Learning for participants in peer review
CIHR offers a number of learning modules to help you gain in-depth knowledge about our programs, processes and tools. These modules are intended to ensure that all participants in the peer review process have the same base knowledge of the processes and policies in order to conduct effective and fair peer review.
What’s new?
CIHR 101 eLearning Series:
- Part 1 of 2: Introduction to CIHR (20 min.)
- Part 2 of 2: Peer Review at CIHR (20 min.)
Mandatory learning for all reviewers
The following learning modules must be completed prior to participating in one of CIHR’s peer review processes.
Excellence in peer review
- Conducting Quality Reviews (7 min.)
- Bias in Peer Review (30 min.)
Sex and gender considerations in peer review*
Complete one of the following modules based on your methodological expertise:
- Introduction to Sex and Gender Considerations in Basic Science (8 min.)
- Introduction to Sex and Gender Considerations in Clinical and Epidemiological Research (11 min.)
*If your role does not require methodological expertise (e.g., knowledge user, patient), we recommend you complete:
Competition specific learning
Training Awards
Participating in Peer Review
Project Grants
Participating in Peer Review
Priority-Driven Research
Participating in Peer Review
Role specific learning
- Peer Review for Knowledge Users (20 min.)
Additional learning modules and resources
Reviewer resources
- Completing your Reviewer Profile (9 min.)
- Participation and Responsiveness in Peer Review (10 min.)
Policies and considerations affecting the quality of the science
- Background context on Indigenous Health Research (10 min.)
- Global Health Research (6 min.)
- Research Involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada (TCPS 2 Chapter 9) – Webinar
- Course on Research Ethics – TCPS 2: CORE
Notice
To fully experience these interactive modules, we recommend using a computer with a recent version of your browser, audio capability and Adobe Flash Player.
Many lessons use audio to supplement visual information. In these modules, closed captioning is available and can be enabled by clicking on the 
button at the bottom right of the lesson screen.
Where browser or Flash updates are necessary, please visit the appropriate provider's website.
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