• Aiding research and knowledge translation activities where the circumstances fall outside CIHR's programs.
• Supporting organizations and activities whose goals are consistent with the Institute's and CIHR's vision, mandate and strategic directions.

The ICS Program is not intended to support the direct cost of research (e.g., pilot projects, feasibility studies or operating grants), principal and co-investigator salaries or research equipment.

ICRH is offering the following awards through two funding streams as outlined below:

• Top Publication Award for Young Investigator
• Travel Awards: Skill Development

Top Publication Award for Young Investigator

The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is one of thirteen institutes, each with a specific focus, that together make up the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). CIHR promotes the creation of new knowledge and advances its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health products and services, and a strengthened health care system.

Program

To recognize the excellence of research being done in Canada by graduate students (MA, MSc, and PhD) and postdoctoral fellows in the areas relevant to ICRH mandate, ICRH will present the Top Publication Award to 8 trainees per year (four awards per competition). The maximum amount for a single award is $500. The application deadline is June 1st and January 15th.

Eligibility

• Based on a research article recently published (during the past six months) as first author by a trainee (MA, MSc, PhD, PDF) in any Canadian university, hospital or research institute.
  • In the case of equal first co-authors, the prize will be divided equally between them.
• Canadians or foreigners doing research in Canada are eligible.
• Canadians doing research abroad are not eligible.
• Applicant does not need to be a CIHR grantee.
• Who can submit:
  • Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows can submit their own article.
  • Supervisor or co-investigator involved in the research.

Evaluation

Applications for the Top Publication Award will be assessed by Institute senior staff and Advisory Board members based on strength of the application relative to the following criteria:

1. Research with a likelihood of high impact for any fields covered by ICRH's mandate.
2. Multidisciplinary research and cross-theme (basic, clinical, health services, population health) impact are desirable.
3. A paper published in a high impact journal in the field is preferred.

Allowable Costs

The maximum amount for a single award is $500.

How to Apply

1. Obtain a CIHR Personal Identification Number (PIN) if you do not already have one by going to the following web address and following the instructions.

2. Fill out the ICS application form [ PDF (242 KB) | Help ]. Note the following clarifications:

1c: Provide your program of enrolment (BSc, MSc, PhD, etc.)
1d: Provide your current institutional affiliation(s)
1e: Provide both the institution address and your personal address
1f: Provide your work and personal phone numbers
2a: Provide the full reference for your published article (title, authors, name of journal, volume, page numbers, year). Please attach an electronic copy of your article to the completed form (must be published over past six months; manuscripts in press or submitted are not acceptable). Note that you are applying as an individual.
3a: In this section please provide a brief biographical sketch including information about previous training, research experience and current training. Describe your specific contribution to conception and design of the study, acquisition of data and analysis and interpretation.
3b: Discuss how your research paper is aligned with the ICRH mandate/vision.
3c: Please discuss the relevance and significance of your paper in the broader context of the field of ICRH mandate, and its impact beyond the specific field of study and on the target audience (including a discussion as to why the journal of publication was chosen).
You do not need to fill in sections 2b, 2d-2h, and 3d-3f.

3. Please email the ICS form and all additional documents to Jennifer Ralph (see below). An original signed ICS form must also be faxed, or scanned and sent by email, or sent by courier to the Institute:

Jennifer Ralph
Project Manager, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health | Gestionnaire de projet, Institut de la santé circulatoire et respiratoire
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC)
160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0W9 | 160, rue Elgin, 9e étage, Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
jennifer.ralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca 
Telephone | Téléphone 613-941-0086
Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-954-1800

Please note that if the application is funded, the contribution by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health should be acknowledged on any meeting presentation and publications

Travel Awards: Skills Development

The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is one of thirteen institutes, each with a specific focus, that together make up the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). CIHR promotes the creation of new knowledge and advances its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health products and services, and a strengthened health care system.

Travel Awards Program

ICRH is launching a Travel competition for Doctoral and Postdoctoral fellows to provide funding to attend a meeting/conference/workshop that will enable the acquisition of specialized skills or research experience related to the Institute's mandate. The maximum amount for a single award is $1,000 to cover travel costs and accommodation expenses. Up to 3 awards will be available annually (two for Doctoral and one for Postdoctoral fellows).

Timeline and funding

Eligibility

The applicant's supervisor (PhD students) and applicant (Postdoctoral Fellow) must be affiliated with ICRH (i.e., ICRH is the CIHR Institute mentioned by the supervisor/trainee when applying to CIHR open competitions).

The research skills and activities must be related to the Institute's mandate.

Evaluation

Applications for ICRH Skills Development Travel Awards will be assessed by Institute senior staff, based on strength of the application relative to the following criteria:

• Potential relevance of the applicant's research area to ICRH mandate
• Potential relevance of the proposed research activity to ICRH mandate
• Impact of the research activity on the applicant's career and research

Allowable Costs

The maximum amount for a skills development travel award will be $1,000. Expenses eligible for support include:

• Travel costs
• Accommodation expenses
• Per diem for meals

How to Apply

To be eligible for funding, an application must include the following documents:

1. Please submit your application using the ICS Application Form [ PDF (242 KB) | Help ]. Before completing the form, be sure to follow the instructions specific to the Skills Development Travel Awards program.
2. A copy of your curriculum vitae in CIHR Common CV format.
3. A letter of support from the research supervisor.
4. A description of the proposed meeting, explaining how this activity will impact on the applicant's career (1 page maximum).

Please email the ICS form and all additional documents to Jennifer Ralph (see below). An original signed ICS form must also be faxed, or scanned and sent by email, or sent by courier to the Institute:

Jennifer Ralph
Project Manager, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health | Gestionnaire de projet, Institut de la santé circulatoire et respiratoire
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC)
160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0W9 | 160, rue Elgin, 9e étage, Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
jennifer.ralph@cihr-irsc.gc.ca 
Telephone | Téléphone 613-941-0086
Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-954-1800

Please note that if the application is funded, the contribution by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health should be acknowledged on any meeting presentation and publications