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Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Interdisciplinary health research training platform support
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 1, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports interdisciplinary health research training platforms across Canada. Maximum funding is $6,050,000 for the Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences pool, and the program also funds other pools for up to 6 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interdisciplinary training platforms for health research
- Mentoring and professional development for trainees and ECRs
- Capacity-building activities in the selected research pool
- Networking and experiential learning opportunities
Documents Needed
- Tri-Agency Harmonized CV
- Letters of support
- Letters of collaboration
- EDI Champion statement
- Participant table
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated organizations
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada
- Health research and knowledge translation organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants based outside Canada as Nominated Principal Applicant
- Teams with fewer than 8 mentors
- Applications missing required ECR representation
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility supports and accommodations
- Translation and public-facing materials
- Community engagement and Indigenous cultural costs
- Stipends, salaries, and release time for trainees and ECRs
- Platform management and operational costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research costs and research-related activities
- Research allowances
- Any expenses not directly related to platform delivery
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- At least three Canadian provinces or territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications undergo a relevance review first
- Relevant applications proceed to peer review
- Applications are ranked within each funding pool
- Funding is awarded from the top down
- Successful applicants are asked to provide annual, mid-term, and final reports
Additional information
- A webinar was offered to explain the program requirements.
- A partner linkage tool was available to help potential applicants connect.
- Only one funding pool could be selected per application.
- Applications had to pass a relevance review before peer review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25). 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 Research Training Platform (2024/25)?
Supports interdisciplinary health research training platforms across Canada. Maximum funding is $6,050,000 for the Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences pool, and the program also funds other pools for up to 6 years.
How much funding can be received?
Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) Funds up to $2,400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) program?
To be eligible for the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) program, you must:
Canadian Nominated Principal Applicant
At least 8 mentors
At least 1 ECR
What expenses are eligible under Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)?
Interdisciplinary training platforms for health research
Mentoring and professional development for trainees and ECRs
Capacity-building activities in the selected research pool
Networking and experiential learning opportunities
Who can I contact for more information about the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)?
You can contact Genome Canada by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) available?
The Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) program is available across Canada.
Is the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) is a Partnering and Collaboration