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Funding Opportunity Details

Funding Organization Canadian Institutes of Health Research Program Name Operating Grant
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        ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (2026) (Early Career Researchers in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (2026)) **Sponsor(s)** The CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH), in partnership with the CIHR Institutes of Indigenous Peoples Health (IIPH), Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA), and Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD).

Program Launch Date 2026-03-18

Important Dates

| Competition | 202610EHC |
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| Registration Deadline | 2026-09-15 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-10-20 |
| Anticipated Notice of Decision | 2027-04-27 |
| Funding Start Date | 2027-04-01 |

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Notices

Tri-agency CV

This funding opportunity uses the tri-agency CV. This narrative-style CV is more flexible and allows applicants to best highlight their wide range of outputs and expertise. The tri-agency CV allows applicants to capture relevant information, describe their career trajectories in more detail, provide indicators of quality and impact, and provide context to their contributions in a narrative format to help peer reviewers assess their track record. More information on the new CV is available on the tri-agency CV – frequently asked questions page.

As we gradually transition to the tri-agency CV, the system may continue to display references to the CCV. Please note that all participants must follow the tri-agency CV instructions as specified in the Funding Opportunity (FO) and complete and attach the tri-agency CV.

For details on using the tri-agency CV on this funding opportunity, see the How to Apply section.

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Table of Contents

• Description
• Objectives
• Eligibility
• Guidelines
• Review Process and Evaluation
• How to Apply
• Contact Information
• Sponsor Description
• Additional Information

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Description

The goal of this funding opportunity is to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge mobilization in human development, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career researchers.

The program will fund research across the four CIHR pillars (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental, and population health) that has the potential to have a significant impact on human development, child and youth health. Ultimately, the program aims to strengthen Canada's capacity and knowledge to respond to challenges and needs by providing important early career development support to researchers in these fields.

Aligning with IHDCYH's Strategic Plan, 2022-2026, which outlines a commitment to "reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion across our activities", this funding opportunity will support applications that include fundamental principles of equity.

Research Areas

In addition to supporting projects relevant to human development, child and youth health in IHDCYH's areas of focus, separate funding pools will support the following priority areas:

• Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health*: In partnership with the Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health, this funding pool will support distinctions-based research that aligns with the objectives of this funding opportunity and focuses on human development, child and youth health in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and/or communities.
• Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups*: This funding pool will support research that aligns with the objectives of the funding opportunity and focuses on human development, child and youth health in equity-denied groups. Equity-denied groups include, but are not limited to, women/girls, persons with disabilities, racialized people and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
• Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction: This funding pool will support research that aligns with the objectives of this funding opportunity and focuses on child (0-12 years old) mental and brain health, in line with the INMHA's Mandate and Strategic Priorities, including on Indigenous Children and Equity-Denied Groups.
• Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes: This funding pool will support research that aligns with the objectives of this funding opportunity and in which the objectives and aims are determined to be largely and directly relevant to the INMD mandate. Please note that projects *focused** on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) human development, child and youth health must apply to the Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health pool. Projects that include Indigenous people in a broader sample of rights-holding and equity-denied groups are welcome to apply to the Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups pool, or any other pool as appropriate.

Other Considerations

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CIHR is committed to promoting the inclusion and advancement of those who have been historically excluded from science as one of the means to enhance excellence in research, training and knowledge mobilization. This means recognizing and reducing systemic barriers, mitigating biases, as well as including and benefiting from the full pool of talented researchers and trainees. CIHR's position on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is available in the Tri Agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Indigenous Rights

CIHR recognizes that First Nations, Métis and Inuit are rights-holding as First Peoples of Canada and may not consider themselves to be part of equity-seeking groups (e.g., including but not limited to women, racialized minorities, persons with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities). Taking a rights- and distinctions-based approach to Indigenous self-determination in research is important to reflect this position and to strengthen Indigenous health and well-being. CIHR's commitment to supporting Indigenous self-determination in health research is available in the CIHR Strategic Plan 2021–2031 and the Action Plan: Building a healthier future for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Role and Contributions of Applicant Partners: CIHR recognizes that a broad range of partners may be relevant to this opportunity and it is expected that applicant(s) describe the role of all applicant partners and how/if they will contribute to research and research related activities. Any consideration of risk and/or conflict of interest should also be explained, as appropriate.

