Knowledge Translation (KT) Initiatives at CIHR

Synthesis

• CIHR funds the Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre
• Knowledge Synthesis Initiative

Integrated KT (Exchange and Application)

• Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI)
• Knowledge Synthesis Initiative
• Knowledge to Action Initiative (integrated KT)
• Strategic KT initiatives research funded through CIHR's Institutes
• Proof of Principle (POP)
• Meeting, Planning and Dissemination Grants to develop collaborative relationships and grant proposals

End-of-Grant KT (Exchange and Application)

• Allowable expenses as part of a grant application
• Knowledge to Action Initiative (end of grant KT)
• Meeting, Planning and Dissemination Grants to disseminate results

Science of KT

• Operating Grants Funding Opportunity KT Panel
• Strategic calls from the KSE Branch on theories and methods of KT

Recognizing KT Excellence

• Knowledge Translation Award
• Knowledge Translation Training and New Investigator Prizes
  • The Jonathan Lomas KT Doctoral Research Award Supplement
  • The Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement
  • The Monique Bégin KT New Investigator Salary Award Supplement
• Knowledge to Action: A Knowledge Translation Casebook
• Top Canadian Achievements in Health Research

KT Training and Capacity Building

• Health Research Communications Award (HRCA)
• KT Assessment Project
• KT Handbook
• KT training requirements in the Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR)
• KT Doctoral Research Awards, Fellowships and New Investigator Awards
• KT Online Learning Modules
• Commercialization Programs

CIHR KT Policy

• CIHR Open Access Policy
• Clinical Research-Related Policy
• Commercialization Policy
• Evaluating KT at CIHR
• Integrating KT requirements into initiatives across CIHR
• Merit Review

For KT initiatives led by other CIHR Branches or Institutes, please see:

• Partnerships