Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada
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Agency overview
Formed	2000
Jurisdiction	Government of Canada
Headquarters	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Parent department	Health Canada

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (French: Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada ) is the major federal agency responsible for funding health and medical research in Canada. Established in 2000, CIHR replaced the Medical Research Council of Canada and aims to create new scientific knowledge and enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health care system.

Structure[edit | edit source]

CIHR is composed of 13 "virtual" institutes, each focusing on a specific area of health research. These institutes are not physical buildings but networks of researchers brought together to address health challenges. The institutes are:

Institute of Aging
Institute of Cancer Research
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
Institute of Gender and Health
Institute of Genetics
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health
Institute of Infection and Immunity
Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Institute of Population and Public Health

Funding and Grants[edit | edit source]

CIHR provides funding through various programs and grants, including:

These funding opportunities are designed to support researchers at different stages of their careers and to promote innovative research that addresses pressing health issues.

Research Priorities[edit | edit source]

CIHR's research priorities are aligned with the health needs of Canadians and include:

Governance[edit | edit source]

CIHR is governed by a Governing Council, which sets the strategic direction and policies of the organization. The President of CIHR is appointed by the Governor in Council and is responsible for the overall management of the agency.

Impact[edit | edit source]

CIHR-funded research has led to significant advancements in health care, including the development of new treatments, improvements in health policy, and the enhancement of health care delivery systems. The agency collaborates with other national and international organizations to maximize the impact of its research investments.

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