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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CIHR is recruiting a Scientific Director of the Institute of Cancer Research

CIHR Governing Council is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members: Deborah DeLancey and Shanthi Johnson

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month 2021, read our featured research

Ask a Scientist — Global Health 3.0: 2021-2026 Framework for Action on Global Health Research

Canadian impacts: Research to address COVID-19

COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative

Latest updates on COVID-19

(Updated) Pre-announcement: Notice of upcoming COVID-19 research funding opportunity [2021-07-13 10:15]
Investing in science-based solutions to improve health and well-being in urban areas [2021-07-05 11:00]
Message from the President: Statement on the discovery of graves at former residential schools [2021-06-28 13:30]
Government of Canada creates national training platform for patient-oriented research [2021-06-23 14:30]

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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.