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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National Indigenous History Month 2022 at CIHR

Discover what CIHR is doing to support clinical trials infrastructure, training, and research

Help CIHR identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system

Notice of upcoming funding opportunities - Clinical Trials Fund

Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund

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View current and archived funding opportunities and apply for funding.

Funding programs

Learn about CIHR's funding programs, application process, policies and requirements, forms, the review process, and decisions.

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.