The Canadian Institutes of Health Research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada’s federal funding agency for health research. Composed of 13 Institutes, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.
CIHR was created in 2000 under the authority of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act. It is an independent agency and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Health.
CIHR has created a guidebook intended for all researchers who write grant applications in any area of health research (including basic biomedical research and clinical research).
Examples of CIHR funding sources include:
- Catalyst Grants
- New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF)
- Open Operating Grant Program (OOGP)
- Project Grants
- Team Grants
For more information on CIHR Funding, please contact your Research Facilitator.