Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP)
Deadlines
May 1, 2006 (Phase 1: Submission of letter of intent)
June 30, 2006 (Invitation to submit a full application)
October 2, 2006 (Phase 2: Receipt of full proposal to NSERC)
April 1, 2007 (Anticipated start date of award)
Duration of Projects Up to three years
This program is jointly funded by NSERC and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Objectives
In the context of improved health for Canadians, the objectives of the Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program are to:
- translate research results to end users/stakeholders (the mechanism for translation must be clearly described);
- encourage the NSERC and CIHR communities to collaborate and integrate their expertise and research activities;
- advance interdisciplinary research leading to knowledge and technologies useful for improving the health of Canadians;
- train highly qualified people in collaborative and interdisciplinary research of relevance to health.
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) will not be considered under this program. RCTs are defined as any study involving humans where at least two interventions are compared using random allocation, statistical methodologies and blinding techniques for the purpose of determining whether an innovative intervention leads to improved health.
However, RCT applications may be submitted to CIHR’s regular RCT program. CIHR recommends that you familiarize yourself with the RCT specific guidelines and instructions, which are fully described in CIHR Randomized Controlled Trials Program – Guidelines for Completion. Potential applicants are strongly advised to consult with CIHR RCT staff listed in the Contact section of the above Web site.
Description
The CHRP program supports focused collaborative research projects involving any field of the natural sciences or engineering and the health sciences. If successful, the projects will lead to health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services, or economic development in health-related areas. The proposed project may range from fundamental knowledge creation to research on knowledge application relevant to industry or public policy. Typically, support will be for up to three years for defined projects with milestones, a beginning, an end, and clear decision points.
The participation of two or more independent researchers with complementary expertise is required. Team composition must include expertise in the natural sciences or engineering, and in the health sciences. New and genuine collaborations between researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and medical researchers, clinicians, social scientists, and humanists are strongly encouraged. The onus is on the applicant to clearly demonstrate that the assembled research team under the leadership of the principal investigator collectively has the necessary expertise for successful execution of the project. Collaborators from other sectors (e.g., government and industry) and foreign researchers are welcome to participate, but are expected to bring their own resources to the project. While the participation of partners from outside the academic sector is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to form linkages with relevant users and stakeholders.
Applicants and co-applicants applying to receive funds must hold eligible appointments at a Canadian postsecondary institution and these must take effect no later than April 1 following the year of the application. Principal applicants must be eligible under both NSERC eligibility guidelines and CIHR. Co-applicants are eligible if they meet the criteria of either NSERC or CIHR eligibility guidelines.
