CIHR – Operating Grant: Early Career Researchers in Human Development, Child and Youth Health (2026)
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website for more information on the Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health.
Internal Contact
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator |
| Registration deadline | September 15, 2026 |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | October 13, 2026 |
| Submission of application to CIHR | October 20, 2026 |
Overview
The goal of this funding opportunity is to build research capacity, generate new knowledge and support knowledge mobilization in human development, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career researchers.
The program will fund research across the four CIHR pillars (biomedical; clinical; health services; and social, cultural, environmental and population health) that has the potential to have a significant impact on human development, child and youth health. Ultimately, the program aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity and knowledge to respond to challenges and needs by providing important early career development support to researchers in these fields.
Value and Duration
The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $1,950,000, enough to fund approximately 13 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $50,000 per year for up to three years, for a total of $150,000 per grant.
Eligibility
See Eligibility to Apply for more details.
Submitting Your Application
- Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to CIHR by following their submission guidelines.