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Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology
Builds capacity in genetic epidemiology research
Funding available
$ 325,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Groups of mentors who currently do, or do not, hold a CIHR Training Grant.
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Overview
Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology offers $1,790,000 over 6 years to groups of mentors in Canada. It supports collaborative training in genetic epidemiology to help researchers bridge laboratory-based and population-based research, improve chronic disease prevention and management, and develop analytical skills and tools.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 325,000 $
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training programs in genetic epidemiology
- Cross-disciplinary and collaborative hands-on teamwork within a structured learning environment
- Training mainly at the graduate and postdoctoral levels
- Integration of ethics, knowledge translation, and professional skills
Documents Needed
- Registration pages of the CIHR Research Module
- Signature page with signatures of the Nominated Principal Applicant and co-applicants
- One-page cover page
- Relevance Form, a table listing all applicants with their affiliations and expertise, and a proposal
- Brief curriculum vitae for up to five key applicants, a short bibliography, and a Dean of Graduate Studies letter of support where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups of mentors who currently do, or do not, hold a CIHR Training Grant.
Eligible expenses
- Stipends for research trainees
- Program development costs
- Travel between training sites
Selection criteria
- Relevance review is conducted at the Letter of Intent stage, and only relevant applications move to full application.
- Full applications are reviewed by CIHR peer review committees, with education and training experts and research experts.
- Review criteria include Rationale/Objectives; Mentors; Curriculum, Innovation and Approaches; Collaborative Team Research; Ethics, Knowledge Translation and Professional Skills; Recruitment; Tracking and Evaluation; Organization; and Institutional Support and Long-Term Sustainability.
- Renewal applications are also assessed on the Quality of outcomes of prior CIHR Training Grant.
- Applications scoring less than 3.7 on the CIHR 0 to 4.9 rating scale are not eligible to receive funding.
How to apply
- Use CIHR Web Forms to apply for funding.
- Complete the application process in two steps: Letter of Intent and Application.
- Send the original Letter of Intent and six copies by courier to CIHR.
- Applicants deemed relevant at the Letter of Intent stage are invited to submit a full application by the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- The Letter of Intent is used to determine relevance only.
- Applications deemed relevant at the Letter of Intent stage are invited to submit a full application.
- CIHR peer review committees evaluate full applications.
- CIHR Institutes, branches and offices, and partner organizations receive ranking lists, peer scores, and recommendations on funding level and award term for fundable applications.
- The Nominated Principal Applicant must submit a yearly progress report and a mid-term report in the third year.
Additional information
- The program is archived.
- Potential trainees apply directly to successful CIHR Training Grants for program admission and stipend support.
- The names of teams invited to apply and the title of their proposal will be published on the CIHR website.
- Partner organizations listed on this funding opportunity may have access to all application information unless the applicant indicates otherwise.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology Program
What is the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology?
Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology offers $1,790,000 over 6 years to groups of mentors in Canada. It supports collaborative training in genetic epidemiology to help researchers bridge laboratory-based and population-based research, improve chronic disease prevention and management, and develop analytical skills and tools.
How much funding can be received?
Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology Funds up to $325,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology program?
To be eligible for the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology program, you must:
Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply.
The eligibility criteria in the Training Grant Guide also apply.
What expenses are eligible under Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology?
Training programs in genetic epidemiology
Cross-disciplinary and collaborative hands-on teamwork within a structured learning environment
Training mainly at the graduate and postdoctoral levels
Integration of ethics, knowledge translation, and professional skills
Who can I contact for more information about the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at stihr@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-941-0651.
Where is the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology available?
The Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology program is available across Canada.
Is the Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Training Grant: Genetic Epidemiology is a Grant and Funding