Message: Call for Expressions of Interest: SPOR Networks

“On behalf of the SPOR National Steering Committee, I encourage all Canadian health researchers to get involved in SPOR – an exciting new initiative that should transform health care in Canada.  This call for expressions of interest is an opportunity to share your thoughts on how we can collaborate across novel networks, using research evidence to improve the way we care for patients in Canada.  I encourage you to submit your most innovative and inspired ideas!”

– Dr. Robert Bell, Co-Chair, SPOR

Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a collaboration of researchers, provinces and territories, partners, health care providers, patients and families – all working in partnership to improve the quality and effectiveness of care provided to Canadians.

The SPOR National Steering Committee is inviting the health research community to provide input on research network capacity in Canada.

This call for expressions of interest is being held from January 18 to February 28, 2013.  It is an opportunity for Canada’s researchers to provide information on the current network landscape.  The goal is to identify existing and emerging research network capacity in patient-oriented research in Canada that could align with the SPOR network objectives.

Please note that this is not a formal letter of intent or a CIHR funding opportunity.  It is an open dialogue with Canada’s research community and a venue for Canadian researchers to demonstrate where there is capacity to translate research evidence into better health care policies, therapies, and practices.

Detailed information on this call for expressions of interest and the submission process can be found at the links below:

• Call for Expressions of Interest
• SPOR Networks – Expression of Interest – Frequently Asked Questions