INMD New Investigator Partnership Prize (2013/2014)

Timeline and Funding

Application deadline	Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30th
Notification of decision	Within nine weeks of the application submission
Funding per award	Up to $2,500 per award

Table of Contents

1. Description
2. Available Funds
3. Eligibility
4. Review Process and Evaluation
5. How to Apply
6. Contact Information

1. Description

INMD's supports research to enhance health in relation to diet, digestion, excretion, and metabolism; and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions and problems associated with hormone, digestive system, kidney, and liver function. The INMD New Investigator Partnership Prize will support New Investigator Prizes awarded by voluntary health organizations (such as non- profit organizations, professional organizations and registered charities) that recognize outstanding research relevant to the Institute's mandate. INMD will fund a maximum amount for a single award of $2,500 per Partner organization, which must be matched equally by partner funds. For information on INMD, please refer to INMD website and Strategic Plan 2010-2014.

Successful applicants (Partner organizations) will be notified within 9 weeks of application submissions. Funds will be released upon verification of awardees by the Partner organization(s).

2. Available Funds

This award is valued up to a maximum of $2,500. The INMD contribution to the amount available for this award is subject to availability of funds allocated annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.

3. Eligibility

To be eligible for this competition, applicants must be:

1. Engaged in health research relevant to the mandate of INMD.
2. In agreement with the definition of a New Investigator, as defined by CIHR¹ or the Partner organization.

4. Review Process and Evaluation

Applications will undergo an initial assessment by INMD staff to ensure that they are both eligible and complete. Only eligible and complete applications will proceed to the review stage.

Applications will be assessed for relevance to the INMD mandate.

The evaluation committee is typically composed of INMD staff and /or Institute Advisory Board members. INMD will notify applicants of the competition results by email.

5. How to Apply

1. Create a cover page for your application with the following information:
   • Name
   • CIHR PIN
   • Email
2. Complete the Institute Community Support (ICS) application form [ PDF (626 KB) | Help ] according to the following instructions:
   • Complete Section 1. Note: If you do not have a CIHR Personal Identification Number (PIN), please visit the Register with CIHR web page.
   • Indicate "Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes Partnership New Investigator Prize" in Section 2 a). Note: Do not complete other items in Section 2.
   • Complete Section 4.
3. Attach Partner organization announcement of the opportunity. This should include a paper copy and a web link to the organization's prize announcement/application page. The following information should be clearly stated:
   • Award Description
   • Eligibility criteria
   • Nomination procedure
   • Selection process
4. Email your application to: vera.ndaba@sickkids.ca All emails received will be acknowledged.

A complete application consists of:

1. A cover page
2. A signed ICS form
3. A copy of the organizations prize announcement/application process

Late applications or applications with missing documents will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are complete and submitted by the deadline.

6. Contact Information

To submit your application or for more information about this funding opportunity, please contact:
Vera Ndaba
Business Officer
CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Tel.: 416-978-1326
Email: vera.ndaba@sickkids.ca

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