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EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call
Supports One Health research on antimicrobial resistance treatment innovations
Latest source updateLast Update: May 14, 2026Latest change: The call requirements were updated, with the largest changes affecting eligibility and application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Latest change: The call requirements were updated, with the largest changes affecting eligibility and application instructions.
EUP OHAMR call requirements updated
The call content now shows substantial updates to the national rules and requirements, which affects who can apply and what applicants must provide. The application guidance also appears to have changed, including supporting documents and submission-related instructions, while funding terms and deadlines remain unchanged in the visible material.
Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
February 24, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Independent researchers affiliated with Canadian postsecondary institutions and eligible affiliated institutions.
See full eligibility
Overview
This CIHR Operating Grant supports a Canadian component of a joint transnational One Health antimicrobial resistance project to advance innovative, cost-effective AMR treatment options, with up to Can$600,000 total (Can$200,000 per year for up to 3 years). Eligible activities must address Topic 3 by assessing how veterinary and agricultural use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs affects AMR emergence and transmission to humans and the environment, and improving formulations, dosage, delivery, routes of administration, and treatment regimens to inform policies restricting certain antimicrobials for exclusive human use.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint transnational One Health research projects on antimicrobial resistance treatment options.
- Research on the impact of veterinary and agricultural antimicrobials on AMR transmission to humans and the environment.
- Projects to improve formulations, dosage, delivery, routes of administration, and treatment regimens.
- Research generating evidence to support restrictions on certain antimicrobials for human use.
Documents Needed
- One-page Research Project Summary
- Copy of the EUP OHAMR pre-proposal submitted to the Joint Call Secretariat
- Operating budget in Canadian dollars with justification
- Copy of the EUP OHAMR full proposal submitted to the Joint Call Secretariat
- SGBA training certificate for the Nominated Principal Applicant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers affiliated with Canadian postsecondary institutions and eligible affiliated institutions.
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada with research or knowledge translation mandates.
- Researchers and organizations participating in a transnational AMR consortium.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies (the Nominated Principal Applicant must be an independent researcher affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution/affiliated institution, or affiliated with/being an Indigenous non-governmental organization with a research and/or knowledge translation mandate).
- Organizations or projects focused only on animal health, plants, food and/or the environment without including human health research activities (CIHR will not fund these).
- Applicants/projects that do not address the required call topic for CIHR funding (Topic 3); proposals outside this topic will not be deemed relevant and will not receive CIHR funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIHR’s mandate and Topic 3.
- Addressing human health.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit the pre-proposal
- Submit the EUP OHAMR pre-proposal to the Joint Call Secretariat via the Proposal Submission Tool.
- Submit the abbreviated CIHR pre-proposal through ResearchNet by the same deadline.
- Complete the required ResearchNet fields and upload the pre-proposal copy.
- Step 2: Submit the full proposal
- If invited, submit the EUP OHAMR full proposal to the Joint Call Secretariat via the Proposal Submission Tool.
- Submit the abbreviated CIHR application through ResearchNet by the same deadline.
- Complete the required ResearchNet tasks, including budget information and required attachments.
- Step 3: Upload signatures
- Use ResearchNet to print the signature pages.
- Upload the signed pages and Routing Slip before submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the EUP OHAMR review and evaluation process.
- CIHR also conducts a relevance review using the full application.
- To be deemed relevant, the project must align with CIHR’s mandate, Topic 3, and human health.
- Successful applicants are published on the CIHR website.
Additional information
- The Joint Call Secretariat hosted a webinar for applicants on November 26, 2025.
- CIHR provides a Partner Linkage Tool to help connect researchers with potential partners.
- All applicants must meet both joint and national requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call Program
What is the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call?
This CIHR Operating Grant supports a Canadian component of a joint transnational One Health antimicrobial resistance project to advance innovative, cost-effective AMR treatment options, with up to Can$600,000 total (Can$200,000 per year for up to 3 years). Eligible activities must address Topic 3 by assessing how veterinary and agricultural use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs affects AMR emergence and transmission to humans and the environment, and improving formulations, dosage, delivery, routes of administration, and treatment regimens to inform policies restricting certain antimicrobials for exclusive human use.
How much funding can be received?
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call program?
To be eligible for the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call program, you must:
Canadian research or Indigenous mandate.
Role must remain in Canada.
Must meet CIHR Topic 3 and human health focus.
What expenses are eligible under EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call?
Joint transnational One Health research projects on antimicrobial resistance treatment options.
Research on the impact of veterinary and agricultural antimicrobials on AMR transmission to humans and the environment.
Projects to improve formulations, dosage, delivery, routes of administration, and treatment regimens.
Research generating evidence to support restrictions on certain antimicrobials for human use.
Who can I contact for more information about the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at secretariat@ohamr.eu or by phone at +46 8 546 44 000.
Where is the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call available?
The EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call program is available across Canada.
Is the EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EUP OHAMR Joint Transnational Call is a Grant and Funding