Prize: Knowledge Translation – Funding Decisions Notification (May 2008 Competition – 200805KTA)

(Alternate Title: Knowledge Translation Award)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the results of the Prize: Knowledge Translation competition.

Funding Opportunity Summary

The aim of the award is to recognize the exemplary knowledge translation efforts and activities of an exceptional individual, team or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to: increasing the application of research findings; improving the health of Canadians, health services and products; or strengthening the health-care system.

CIHR invites nominations for Knowledge Translation Awards in two categories: (1) those with an impact at a national or international level ($100 000); (2) those with an impact at a local or regional level ($50 000).

Funding Competition Summary

A total of 9 applications were received of which 3 were approved for funding. (One is n the National/International category and two are in the Regional/Local category.)

Contact Information

For further information about this competition, please contact:

Marilyn Desrosiers
Team Lead
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-952-0707
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: marilyn.desrosiers@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

For further information about this initiative and the objectives of this funding opportunity please contact:

Leah Jurkovic
Senior KT specialist
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-0805
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: leah.jurkovic@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Funding Decisions Data Report

Access the "Knowledge Translation Award" funding decisions data report.