New Investigator Salary Award: 2015-2016

Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Sponsor program link: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=2272&view=currentOpps&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true

Value: The maximum amount per award is $60,000/year for up to 5 years. 40 funded grants expected

Objectives: To provide outstanding new investigators with the opportunity to develop and deomstrate their independence in initiating and conducting health research through provision of a contribution to their salary.

Application deadlines:

  • Monday November 23rd: OGPR deadline for faculty-level signature on RPIF.
  • Tuesday November 24th: ORS deadline for applications.
  • Tuesday December 1st: CIHR deadline for applications.

Special notes:

  • Please contact Heather Frost if you are considering applying.
  • 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.