Funds Available

CIHR and partner(s) financial contributions are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner(s) funding levels not be available or decrease due to unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner(s) reserve the right to reduce, defer or suspend financial contributions to grants received as a result of this funding opportunity.

• The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $1,950,000, enough to fund approximately thirteen (13) grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $50,000 per year for up to three (3) years, for a total of $150,000 per grant.
• Of this $1,950,000:
  • $1,200,000 is available to fund eight (8) applications relevant to the overall purpose of the funding opportunity.
  • $300,000 is available to fund two (2) applications relevant to the Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health pool.
  • $150,000 is available to fund one (1) application relevant to the Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups pool.
  • $150,000 is available to fund one (1) application relevant to the Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction pool.
  • $150,000 is available to fund one (1) application relevant to the Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes pool.
  • Applications relevant to each pool will be funded top down in order of ranking. Remaining applications in the competition will be pooled together and funded in rank order.
  • If a pool is undersubscribed or lacks fundable applications, funds may be rolled into the general competition pool. For more information on the appropriate use of funds, refer to Allowable Costs.

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Objectives

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• Support early career researchers in initiating and conducting independent research in human development, child and youth health with the goal of building research capacity in this important health research area.
• Generate new knowledge that will contribute to improving human development, child and youth health outcomes, promote health equity, and increase our understanding of the challenges, needs and current gaps in this research area.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and translation between early career researchers and other stakeholders in human development, child and youth health.

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Eligibility

Eligibility to Apply

For an application to be eligible, all the requirements stated below must be met:

1. The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must:
   • be an early career researcher * affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution and/or its affiliated institutions (including hospitals, research institutes and other non-profit organizations with a mandate for health research and/or knowledge translation) and
   • have at least 50% protected time for research. *Individuals who do not hold an independent research appointment at the time of application, but who expect to be appointed by the beginning of the funding period, may apply. If the application is successful, funds will be released to the Institution Paid once the applicant's status is confirmed.
2. The NPA must have their substantive role in Canada for the duration of the requested grant term.
3. The Institution Paid receives and administers the funds on behalf of the NPA and therefore must be authorized by CIHR before the funds can be released. If the Institution Paid is not on the List of CIHR Eligible Institutions, they are encouraged to contact the CIHR Contact Centre, in advance, to enquire about the authorization process and timelines.
4. The NPA must have successfully completed one of the sex- and gender-based analysis training modules available online through the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health and submit a Certificate of Completion (see How to Apply). Please select and complete the training module most applicable to your research project.
5. For applications to be eligible for the Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health pool:
   • The NPA must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) or provide evidence of having meaningful and culturally safe involvement with Indigenous Peoples, or both (see How to Apply);
   • The applicant team must include an Indigenous Elder and/or an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper identified in any role.
6. For applications involving research carried out by or with Indigenous Peoples but not applying to the Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health pool, at least one member of the research team in an applicant or knowledge user role (i.e. Principal Applicant, Co-applicant, Principal Knowledge User, Knowledge User) must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) or provide evidence of meaningful and culturally safe involvement with Indigenous Peoples, or both (see How to Apply).
7. For applications to be eligible for the Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups pool:
   • The NPA must provide evidence of having meaningful involvement with that group (see How to Apply).
8. For applications involving research with equity-denied groups but not applying to the Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups pool, at least one member of the research team in an applicant or knowledge user role (i.e. Principal Applicant, Co-Applicant, Principal Knowledge User, Knowledge User) must provide evidence of meaningful involvement with that group (see How to Apply).
9. Applicants may only submit one application to this competition as the NPA. If eligible for both competitions, applicants may apply to the Early Career Researchers in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (2026) and the SickKids Foundation-CIHR IHDCYH New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health (2026) competitions but can only accept a grant from one of the 2026 competitions, regardless of whether the applications are for different projects.

