Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the federal agency that supports university-based research and training in the health sciences. The CIHR concept involves a multi-disciplinary approach, organized through a framework of 13 "virtual" institutes; each one dedicated to a specific area of focus, linking and supporting researchers pursuing common goals.
CIHR offers funding through the following programs:
- Project Grant Program
- Initiatives
*Please note that the Foundation Grant program has been discontinued.
Project Grant Program
2023 CIHR Deadlines have been announced. See below.Overview: The Project Grant Program is the most common funding source for researchers in the health sciences. This program offers two competitions annually.
Value: Spring 2021 average was $770,003 over 4.38 years
Duration: 1-5 years
Nearest deadlines:
| August 2022 Round | February 2023 Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | August 17, 2022 | February 8, 2023 |
| UTM MRA Deadline | TBD | |
| *RSO MRA Deadline | TBD | |
| External Application Deadline | September 14, 2022 | March 8, 2023 |
| Anticipated Notice of Decision | February 1, 2023 | July, 20 2023 |
| Funding Start Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
*Only applications that have a corresponding, approved MRA will be eApproved by the University on ResearchNet. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all deadlines are met.
Links:
- Read more about Project Grants on the CIHR website
- U of T-specific application instructions for Project Grants
Updates
Beginning with the Fall 2018 Project Grant competition, CIHR has made some minor yet important changes to the application process that differ from previous competitions.
1. Equity and Diversity Questionnaire. Because CIHR is committed to ensuring that its programs and peer review processes result in the fair and impartial treatment of all participants, as of May 15th, 2018 applicants to all CIHR programs must complete an Equity and Diversity Questionnaire. For additional resources for completing the Equity and Diversity Questionnaire, applicants are invited to review the Frequently Asked Questions, How-To Instructions, and video to guide them through the process.
2. CIHR Institutes Priority Announcements. Additional funds will be made available through CIHR Institutes Priority Announcements to support Project Grant applications in specific research areas.
Resources
Project Grant Links
- Project Grant Program
- Funding Opportunity Details
- Registration Guidelines
- Application Instructions
- Fall 2022 Priority Announcement
CIHR Resources
- CIHR Applicant Profile CV
- CIHR Project Biosketch CV – Quick Reference Guide
- CIHR Project Co-Applicant CV – Quick Reference Guide
- Priority Announcements and the Project Grant – Frequently Asked Questions
- CIHR eApproval Process
- Peer Review Manual – Project
- Equity and Diversity Questionnaire – FAQ
- Equity and Diversity Questionnaire – How-to
- CIHR funding policies
- Register with CIHR
Initiatives
The Initiatives program funds research in priority areas. Approximately one-quarter of CIHR's $1 billion budget is provided to support priority-driven research. Types of Initiatives grants include but are not limited to catalyst grants, operating grants, project grants, and team grants.
Current priority areas are listed below. Please click on the links to learn more and find specific funding opportunities: