Additional support for the Knowledge User Community

(2009-12-17) CIHR recognizes the important contribution individuals using the knowledge generated through research can make to research teams. In the past, the CIHR Grants and Awards Guide referred to these individuals as Decision Makers. This definition has been replaced by a definition for Knowledge User which is a more comprehensive definition including Decision Makers and Community Leaders among others. You may reference this revised definition in the CIHR glossary.

To support our Knowledge User community, CIHR has also implemented a Knowledge User Curriculum Vitae (CV). The goal of the Knowledge User CV is to capture the contributions made by individuals outside of the academic environment. This CV has been incorporated into the Canadian Common CV and standardizes the data captured and the information viewed by those reviewing your application for funding. Please reference the "How to Apply" section of the Funding Opportunity to which you are applying to determine if a Knowledge User CV is required.