Other: Journalism Awards (2008-2009) - Funding Decisions Notification (December 2008 Competition – 200812JOU)
(Alternate Title: CIHR Journalism Awards)The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the results of the Journalism Award (2008-2009) competition.
Funding Opportunity Summary
The objectives of the “Journalism Award (2008-2009)” were to:
- To encourage Canadian journalists to go "above and beyond" their normal level of coverage of health research issues, and report in depth on key issues of interest to the Canadian public;
- To support the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of research-based knowledge to improve the health of Canadians;
- To build interest in health research issues among Canadian reporters, photographers, freelancers and editors;
- To increase the number of journalists with an interest and expertise in health research issues;
- To satisfy the continuing demand by Canadians for more quality coverage of health related issues; and
- To recognize excellence in Canadian health research reporting and support excellent journalism in health and health research.
Funding Competition Summary
A total of 33 applications were received of which 19 were approved for funding.
Contact Information
For further information about this competition, please contact:
Adrian Mota
Team Lead, Program Delivery
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-3543
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: adrian.mota@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For further information about this initiative and the objectives of this funding opportunity please contact:
Michael Dwyer
Public Affairs and Ministerial Liaison Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-0688
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: michael.dwyer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Funding Decisions Data Report
Access the “CIHR Journalism Awards“ funding decisions data report.