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Guidelines

General CIHR Policies

Before submitting an application to this funding opportunity, applicants should review the relevant policies and guidelines on the CIHR Funding Policies page, including the CIHR Application Administration Guide – Part 2 General Requirements for Grants and Awards Applications, to ensure understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Research Security

The Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC Policy) is applicable to this funding opportunity. Consult the Tri-agency guidance on the STRAC Policy for more information.

Allowable Costs

Applicants are advised to consult the Use of Grant Funds section of the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) to determine if an expenditure is an appropriate use of grant funds.

To further clarify, the following expenses are examples of appropriate uses of grant funds, provided they satisfy the principles and pertinent directives of the TAGFA:

• Costs related to the translation and preparation of information/material intended for public consumption, including for the purposes of informing and engaging partners (e.g., website content, information pamphlets, guidelines, promotional and event-related material, etc.).
• Expenditures that respect the culture and traditions of Indigenous Peoples, where needed for the meaningful conduct of research. See TCPS 2 (2022) - Chapter 9 Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada and TAGFA Directive on Gifts, Honoraria and Incentives. These include:
  • Costs related to community mobilization and engagement, including culturally relevant promotional items, such as tobacco, cloth, feasting and gift giving for honoring ceremonies, and cash reimbursements (in a method acceptable to the individual or community being reimbursed) to compensate community participation.
  • Contracts and/or consultant fees for knowledge translation and communication activities for Indigenous Elders, community members, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers involved in activities related to the Indigenous community.
• Costs associated with engaging diverse communities relevant to the research or knowledge mobilization plan (e.g., community mobilization and engagement of equity-denied communities).
• Expenses related to accessibility support(s) considered necessary for the NPA to carry out the project and engage with persons with disabilities provided the accessibility support(s) are not offered as standard provision(s)/service(s) of the employer institution to their research personnel. Use of Personal Information

All information is shared in accordance with the Privacy Act. As per the Privacy Act, personal information means information about an identifiable individual that is recorded in any form.

• Personal information submitted during the application process, including but not limited to information provided through applicant CVs, the Tri-agency Self-identification Questionnaire and other application documents required by this funding opportunity, will be made available to select  CIHR personnel with the appropriate training and security clearance and on a need-to-know basis, for the purposes of future program planning and design and evaluation and learning for organizational and program strengthening. In addition, CIHR may share de-identified, aggregated self-identification information with the sponsoring institutes and competition partners, for this purpose. For further information about the Self-identification Questionnaire and the use of personal information, see the Tri-agency Self-identification Questionnaire Frequently Asked Questions.
• The following information submitted to CIHR at the registration stage will be shared with the proposed institution paid for planning purposes: name of the NPA (and other applicants, if provided), application number, title of the proposal and requested budget.
• For this funding opportunity, some sections of the application containing information that directly or indirectly identifies the applicant(s), will be shared with some funding partner(s) and/or CIHR Institute staff, to assist with relevance review and funding decisions.
• Personal information, including related research security forms, collected as part of the implementation of the research security measures, may be shared with Canada's national security departments and agencies for the purpose of assessing risks to national security. Conditions of Funding

In addition to the general conditions of funding governing CIHR grants, the following are the program specific conditions of funding applicable to this funding opportunity:

