Institute Advisory Board Member Application and Guidelines

CIHR is renewing the membership of its thirteen Institute Advisory Boards (IABs). A turnover of about 30 of the more than 168 members is expected. Information on the selection criteria and composition of the IABs is available under the IAB Selection Criteria.

Online applications for the 11th annual cycle of IAB renewal for all thirteen Institute Advisory Boards (IABs) can be submitted, via ResearchNet, from February 15, 2013 to April 15, 2013.

Application forms received after April 15, 2013 will be stored in the database and considered for the next IAB renewal cycle.

How to Apply to Become an IAB Member

To become an IAB member, candidates must submit a completed application using the ResearchNet system including a CIHR IAB CV created using the Canadian Common CV system.

To apply, you will need the following:

  1. ResearchNet account
  2. CIHR PIN
  3. Common CV account
  4. Common CV PIN – this is the same as your CIHR PIN

Step 1 - Creating a CIHR PIN and/or a ResearchNet Account

  • Access ResearchNet and use the "Register" link to request a new account.
  • Login to your ResearchNet account and use the "Register for a CIHR PIN" link to request a new PIN.
  • There will be a delay of approximately one working day to receive confirmation of your PIN.

Note: You will be required to validate your PIN on the Common CV system prior to submitting your CV. To validate your PIN chose the PIN option from the main menu and follow the instructions. For additional information, click on the “Register with CIHR" link.

Step 2 - Create a CIHR IAB CV

  • Login to your Common CV account.

    A new funding CV template named CIHR_IAB_v1 has been created to capture the necessary IAB applicant information. This template is a scaled-down version of CIHR’s current Academic and Knowledge User CVs as it contains only the information required for the purpose of selecting IAB members.

    Note: It is not necessary to enter data in the Generic CV. Select the Funding CV named CIHR_IAB_v1 (not the generic CV) to focus your efforts on providing the information required for applying to become an IAB member.

  • Complete and submit the CIHR_IAB_v1 template.

Step 3 - Submit your completed application through ResearchNet

  • Login to your ResearchNet account.
  • Click on the "Volunteer" link (for new applicants) OR click on the "Institute Advisory Board – Complete Application" activity to update your existing application.
  • Review and complete your application.
  • Submit your application.

Need Assistance?

Contact information

For more information or assistance, please contact Gisèle Lacelle, Membership Advisor, Governance Secretariat, by telephone 613-941-6177 or by e-mail, gisele.lacelle@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

For general technical assistance, contact the ResearchNet Help Desk or by phone at 613-941-9080 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm EST Monday to Friday.

For assistance with the Common CV, contact CIHR at ccv-cvc@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or 1-888-603-4178.

"CCV Help" button is available from CIHR’s Home Page. Click on "CCV Help" link to access all information on the CCV for CIHR, including previous updates, training links, an FAQ and additional resources.

Training videos highlighting what is new in the Common CV and Tips and Tricks for using the new system are now available on the CIHR web site.