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How should the Project Grant program evolve for a sustainable future? Join an upcoming webinar to take part in the discussion: -Nov 12 | 1 pm ET (English) -Nov 17 | 1 pm ET (French) -Nov 25 | 12:30 pm ET (Bilingual) cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html…
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Who let the dogs in? 🐾 From addiction treatment to emergency rooms and prisons, Dr. Colleen Dell is demonstrating how the bond between animals and humans can support healing. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54842.html… @usask
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Newly launched! Catalyst Grant : AI-enabled technologies and Brain & Mental Health Looking for health research funding? Explore all of CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/…
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The CRCC 2025–26 Review showcases how the collaboration of CRCC member organizations across Canada’s research ecosystem is driving solutions that strengthen society and the economy. Learn more: canada.ca/en/research-coordi…
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Welcome Dr. George Mutwiri to CIHR’s Governing Council! A researcher and academic leader at the University of Saskatchewan, he brings expertise in vaccine research, public health and university governance. Learn more: canada.ca/en/health-canada/n…
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How should CIHR’s Project Grant program evolve for the future? We’re continuing the conversation with Canada’s health research community and we want to hear from you. Read our latest update, explore the discussion paper and share your feedback: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54847.html…
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📢 Reminder: Updated learning modules on bias in #PeerReview are available. Access the updated modules: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50559.html…
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/… Closing soon: •Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health •Team Grant: GACD 2026: NCD Multi Sectors
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The Government of Canada recently released the revised Tri-Agency #OpenAccess Policy on Publications to enhance public access to research findings. Questions? Find the answers here: tinyurl.com/33mm2ab5
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Congratulations to Dr Fei-Fei Liu! One of her many accomplishments as Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research is the launch of the institute’s strategic research priorities for 2024-2029. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53771.html…
CIHR is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr. Fei-Fei Liu to a second term as Scientific Director of the Institute of Cancer Research.

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1/2 🔓 The revised Tri-Agency #OpenAccess Policy on Publications will come into effect for grants and chair awards awarded on or after January 1, 2027. Learn more: ised-isde.canada.ca/site/sci…
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2/2 The prior version of the Policy, published in 2015, will remain in effect on all agency grants awarded between May 1, 2015, and December 31, 2026.
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🏡 Specialist shoulder care without the long drive. CIHR-funded researcher Dr. Lauren Beaupre’s ARMS UP program connects rural Albertans with urban specialists through virtual appointments at local health care centres. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54838.html…
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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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🔓 The Government of Canada makes research more accessible for Canadians. Details ▶️ tinyurl.com/5duw724y
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/… Newly launched: •Health System Impact Fellowship •Nursing in Indigenous Research in Action (NIRA) Chairs 2027
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Males and females are affected differently by disrupted sleep-wake patterns and social isolation, but why? Drs. Paula Duarte Guterman and Nathan Insel are conducting research to reveal the mechanisms. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54578.html… @BrockUniversity
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CIHR President, Paul Hébert recently visited @umanitoba to hear directly from researchers and students about the future of health research in Canada. Read more about the conversations shaping Canadian health research: umtoday.ca/stories/um-resear…

Researchers get CIHR president's ear on funding

Dr. Paul Hébert visited labs and asked researchers for advice on the future of health research.

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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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The secret to a healthy life isn’t just a long lifespan: it’s a long healthspan. Dr. Jane Rylett of the @CIHR_IA discusses the importance of maximizing our number of years in good health to age safer and stronger. Read the interview: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54827.html…
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