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CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes
Recognition for excellence in Canadian health research
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 10, 2018
Location
Canada
Overview
Each CIHR Gold Leaf Prize is valued at $100,000 and recognizes excellence in health research. The program supports awards for impact, discovery, early career achievement, and transformation in patient engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 10, 2018
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical 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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health research excellence in the Canadian context.
- Research impact on health outcomes, practices, policies, or the health system.
- Breakthrough discoveries in health research.
- Early career research achievement and leadership.
- Patient engagement leadership in research.
Documents Needed
- Online nomination form
- Three supporting attachments
- Signed consent forms
- Canadian Common CV for early career applicants
- Five-year research plan for early career applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutions, organizations, and networks
- Individuals or teams in the Canadian context
- Early career investigators for the relevant prize category
Who is not eligible
- Self-nominees
- Teams for the early career investigator prize
Eligible expenses
- The prize amount is provided as a grant.
- The funds are distributed through the nominated principal applicant if the team wins.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by a Gold Ribbon Panel.
- The panel recommends winners to CIHR.
- CIHR makes the funding decision based on the panel’s recommendation.
- Winners are notified and later announced at an awards ceremony.
Additional information
- Each prize is valued at $100,000 and includes a medal.
- The prizes are awarded every two years.
- Nominees do not need to have received CIHR funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes. 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 CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes?
Each CIHR Gold Leaf Prize is valued at $100,000 and recognizes excellence in health research. The program supports awards for impact, discovery, early career achievement, and transformation in patient engagement.
How much funding can be received?
CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes program?
To be eligible for the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes program, you must:
Recognized nominator required
Canadian context
No self-nominations
What expenses are eligible under CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes?
Health research excellence in the Canadian context.
Research impact on health outcomes, practices, policies, or the health system.
Breakthrough discoveries in health research.
Early career research achievement and leadership.
Patient engagement leadership in research.
Who can I contact for more information about the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes available?
The CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes program is available across Canada.
Is the CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes is a Grant and Funding