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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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

Tri-Agency Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan — Tri-agency action plan to address systemic barriers and increase equity, diversity and inclusion in the postsecondary research ecosystem

Canadian impacts: Research to address COVID-19

COVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative

Latest updates on COVID-19

Pre-announcement: Notice of Upcoming COVID-19 Research Funding Opportunities [2021-05-21 12:30]
Government of Canada invests in new research to address COVID-19 variants [2021-03-26 11:30]
Government of Canada announces new partnership with the Netherlands to fund type 2 diabetes research [2021-03-25 10:30]
Government of Canada invests in new COVID-19 research projects across the country [2021-03-12 11:30]

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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.