• Data related to First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities whose traditional and ancestral territories are in Canada must be managed in accordance with data management principles developed and approved by those communities, and on the basis of free, prior and informed consent. This includes, but is not limited to, considerations of Indigenous data sovereignty, as well as data collection, ownership, protection, use, and sharing.
• All information intended for public consumption, including for the purposes of informing and engaging partners (e.g., website content, information pamphlets, guidelines, promotional and event-related material, etc.), must be provided in both official languages (English and French), accessible to screen readers, and should be developed using plain language practices. See Allowable Costs for more details.
• CIHR is a signatory to the World Health Organization's Joint Statement on Public Disclosure of Results from Clinical Trials ("WHO Joint Statement") requiring all clinical trials to be registered and the results disclosed publicly in a timely manner. For more information, please consult the CIHR Policy Guide - Requirements for Registration and Disclosure of Results from Clinical Trials.
• CIHR reserves the right to terminate or suspend funding if there is a determination of unacceptable national security risk by the Government of Canada.
• The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) is responsible for the following reporting requirements:
  • An electronic Final Report. This online report will be made available to the NPA on ResearchNet at the beginning of the grant funding period and can be filled in as the research progresses.

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Review Process and Evaluation

Relevance Review Process

CIHR will perform a relevance review using the Summary of Research Proposal along with the Relevance Form to identify applications that are in alignment with the objectives of this funding opportunity and the research area if applying to a specific funding pool. Applicants must ensure these documents include the required information for an accurate relevance review.

Applications that are not deemed to be relevant will be withdrawn from the competition.

Review Process

For information on the peer review process for this funding opportunity, see the Review Guidelines – Priority-driven initiatives.

For information on CIHR's peer review principles, see the Peer Review: Overview section of CIHR's website.

Peer review will be conducted in accordance with the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Evaluation Criteria

To support the strategic objectives of this funding opportunity, the following evaluation criteria will be used:

1. Research Approach
   1. Clarity of the research question.
   2. Appropriateness and feasibility of the research approach, design, and research methods (including recruitment of subjects, project timelines, preliminary data where appropriate, etc.).
   3. Appropriate incorporation of biological variables (e.g., sex, age) and/or sociocultural identify factors (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, language) as a social determinant of health into research where applicable.
   4. Anticipation of difficulties that may be encountered in the research and plans for management of those difficulties.
   5. For research projects carried out by or with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Peoples:
   6. Extent to which the project is grounded in needs or gaps identified by the First Nations, Inuit or Métis group that is the focus of the research.
   7. Extent to which the proposed research aligns with CIHR's definition of Indigenous Health Research and Meaningful and Culturally Safe Health Research and abides by the Tri-Council Policy Statement Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada.
   8. Extent to which the project recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous self-determination and self-governance. This includes recognition of Indigenous data sovereignty, such as following the First Nations Principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession), the CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics) for Indigenous Data Governance, or other principles of Indigenous self-governance, as appropriate.
   9. For research projects involving equity-denied groups:
   10. The extent to which the project is grounded in the needs or gaps identified by the equity-denied group that is the focus of the research.
   11. The extent and quality to which the project engages with the equity-denied group that is the focus of the research throughout the research process.
2. Originality of the Proposal
   1. Potential for the creation of new knowledge.
   2. Originality of the proposed research, in terms of the hypotheses/research questions addressed, novel technology/methodology, and/or novel applications of current technology/methodology.
3. Applicant
   1. Qualifications of the applicant, including training, experience, productivity and independence (in alignment with and commensurate with field of study and number of years as an early career researcher).
   2. Expertise of the applicant in the proposed area of research and with the proposed methodology (commensurate with the number of years as an early career researcher, and in the context of the research environment and support available to them).
   3. For the research projects involving First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Peoples:
   4. The extent to which the applicants have the necessary knowledge, expertise and experience in Indigenous health research.
   5. The extent to which the applicants demonstrate a commitment to meaningful and culturally safe involvement with Indigenous communities.
   6. For research projects involving equity-denied groups:
   7. The extent to which the applicants have the necessary knowledge, expertise and experience to work with the equity-denied group that is the focus of the research while incorporating EDI considerations and applying EDI best practices.
4. Impact of the Research
   1. Research proposed addresses a significant need or gap in human development, child and youth health.
   2. Potential for a significant contribution to the improvement of health and/or the development of more effective health services and products.
   3. Appropriateness and adequacy of the proposed plan for knowledge dissemination and exchange.
   4. Extent of the role(s) and contribution(s) of all applicant partner(s) in advancing research objectives (if applicable).
   5. Proactive and meaningful consideration of partnership risks, including the extent of real and/or perceived conflict of interest and appropriateness of its management and mitigation (if applicable).
5. Quality of the Research Environment
   1. Availability and accessibility of personnel, facilities and infrastructure required to conduct the research.
   2. Suitability of the environment to support the applicant's research progress and career development. Funding Decision

