• 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 investigator and co-investigator salaries, or research equipment.

Institute of Genetics (IG) ICS Program

Under the framework of the ICS Program, in exceptional cases, the IG will consider requests that fall within the general objectives of this funding program.

For those seeking workshop and symposium support, please refer to the Meeting, Planning and Dissemination Grants funding opportunity in the CIHR Funding Opportunities Database.

Funds Available

The IG's contribution to the amount available for this program is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.

The total amount available for this program is $10,000 for fiscal year 2008-2009. Although not anticipated at this time, additional funds may become available.

How to Apply

Applicants seeking funds from the IG for community support activities need to follow the ICS program application process which is available on the ICS Program funding opportunity page.

Contact Information

For information on availability of funds or whether an activity could be funded under existing CIHR programs please contact:
 
Ursula Danilczyk, PhD
Assistant Director
Institute of Genetics
Telephone: 416-813-7670
Fax: 416-813-7673
Email: ursulaig@sickkids.ca