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Rare Diseases: An ongoing and under-recognized global health concern Dr. Christopher McMaster, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Genetics The last day in February (this year the 28th, or 29th on a leap year) is Rare Disease Day; the rarity of this day provides an opportunity…

Rare Diseases: Not So Rare Dr. Christopher McMaster, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Genetics As another successful Rare Disease Day comes to a close, the conversation about rare diseases must continue. This time of year holds special significance for thousands of patients…

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one lesson... September 2020 “If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one lesson, it is that the value of health research cannot be overstated enough.” September is normally the traditional start of the academic New Year as summer vacations…

Rare diseases: More common than you think Dr. Christopher McMaster, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Genetics Most rare diseases are inherited, meaning they are passed down from parents to their children. Generally referred to as “orphan" or “rare” diseases, each of the…

Rare Diseases: An ongoing and under-recognized global health concern February 28 is Rare Disease Day Rare Disease Day was created to support the community, raise public awareness, and promote equitable access to diagnosis, therapies, health and social care for people living with…

IG Institute Community Support (ICS) Program The ICS Program is designed to foster community development by providing grants and awards to individuals and organizations for the purposes of: Aiding research and knowledge translation activities where the circumstances fall outside…

Information and instructions for Research Administrators for managing the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program Table of contents Definitions Roles and responsibilities Management of Applications via ResearchNET ResearchNet roles and access privileges Submitting…

How to submit an application to CIHR’s Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Program (CGS D) Long description Title: “How to submit an application to CIHR’s Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Program (CGS D)” Top of chart begins Q: “Are you currently registered in a degree…

Quotas for the CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Awards (CGS D) Program (2024-2025) Institution Quota Footnote * Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care (Toronto) 3 Brock University (Ontario) 3 Carleton University (Ottawa) 3 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Toronto) 7…

Doctoral Research Awards – Application instructions DORA: The agencies have signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), a global initiative whose purpose is to support the development and promotion of best practices in the assessment of scholarly research.…