CIHR Team Grant: Funding Research for Evidence in School Food and Health
This program is currently closed. The details below reflect the previous call and are for general information purposes only.
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 Contacts
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
OVPRII competition administration: coris@carleton.ca
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
Visit the CIHR website for more information on eligibility to apply.
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.