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Source verified July 6, 2026
Project Grant Program
Supports health research across disciplines
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The Project Grant guidance now shows the Fall 2026 Reviewer in Training schedule, updated application deadlines, and revised application instructions including a single-language submission rule and new reviewer guidance on generative AI.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The Project Grant guidance now shows the Fall 2026 Reviewer in Training schedule, updated application deadlines, and revised application instructions including a single-language submission rule and new reviewer guidance on generative AI.
Project Grant dates and application guidance updated
The Project Grant guidance now points to the Fall 2026 Reviewer in Training Program, replacing the Spring 2026 timing with new dates: July 28, 2026 for RiT applications, September 9, 2026 for the Fall 2026 Project Grant Competition, September 23, 2026 for RiT results, and November 10 to December 10, 2026 for committee meetings. The application instructions also added a single-language submission rule, updated language around collaborator CVs being removed from the application, and added new reviewer guidance on the use of generative AI in grant application evaluation. The linked Project Grant Funding Opportunity reference now points to progCd=11435, and the peer review committee mandate section was substantially rewritten, which can affect committee fit and how applications are routed.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Le Programme de subventions Projet des IRSC soutient des projets de recherche en santé et d'application des connaissances proposés par des chercheurs individuels ou des groupes de chercheurs, dans toutes les disciplines de la santé au Canada. Il accepte aussi les projets en santé mondiale, en recherche autochtone, avec essai contrôlé randomisé, en commercialisation ou en recherche interdisciplinaire.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 46% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Health-related research projects that advance fundamental or applied knowledge in health, health care, health systems, or health outcomes.
- Knowledge translation initiatives to apply and disseminate health research findings.
- Collaborative research across different disciplines, professions, or sectors in health.
- Projects focused on global health or that involve international collaborations.
- Studies with a meaningful and culturally safe approach involving Indigenous Peoples, aligned with Indigenous values and traditions.
Documents Needed
- The application must be self-contained
- Hyperlinks must not be included in any attachments within the application
- Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) are permitted to reference publications
- For resubmissions, all previous reviews and Scientific Officer Notes, if available, must be included in a single PDF
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual health researchers
- Groups of health researchers
Who is not eligible
- Collaborators are exempt from completing the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Self-identification Questionnaire.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies and researchers based in Canada
- International collaborations encouraged
Selection criteria
- Applications containing a randomized controlled trial as a major component receive specific considerations.
- Applications submitted to the Indigenous Health Research, Commercialization, or Tri-Agency Interdisciplinary Peer review committees receive specific considerations.
- Applications involving significant peer review experience, independent investigator status, and recent tri-council funding may be used for committee recruitment in the review process.
How to apply
- You must use ResearchNet to prepare, finalize, and submit your registration.
- You must use ResearchNet to submit your application.
- Your institution must approve the application before you submit it to CIHR.
- You must complete the Consent and Submit section before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications containing a randomized controlled trial or submitted to the Indigenous Health Research, Commercialization, or Tri-Agency Interdisciplinary Peer review committees receive specific considerations in review.
- Reviewers cannot access content hosted outside the application, including Google Drive links.
- For resubmissions, previous reviews and Scientific Officer Notes, if available, must be combined into a single PDF before upload.
Additional information
- There are two Project Grant competitions held annually.
- The program encourages international collaborations and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Applications focusing on culturally safe research involving Indigenous Peoples are welcomed and must adhere to specific guidelines (TCPS 2 - Chapter 9).
- The program supports projects at any stage, from discovery to commercialization.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Grant Program Program
What is the Project Grant Program?
Le Programme de subventions Projet des IRSC soutient des projets de recherche en santé et d'application des connaissances proposés par des chercheurs individuels ou des groupes de chercheurs, dans toutes les disciplines de la santé au Canada. Il accepte aussi les projets en santé mondiale, en recherche autochtone, avec essai contrôlé randomisé, en commercialisation ou en recherche interdisciplinaire.
How much funding can be received?
Project Grant Program Funds up to 46% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Project Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Project Grant Program program, you must:
Each application should be submitted in a single language: either French or English.
What expenses are eligible under Project Grant Program?
Health-related research projects that advance fundamental or applied knowledge in health, health care, health systems, or health outcomes.
Knowledge translation initiatives to apply and disseminate health research findings.
Collaborative research across different disciplines, professions, or sectors in health.
Projects focused on global health or that involve international collaborations.
Studies with a meaningful and culturally safe approach involving Indigenous Peoples, aligned with Indigenous values and traditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Project Grant Program?
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 Project Grant Program available?
The Project Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Project Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Project Grant Program is a Grant and Funding