CIHR Health Research Collaboration
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Funding to collaborate on health research
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- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- Health care and social assistance
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- Government of Canada
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Get access to a variety of funding and health research collaboration opportunities in Canada and globally.
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The CIHR Health Research Collaboration grant provides funding for projects that support excellence across the four pillars of health research: biomedical, clinical, health systems services, and population health. The eligible projects aim to contribute to new knowledge creation and its translation into improved health outcomes and services for Canadians.
- Biomedical research initiatives that focus on the understanding of disease mechanisms and development of new medical interventions.
- Clinical studies aiming to improve patient care and treatment protocols.
- Health systems services research designed to enhance healthcare delivery and organizational efficiency.
- Population health projects that address public health concerns and promote health equity across different communities.
- Collaborative research efforts that integrate cross-disciplinary expertise and resources.
- Knowledge translation activities to ensure research findings are applied effectively in health policy and practice.
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$ 120,000
Investigating the effects of community-based mental health programs on youth wellbeing
$ 300,000
Developing new biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
$ 400,000
Exploring the genetic basis of type 2 diabetes in Indigenous populations
$ 400,000
Developing advanced imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment
$ 300,000
Evaluating the feasibility of AI in managing chronic diseases
$ 125,000
Assessing the impact of telehealth services on rural healthcare outcomes
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CIHR generally supports researchers involved in health-related research spanning biomedical, clinical, health systems services, and population health. Applications are accepted that align with these areas, as set by CIHR's mandate and the specific eligibility criteria for each funding opportunity. Potential applicants typically include academic researchers, healthcare professionals, and other experts in the health research field within Canada.
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include research materials, equipment, personnel costs, travel expenses related to research activities, and publication fees.
- Research materials
- Equipment
- Personnel costs
- Travel expenses for research activities
- Publication fees
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CIHR grants and awards are evaluated and selected based on specific criteria that ensure scientific excellence and relevance to improving health outcomes. The evaluation criteria include:
- Scientific excellence
- Relevance to health
- Merit and potential impact of the research
- Feasibility and appropriateness of the methodology
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- Knowledge translation and dissemination plans
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- CIHR provides approximately $1 billion annually to support health research across four key pillars including biomedical, clinical, health systems services, and population health.
- The CIHR is composed of 13 virtual Institutes led by Scientific Directors that prioritize diverse research areas within Canada.
- The College of Reviewers aims to strengthen the health research enterprise by utilizing a stable base of peer reviewers.
- CIHR is dedicated to equitable funding and actively analyzes its programs to ensure fairness in its funding opportunities and evaluation systems.
- Service standards are in place for several facets of CIHR's operation, including their Contact Centre, transfer payment programs, and online application systems.
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