Applications relevant to each pool will be funded top down in order of ranking. Remaining applications in the competition will be pooled together and funded in rank order. If a pool is undersubscribed or lacks fundable applications, funds may be rolled into the general competition pool. Note: To maximize CIHR investment, a lottery/randomized process may be used to fund the last application(s) should there be more than one application with the same score.

The names of successfully funded applicants will be published on the CIHR website.

Partner and Internal Collaborator Participation

The opportunity to add new partners and internal collaborators to this funding opportunity may arise after publication. These partners and internal collaborators may not be listed; however, the principles that govern relevance review, including consent to share information and funding decisions, will still apply.

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How to Apply

• The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Registration and Full Application.
• To complete your Registration, follow the "Specific Instructions" listed below and where applicable, consult the Grants - Registration Guidelines. Note that a Registration must be submitted to be eligible to submit a full application.
• To complete your Full Application, follow the "Specific Instructions" listed below, and where applicable, consult the Grants – Application Guidelines.
  • Note: This funding opportunity is using the tri-agency CV.
  • For applications written in French, additional pages will be permitted for the Research proposal and tri-agency CVs. See tasks for details.
• All participants listed, with the exception of Collaborators, are required to:
  • Have/obtain a CIHR PIN *
  • Complete the Tri-Agency Self-identification Questionnaire.
  • Keep your information up to date: Regularly review and update your My CIHR Profile, including confirming the correct Primary Affiliation is linked.
  • The Primary Affiliation field of the My CIHR Profile is important for various funding related activities, including eligibility assessments and Research Support Fund calculations (if applicable). Your My CIHR Profile can be accessed by clicking on your name in the top right-hand corner of the ResearchNet screen. If your Primary Affiliation name is not available in the drop-down menu, contact the CIHR Contact Centre.
• All documents must be in PDF format and must adhere to the guidelines for attachments on the Acceptable Application Formats and Attachments. *If you need assistance obtaining a CIHR PIN, please contact the CIHR Contact Centre for support.

Specific instructions to complete your ResearchNet application

Step 1 — Registration

Task: Identify Participants

• List all participants in the "Identify Participants" task.
• The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must remain unchanged between the Registration and Full Application phases of the competition. Other participants can be added, removed or change roles between Registration and Application.

• CVs are not required at the Registration stage.
  Task: Enter Proposal Information

• This task collects information related to your research project. Complete the Overview, Details and Descriptors sections.

• A Research Proposal is not required at this stage.
  Task: Complete Summary of Research Proposal

• Summarize your research proposal (one (1) page). At this step, the summary may be used to find reviewers with the expertise required to assess the proposal. Relevance Review will be performed at the application stage.
  Task: Complete Peer Review Administration Information (optional)

• This task collects information used for the purpose of peer review administration and aids CIHR in recruiting appropriate expertise.

• Suggest Canadian and/or international reviewers that you think have the expertise to review your application. CIHR reserves the right to make the final selection of reviewers. You should not suggest reviewers in conflict of interest. Consult the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement for Peer Reviewers and Peer Review Observers on the CIHR website for more information.
  Task: Apply to Priority Announcements/Funding Pools (optional)

• Those not applying to a research area should not select a pool.

