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CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program
Peer review training for early career researchers
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program supports early career researchers to learn peer review through direct participation in the Project Grant competition. Mentees and ECR Reviewers can complete practice reviews, attend committee meetings, and contribute to the peer review process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentored participation in the Project Grant peer review process.
- Practice review writing on assigned applications.
- Committee meeting attendance and discussion participation.
- Direct reviewer participation for eligible ECR Reviewers.
Documents Needed
- CIHR PIN, if known
- CIHR Biosketch CV in PDF format
- Institution letter confirming ECR status and appointment
- Ranked list of up to two peer review committees
- Details of one recent federally funded peer reviewed grant, for ECR Reviewers
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Early Career Researchers
- Mentee applicants
- ECR Reviewer applicants
Who is not eligible
- Researchers who are not Early Career Researchers.
- Applicants without an independent research-related appointment at a CIHR-eligible institution.
- Researchers who previously participated as a Mentee or Project Grant reviewer, for Mentee applications.
- Applicants without recent federally funded peer reviewed PI experience, for ECR Reviewer applications.
Eligible expenses
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to participation in peer review meetings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Eligibility as an ECR.
- Relevant appointment and research background.
- For ECR Reviewers, recent federal or equivalent peer reviewed PI funding.
- For Mentees, no prior RiT or Project Grant reviewer participation.
- Selection by lottery for Mentees; expertise-based selection for ECR Reviewers.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Gather your CIHR PIN, CV, institutional letter, and committee preferences.
- Step 2: Complete online application
- Submit the required materials through the program application process.
- Step 3: Submit for review
- CIHR assesses eligibility and committee fit after submission.
- Step 4: Receive outcome
- Selected applicants are notified for participation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by CIHR and committee staff for eligibility and expertise fit.
- Mentee selection is made by lottery within the chosen committee options.
- ECR Reviewers are selected based on expertise and eligibility.
- After participation, applicants receive written feedback or a decision letter as applicable.
- Following completion, some participants may be invited to join the College of Reviewers or future RiT rounds.
Additional information
- Selected applicants are chosen by lottery for Mentee roles.
- Applicants may be contacted for future RiT rounds if a spot opens.
- Mentees receive a $50 per day allowance for meeting expenses.
- ECR Reviewers are invited based on expertise and eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program Program
What is the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program?
CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program supports early career researchers to learn peer review through direct participation in the Project Grant competition. Mentees and ECR Reviewers can complete practice reviews, attend committee meetings, and contribute to the peer review process.
Who is eligible for the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program program?
To be eligible for the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program program, you must:
Early Career Researcher status
CIHR-eligible institution appointment
Relevant review experience or funding record
What expenses are eligible under CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program?
Mentored participation in the Project Grant peer review process.
Practice review writing on assigned applications.
Committee meeting attendance and discussion participation.
Direct reviewer participation for eligible ECR Reviewers.
Who can I contact for more information about the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program?
You can contact Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program available?
The CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program program is available across Canada.
Is the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program?
CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program is funded by Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)