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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Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians

Developing CIHR's anti-racism action plan: Status update and next steps

CIHR survey on ableism and barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system

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Latest updates on COVID-19

Government of Canada announces new clinical trials consortium, training platforms, and research projects to improve the health of Canadians [2023-01-19 09:30]
Government of Canada invests $23 million in pediatric cancer research [2023-01-18 11:48]
Global research partnerships to address mpox virus in African countries and Canada [2022-12-20 13:00]
Dr. Angela Kaida appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Gender and Health [2022-12-15 11:00]

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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.