Emerging Team Grant: Applied Health Services and Policy Research
CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research in partnership with CIHR Institute of Genetics; CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis; CIHR Institute of Aging; CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health; Health Canada and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute are pleased to announce the results of the "Emerging Team Grant: Applied Health Services and Policy Research" competition.The purpose of this funding opportunity is to further strengthen Canadian research activity and capacity by funding Emerging Teams in Applied Health Services and Policy Research in the key strategic priority areas of: 1) Drug Policy 2) Health Information and 3) Access to Appropriate Care Across the Continuum, as well as additional health services priority areas such as Health Services for Genetic Diseases and those outlined in the national consultation document Listening for Direction III.
It is expected that this targeted investment will increase national capacity for effective research, mentoring, education, and knowledge translation so that relevant research evidence improves the overall performance of the healthcare system.
A total of 31 applications were received of which 11 were approved for funding.
Contact Information
For questions specific to the Emerging Team Grant Program, including CIHR funding guidelines and the peer review process contact:
Ghisline Bourque
Program Delivery Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Tel: 613-941-0861
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: ghisline.bourque@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For questions about the objectives and relevant research areas:
Krissy Davidge
Associate, Strategic Initiatives
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
CIHR-IHSPR
E-mail: krissy.davidge@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Tel: 613-952-4539
Fax: 613-954-1800