• Those applying to a research area(s) must select the funding opportunity title under the "Priority Announcement/Funding Pool Title" drop-down list, then select the priority research area(s) under the "Priority Announcement/Funding Pool Title" drop-down list.

• Only one (1) funding pool can be selected, if applicable. If you select more than one, your application will only be considered for the first one identified. Consult research areas to inform your funding pool selection.

• Relevance Form: Describe (in a half-page) how the proposed research aligns with the selected priority research area. Note: Applications that are deemed not relevant will be removed from the pool with no further notification to the Nominated Principal Applicant.
  Task: Manage Access (optional)

• The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) can delegate access to a maximum of five individuals to support the completion of the application. Note: A delegate's access does not carry over from one stage of the competition to another (i.e., from the registration to the application stage). The NPA will need to delegate access at each stage of a competition. NPAs should revoke delegates' access prior to completing the Consent and Submit tasks if they do not want them to retain access to submitted applications via their Completed Activities tab. For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
  Step 2 — Application

Task: Identify Participants

• List all participants in the "Identify Participants" task. Consult the Eligibility section and ensure that all requirements are met.
• Only the NPA is required to submit a tri-agency CV. As we gradually transition to the tri-agency CV, the system may continue to display references to the CCV. Please follow the tri-agency CV instructions as specified in the Funding Opportunity (FO) and complete and attach the tri-agency CV.
  • The maximum length of CVs is 5 pages in English and 6 pages in French. Any content in excess of the page limit set for the language will be removed without further notice to the CV owner(s) or the NPA.
  • To confirm ECR status, the NPA must list any past and current research appointments with dates in Section 1. Personal Statement of the Tri-Agency harmonized CV and clearly identify that they are an ECR and provide start and end dates for any medical/parental leaves.

• Submit tri-agency CVs by uploading the completed documents in the " Attachment " tab and selecting " Curriculum Vitae " as the Document Type in the dropdown menu.
  Consult the tri-agency CV instructions and the tri-agency CV – frequently asked questions for assistance with completing the tri-agency CV template.

• Team Expertise and Experience (mandatory, if applicable)

  • For all remaining participants on the application, provide a narrative description of your research team's expertise and experience. Clearly demonstrate how their expertise supports and complements the activities described in the Research Proposal. The information must be self‑contained and include all relevant details.
  • The maximum length of the attachment is 2 pages in English or 2.5 pages in French.
  • Instructions for uploading the attachment can be found below under the task "Attach Other Application Materials." Task: Enter Proposal Information

• The Research Proposal must outline each of the elements presented in the evaluation criteria.

• Research proposals written in French will be allowed to submit additional pages, in support of evidence demonstrating that French documents require approximately 20% more space than similar English documents. Therefore, to ensure an equitable amount of space is provided, the following page limits will apply:

  • Five (5) pages for Research Proposals written in English
  • Six (6) pages for Research Proposals written in French Note: Any additional pages over the above-mentioned limit will be removed with no further notification to the Nominated Principal Applicant.

• The research proposal should stand alone (i.e., it should contain all the information required to support your research plan and should contain a complete description of your project).

• To ensure your proposal is accessible to the diverse expertise of our peer reviewers, we ask that you use clear language suited for a knowledgeable non-expert audience. Applications should be written in a way that can be understood by human development, child and youth health focused scientists whose primary expertise may be in other domains.

• References, charts, tables, figures and photographs can be uploaded under "Attachments – Research Proposal Appendix" (maximum 5 pages). Note: Reviewers are under no obligation to read the appended materials and, therefore, the research proposal should be standalone and contain all the information required to support your research plan (i.e., it should contain a complete description of your project).
  Task: Identify Sensitive Technology Research Areas

• If the research grant will aim to advance any of the listed Sensitive Technology Research Areas, the applicant must answer "Yes" to the screening question.

