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How should CIHR’s Project Grant program evolve for a sustainable future? Our discussion paper explores options to manage application pressure, strengthen peer review and improve program design. We want your feedback. Read + take the survey: ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=f3oOQBc…
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/…
Closing soon:
•Operating Grant : Data Analysis Using Existing Canadian Databases and Cohorts
•Operating Grant: Aging in the Community
•Catalyst Grant: Analysis of CLSA Data
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Help shape the future of health research in Canada!
CIHR is seeking an accomplished scientific leader as Special Advisor to the President, with expertise in biomedical and translational research and commercialization.
Apply by Oct. 9: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54823.html…
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Last chance to promote your research that benefits children, youth, and families.
You have 4 formats:
✅ video
✅ podcast
✅ infographic
✅ arts-based & creative knowledge sharing
Registration deadline: Sept 28
Submission deadline: Oct 14
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Bacteria are evolving to resist antibiotics, making once-routine medical interventions riskier. Driven by the desire to stay ahead of this global threat, Dr. Gerry Wright is researching antibiotic resistance and the antibiotic rhizome
Read his story here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54820.html…
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The LUMI-lab, directed by Bowen Li at @UofT uses AI robotics to discover new mRNA medicines that could improve care for hard-to-treat conditions.
Read more here: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54578.html…
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Over the past several months, CIHR has engaged with more than 2,000 members of the research community on the pressures facing the Project Grant program.
A discussion paper outlining feedback we’ve heard so far and potential interventions is coming soon.
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Advise on research gaps & priorities, shape funding opportunities and mentor the next generation of genetics researchers.
Apply to become the next Scientific Director of CIHR-IG: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54791.html…
Closing date: September 15, 2026
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Interested in an ARTI #grant?
Join an information session to learn about the program, eligibility, and application process.
Sept. 9 (ENG.) ↔️ Sept. 10 (FR.)
From 1 :00 pm to 2:30 pm
Register here ▶️ tinyurl.com/muwdmzrz
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Dr. Jennifer Stinson’s digital tools are making a big difference for people living with sickle cell disease.
Tools like the iCanCope app have been shown to reduce pain days by nearly 40% for youth with sickle cell disease.
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth
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September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth
From gene discoveries to pain management tools, CIHR-funded innovations are helping improve the lives of people living with sickle cell disease, their families and caregivers.
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/…
Newly launched:
•Canada Graduate Research Scholarships — Master’s program
•CIHR Institute Summer Programs – Travel Awards 2027
Coming soon:
•Health System Impact Fellowship
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Registration for #IHDCYHTalks competition closes September 28!
Promote your research that benefits children, youth, and families in 4 creative ways: Videos, podcasts, infographics and arts-based & creative knowledge sharing: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/36089.html…
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How can we ensure young people get mental health support that works?
The Government of Canada is investing $13M in youth mental health research to help connect young people and their families with evidence-based resources.
Learn more: canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
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This International Overdose Awareness Day, learn more about Canada’s National Overdose Response Service (NORS), a hotline providing confidential, non-judgmental support to people who use drugs.
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📢Congratulations to the successful applicants for:
✨Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada (intake 1)
✨ Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders (intake 1)
Check out the full list of recipients here: canada.ca/en/research-chairs…
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/…
New:
•Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support
Closing soon:
•Project Grant: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
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Young people came to ACCESS Open Minds with more complex mental health needs. Yet the results were clear.
Compared with traditional community care, they showed greater improvements and used fewer hospital, physician and residential services.
Learn more: accessopenminds.ca/aom-indig…
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A CIHR-funded study at @UBC consulted youth on how best to provide information and resources for supportive sex education.
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🔭 Discover CIHR-IA's new Aging in the Community Research Initiative.
Learn about funding opportunities, and more, aimed at supporting older persons to age in communities across Canada.
🔗cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54785.html
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