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Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods
Interdisciplinary research on ultra-processed foods and health
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 22, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This CIHR Team Grant supports new interdisciplinary research on the health effects of ultra-processed foods to generate evidence for policies and regulations that improve health equity across the lifespan. The maximum funding is $1,000,000 per grant over up to four years, and eligible work includes research on biological mechanisms, older persons, child and youth health, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular pathways, and structural determinants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 22, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Research on the biological mechanisms through which ultra-processed foods affect health.
- Research on the health effects of ultra-processed foods in older persons.
- Research on the effects of ultra-processed foods on child and youth health.
- Research on biological mechanisms linked to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
- Research on structural determinants of ultra-processed food production, distribution, regulation, and consumption.
Documents Needed
- Tri-agency CVs for the Nominated Principal Applicant and Principal Applicants
- Certificate of completion for the Sex and Gender Training Module
- Research proposal
- Budget justification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers at Canadian postsecondary institutions.
- Researchers at affiliated hospitals, research institutes, or other health-research non-profit organizations in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- CIHR conducts a relevance review at both the Letter of Intent and Full Application stages to confirm alignment with the program objectives and the selected funding pool; applications deemed not relevant are withdrawn.
- Eligible and relevant applications are sent to peer review, conducted under CIHR’s Priority-driven initiative review guidelines and in accordance with DORA principles.
- Funding decisions are made within each funding pool in rank order; applications rated below 3.5 are not funded.
- CIHR notifies applicants of the decision (notice of decision) and publishes the names of successful applicants on the CIHR website.
- If co-funded by Heart & Stroke, the Host Institution must enter into a separate Research Grant Agreement with Heart & Stroke and comply with additional reporting requirements.
Additional information
- This funding opportunity uses the tri-agency CV (narrative-style CV); applicants must follow the tri-agency CV instructions even if the system still displays references to the CCV.
- CIHR will host webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions.
- Peer review for this opportunity will be conducted in accordance with the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- Applications with a rating below 3.5 will not be funded.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods. 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 Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods?
This CIHR Team Grant supports new interdisciplinary research on the health effects of ultra-processed foods to generate evidence for policies and regulations that improve health equity across the lifespan. The maximum funding is $1,000,000 per grant over up to four years, and eligible work includes research on biological mechanisms, older persons, child and youth health, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular pathways, and structural determinants.
How much funding can be received?
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods program?
To be eligible for the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods program, you must:
Canadian-based independent researcher
Interdisciplinary team required
One funding pool only
What expenses are eligible under Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods?
Research on the biological mechanisms through which ultra-processed foods affect health.
Research on the health effects of ultra-processed foods in older persons.
Research on the effects of ultra-processed foods on child and youth health.
Research on biological mechanisms linked to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
Research on structural determinants of ultra-processed food production, distribution, regulation, and consumption.
Who can I contact for more information about the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods?
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 Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods available?
The Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods program is available across Canada.
Is the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods is a Researchers And Facilities