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Project Grant Program

Supports innovative health research projects across all career stages
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
City of Cold Lake
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 13, 2025
  • Closing date : September 10, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The CIHR Project Grant Program supports innovative health-related research projects, advancing fundamental or applied knowledge, health care, and systems, as well as knowledge translation, across all career stages and research fields. Eligible activities include fundamental discovery, applied research, commercialization, interdisciplinary collaboration, randomized controlled trials, and research involving international or Indigenous partnerships; the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : August 13, 2025
  • Closing date : September 10, 2025

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
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Hospitals and Rehabilitation
  • Other Health Services
  • International Activities
  • Diversity and Inclusion
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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individual health researchers
  • Groups of health researchers

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies and researchers based in Canada
  • International collaborations encouraged

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

support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
613-954-1968

Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Project Grant Program. 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 Project Grant Program?

The CIHR Project Grant Program supports innovative health-related research projects, advancing fundamental or applied knowledge, health care, and systems, as well as knowledge translation, across all career stages and research fields. Eligible activities include fundamental discovery, applied research, commercialization, interdisciplinary collaboration, randomized controlled trials, and research involving international or Indigenous partnerships; the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 10, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Project Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Project Grant Program program, you must: Supports research projects in any area of health. Open to individual researchers or groups of researchers at any career stage.

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

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