Faculty of Health Sciences

Health Research Services

Research Funding Sources

Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)

For a complete list of current CIHR Funding Opportunities and related Bulletins, please go to Funding Opportunities.

CIHR is Canada's major federal funding agency for health research. Its objective is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system. CIHR website

Senior Grants Advisor, CIHR Programs: Lisa Hodge, 905-525-9140, ext. 26367, hodgel@mcmaster.ca

Please note: As per CIHR, as of January 2010, Web Forms will no longer be used for grant applications. All new grant applications should be submitted through ResearchNet.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

CIHR SPRING INFO SESSION 2012

Health Research Services in the Faculty of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the semi-annual CIHR Info Session for all potential applicants to the CIHR Spring 2012 Open Operating grants competition. Equip yourself with the latest information from CIHR on recent policy changes, electronic application and HRS approval processes, as well as grant writing tips to make your next application competitive and increase your chance of being successful. You will have an opportunity to discuss with faculty who have recently participated on CIHR peer review panels and find out what the peer review system is currently looking for in grant proposals.

TIME: January 25, 2012 1:00-3:30 pm*

PLACE: MDCL 3020

Light snack and Refreshments available

*there will be a mid-session break

Attendance is strongly recommended for anyone intending to apply to CIHR for the March 1, 2012 operating grants competition (February 1, 2012ark you registration deadline). Forward this invitation to all related and interested parties.

Please RSVP hsresadm@mcmaster.ca to register.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

All researchers intending to apply for CIHR Operating Grant, note the following deadlines:

CIHR’s Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012

CIHR’s Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 8 pm EST online (NOTE: NEW CIHR ONLINE DEADLINE TIME)

McMaster’s Internal Deadline: February 21, 2012- 4:00 pm EST online

For the current Operating Grants competition applications will be accepted in all areas of health research. (Note: As of Fall 2009, RCT applications will be included in the Operating Grants competition.)

The above dates pertain to the main CIHR Open Operating Grants competition requiring e-approval through Research NET. Funds are available throughout the year to support Operating Grants in specific research areas, under RFA Strategic Initiatives, and these will be posted under Funding Opportunities on the CIHR website.

CIHR Timeline for Spring Operating Grant Competition

RECENT CHANGES AND REMINDERS:

CIHR is imposing a new global deadline for all ResearchNET submissions online—NOW 8:00 PM EST—NOT 11:59 pm

CIHR announces the launch of the 2010-11 Grants and Awards Guide. The following is a synopsis of the CIHR CHANGES: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/805.html

PEER REVIEW is a proactive approach to increasing grant application success. This pre-application screen by peers affords a scientific critique of a grant application prior to the administrative process carried out by Health Research Services (HRS). Peer review is available through Department contacts; see Peer Review Facilitator Contact list below. Research contacts are aligned by School, Institute, and Department as a point of contact for faculty grant applicants to solicit appropriate peer review prior to full application (and in due time following Registration). The following is a link to the Peer Review Facilitator contacts, who will serve as your first point of contact for assigning a Peer Reviewer. ----CIHR Peer Review Facilitator Contact Name----

CIHR has recently implemented a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for incomplete applications. The governance of this policy is fundamental to funding grant applications and requires due diligence. For more information on this policy visit http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/36729.html#2

CIHR announces the launch of the 2009-2010 Grants and Awards Guide. The following is a synopsis of the CIHR CHANGES: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/22730.html

NOTE: Researchers can ‘view’, ‘download’ and ‘print’ CVs from the Common CV site and it will look exactly like the CV generated from the Agency website. It is easy for researchers, especially first time users, to overlook the necessity to ‘VALIDATE’ and more importantly, ‘SUBMIT’ the data to the relevant agency. Also, it is crucial to ensure that your latest version of your CV is the one that is attached to your submission.

How TO APPLY

Please note that ALL applicants to the Operating Grant Program are now required to submit BOTH their Registrations and Full Applications electronically using ResearchNet. ResearchNet is a tool available on the Internet which allows the research community to electronically submit grant registrations and applications, and allows CIHR to receive and begin processing the data and documents which comprise the application almost immediately. Registrations must be submitted through ResearchNet for each competition, even if the application is a resubmission. Full applications received from candidates who have not submitted a Registration WILL NOT be considered. To apply to the Operating Grant Program using ResearchNet follow the instructions on the ResearchNet Funding Opportunity Database.

Please note that you can log in and out of ResearchNET frequently to complete tasks as part of a complete application. It is recommended that you DO NOT leave completion of online work to large single blocks of time, as volume of usage will become a factor when deadline dates are imminent.

To complete your application using ResearchNet:

NEW USERS/FIRST TIME APPLICANTS:

1. Register to obtain a CIHR PIN. This will allow you to validate your Common CV for CIHR. Please note that the CIHR PIN cannot be used to logon to the Common CV, which is an external site. If you already have a CIHR PIN, do not re-register.

2. Register with the Common CV network. This will allow you to access the Common CV. If you have already registered with the Common CV, do not re-register. During the ResearchNet e-Submission process, you will be directed to complete a Common CV (for CIHR) for each applicant by entering the data requirements which are common to all agencies on the first screen of each section (Identification, Contact Information, etc…) and by completing additional CIHR-specific data.

