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HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant)
Existing-data research for healthier cities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 8, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports one-year research projects using existing data for healthy cities research. Maximum funding is up to $100,000 and the program supports analyses of cohorts, databases, surveys, registries, and data platforms.
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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 : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 8, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Analysis of existing cohorts, datasets, surveys, registries, or data platforms.
- Research on interventions in urban environments.
- Development or validation of indicators and evaluation tools.
- Studies on urban health equity and implementation science.
Documents Needed
- Letter from the data custodian confirming access permission.
- SGBA training certificate.
- Participant table.
- Letters of collaboration, if applicable.
- Indigenous Engagement Plan or Indigenous Experience attachment, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers.
- Knowledge users.
- Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated organizations.
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada.
- Individuals affiliated with Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without access to eligible existing data.
- Projects focused on biomedical or clinical research.
- Applications using personal datasets not available to others.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to community mobilization and engagement.
- Culturally relevant promotional items and ceremony-related gifts.
- Cash reimbursements for community participation.
- Contracts or consultant fees for Indigenous Elders, community members, and Knowledge Keepers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Collection of new data.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Urban areas in Canada
- International contexts, where relevant to the HCRI goal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for relevance to HCRI goals and objectives.
- Peer review follows the program’s review guidelines.
- Funding is awarded from the top down by ranking.
- Successful applicants receive a notice of decision.
- A final electronic report is required.
Additional information
- The final report is required at the end of the grant.
- Successful applicants are encouraged to attend an HCRI event in Canada.
- Successful applicants may be invited to participate in peer review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant). 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 HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant)?
Supports one-year research projects using existing data for healthy cities research. Maximum funding is up to $100,000 and the program supports analyses of cohorts, databases, surveys, registries, and data platforms.
How much funding can be received?
HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) program?
To be eligible for the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) program, you must:
Independent researcher or knowledge user
Uses existing data
Data access confirmed
What expenses are eligible under HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant)?
Analysis of existing cohorts, datasets, surveys, registries, or data platforms.
Research on interventions in urban environments.
Development or validation of indicators and evaluation tools.
Studies on urban health equity and implementation science.
Who can I contact for more information about the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) available?
The HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) program is available across Canada.
Is the HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative Operating Grant) is a Grant and Funding