Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research Funding Opportunity
Eligibility
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an independent researcher or a knowledge user, affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution and/or its affiliated institutions (including hospitals, research institutes and other non-profit organizations with a mandate for health research and/or knowledge mobilization)
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an individual affiliated with an Indigenous non-governmental organization in Canada with a research and/or knowledge mobilization mandate.
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- a Canadian non-governmental organization (including Indigenous non-governmental organizations, community organizations and regional health authorities) with a research or knowledge mobilization mandate in 2S/LGBTQI+ health.
Is international research eligible?
The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the health priorities of 2S/LGBTQI+ individuals and communities in Canada. Please refer to the Eligibility to Apply section of the funding opportunity for a full list of requirements that must be met. For the majority (if not all CIHR grants), the Nominated Principal Applicant must have their substantive role in Canada for the duration of the requested grant term.
Who is eligible as the Nominated Principal Applicant?
For an application to be eligible, the Nominated Principal Applicant must be:
Do trainees need to be in a trainee position at the time of the funding start date?
Trainees must hold trainee status at the time of application, as they are being named in the proposal.
Are physiotherapists and other allied health professionals eligible as trainees?
No, unless they are fellows. An affiliated physiotherapist would be more appropriate as a knowledge user. Knowledge Users can be in any role on an application.
Are international trainees eligible?
Yes. Since eligibility criteria do not specify Canadian-only trainees, non-Canadian trainees may be eligible.
If a trainee is halfway through their PhD at the time of application and finishes before the end of funding (but starts a postdoc afterward), are they eligible as a co-applicant?
Yes, as long as they are a trainee at the time of application.
Is someone in their medical residency eligible as a trainee?
Yes, a medical resident is considered a trainee.
Is there a maximum number of students that can be included in the application as co-applicants?
No.
Budget
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they do not conduct research independently, as part of the terms and conditions of their employment (i.e. researchers in academia, hospitals and research institutes).
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they are not themselves the recipient of an agency grant (i.e., the Nominated Principal Applicant or equivalent).
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they are not receiving compensation from other sources for their time spent on the funded research/activities. For more information consult the Directive on Employment and Compensation Expenditures.
Can course buyout be included in the budget?
No. Course buyout is not typically included in CIHR funding opportunities and does not align with this funding model.
Are stipends for trainee co-applicants an allowable cost?
Yes, stipends for trainees are eligible under CIHR guidelines.
Which roles can be paid from the grant if they are not in academic positions?
Principal Applicants, Co-applicants, Collaborators, Administrative Coordinators, Program Leaders, Community Leaders, Decision Makers, Citizens, and Trainees can be paid full time or part-time salaries as long as:
Note: Nominated Principal Applicants cannot be paid from the grant.
In-Person Meetings
How should in-person meetings be budgeted?
We are still sorting out details for these in-person events, including where they will be located. Include travel and meeting costs in your budget, accounting for potential distance to major cities across Canada. To ensure sufficient funds, for your proposal, consider travel and meeting costs accounting for potential distance to major cities across Canada, and budget accordingly.
Working with Applicant Partners
Do I have to work with one of the applicant partners when submitting my application?
No. Working with an applicant partner is completely optional.
Partnerships with the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction can be established on a 1-to-1 basis, if applicable.
Statistics Canada will not be partnering individually with applicants; however, Statistics Canada will be providing overall guidance to potential applicants that would benefit from their data holdings and statistical and/or subject matter expertise at the January 14th webinar (English) and January 28th webinar (in French only) (French) and can answer questions about data access/linkages.
Mitacs is offering supplementary internship funding for trainees on your projects. You must apply directly to the Mitacs Accelerate Program.
Selecting a Pool
How do I choose between a specific pool and the general pool?
Pools are created to reserve funding for different areas of research. Applicants must select one pool that best aligns with the main area of research outlined in your application.
If I select Priority Area 1 as my first choice and Priority Area 2 as my second choice, will I be considered for Area 2 if Area 1 funding is insufficient?
No. You must select one of the specific funding pools under the "Priority Announcement/Funding Pool Title" drop-down list. Select the research Priority Area that you deem most appropriate for the activities being proposed in your application.
Although it is possible to select more than one research area, due to ResearchNet limitations, only your first choice will be considered; all other selections will be disregarded.
Pathways for Community Organizations
- An institution can apply to become a CIHR Eligible Institution Authorized to Administer Grant and Award Funds. Instructions are available online. As you will notice on the bottom of the page, you may contact our Financial Monitoring team (for CIHR) if you have any questions pertaining to this process.
- Institutions that cannot meet the requirements to become a CIHR Eligible Institution Authorized to Administer Grant and Award Funds may still be permitted to administer the funds under special terms and conditions, as determined by CIHR, following an eligibility review. Instructions for this process are available here.
- In some circumstances, it may also be possible for an organization or individual to receive a direct payment.
How can community organizations apply for CIHR funding if they do not hold an institutional ethics board?
This process does not have to be completed before you submit your application, but it does have to be completed in order to receive funds. This process can be intensive and does take some time, so it is best to get started as soon as possible. Questions related to institutional eligibility, and document package to submit for assessment, must be sent to support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Guidance on the Tri-Agency CV
Applicants must follow Tri-Agency CV requirements as outlined in the funding opportunity instructions. Consult the tri-agency CV instructions and the tri-agency CV – frequently asked questions for assistance with completing the tri-agency CV template.
Peer Review Process
What does the peer review process look like?
Each application is reviewed by a select number of reviewers with expertise aligned to the topics and perspectives covered in the funding opportunity. Reviewers receive the same information as applicants.
Signing Authority
Who provides signing authority?
Signing authority comes from the institution administering the funds.
Signature of the Nominated Principal Applicant is not required for applications submitted through ResearchNet, but a signature from individual(s) with signing authority from the Institution Paid is required.
Furthermore, signatures must be included for all other applicants (except Collaborators). Original signatures are not required; the scanned signed signature pages and the Routing Slip must be uploaded in the Print/Upload Signature Pages task in ResearchNet prior to submitting your application.
Arts-Based and Qualitative Methods
Are arts-based and qualitative methods eligible?
Yes.
Expressing Interest in Collaboration
Is there a way to express interest in collaborating with other organizations?
Yes. Applicants wishing to express interest in collaboration can include their information on the provided partnership linkage tool.
Multiple PI Roles
Can I be a Nominated Principal Investigator (NPI) on one grant and a Principal Investigator (PI) on another if they have different objectives?
Yes.
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