Title:
Team Grant: Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative (HeLTI) – South Africa
Agreement Value:
$2,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2027
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to continue international multi-country, multi-disciplinary, cross-site collaborations that support:
• A DOHaD approach to the generation of evidence and identification of opportunities for research and intervention, data interoperability and improvement of harmonization practices as part of a longer-term strategy for NCD prevention;
• A knowledge mobilization strategy that will embed the evidence generated into policy and other decision-making, nationally and internationally;
• A learning platform and training environment for early career stage researchers that will support career pathways in research, knowledge mobilization and policy development related to DOHaD; and,
• The improvement of health outcomes, including health equity, particularly related to women and men’s health preconception, during pregnancy, early life and childhood by targeting early exposures and early development.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1X5
Reference Number:
236-2021-2022-Q4-00454
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Lye, Stephen J
Research Organization:
Sinai Health System (Toronto)
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.