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Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program
Supports psychiatric and addiction research
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program supports meritorious research on schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and co-morbidity. It funds basic, preclinical, and translational research, including work that can be developed into clinical research and stronger health outcomes.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic research, preclinical research, clinical research, and translational research
- Research into the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and addictions, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and co-morbidity
Documents Needed
- The first two pages of the CIHR Research Module for the CIHR Operating Grants Program (Research Module, Page 1, and Page 2a)
- A three page letter
- An abbreviated CV, maximum two pages, for the Principal Applicant(s) and each co-applicant(s)
- A short bibliography, one page, of any references cited in the letter of intent
Official resources
Eligibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Selection criteria
- Fit with Program goals
- Response to relevant research areas
- Scientific excellence, assessed through CPRF's Peer Review Panel
- Ranking list, merit scores, and recommendations from peer review are used for funding decision-making
How to apply
- Submit a Letter of Intent consisting of the first two pages of the CIHR Research Module, a three page letter, and attachments.
- Submit one original and six copies of the Letter of Intent by courier to the address provided in the notice by the deadline date indicated.
- Applicants that successfully pass the relevancy review will receive an invitation to submit a full application.
- For the full application, select Operating Grants - Industry Partnered from the Grant Programs Application Packages.
- Submit one original, four copies, and an electronic copy on a CD of the full application by courier to the address provided in the notice by the deadline date indicated.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applicants will be informed of any special financial conditions prior to the release of funds or when they receive CIHR's Authorization for Funding document.
- Grantees must provide CPRF with progress and financial reports on the first year of the project and final progress and financial reports at the end of the grant.
- Year 1 Progress Reports must be submitted by April 1, 2009.
- A Final Report must be submitted three months following termination of the grant.
- Grant recipients are required to acknowledge CIHR, its institutes and partners in any communication or publication related to the project.
Additional information
- The program is archived.
- The initiative is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation, AstraZeneca Canada Inc., the CIHR/Rx&D Collaborative Research Program, and the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction.
- Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the use of Gender and Sex-Based Analysis in applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program Program
What is the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program?
Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program supports meritorious research on schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and co-morbidity. It funds basic, preclinical, and translational research, including work that can be developed into clinical research and stronger health outcomes.
How much funding can be received?
Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What expenses are eligible under Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program?
Basic research, preclinical research, clinical research, and translational research
Research into the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and addictions, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and co-morbidity
Who can I contact for more information about the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at admin@cprf.ca or by phone at 416-351-7757 ext 23.
Where is the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program available?
The Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program?
Operating Grant: Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders and Addictions Program is funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)