Issue 255
Contents
1) President�s message
a) Clarifying CIHR�s Investigator-Initiated Programs Budget
2) Job opportunities
a) Scientific Director, CIHR�s Institute of Genetics (IG)
b) Scientific Director, CIHR�s Institute of Infection & Immunity (III)
3) Program related information
a) Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration
b) CIHR unveils new vision and tools to support health research trainees
c) Health Research Community Survey on Peer Review Committees
d) TCPS 2 (2014): Consultation on Research Involving Human Cells and Cell Lines
e) Dr. Michael Rudnicki winner of 2017 Dr. George Karpati Research Award
4) Funding opportunities
a) Funding opportunities posted between September 21 and October 26, 2017 by CIHR and its partners
b) Sex as a Variable in Biomedical Research Catalyst Grant
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1) President�s message
a) Clarifying CIHR�s Investigator-Initiated Programs Budget
We have received a number of questions about the budget available for the current Project Grant and Foundation Grant competitions, and we would like to offer clarification. Read more.
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2) Job opportunities
Job opportunities at CIHR � click on the links below for details
a) Scientific Director, CIHR�s Institute of Genetics (IG)
Closing date: November 14, 2017
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50592.html
b) Scientific Director, CIHR�s Institute of Infection & Immunity (III)
Closing date: November 14, 2017
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50593.html
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3) Program related information
a) Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration
Along with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), CIHR is pleased to launch the Renewal of the Tri-Agency Financial Administration.
A large part of the Renewal will involve streamlining and simplifying the administration and use of grant funds by creating a �principles-based� Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide. The details about the Renewal, as well as progress to date, are now available online.
b) CIHR unveils new vision and tools to support health research trainees
CIHR is pleased to present its newly revamped health research training website, a one-stop-shop for everything related to training, including: information about training opportunities and how to apply for them; tools to help trainees enhance their career prospects, like the Individual Career Development Plan; a curated list of the latest reports and studies related to training; and helpful links to policies, strategies, news and events.
c) Health Research Community Survey on Peer Review Committees
CIHR is committed to working with the research community to ensure that peer review continues to improve. One of our key priorities is ensuring that the composition of Project Grant peer review committees and their mandates cover the breadth of research areas within CIHR's mandate and that the peer review needs of interdisciplinary applications are met.
To this end, the Nominated Principal Applicants in the Fall 2017 competition have been asked to fill out a survey about peer review committees. A separate version of the survey is now available to the entire community. See More
d) TCPS 2 (2014): Consultation on Research Involving Human Cells and Cell Lines
The Panel on Research Ethics seeks feedback on a set of proposed changes to the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans � TCPS 2 (2014).
This set of proposed revisions pertains to research involving human cells and cell lines. Written comments on the proposed changes will be accepted until November 30, 2017. All comments received will be posted online unless the contributor requests that they remain confidential.
e) Dr. Michael Rudnicki winner of 2017 Dr. George Karpati Research Award
On September 14th, Dr. Michael Rudnicki was recognized by Muscular Dystrophy Canada for his outstanding scientific contribution to neuromuscular research. Dr. Rudnicki is the Canada Research Chair in Molecular Genetics, the Scientific Director of the Stem Cell Network, Director of the Regenerative Medicine Program at the Ottawa Hospital, and is a member of the Order of Canada.
Dr. Rudnicki received the annual George Karpati Research Award in recognition for his team�s discovery of a protein called dystrophin that is missing in those living with muscular disorders which is a major structural component of the muscle. From this discovery, researchers are looking at ways to improve or partially repair the protein.
Upon receiving the news, Dr. Rudnicki said, �I knew Dr. Karpati when I was a young scientist and looked up to him as a mentor. I am extremely honoured to receive this award.�
Muscular Dystrophy Canada recently sat down with Dr. Rudnicki to discuss his important research on muscle stem cells.
Click here to view the video.
Contact:
Cate Murray
Executive Director
Stem Cell Network
catemurray@stemcellnetwork.ca
Mobile: 613-979-6174
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4) Funding opportunities
a) Funding opportunities posted between September 21 and October 26, 2017 by CIHR and its partners
The following is a list of funding opportunities which CIHR and its partners posted between September 21 and October 26, 2017.
To view these opportunities, consult the CIHR Funding Opportunity Database.
- Operating Grant: Secondary Data Analysis for Cancer Prevention and Control
- Other: Planning and Dissemination Grants � IPPH � ICS
- Team Grant: Research Network on Lyme Disease
b) Sex as a Variable in Biomedical Research Catalyst Grant
In 2015, the Institute of Gender and Health launched the first Sex as a Variable in Biomedical Research Catalyst Grant competition. In response to the success of this program, the Institute of Gender and Health, the Institute of Aging, the Institute of Infection and Immunity, the Institute of Cancer, the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health and the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis are launching a second round of this competition. This funding opportunity aims to encourage biomedical scientists to include sex as a variable in their research questions and experimental designs.
Additional information
- View the full funding opportunity.
- In-person meeting of successful applicants: Spring 2019 (dates and location TBC).
- To learn more about how sex can be integrated into biomedical research, check out IGH's free online course.
Contact information
CIHR Contact Centre
support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Phone: 613-954-1968
Toll Free: 1-888-603-4178
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CIHR wants to hear from you
Absence does not make the heart grow fonder � CIHR wants to hear from you as much as possible. There is a wonderful story to tell about the results and benefits of health research in Canada, but we need your help to truly make this a page turner. And, we need to keep telling this story. So, we encourage you to let us know when you have or, better still, are close to publishing the results of research funded by CIHR. Please drop us a line at mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.
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Useful CIHR contacts
Contact Centre:
support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
613-954-1968 or toll free 1-888-603-4178
Media Relations: 613-941-4563
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