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Funding Organization
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Program Name
Undergraduate : Mobility, musculoskeletal health and arthritis (2012-2013) ARCHIVED
(Studentship in mobility, musculoskeletal health and arthritis across the lifespan)
Sponsor(s)
CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis and Institute of Aging
Program Launch Date
2012-10-26
Deadline Date
TBD

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.

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:

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:

The CIHR-IA is promoting advancement of research to action to address the intrinsic and extrinsic challenges associated with mobility in aging.


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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:

  1. The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must be a Trainee. The Trainee must meet the following requirements:
    1. Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at a Canadian university at the time of application.
    2. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada at the time of application.
  2. At least one project participant must be a Primary Supervisor. The Supervisor must meet the following requirements:
    1. Be employed by a Canadian institution considered eligible under CIHR's guidelines. Please see CIHR's Grants and Awards Guide for more information.
    2. 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:

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:


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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:

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:

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.

Submission Requirements

Specific Instructions

The following criteria are mandatory for your Application to be accepted:


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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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