CIHR and NSERC are pleased to announce the 2012 launch of the Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) Program

(2012-03-20) The Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program is a joint initiative between the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CHRP program supports innovative interdisciplinary collaborative research projects requiring participation from the natural sciences or engineering community together with the health sciences community. Proposed research projects must have a strong focus on knowledge translation (KT), and lead to health and economic benefits for Canadians, more effective health services and products, and/or a strengthened health care system. All applicant teams are required to engage and collaborate with a knowledge/technology user organization that could benefit from the research results. Funding for CHRP projects can be for up to three years for defined projects with clear milestones and decision points.

Beginning this competition, applications will be submitted to CIHR through its ResearchNet portal.

Objectives

In the context of improved health for Canadians, the following are the objectives of the CHRP Program:

  • Translate research results to knowledge/technology users and other stakeholders;
  • Encourage the natural sciences or engineering and health research communities to collaborate and integrate their expertise;
  • Advance interdisciplinary research leading to knowledge and technologies with the potential to benefit Canada by improving the Canadian healthcare system and/or services and where appropriate lead to economic opportunities in Canada; and
  • Train highly qualified personnel in collaborative and interdisciplinary research of relevance to health, while preparing them for employment opportunities in the private, public or not for profit sectors.

Funds Available

Projects are for up to three years funding, with no maximum amount. The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $22.1 million over three years.  

Of this $22.1 million:

  • $20.4 million is available to fund applications within the general pool.
  • $500,000 is available to fund applications relevant to personalized cancer medicine through the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research. 
  • $900,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the CIHR Institute of Genetics in the area of Invention - Tools, Techniques and Devices.
  • $300,000 is available to fund applications relevant to the area of Musculoskeletal Health, Arthritis, Skin and Oral Health through the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis.

Complete descriptions of the specific requirements for these priority announcements as well as information on deadlines and how to apply can be found in the full funding opportunity posted on the CIHR website.