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CIHR – Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing CDN Databases and Cohorts (2026)

Published on April 16, 2026

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Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website for more information on the Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing CDN Databases and Cohorts.

Internal Contact

Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Faculty deadlineConsult your Faculty Research Facilitator
Registration deadlineSeptember 2, 2026
Internal cuResearch Approval FormSeptember 15, 2026
Submission of application to CIHRSeptember 22, 2026

Overview

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support projects that use data from existing Canadian-based cohorts, databases, cohort catalogues and data platforms to advance knowledge in human development, child and/or youth health with the goal to improve patient, population and system outcomes.

Value and Duration

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $1,125,000, enough to fund approximately 15 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $75,000 per year for up to one year.

Eligibility

See Eligibility to Apply for more details.

Submitting Your Application

  1. Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
  2. Submit an external application to CIHR by following their submission guidelines.