Other: Journalism Awards (2008-2009) - Funding Decisions Notification (December 2008 Competition – 200812JOU)

(Alternate Title: CIHR Journalism Awards)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the results of the Journalism Award (2008-2009) competition.

Funding Opportunity Summary

The objectives of the “Journalism Award (2008-2009)” were to:

• To encourage Canadian journalists to go "above and beyond" their normal level of coverage of health research issues, and report in depth on key issues of interest to the Canadian public;
• To support the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of research-based knowledge to improve the health of Canadians;
• To build interest in health research issues among Canadian reporters, photographers, freelancers and editors;
• To increase the number of journalists with an interest and expertise in health research issues;
• To satisfy the continuing demand by Canadians for more quality coverage of health related issues; and
• To recognize excellence in Canadian health research reporting and support excellent journalism in health and health research.

Funding Competition Summary

A total of 33 applications were received of which 19 were approved for funding.

Contact Information

For further information about this competition, please contact:

Adrian Mota
Team Lead, Program Delivery
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-3543
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: adrian.mota@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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

Michael Dwyer
Public Affairs and Ministerial Liaison Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Telephone: 613-941-0688
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: michael.dwyer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Funding Decisions Data Report

Access the “CIHR Journalism Awards“ funding decisions data report.