Catalyst Grant: Prevention and Treatment of Illicit Substance Use – Funding Decisions Notification (October 2008 Competition: 200810CSU)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the results of the Catalyst Grant: Prevention and Treatment of Illicit Substance Use competition.Funding Opportunity Summary
The objectives of the "Catalyst Grant: Prevention and Treatment of Illicit Substance Use" were:
- To address scientific questions/problems related to the Treatment Action Plan of the New Anti-Drug Strategy
- To improve the effectiveness of illicit drug use treatments and prevention strategies for highly vulnerable populations, such as youth and First Nations, Métis and Inuit
- To inform policy and program development in the area of illicit drug use prevention and treatment
- To develop best practice guidelines for illicit drug use prevention and treatment
- To address knowledge translation questions/problems related to prevention and treatment of illicit drug use
- To address knowledge translation questions/problems related to prevention and treatment of illicit Funding Competition Summary
Funding Competition Summary
A total of 4 applications were received of which 2 were approved for funding.
Contact Information
For further information about this competition, please contact:
Kelly Fitzpatrick
Team Lead
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-4640
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: kelly.fitzpatrick@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For further information about this initiative and the objectives of this funding opportunity please contact:
Richard Brière
Assistant Director
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
6875 Lasalle Boulevard
Verdun QC H4H 1R3
Telephone: 514-761-6131 extension 3930
Fax: 514-888-4060
Email: richard.briere@douglas.mcgill.ca
Funding Decisions Data Report
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