CIHR Project Grant Competition

support for researchers

Research Partner Network provides personalized support and expert guidance on how to apply for this grant and how to manage the funds should you be successful.

If you're interested in applying for this grant, please reach out to the designated Research Partner: Gareth Corry.

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Who Can Apply

Individual researchers or groups of researchers conducting research projects within the health sciences.

Value

Varies depending on the research field, approach, and scope of the project. In the last Project Grant competition, the average U of A award was $898,329.

Duration

Up to five years

Intake

Two competitions per year: Spring (early March) and Fall (mid-September). Each competition has two phases: registration and full application.

More information

Visit the CIHR Project Grant website.

Current Competition: fall 2024

Stay tuned for information about the Fall 2024 competition.

Deadlines: fall 2024 competition

Deadlines for the Fall 2024 competition have not been posted yet. Based on previous Project Grant competitions, the anticipated deadlines are:

CIHR registration: August 14, 2024
Deadline to submit in Researcher Home Page for RAS review: August 29, 2024 (4:30 pm Edmonton time)
Institutional deadline (last day to submit in ResearchNet): September 10, 2024 (10 am Edmonton time)
CIHR application: September 11, 2024

Supports and resources

Workshops + Events

The Research Partner Network offers a range of workshops and events throughout the year to assist researchers with their CIHR Project Grant competition applications. These supports will be listed below or shared with the research community in Faculty, College, or institutional communications.

For information on additional U of A resources available for the CIHR Project Grant competition, please contact Gareth Corry or check with your Faculty’s Associate or Vice Dean (Research) or Faculty Research Director.