Foundation Scheme: 2015 2nd Live Pilot

Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Sponsor program link: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=2236&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true

Value: Budget requests are expected to fall between $50,000 -to $1.5M per/year 120-250 funded grants expected

Objectives: To contribute to a sustainable foundation of new and established health research leaders, by providing long-term support for the pursuit of innovative and high-impact research programs.

Application deadlines:

  • Monday July 27th: CIHR deadline for mandatory registration.
  • Friday September 4th: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature on RPIF.
  • Tuesday September 8th: ORS deadline for Stage 1 applications.
  • Tuesday September 15th: CIHR deadline for Stage 1 applications.

Special notes:

  • Please contact Heather Frost if you are considering applying.
  • This is a multi-stage competition with 2 distinct applications and 3 review stages. Only successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to apply to Stage 2.
  • Open to applicants in all areas of health research that are aligned with the CIHR mandate, but review eligibility requirements carefully as restrictions apply.
  • Applications must be submitted via ResearchNet and electronically approved and submitted to CIHR by ORS on behalf of the applicant.