
CanCOVID
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : April 10, 2020
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Overview
Join a network of active researchers, academics, patient partners, decision makers, and industry partners dedicated to an evidence-informed response to the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Activities funded
While the specific projects or activities eligible for the CanCOVID grant are not detailed, it is clear that the program supports a multidisciplinary and evidence-informed response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus is on collaboration, resource sharing, and rapid knowledge mobilization to support decision-making and policy action.
- Multidisciplinary research collaborations focused on COVID-19.
- Knowledge mobilization initiatives to connect research findings to public health policy.
- Development and dissemination of rapid reviews and evidence notes on COVID-19 related topics.
- Creating platforms for sharing COVID-19 research insights, such as webinars and workshops.
- Facilitating access to trusted COVID-19 resources and tools through digital libraries and newsletters.
- Connecting researchers and decision makers through interactive networks.
- Support for the creation and use of COVID-19 data tracking dashboards.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
CanCOVID primarily supports a network of researchers, academics, patient partners, decision-makers, and industry partners who are actively engaged in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization encourages multidisciplinary collaborations and seeks to connect various stakeholders involved in COVID-19 research and policy-making efforts.Eligible expenses
This network focuses on multidisciplinary collaborations to support evidence-informed responses to COVID-19. Eligible activities include knowledge sharing and resource connection, fostering rapid knowledge mobilization and supporting science-to-policy action.
- Facilitating COVID-19 research and knowledge-sharing through interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Creating and disseminating issue notes and rapid reviews on topics like virtual mental health care technologies.
- Hosting webinars and workshops to engage researchers and policymakers in COVID-19 initiatives.
- Developing interactive COVID-19 data trackers for public and professional use.
- Providing a platform for connecting researchers and decision-makers to critical COVID-19 information and initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specifically aimed at supporting Canada's response to COVID-19, fostering collaboration among Canadian researchers, academics, and institutions. Therefore, it implies that eligible activities or collaborations should involve or be led by Canadian entities.
- Entities and collaborations within Canada.
Selection criteria
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this initiative:
- Projects or initiatives should ideally address current gaps or enhance the existing COVID-19 response frameworks highlighted by CanCOVID.
- There is a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration; potential applicants are encouraged to form partnerships across sectors including academia, government, and industry for enhanced outcomes.
- Engagement with CanCOVID's communication channels, such as webinars and Slack, is encouraged to share findings and progress.
- Applicants are encouraged to utilize CanCOVID's database and resources for research support and data gathering.
- The initiative supports rapid knowledge mobilization; applicants should outline strategies to effectively disseminate research findings to stakeholders.
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