• 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.

Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (IAPH) ICS Program

Under the framework of the ICS Program, IAPH will consider requests that fall within the objectives of this funding program and within the Institute's mandate:

"IAPH fosters the advancement of a national health research agenda to improve and promote the health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada, through research, knowledge translation and capacity building. The Institute's pursuit of research excellence is enhanced by respect for community research priorities and Indigenous knowledge, values and cultures."

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

IAPH'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 $50,000 for fiscal year 2010-2011. Although not anticipated at this time, additional funds may become available.

Currently available:

• Travel Awards in First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Health: INIHKD Conference presenters.
• Travel Awards in First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Health: IUHPE Conference presenters.

Travel Awards will be awarded to applicants to present at the following conferences related to the Institute's mandate. Application deadlines are March 22 for the INIHKD travel award and May 15 for the IUHPE travel award. We invite applications to attend the conferences listed below:

• The International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development (INIHKD)
  Conference entitled "Knowing Your Roots: Indigenous Medicines, Health Knowledges and Best Practices" to be held in Poulsbo, Washington State, U.S.A. May 24-28, 2010.
• The 20th International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland July 11-15, 2010.

Past opportunities

How to Apply

Applicants seeking funds from IAPH 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:

Jacques Dalton
Project Officer
CIHR-Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
Telephone: 613-941-4440
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: jacques.dalton@cihr-irsc.gc.ca