Catalyst Grant: Pandemic Preparedness - Funding Decisions Notification (October 2008 Competition - 200810PAP)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the results of the Catalyst Grant: Pandemic Preparedness competition.

Funding Opportunity Summary

The Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative launched funding opportunities to support three phases of pandemic preparedness: pre-pandemic research, outbreak research and knowledge translation of research findings. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide seed money for researchers working in the first two phases where applications were requested but not received.

Within the framework of the overall objectives of the CIHR Catalyst Grant Program, the specific objectives of the Catalyst Grant: Pandemic Preparedness funding opportunity are:

• To contribute to Canadian pandemic preparedness by supporting catalyst grants in the areas of influenza and the current pandemic threat.
• To provide seed money to support health research activities which represent a first step towards the pursuit of more comprehensive funding opportunities.
• Stimulate research in strategic priority areas were there is low capacity.

Funding Competition Summary

A total of 7 applications were received of which 3 were approved for funding.

Contact Information

For further information about this competition, please contact:

Liliane Chénard
Team Lead, Program Delivery
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-957-3318
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: liliane.chenard@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

For further information about this initiative and the objectives of this funding opportunity please contact:

Carol Richardson
Manager, Programs and Evaluation
CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity
Telephone: 519-661-3228
Fax: 519-661-4226
Email: carol.richardson@schulich.uwo.ca

Funding Decisions Data Report

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