3. Register to obtain a ResearchNet account. You should only have one ResearchNet account. If you have already accessed ResearchNet, please do not register for a new account.

4. Logon to ResearchNet, locate your funding opportunity by choosing “Apply for Funding,” and follow the on-screen instructions for BOTH Registration and subsequently, Full Application. Provide clear and concise answers to all applicable questions in one of the official languages. Be sure to use Acceptable Application Module Formats for all .pdf files.

EXISTING USERS/RETURN APPLICANTS:

1. Logon to ResearchNet, locate your funding opportunity by choosing “Apply for Funding,” and follow the on-screen instructions for BOTH Registration and subsequently, Full Application. Provide clear and concise answers to all applicable questions in one of the official languages. Be sure to use Acceptable Application Module Formats for all .pdf files.

Need Help? Please contact: Lisa Hodge, Senior Grants Advisor, Health Research Services at 905-525-9140, x26367 or email hodgel@mcmaster.ca

CIHR GRANT SUBMISSION INFO SESSION

Below are the timelines for the CIHR Operating Grants competition.

Previously, HRS ran a CIHR Operating INFO SESSION for all staff and faculty. This session was meant for all those involved in any aspect of completing a grant application for an e-approval submission as part of the Open Operating Competitions (Spring or Fall). Departments will be following the same directives as last competition for Mandatory Peer Review for all Faculty of Health Sciences. Peer Review Facilitators are in place (see list below) within each department to act as a point person for sourcing this review. Facilitator contact names are also available as an attachment below.

Current Timeline for CIHR Operating Grant

Checklist Tool for CIHR Operating Grant Reveiw

2011 Strategic Review - David Andrews

2011 Grant Writing Tips - Gerry Wright

2010 Grant Writing Tips - John Wallace

2011 Fall Mini Info Session Presentation - Lisa Hodge

Current CIHR Peer Review Committee Members

Current Peer Review Facilitator Contact List

CIHR Operating Grants Peer Review and e-Approval Process Flow Chart

CIHR Grant Writing Guidebook for New Investigators

ResearchNET instructions for web pages--updated--revisions to web

Before you begin

Make sure you have the following or click the links to register:

General Application Process

In ResearchNET, complete all tasks listed for your funding opportunity following the on-screen instructions (in one of the official languages).
Determine what signatures are needed for each part of your application. See the funding opportunity, and the Meaning of Signatures in the Grants and Awards Guide.
Print the Signature pages, found in ResearchNET needed for the funding opportunity.
Offline, obtain signatures for all signature pages, and for any other material needing signatures.
Scan the signature pages.
Upload the completed AND signed signature pages to ResearchNET as part of your submission before the application deadline date.
Review the funding opportunity How to Apply section and provide the information requested.
Preview the Full Application Package version of your application in ResearchNET using the "Preview Application Materials" task to ensure that your application is complete.
Note: What you see previewed is exactly how your application will look when submitted to CIHR electronically.
Indicate that you have verified the application for completeness on ResearchNET.
Print the entire application.
Save a PDF version of the complete submission.
Submit the completed electronic application to CIHR through ResearchNET by completing the "Consent and Submit Application" task on ResearchNET.
Note: CIHR cannot legally accept your application until you complete this task.
For technical help, call 613-941-9080 or e-mail support@ResearchNET-recherchenet.ca, and for more information email info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

Complete application

A complete application consists of:

A submitted ResearchNET Application including all signatures

Task 1. Identify Participants
Task 2. Provide Overview of Proposed Activity
Task 3. Provide Details of Previous Funding Application(s)
Task 4. Attach Detailed Activity Description
Task 5. Attach Other Application Materials
Task 6. Provide Budget Overview
Task 7. Attach Budget and Supporting Documents
Task 8. Print, Scan and Upload Signature Pages
Task 9. Preview Application Materials
Task 10. Consent and Submit Application

HELPFUL CIHR APPLICATION ONLINE DEMOS

Guide to CIHR e-approval Main Operating Grants Competition (Sep 15/Mar1)

Canadian Institute of Health Research - Health Professional Student Research Awards

Updated Guidelines for Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research, June 28, 2006

Please note: these Updated Guidelines for Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research supersede the June 2005 version.

Commercialization Activities Related to CIHR Funding

CIHR has launched a project to identify spin-off companies that were founded by CIHR funded researchers at Canadian universities and research hospitals. CIHR University Delegates, as well as technology transfer or university-industry liaison offices, have been provided with a spreadsheet tailored to their institution to validate information on these spin-off companies and identify any missing spin-off companies. We hope to have a list of spin-off companies founded by researchers that have received support from CIHR compiled by September 1, 2006.

We are requesting that you identify the commercialization activities (spin-off companies, licenses, companies formed by graduate students) at your institution which can be attributed to CIHR funding. These commercialization success stories will be profiled by CIHR in the future. This information can be forwarded to the following e-mail address: commercialization@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

We recognize that in many cases, CIHR-funded research was part of a multi-partite realization of commercial opportunities. You are invited to view a commercialization web profile on spin-off companies at http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/31753.html

Contact information: commercialization@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/29505.html

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