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Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support

Tri-Agency: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Tri-Agency: Networks of Centres of Excellence

Institute Support Grants

Tri-Agency: Canada Excellence Research Chairs

Tri-Agency: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support

Start date:

October, 2000

End date:

N/A

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2011-12

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Programs:

1.1 – Health Knowledge, 1.2 – Health Researchers, 1.3 – Health Research Commercialization, and 1.4 – Health and Health Services Advances

Description:

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes grant programs which are programs that provide support for the direct costs of research projects, for the training of researchers, or for activities that support the translation of research findings. Other programs provide direct salary and stipend support to individual researchers/scientists and research trainees.

Expected results:

Health research advances knowledge.

A strong and talented health research community with the capacity to undertake health research.

Commercial activity-products patents and intellectual property, companies and employment generated.

Translation and use of health research takes place as a result of effective funding programs, which can lead to benefits to Canadians.

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

853.1

839.9

839.5

836.3

Total Transfer Payments

853.1

839.9

839.5

836.3

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

See below

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:

CIHR International Review: 2011-12 - Continuation

1.1.1 Open Research Grant Program: 2012-13 – Continuation

1.2.1 Salary Support Programs: 2011-12 - Continuation

1.4.1. Strategic Initiatives:

1.4.1.1. Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research: 2008/09 – Continuation

1.4.1.5. National Anti-Drug Strategy: 2012/13 - continuation

National Anti-Drug Strategy: 2009-10 (Implementation Evaluation) – Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

1.4.1. Strategic Initiatives:

1.4.1.1 The Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative: 2012-13 – Pending Approval

1.4.1.3. HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network: 2012-13 – Pending Approval

1.4.1.4. Pandemic Preparedness Research Initiative: 2012-13 – Pending Approval

1.4.2. Knowledge Translation Programs: 2012-13 – Pending Approval

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Health Researchers

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

CIHR

engages applicants and recipients through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes.

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Tri-Agency: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Start date:

2003-04

End date:

N/A

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2009-10

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Program:

1.2 – Health Researchers

Description:

CIHR's portion of this class grant program supports doctoral students and master's students in all health-related fields.

Expected results:

Increased incentives for students to enroll in graduate studies in Canada.

Increased incentives for students to complete studies in a timely manner.

Students receive high-quality research training.

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

21.3

21.3

21.3

21.3

Total Transfer Payments

21.3

21.3

21.3

21.3

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

2008-09

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Health Research Trainees

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and tri-agency or agency specific electronic communication

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Tri-Agency: Networks of Centres of Excellence

Start date:

October, 2000

End date:

N/A

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2008-09

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Program:

1.3 – Health Research Commercialization

Description:

The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three agencies CIHR, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in partnership with Industry Canada. It supports research in complex areas of critical importance to Canadian universities and hospitals in partnership with the private and public sectors. The networks funded through this program are multidisciplinary and multisectoral partnerships that stimulate leading-edge, internationally competitive research in areas critical to Canadian economic and social development.

Expected results:

Strong linkages and partnerships resulting in the transfer and use of knowledge with economic or societal benefits to Canada.

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

24.1

22.6

22.6

22.6

Total Transfer Payments

24.1

22.6

22.6

22.6

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

See below

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:

Business-Led Networks Centres of Excellence: 2012-13 – Continuation

Networks of Centres of Excellence – New Initiatives: 2009-10 – Continuation

Networks of Centres of Excellence – International Partnership Initiative: 2009-10 – Continuation

Networks of Centres of Excellence: 2007-08 – Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Health Researchers

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Applicants and recipients are engaged through various meetings and events as well as through the

programs website

.

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Institute Support Grants

Start date:

October, 2000

End date:

N/A

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2008-09

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Program:

1.4 – Health and Health Services Advances

Description:

The Institute Support Grant program provides funding to select Canadian academic institutions, including universities and teaching hospitals, to assist them in hosting the 13 Institutes of CIHR. The Institutes help CIHR maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities and to understand their needs. Each CIHR-appointed Institute Scientific Director is among the top scientists in his/her field. Institutes help CIHR define its strategic health research priorities and develop research partnerships with other interested parties concerned with health research. Institutes also organize conferences, seminars, and workshops, all with the goal of developing and disseminating health-related knowledge and best practices.

Expected results:

Effective domestic and international health research agendas as well as alliances and partnerships in areas related to the mandate of each Institute.

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

13.0

13.0

13.0

13.0

Total Transfer Payments

13.0

13.0

13.0

13.0

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

2005-06

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.

General Targeted Recipient Group:

CIHR Institute Scientific Directors

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Applicants and recipients are extended members of the organization. Scientific Directors regularly participate in CIHR meetings.

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Tri-Agency: Canada Excellence Research Chairs

Start date:

2010-11

End date:

2017-18

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2011-12

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Program:

1.2 – Health Researchers

Description:

The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three agencies. It aims to support the development of a world-class workforce crucial to the innovation process, positioning Canada as a magnet for the world's top researchers and graduate students, and promoting the development and application of leading-edge knowledge.

Expected results:

Attract world-leading researchers, trainees and other research professionals to Canada;

Enhance research capacity in Canadian universities in areas of priority for Canada;

Increase awareness of chair holder research and research excellence in Canada;

Strengthen relationships with receptors of innovation and research insights;

Brand Canada as a global destination of choice for excellence in research and higher learning

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

7.0

8.4

8.4

8.4

Total Transfer Payments

7.0

8.4

8.4

8.4

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

See below

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:

Canada Research Chairs Program: 2010-11 - Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Health Researchers

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Applicants and recipients are engaged through regular communication and the

CERC website

.

Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Tri-Agency: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Start date:

2008-09

End date:

N/A

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs:

2008-09

Strategic Outcome:

A world-class health-research enterprise that creates disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.

Program:

1.2 – Health Researchers

Description:

CIHR's portion of this tri-agency class grant program provides financial support to Canadian and international students who have achieved outstanding success in their studies and will pursue a doctoral program at a Canadian university in all health-related fields.

Expected results:

Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract and retain the best and brightest doctoral students.

Vanier graduates have the potential to become leaders in Canada and abroad.

($ millions)

Forecast Spending

2012–13

Planned Spending

2013–14

Planned Spending

2014–15

Planned Spending

2015–16

Total Grants

8.3

8.3

8.3

8.3

Total Transfer Payments

8.3

8.3

8.3

8.3

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:

None

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:

See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.

General Targeted Recipient Group:

Health Research Trainees

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and directed tri-agency or agency specific electronic communication as well as being provided information through a program specific

website

.

Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million

Name of TPP

Main Objective

End Date of TPP, if applicable

Type of TP (G, C)

Planned Spending for

2013-14

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

General Targeted Recipient Group

Note: This program, part of the College and Community Innovation Program, is managed by NSERC and delivered in collaboration with CHIR and SSHRC; and it will be evaluated by NSERC.

Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence

To increase private sector investments in Canadian research, support training of skilled researchers, and accelerate the timeline involved in translating research into commercial products and services.

N/A

Grant

$1.7 million

2012-13

Researchers

Industrial Research Chairs

To provide an opportunity for universities to recruit or retain outstanding Investigators to develop internationally competitive research programs and to transfer new knowledge from the university to industry.

2017-18

Grant

$0.2 million

2012-13

1

Researchers

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