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International Cooperation

From its inception the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has been active internationally. Institutes and Branches have collaborated with many international organizations. The international work has led to cutting-edge science and contributed to the improvement of the health of Canadians and citizens throughout the world. CIHR is a global leader in health research as a result of its pivotal contributions to the international advancement of health research and by making international involvement pervasive in its programming.

As part of its mission, CIHR seeks to lead, stimulate and facilitate effective Canadian international involvement in health research that benefits Canadians and the global community. more...

International Cooperation News

Funding Decisions: China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative - Grants Program
The CIHR Policy on Access to Research Outputs was recently approved by the CIHR Governing Council (September 4th 2007).
Canada-China Norman Bethune Health Research Scholarships Program (August 9^th 2007 news release)
Global Health Research - CIHR has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Health Canada (HC), and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) aimed at coordinating and building upon Canada's global health research activities. CIHR encourages applications in the field of global health, which demonstrate that the proposed research project has the potential to improve the health of people "in Canada and the world".

Funding Opportunities

CIHR Opportunities and Funding Information
CIHR Training Programs
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CIHR Funding Policy which may be of interest:
Participant Categories for CIHR Grants

Funding Related Databases

CIHR Funded Research Database
This database makes available information on grants and awards funded by CIHR in various fields of health research. Different types of queries can be conducted. A free, easy-to-use, great-to-have-on-hand tool!

The CIHR Expert Contacts Database is an information source that gives journalists quick and direct access to numerous health research experts across the country.

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Modified: 2007-10-02
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