What is a CIHR grant?

What is a CIHR grant?

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s federal funding agency for health research. Composed of 13 Institutes, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.

How is Canadian medical research funded?

Project grants granted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research are the core funding mechanism for biomedical research in Canada. Success rates under 20% means that researchers spend countless hours writing grant applications, while their chance of being successful are too low to be sustainable.

What type of research is funded by CIHR?

As the Government of Canada’s health research investment agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) supports excellence across all four pillars of health research: biomedical; clinical; health systems services; and population health.

Is CIHR part of health Canada?

CIHR was created in 2000 under the authority of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act. It is an independent agency and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Health. CIHR is part of the Health Portfolio which supports the Minister of Health in maintaining and improving the health of Canadians.

Where does health Canada get their funding?

Canada`s healthcare system is predominately public, with 70% of healthcare funding coming from the public-sector and the remaining 30% from the private-sector (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2016).

Where do I find my CIHR grant number?

The Funding Reference Number (FRN – CIHR) or Application ID (Appl ID – NSERC and SSHRC) is a number that identifies a unique research grant. You can find this number in the Agency letter that acknowledges your successful grant application.

Who funds Canada health?

How do I get a CIHR PIN?

To register for a CIHR PIN:

1. Log into your ResearchNet Account;
2. Select your name from the top right hand side of the screen;
3. Select “Register for a CIHR PIN” from the drop-down menu; and.
4. Complete and submit the on-line form that appears on the screen.

What does chsrf stand for?

The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) promotes evidencebased decision-making and change in Canada’s healthcare system. Nursing Leadership, Organization and Policy is one of the four key research themes of the CHSRF.

What does CIHR stand for?

This document was developed under the leadership of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada’s premier health research agency. The focus on patient-oriented research is at the core of CIHR’s 2009/10 Health Research Roadmap which outlines CIHR’s strategic directions over the next five years.

What is CIHR doing to support patient-oriented research?

The focus on patient-oriented research is at the core of CIHR’s 2009/10 Health Research Roadmap which outlines CIHR’s strategic directions over the next five years. CIHR was guided in this work by a 12-member President’s Advisory Board drawn from across Canada and abroad, representing a breadth of experience, expertise and perspectives.