Title:
Betty Havens Prize
Agreement Value:
$20,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2020
Description:
The aim of the CIHR Institute of Aging Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging is to recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in knowledge translation in aging at a local or regional level, and to provide financial support to further foster excellence and innovation in knowledge translation activities.
The achievements of the individual, team or organization that is the recipient of the CIHR-Institute of Aging Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging will be celebrated at the Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) Annual Scientific and Education Meeting. Recipients are expected to attend the CAG meeting to receive their prize and will also be highlighted in CIHR communication materials.
Nominations for the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging must demonstrate that the nominee has:
• Contributed significantly to moving research findings into practice or policy by facilitating the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge at a local or regional level;
• Engaged in KT activities that are specifically related/targeted to a community and/or region and are aimed at bridging the gap between knowledge and practice/policy and facilitating the dissemination, uptake and application of knowledge in this context;
• Linked research/researchers with decision makers/knowledge users locally and/or regionally in order to improve the health of Canadians and/or health services/products and/or the Canadian health care system (policy or practice);
• Engaged in KT efforts and strategies that have been successful in influencing or changing local, regional or provincial policy or practice; and
• Formed strong partnerships with other local/regional organizations.
Relevant KT activities must be clearly related to the research priorities of the Institute of Aging and must have an important impact on Canada's aging population
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 5C8
Reference Number:
236-2019-2020-Q2-00226
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Farrell, Barbara
Research Organization:
Bruyère Research Institute|Institut de recherche Bruyère
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.