CIHR grant strategies panel

May 19th, 2021

By Office of the Vice-President (Research)

CIHR grant strategies panel

Memorial is partnering with Athabasca University and the University of Lethbridge to host a workshop on strategies for approaching Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants.

The aim of this event is a to provide a first-step toward greater success and to gain insights from researchers and reviewers with experience in CIHR programs.

The details are as follows:

Funding Focus: Strategies for Approaching CIHR Grants

Sponsors: Athabasca University, Memorial University, University of Lethbridge

Date: June 4
Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Newfoundland Time on MS Teams

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Program: Join us for a panel presentation and discussion on developing strategies and scaling success in CIHR grant applications. This open session features six researchers from Athabasca University, Memorial University and University of Lethbridge. Presenters will share strategies and insights into crafting compelling proposals for CIHR programs and perspectives on Project Grants. Panelists include the following:

  • Dr. Jennifer Knopp-Sihota, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University;
  • Dr. Robert Sutherland, Professor, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge;
  • Dr. Robert Bertolo, Professor, Biochemistry, Memorial University;
  • Dr. Jeff Vallance – Canada Research Chair in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management, Professor, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University;
  • Dr. Ute Koth, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge; and
  • Dr. Craig Moore – Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Brain Repair, Associate Professor, Memorial University