Elizabeth Dickson

Dr. Elizabeth Dickson played a key role in the launch of the CIHR in the year 2000, leading efforts to meet critical milestones in the mandated transformation. Once Institutes, Scientific Directors and Institute Advisory Board Members had been put in place, she undertook studies to determine how CIHR could approach its mandate to excel in the translation of health knowledge into benefits. In 2001 she coined the term "Knowledge Translation" [KT], drafted its definition, developed the first conceptual framework for KT, and created and launched the first group of KT programs at CIHR. The terminology and core concepts were quickly picked up internationally and have provided a valuable foundation for subsequent evolution of this field at CIHR. Dr. Dickson retired in 2006 after a 40-year career spanning work in the private sector, academia, research, politics, and public policy at both national and international levels.

The Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement

The Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement is offered to the highest ranked and funded candidate from each Fellowship Award competition who has applied to, and been deemed relevant for, the Knowledge Translation Priority Announcement.

This award supplement consists of a $5,000 supplement to the research allowance of a regular Fellowship Award. The supplement to the research allowance is intended to be used mainly for travel to national or international conferences, workshops or meetings related to the award recipient's research.

In addition to the standard KT activities of presenting research findings to targeted audiences and producing lay summaries for dissemination, recipients of the KT award supplement are expected to undertake one of the following activities:

• Present at a CIHR summer institute, CIHR lunch and learn session, or KT trainee network event;
• Create a short podcast for posting on the CIHR website; or
• Carry out a clearly defined activity to be proposed to and approved by the Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch.

Associated costs will be covered by CIHR and activities will be undertaken in coordination with the Knowledge Synthesis and Exchange Branch.

How to Apply

For more information about how to apply for the Fellowship in knowledge translation and eligibility for the Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement, please see the Funding Opportunity Details.