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Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions
Supports postdoctoral health research training
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $70,000 per year for two years to support postdoctoral health research training. It funds research in all areas of health research and supports work in Canada or abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Postdoctoral research training in health research.
- Research projects in biomedical, clinical, health services, or population health research.
- Research conducted in Canada or abroad.
Documents Needed
- Canadian Common CV confirmation number
- CPRA - Status and Confirmation of Scientific Area form
- CPRA - Fulfillment of Degree Requirements form
- Proof of citizenship
- SGBA+ certificate
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Health professionals
- Allied health professionals
- Doctoral degree holders
Who is not eligible
- Students applying to complete a degree or related internship
- Holders of a tenure-track or tenured faculty position
- Applicants who already received a postdoctoral-level award from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC
- Applicants holding another tri-agency research training award
- Health professional or allied health professional degree holders pursuing graduate studies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Abroad
- Eligible Canadian or international institutions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer review committee.
- Ranking lists are used to make funding decisions.
- Applications below a final rating of 3.5 are not funded.
- Successful applicants are notified and their names are published online.
- An award must be accepted before funding can start.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply in English or French.
- Only one application per academic year is allowed.
- The application cannot be updated after submission.
- International applicants are eligible under specific conditions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions?
Provides up to $70,000 per year for two years to support postdoctoral health research training. It funds research in all areas of health research and supports work in Canada or abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions program?
To be eligible for the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions program, you must:
Postdoctoral trainee status required
Doctorate or health professional degree
Primary supervisor required
What expenses are eligible under Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions?
Postdoctoral research training in health research.
Research projects in biomedical, clinical, health services, or population health research.
Research conducted in Canada or abroad.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions available?
The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program - Application instructions is a Researchers And Facilities