(2006-07-14) In light of budget limitations and in recognition of the number of full applications expected for submission to the Randomized Controlled Trials program (RCT) during 2006-2007, CIHR has taken the operational decision to hold only two competitions for full applications to the RCT program in
To ensure that high quality applications continue to be developed for funding as Full applications in future years, RCT Outline applications will continue to be accepted at the usual deadline dates of August 1, 2006; October 1, 2006; January 15, 2007 and March 1, 2007.
It is important to note that the 2006-2007 budget available for the Randomized Controlled Trials program has not been reduced. However, given current fiscal constraints, an increase to the RCT budget that would be required to support four separate competitions with reasonable success rates is not possible at this time.
Should you require assistance, please contact Irwin Schweitzer (ischweitzer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca; 613-941-0718) or Toni Gasparini (tgasparini@cihr-irsc.gc.ca; 613-941-4438) of the RCT unit.
