CIHR — Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health
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
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator |
| Registration Deadline | June 25, 2026 |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | September 30, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | October 7, 2026 |
Submitting Your Application
- Log in to cuResearch and submit an internal Carleton Approval Form. Consult the cuResearch user’s manual for guidance.
- Submit an external application to CIHR by following their submission guidelines.