• All researchers with named roles in the research grant must review the List of Named Research Organizations, and are individually required to complete the Attestation form.

• The NPA must combine all attestation forms into one (1) PDF file and upload it under this task.

• Completed attestation forms will be neither accessible to, nor shared with, peer reviewers.

• CIHR will use this information to ensure applicants are compliant with the Government of Canada's policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern.

• For resources to assist in completing the Attestation form, please consult the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern, the Tri-agency guidance on the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC Policy); and CIHR Research Security.
  Task: Complete Summary of the Research Proposal

• The summary must include a description of how your proposal aligns with the objectives of this funding opportunity, as well as the research area chosen, if applicable. At this step, this document will be used for relevance review.

• Note that your summary cannot exceed one (1) page.
  Task: Enter Budget Information

• Financial Assistance Requested Details:

  • Provide a detailed budget justification in relation to planned activities and clearly justify all budget items (including cash and cash equivalent contributions, if relevant). Task: Attach Other Application Materials

• Letters of Support

  • Letter of support from the applicant's Dean of Faculty / Research Director that includes:
  • Confirmation of the applicant's appointment including start date; and
  • Confirmation that the applicant has 50% protected time for research (mandatory for the NPA).

• Other – attach the following under "Other":

  • Label as: "SGBA+ Training – Name" (mandatory for the NPA)
  • After completing the appropriate training module that applies to your research project, you will receive a certificate of completion that you will save and upload here. The training module should take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
  • N.B. The certificate was previously issued as a secured document. If your certificate is secured, to successfully append the document to your application, you must upload an unsecured PDF copy. The certificate can be saved as an unsecured PDF by using print screen or by scanning the document.
  • For applications that involve Indigenous Peoples and applications submitted to the Indigenous Human Development, Child and Youth Health research area (mandatory, if applicable):
  • Label as: "Indigenous Health Research Cultural Safety Form – Name":
    • This funding opportunity seeks applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) or can provide evidence of having meaningful and culturally safe involvement with Indigenous Peoples, or both.
    • Upload the completed Indigenous Health Research Cultural Safety Form.
  • Label as "Indigenous Engagement Plan": Description of how the research project will address the rights of Indigenous Peoples and the self-determination and self-governance of Indigenous Peoples, such as following the First Nations Principles of OCAP® 1, the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance, or other principles of Indigenous self-governance as appropriate (maximum of one (1) page).
  • For applications that involve equity-denied groups and applications submitted to the Human Development, Child and Youth Health for Equity-Denied Groups research area (mandatory, if applicable):
  • Label as "Equity-Denied Group Experience – Name": This funding opportunity seeks participants that can provide evidence of having meaningful involvement with the equity-denied group of study while embedding EDI considerations and applying EDI best practices. Provide a description of how the applicant meets this requirement (maximum one (1) page). Note: When completing this section, applicants must protect the privacy and confidentiality of all participants. How an individual self-identifies is personal and confidential information, which should not be disclosed without consent.
  • Label as "Equity-Denied Group Engagement Plan": Description of how the research project will meaningfully engage with members of the equity-denied group that is the focus of the research (maximum one (1) page).
  • Team Expertise and Experience – Label as: "Team Expertise and Experience" (mandatory, if applicable)
  • A narrative description of your research team's expertise and experience. Clearly demonstrate how their expertise supports and complements the activities described in the Research Proposal.
  • Applicant Partner COI Document (required, if applicable): Describe the role of all applicant partners, how/if they will contribute to research and research related activities, and any consideration of risk and/or conflict of interest as appropriate (maximum one (1) page). Note: Any pages over the page limits specified for attachments under "Other" will result in the removal of additional pages with no further notification to the Nominated Principal Applicant.

