CIHR Project Grant Competition

Research Security Update

New research security training requirements that will support the U of A research community in safeguarding their research are being introduced - please click here for more information

As of May 1st, 2024 there are new Tri-Agency and Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) research security requirements in place that could impact your research funding application. Check out the Safeguarding Research Office (SRO) webpage for more information or you can talk to someone on our team at safegrd@ualberta.ca to find out what these requirements could mean for you.

support for researchers

Research Partner Network provides personalized support and expert guidance on how to apply for this grant and how to manage the funds should you be successful.

If you're interested in applying for this grant, please reach out to the designated Research Partner: Gareth Corry.

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Who Can Apply

Individual researchers or groups of researchers conducting research projects within the health sciences.

Value

Varies depending on the research field, approach, and scope of the project. In the last Project Grant competition, the average U of A award was $815,024.

Duration

Up to five years

Intake

Two competitions per year: Spring (early March) and Fall (mid-September). Each competition has two phases: registration and full application.

More information

Visit the CIHR Project Grant website.

Current Competition: Spring 2025

Information about the Spring 2025 Project Grant competition can be found here.

Information about the Spring 2025 Priority Announcement areas will be posted closer to the application deadline.

Deadlines: Spring 2025 competition

January 31, 2025: Reach out to SRO to discuss applicable research security requirements.
February 5, 2025: CIHR registration deadline
February 14, 2025: Risk Assessment Form submission to SRO. If you have a private sector partner and require a Risk Assessment Form (RAF) under the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships, your draft RAF needs to should be submitted to the SRO by this date to allow time for institutional review and approval.
February 21, 2025 (4:30 pm Edmonton time): Deadline to submit in Researcher Home Page for RAS review.
March 4, 2025 (10 am Edmonton time): Institutional deadline (last day to submit in ResearchNet).
March 5, 2025: CIHR application deadline

Supports + resources

Workshops + Events

The Research Partner Network offers a range of workshops and events throughout the year to assist researchers with their CIHR Project Grant competition applications. These supports will be listed below or shared with the research community in Faculty, College, or institutional communications.

For information on additional U of A resources available for the CIHR Project Grant competition, please contact Gareth Corry or check with your Faculty’s Associate or Vice Dean (Research) or Faculty Research Director.