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COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Rapid COVID-19 mental health knowledge synthesis support
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
May 7, 2020
Location
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Independent researchers appointed at a CIHR-eligible institution in Canada.
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Overview
Operating Grant: Knowledge Synthesis: COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use supports rapid knowledge syntheses and related knowledge mobilization plans in the COVID-19 context, with up to $50,000 over six months. It is open to independent researchers appointed at a CIHR-eligible institution in Canada for services, delivery, guidelines, and intervention effectiveness.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rapid and timely knowledge syntheses and related knowledge mobilization plans to address evidence gaps and build the evidence base for the mental health and substance use response to COVID-19.
Documents Needed
- Research Proposal, with a maximum of 3 pages for English applications and 4 pages for French applications.
- One-page summary addressing how the proposed knowledge synthesis is aligned with the identified research areas.
- CVs for the Nominated Principal Applicant and Principal Applicants.
- CIHR Biosketch CV completed through the Canadian Common CV or the Applicant Profile CV.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers appointed at a CIHR-eligible institution in Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Data produced as a result of this funding must be shared in line with the Joint statement on sharing research data and findings relevant to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
- All COVID-19 related publications must be open access, in alignment with the call from the Chief Science Advisors.
Additional information
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to engage knowledge users throughout their activities.
- For research projects involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, appropriate consideration of TCPS 2: Chapter 9 and meaningful and culturally safe practices, plans and activities throughout the research project must be demonstrated.
- CIHR will require applicants to consider sex as a biological variable and gender as a socio-cultural factor in their research.
- Knowledge syntheses from this funding opportunity will be made available to successful investigators in the subsequent implementation science funding opportunity.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative Program
What is the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative?
Operating Grant: Knowledge Synthesis: COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use supports rapid knowledge syntheses and related knowledge mobilization plans in the COVID-19 context, with up to $50,000 over six months. It is open to independent researchers appointed at a CIHR-eligible institution in Canada for services, delivery, guidelines, and intervention effectiveness.
How much funding can be received?
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative program?
To be eligible for the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative program, you must:
The Nominated Principal Applicant must be an independent researcher.
The Nominated Principal Applicant must be appointed at a CIHR-eligible institution in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative?
Rapid and timely knowledge syntheses and related knowledge mobilization plans to address evidence gaps and build the evidence base for the mental health and substance use response to COVID-19.
Who can I contact for more information about the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at COVID19MH-COVID19SM@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative available?
The COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative program is available the province of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
Is the COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative is a Grant and Funding