a single .pdf document (even if there are multiple transcripts – total file size not to exceed 30 Mb) and attaching it under "Transcripts" in the "Attach Other Application Materials" task (please verify that the scanned documents are complete and legible when you perform the "Preview Application Materials" task in ResearchNet). Certified true copies will only be accepted from institutions outside North America (translated into either English or French).
* CIHR considers scanned versions of official paper transcripts issued by the Registrar's Office to the student to be official transcripts. Opening the envelope to scan the transcript will not render it unofficial for CIHR's purposes; however, screenshots/printouts from websites will not be accepted.
- Note: Please retain the paper copy(ies) of any uploaded transcripts as you may be asked to provide these to CIHR for verification purposes at any point in the process.
- If an official transcript is not the most up to date available from the institution for a degree in progress or completed (i.e. does not demonstrate that the candidate is still enrolled as a student or has obtained the degree), an official letter (or a certificate of registration) from the institution (Registrar's office or equivalent) is required accompanied by the last official transcript available.
- If an official transcript is not available from the institution for a degree in progress, an official letter from the institution (Registrar's office or equivalent) stating that the candidate is currently registered is required.
- You must attach a proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency in Canada
- A signed letter of up to two pages from the supervisor outlining the research project of candidate as well as the mentoring plan described in detail. This is uploaded in the "Attach Other Application Materials" "Letters of Support" section as the Training expectations document.
- One page describing the relevance of the research project to the objectives and relevant research areas described above. This should be uploaded in the "Enter Project Information and Supporting Documents" "Attachments" as the Research Project Summary.
- Official transcripts* of the candidate's complete academic record to date (including transcripts from the fall session prior to the CIHR deadline) must be provided by scanning both sides of the required transcript(s) as a single .pdf document (even if there are multiple transcripts – total file size not to exceed 30 Mb) and attaching it under "Transcripts" in the "Attach Other Application Materials" task (please verify that the scanned documents are complete and legible when you perform the "Preview Application Materials" task in ResearchNet). Certified true copies will only be accepted from institutions outside North America (translated into either English or French).
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Contact Information
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Lisa Lemieux
Program Delivery Coordinator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-948-2398
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: lisa.lemieux@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For specific questions on the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis's research objectives contact:
Tanya Gallant
Analyst, Project Manager
Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
Telephone: 613-954-3469
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: tanya.gallant@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For specific questions on the Institute of Aging's research objectives contact:
Sharon Nadeau
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
Institute of Aging
Telephone: 613-946-1270
Fax: 613-954-1800
E-mail: sharon.nadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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Sponsor 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)
For the past 10 years, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has supported better health and health care for Canadians. As the Government of Canada's health research investment agency, CIHR enables the creation of evidence-based knowledge and its transformation into improved treatments, prevention and diagnoses, new products and services, and a stronger, patient-oriented health-care system. Composed of 13 internationally recognized Institutes, CIHR supports more than 13,600 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA)
IMHA's mission reflects that of CIHR's - to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge in all areas relevant to arthritis, musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation, bone, muscle, skin and oral health, and to translate that new knowledge into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health care system.
CIHR – Institute of Aging's fundamental goal is the advancement of knowledge in the field of aging to improve the quality of life and the health of older Canadians. IA has identified five priority areas for research on aging and health (in no particular order): healthy and successful aging, biological mechanisms of aging, cognitive impairment in aging, aging and maintenance of functional autonomy, and health services and policy relating to older people.
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