CIHR Issue 161 Click here to read Visit the CIHR Website for program description and application guidelines ResearchNet login: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/LoginServlet?language=E
Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates in all areas of health research at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad. Funds Available The awards consist of a stipend and a research allowance and are valued in Canadian dollars. Stipends are taxable. • •
It is anticipated that approximately $21 million over five years will be available through this competition, enough to fund approximately 170 awards. The maximum amount awarded for a single award is up to $60,000 per annum for up to 5 years. The value and duration of each award is determined by the degree(s) held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.
Knowledge Synthesis Grant : Fall 2013 Competition CIHR will us the fall 2013 Knowledge Synthesis Grant competition to pilot design elements related to the reforms of the open suite of programs and peer review process. The pilot will involve modifications to both the application and review processes. Please visit http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/47138.html for more information.
Network Catalyst Grant The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA), in partnership with the Institute of Aging (IA) and the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (IAPH), will provide support for the creation and/or further development of a formal network. The aim of this network will be to facilitate the pooling of resources to support innovative research and practices, to build capacity and to provide a forum for discussing ideas, sharing best practices and consulting on challenges. This opportunity will provide funding for a network that demonstrates a capacity to advance work in priority research areas. For more information on this opportunity please visit the CIHR website