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CIHR — Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health

April 10, 2026

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Description

The Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) aims to generate actionable, high-quality evidence to inform and improve school food policy, programming and practice across Canada. This funding opportunity supports intersectoral, interdisciplinary research led by a tripartite leadership team composed of researchers, decision-makers and knowledge users.

Funding Value

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $12,600,000, enough to fund approximately 14 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $300,000 per year for up to three years, for a total of $900,000 per grant.

Eligibility Criteria

Visit the CIHR — Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH) on the SickKids Foundation website for details on eligibility.

Sponsor’s Website

CIHR — Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH)

Internal Contacts

Faculty Research Facilitator

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Faculty DeadlineConsult your Faculty Research Facilitator
Registration DeadlineJune 25, 2026
Internal cuResearch Approval FormSeptember 30, 2026
Submission DeadlineOctober 7, 2026

Submitting Your Application

  1. Log in to cuResearch and submit an internal Carleton Approval Form. Consult the cuResearch user’s manual for guidance.
  2. Submit an external application to CIHR by following their submission guidelines.