CIHR Health Research Collaboration
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours that are involved in health research. It offers significant financial support to help you advance your projects and make a meaningful impact. By applying, you can access up to $1 billion annually in funding, which can be used for various research activities.
Why Apply?
- Substantial Funding: Receive grants and awards to support your research.
- Flexibility: Funds can be used for biomedical, clinical, health systems services, and population health research.
- Support Network: Benefit from a stable base of peer reviewers and a network of 13 virtual Institutes across Canada.
What's in it for You?
- Improved Health Outcomes: Translate new knowledge into better health services and products.
- Strengthened Healthcare System: Contribute to a more effective Canadian healthcare system.
- Equitable Funding: Ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all participants.
Applying is straightforward, and the program is designed to be accessible. This is a unique opportunity to secure government-backed funding that can propel your research forward.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and benefits for research staff
- Equipment and supplies necessary for the project
- Travel and accommodation for research purposes
- Publication and dissemination costs
- Costs associated with knowledge translation activities
Use of Funds:
- Funds must be used exclusively for the approved research project.
- Cannot be used for general business expenses, unrelated travel, or personal expenses.
Repayment Terms:
- As this is a grant, there is no repayment required.
Interest Rates:
- Not applicable, as this is a grant.
Fees:
- There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be involved in health research.
- Research must fall within the mandate of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
- Must adhere to agency policies and specific requirements of the applicable funding opportunity.
Must meet internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence.
Disqualifications:
- Research that does not align with CIHR's mandate.
- Failure to comply with CIHR's agency policies and specific funding opportunity requirements.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $1 billion each year in funding for health research. This money can be used to support various types of health research, including:
- Biomedical research
- Clinical research
- Health systems services
- Population health
The funding aims to help create new knowledge and translate it into better health outcomes for Canadians. It also supports the development of more effective health services and products, strengthening the Canadian healthcare system.
There are no payback conditions for this funding, making it a valuable opportunity for your business to advance its research without financial burden. By participating, your business can contribute to significant health advancements while receiving substantial financial support.
Program Steps
Register on ResearchNet: Create an account on the ResearchNet platform if you do not already have one. This is where you will submit your application.
Review Funding Opportunities: Browse the list of current funding opportunities on the CIHR website. Identify the one that aligns with your research goals.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. This typically includes:
- A detailed research proposal
- Budget justification
- CVs of key team members
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Ethics approval (if applicable)
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form on ResearchNet. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Once your application is complete and all documents are uploaded, submit it through ResearchNet before the deadline.
Monitor Application Status: After submission, monitor the status of your application on ResearchNet. Respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
Await Decision: The CIHR will review your application. You will be notified of the decision via ResearchNet. If approved, follow the provided instructions for next steps.