Health Research

Health research facilitation at UBCO is primarily offered for Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHR-BC) programs. Support for non-CIHR sponsored programs, other health, or non-profit health funding competitions is available as capacity permits. Please contact us if you would like support for an opportunity not listed below.

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

CIHR Project Grants

SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS

• Facilitation Schedule (Spring 2024 CIHR Project grant).
• Criteria & Editorial Review for Full application: Due February 14, 2024.
• For full registration instructions, please see Project Grant – Registration Instructions
• For full application instructions, please see Project Grant – Application Instructions.

RESOURCES

• CIHR Sample Grant Library (CWL required)
• Spring 2024 CIHR Project Grant Application Guidelines
• Co-developed SPARC Project Grant Resources
• Application Component Checklist

CIHR REFERENCE MATERIALS

• ResearchNet
• Registration Instructions
• Application Instructions
• Peer Review Manual – Project
• Biosketch Quick Reference Guide
• Resubmissions
• Formatting Requirements
• Use of Grant Funds
• Writing Letters of Support
• Applicant Resource: How to highlight your research contributions and impacts

CIHR ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• All Learning Activities and Resources
  • Learning for Applicants
  • Learning for Participants in Peer Review
  • Sex and Gender in Health Research

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Project Grant Competition FAQs

WEBINARS

• Webinars

CIHR Strategic Grant Opportunities

SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS

• One-on-one consultations are available for researchers looking to apply for Strategic Grants. Common topics of discussion include aligning the proposal with program objectives, understanding the evaluation criteria, and the relevance of knowledge translation strategies. Email joyceline.amoako@ubc.ca to set up an appointment in person or on zoom.
• ORS provides editorial, criteria and technical feedback on well-developed applications (e.g., Research Proposal). Strategic grant reviews are provided on a case-by-case basis, so please contact amoako@ubc.ca at least 4 weeks in advance of the competition deadline so we can plan accordingly.

 RESOURCES

• Sample Grant Library (CWL required)
• Register for UBC Workshops & Events on Team Grants
• SPARC resources, sample grants and Fundamentals workshop recordings (CWL required)
• General Letter of Intent Process
• Grants – Application Phase Instruction Checklist.
• Use of Grant Funds
• Best practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research
• How to integrate sex and gender into research
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

MSHR-BC Scholar Program

SUPPORT For Researchers

• Facilitation Schedule (2024 MSHRBC Scholar and HP-I).
• Criteria & Editorial Review for LOI: Due November 10, 2023.
• Criteria & Editorial Review for Full application: Due January 2, 2024.

Resources

• Sample Grant Library (CWL required)
• Scholar Sample Letter of Intent Form
• MSHRBC Scholar Program
• 2023 MSHRBC-UBCO Information session slides
• Scholar Sample Full Application Form
• Scholar Application Guidelines
• MSHRBC Tips for Application Development

MSHR-BC Professional-Investigator (HP-I) Program

SUPPORT For Researchers

• Facilitation Schedule (2024 MSHRBC Scholar and HP-I).
• Criteria & Editorial Review for LOI: Due November 10, 2023.
• Criteria & Editorial Review for Full application: Due January 2, 2024.

Resources

• Sample Grant Library (CWL required)
• HP-I Sample Letter of Intent Form
• MSHRBC Health Professional-Investigator Program
• 2023 MSHRBC-UBCO Information session slides
• HP-I Sample Full Application Form
• HP-I application Guidelines
• MSHRBC Tips for Application Development

Co-developed and additional resources are available via the Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity (SPARC) office at the UBC-Vancouver Campus.

Note: UBC resources are intended for UBC researchers only. Please do not circulate.