Canadian Institutes of Health Research
In partnership with
The Canada Foundation for Innovation
Priority Announcements fund highly rated research applications that are determined to be relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas and do not receive funding through CIHR's regular competitions.
| Important Dates | |
| Opportunity Launched | July 2006 |
| Content Last Updated | (No updates since launch) |
| August 15, 2006 | Registration Deadline - Registration packages must be courier stamped by this date. |
| September 15, 2006 | Full applications must be courier stamped by this date. |
| January 31, 2007 | Anticipated notification of decision. |
| April 1, 2007 | Anticipated start date. |
| Additional Information | Applications are submitted through CIHR's September 2006 - Operating Grants competition. For information on the CFI's application deadlines, eligibility, notification dates and grant start dates please refer to the CFI's program guide. |
| Funds Available | |
CIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.
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| Summary | |
The purpose of this Priority Announcement is to:
It is expected that this initiative will allow universities and researchers the opportunity to create streamlined, competitive packages for the funding of infrastructure needs and operational research support. | |
Partners
Objectives
Eligibility
Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
General CIHR Guidelines
Conditions of Funding
How to Apply
Contact Information
CIHR is dedicated to identifying and developing collaborations with other CIHR institute(s), branch(es) or office(s), funding organizations and stakeholders to enhance the availability of funding in their strategic research priority areas and to create, where appropriate, opportunities for knowledge exchange and translation related to the scope of these priority areas.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.
The objectives of this priority announcement are:
Relevant Research Areas
The following criteria will be used in conducting the review of the CFI infrastructure request:
Upon completion of peer review, the CFI will receive the ratings, rankings and peer review committee recommendations for those applications that are rated within the CIHR fundable range. The CFI Board of Directors will make funding decisions for the infrastructure component, based on CIHR's peer review committee recommendations. Applications that receive a ranking below 3.5 will not be funded.
CIHR
Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Please refer to the Eligibility Requirements for CIHR Grants and Awards regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions.
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) will not be considered for funding through this Priority Announcement.
CFI
Information on the CFI's eligibility criteria for infrastructure requests can be found on the following Website.
A CIHR peer review committee will evaluate the full applications. The peer review committee members are selected based on suggestions from many sources including the Institute(s) / portfolio(s) and partner(s), following CIHR's Policy on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest and Privacy Issues in Peer and Relevance Review (CCIP). For information on CIHR's peer review process in general, see Peer Review.
CIHR
This Priority Announcement will follow the CIHR General Grants and Awards Policies. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the use of gender and sex-based analysis in applications.
CFI
Information on the CFI's guidelines for infrastructure requests can be found in their Program and Policy Guide.
CIHR
All conditions specified in CIHR General Grants and Awards Policies shall apply to applications funded through this Priority Announcement. Conditions cover areas such as Applicant and Institutional Responsibilities, Ethics, Official language policy, Access to Information and Privacy Acts, and Acknowledgement of CIHR Support. Successful applicants will be informed of any special financial conditions prior to the release of funds or when they receive CIHR's Authorization for Funding (AFF) document.
CFI
Information on the CFI's conditions of funding for infrastructure requests can be found in their Program and Policy Guide.
Access to Information Act and Privacy Act, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
All personal information collected by CIHR about applicants is used to review applications, to recruit reviewers, to administer and monitor grants and awards, to compile statistics, and to promote and support health research in Canada. Consistent with these purposes, applicants should also expect that information collected by CIHR may be shared as described in Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Provided to CIHR for Peer Review.
CIHR as a federal entity is subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, therefore the requirements of these two statutes will apply to all information located in CIHR's premises including, without limitation, cost-sharing agreements related to this priority announcement and all matters pertaining thereto.
While respecting the application of the Privacy Act to federal entities, all signing parties involved in a collaborative agreement will also be bound by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). All personal information (as identified by the PIPEDA) collected, used or disclosed in the course of any commercial activity under collaborative agreements related to the priority announcement will be collected, used and disclosed in compliance with the PIPEDA.
Applicants are advised to review CIHR's grants and awards policies and guidelines outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide and the policies outlined in the CFI Program and Policy Guide.
Applications are submitted through CIHR's September, 2006 Operating Grants competition. To select the appropriate application forms, follow the links beside Operating Grants from the list of Application Packages.
Additional Instructions for this Priority Announcement:
For questions related to specific CFI competitions and programs, including CFI funding guidelines and how to apply contact:
Mark Lagacé
Manager, Leaders Opportunity Fund
Canada Foundation for Innovation
230 Queen Street, Suite 450
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5E4
Canada
Telephone: (613) 996-3107
Fax: (613) 943-0923
Email: mark.lagace@innovation.ca
For questions related to specific CIHR competitions and programs, including CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
Jonathan Faulkner
Program Delivery Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: (613) 946-6568
Fax: (613) 954-1800
Email: jfaulkner@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
