Title:
Chair: CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair - Institute of Gender and Health
Agreement Value:
$700,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chairs Initiative is expected to:
• Grow the science of sex and gender research through the development and application of novel methods for elucidating the sex- and gender-related mechanisms that underpin the risk, incidence and response of various health and disease conditions in order to shape new therapies, interventions, programs and policies;
• Increase visibility and position Canada as a leader in discipline-specific sex and gender science; and
• Support capacity building in sex and gender science among the next generation of health researchers.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7
Reference Number:
236-2020-2021-Q1-00915
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bauer, Greta R
Research Organization:
University of Western Ontario
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.