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. Learn more about us

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Launch of the Canadian 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Research Funding Opportunity (Application deadline: February 18, 2020)

Government of Canada and partners invest $18M in crucial microbiome research

Announcement: Seeking Members for the Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research – Call for Expressions of Interest

CIHR partners with the European Union to fund research in key areas

On the Mic with Mike #3: Coffee with the infectiously engaging Dr. Marceline Côté

Canada Research Coordinating Committee Announces New Chair [2020-01-31 11:30]
Government of Canada and partners invest $18M in crucial microbiome research [2020-01-30 13:30]
Project Grant: Fall 2019 results [2020-01-29 13:50]
Announcement: Seeking Members for the Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research – Call for Expressions of Interest [2020-01-20 12:00]
Working together to strengthen Indigenous research and training [2020-01-17 15:30]

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Priority-driven research

Initiatives created by the Government of Canada to investigate pressing health issues that are of strategic importance to our country.

Institutes

Learn about the 13 "virtual" institutes, and the integrated approach that brings together researchers, health professionals, policy-makers, industry and patient groups.