Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1295
Sponsor/Award: CANADIAN INSTITUTES HEALTH RESEARCH - OPERATING GRANT - 2011 FALL COMPETITION

Grant Amount: VARIES: FOR TWO TO FIVE YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Sep 08, 2011
Sponsor's: Sep 15, 2011

Subject Areas: Child or Maternal Health, Knowledge Translation, Huntington's Disease, Spinal Cord Diseases, Acute Lung Injury, Hepatitis C Virus, Cancer Research, Breast Cancer, Health Policy, Primary Care, Metabolism, Arthritis, Infection, Nutrition, Diabetes, Genetics, HIV/AIDS, Immunity, Obesity, Ethics, Pandemic Preparedness, Respiratory Health, Blood Supply, Reproductive Science, Musculoskeletal Health
Description:

To contribute to the creation, dissemination and use of health-related knowledge, and to help develop and maintain Canadian health research capacity, by supporting original, high quality projects proposed and conducted by individual researchers or groups

The OOGP is flexible, in that there are: No specific requirements in relation to team size or team composition; nonetheless, the role of each applicant must be clearly identified. No specific requirements or restrictions on the specific research activities to be undertaken. No maximum or minimum with respect to funds being requested. Funds are available to encourage and support applications in specific areas that are aligned with CIHR's research priority areas and mandates. Refer to CIHR website for a list of these areas.

Application Details:

Applicants are advised to review CIHR's grants and awards policies and guidelines outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide.The application process is comprised of two steps: Registration and Full Application.

PLEASE NOTE, THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: 15 August 2011 The OOGP is open to applications in all areas of health research that are aligned with the CIHR mandate: "To excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system". The onus is on the applicant to clearly state the link between the application and CIHR's mandate. As outlined in the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide (section 1-A2), it is the researcher's responsibility to apply to the agency that deals with the dominant research discipline. Applicants are encouraged to contact CIHR with regards to eligibility well before the application deadline. Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. CIHR will not be funding equipment through its Open Operating Grant competitions until further notice. To complete your Registration and Application, follow the instructions identified on the CIHR website.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT LEVIED ON THIS PROGRAM

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

INFO@CIHR-IRSC.GC.CA
160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor
Address Locator 4809A
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada
613 941-2672