What We Do
As one of the thirteen Institutes of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (IAPH) shares responsibility for achieving the principal objectives of CIHR.IAPH is dedicated to supporting research and building research capacity in First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples' health. Our research priorities are described in detail under Research, and in our Strategic Plan.
IAPH research funding supports researchers located in universities, hospitals and other research centres across Canada. Research funding is in the form of grants, funding of capacity building programs and training for aboriginal researchers. View IAPH's funding opportunities.
The IAPH Peer Review Committee in Aboriginal Peoples' Health evaluates applications for funding within the research priorities of the IAPH mandate.
A major contribution to improving the health of aboriginal peoples comes from the IAPH Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research (NEAHR) initiative. This network of research centres allows researchers to continue their studies while working alongside aboriginal people.
IAPH also encourages capacity building by supporting and nurturing graduate students pursuing careers in aboriginal health research.
IAPH encourages partnerships with aboriginal peoples.