Description:
This award is intended to recognize the best and most relevant published research in a peer-reviewed
journal that has significantly contributed to the advancement of the field of HSPR in Canada. The
research article must report on original HSPR conducted by the author (commentaries and editorials
will not considered). Articles will be considered related to:
• Research that demonstrates a clear or potential impact on policy, practice, health outcomes,
and/or equity (e.g., inform the design or implementation of health services policies or
interventions, decision maker uptake, change management for improved practice, equitycentred health policy);
• Research that breaks ground in the way HSPR is conducted (e.g., advancing the theories,
methods and/or approaches that underpin the science of HSPR, including innovations in
methodology, measurement tool development and/or validation, novel theory or application of
theory, new approaches to existing problems, new methods for engaging equity-deserving
populations); and/or
• Research that provides new insights on timely, important, and relevant health services and
policy issue(s), through innovation, novelty or building upon / synthesizing an existing body of
knowledge
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.
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.