Title:
Team Grant: Indigenous Gender and Wellness Team Grant
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2024
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
Support Indigenous-led research related to gender and wellness;
Encourage knowledge creation that will raise awareness and improve understanding of Indigenous concepts of gender in a strengths-based, wellness context;
Facilitate knowledge sharing as to how Indigenous concepts of gender can affect wellness, in a manner that is directly relevant to and for the benefit of Indigenous communities; and
Support the implementation of action-oriented, community-based projects that will improve wellness among Indigenous communities from a gendered perspective.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
236-2021-2022-Q3-00177
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Leason, Jennifer L
Research Organization:
University of Calgary
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.