CIHR – Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health
Sponsor’s Website
Visit the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website for more information on the Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health (FRESH).
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 | June 25, 2026 |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | September 30, 2026 |
| Submission of application to CIHR | October 7, 2026 |
Overview
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.
Value and Duration
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
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.