• Publications (optional) – upload under "Publications":

  • A one (1) page list of up to five (5) publication citations relevant to the proposal. Task: Identify Application Partners (mandatory, if applicable)

• A "Partnership Details" form must be submitted for each partner providing cash and/or cash equivalent contributions.

• For each partner, upload a signed "Partner Letter" describing their role, activities, authorities, accountabilities and how they will contribute to research and research related activities, and any consideration of risk and/or conflict of interest as appropriate. Contributions (including intellectual, financial [cash or cash equivalent] and other resources) (optional).
  Task: Complete Peer Review Administration Information (optional)

• This task collects information used for the purpose of peer review administration and aids CIHR in recruiting appropriate expertise.

• Applicants are encouraged to suggest Canadian and/or international reviewers that they think have the expertise to review their application. CIHR reserves the right to make the final selection of reviewers. You should not suggest reviewers in conflict of interest. Consult the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement for Peer Reviewers and Peer Review Observers on the CIHR website for more information.
  Task: Apply to Priority Announcements/Funding Pools (optional)

• Those not applying to a research area should not select a pool.

• Those applying to a research area(s) must select the funding opportunity title under the "Priority Announcement/Funding Pool Title" drop-down list, then select the priority research area under the "Priority Announcement/Funding Pool Title" drop-down list.

• Only one (1) funding pool can be selected, if applicable. If you select more than one, your application will only be considered for the first one identified. Consult research areas to inform your funding pool selection.

• Relevance Form: Describe (in a half-page) how the research proposed aligns with the selected funding pool. Note: Applications that are deemed not relevant will be removed from the pool with no further notification to the Nominated Principal Applicant.
  Task: Manage Access (optional)

• The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) can delegate access to a maximum of five individuals to support the completion of the application. Note: A delegate's access does not carry over from one stage of the competition to another (i.e., from the registration to the application stage). The NPA will need to delegate access at each stage of a competition. NPAs should revoke delegates' access prior to completing the Consent and Submit tasks if they do not want them to retain access to submitted applications via their Completed Activities tab. For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
  Task: Print Signature Page

• Signature Requirements:

  • Signature of the Nominated Principal Applicant is not required for applications submitted through ResearchNet.
  • Signatures must be included for all other applicants (except Collaborators), and individual(s) with signing authority from the Institution Paid.
  • Original signatures are not required. The scanned signed signature pages and the Routing Slip must be uploaded in the Print/Upload Signature Pages task in ResearchNet prior to submitting your application.

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CIHR Contact Centre
Telephone: 613-954-1968
Toll Free: 1-888-603-4178
Email: support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

For service hours, please consult our CIHR Contact Centre page.

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Sponsor Description

Note: Additional partners/internal collaborators, including from industry and the private sector, may join this funding initiative over the coming year.

Internal Collaborators

Canadian Institutes of Health Research
At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives. As Canada's health research investment agency, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.

CIHR – Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH)
The Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) promotes better beginnings, vibrant childhoods, and empowered youth through research that makes a difference.

CIHR – Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (IIPH)
The Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (IIPH) fosters the advancement of a national health research agenda to improve and promote the health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada, through research, knowledge translation and capacity building. The Institute's pursuit of research excellence is enhanced by respect for community research priorities and Indigenous knowledges, values and cultures.

CIHR- Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA)
The Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) supports research to enhance mental health, neurological health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning and to reduce the burden of related disorders through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation.

CIHR- Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD)
The Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes's (INMD) mandate supports research to enhance health in relation to diet, digestion, excretion, and metabolism; and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions and problems associated with hormone, digestive system, kidney, and liver function.

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Additional Information

Knowledge Keeper

• A Knowledge Keeper (also known as a Knowledge Holder or Knowledge Guardian) is an Indigenous person, regardless of age, who possesses the Indigenous cultural knowledge necessary for the proposed research project or activities, as recognized, validated, and authenticated by the Indigenous community.

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