CIHR Foundation Grant
About This Grant
Foundation Grants provide long-term funding to established health research leaders for programs of research. Grants range from $500,000 to $1.4 million per year for five to seven years.
Grant Summary
CIHR Foundation Grant is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant providing $500K to $1.4M for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Researchers at an eligible Canadian institution
- Independent researcher status required
- Track record of sustained health research contributions
How to Apply
$500K–$1.4M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CIHR Foundation Grant from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) before the deadline.
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CIHR Foundation Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CIHR Foundation Grant?
CIHR Foundation Grant is offered by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the CIHR Foundation Grant provide?
CIHR Foundation Grant provides between $500K and $1.4M per award from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the CIHR Foundation Grant deadline?
CIHR Foundation Grant accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the CIHR Foundation Grant?
To apply for CIHR Foundation Grant, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).