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Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)
Support for integrated health system research training
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Deadline
February 1, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports integrated health system research training for doctoral, postdoctoral, and early-career researchers. It funds training, mentoring, networking, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving evidence-based decision-making in Canada.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Integrated training initiatives in health services and policy research.
- Professional development and mentoring for trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers.
- National networking and collaboration activities.
- Capacity-building for integrated research within health system organizations.
Official resources
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
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- At least three Canadian provinces or territories
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program and pool objectives
- Quality of the training and mentoring approach
- Strength of the applicant team and mentors
- Governance, partnerships, and sustainability
- EDI integration across the platform
How to apply
- Step 1: Registration
- Identify the Nominated Principal Applicant and at least two Principal Applicants
- Complete the proposal summary and choose one funding pool
- Submit registration through ResearchNet
- Step 2: Full application
- List all participants and mentors
- Upload required CVs, support letters, and other attachments
- Complete the budget and relevance review form
- Print and upload signature pages
- Submit the full application through ResearchNet
Additional information
- The program is divided into three streams.
- It supports doctoral, postdoctoral, and early-career researchers.
- A national training platform supports mentoring, networking, and professional development.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25) Program
What is the Health Research Training Platform (2024/25)?
The program supports integrated health system research training for doctoral, postdoctoral, and early-career researchers. It funds training, mentoring, networking, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving evidence-based decision-making in Canada.
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)?
Integrated training initiatives in health services and policy research.
Professional development and mentoring for trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers.
National networking and collaboration activities.
Capacity-building for integrated research within health system organizations.
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