Initiatives

CIHR and its Institutes have developed several types of initiatives that offer funding opportunities related to specific research areas. Each of these initiatives involves collaboration between CIHR’s Institutes and a wide range of partner organizations.

Signature Initiatives

Funding opportunities to address Health and Health System Research Priorities

Strategic Initiatives

Strategic funding opportunities focused on a specific research agenda

Joint Initiatives of the Institutes

Funding opportunities related to the areas of focus of CIHR's Institutes