Title:
Op Grant: Pandemic Research Platforms Interim Funding - Rapid Evidence Synthesis
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to support research platforms to:
• Implement a plan to serve a broader, long-term pandemic preparedness and response role in the research ecosystem related to one of the research areas;
• Build and strengthen capacity in Canada to undertake interdisciplinary, equity-focused, multi-jurisdictional research related to pandemics and other infectious or communicable diseases with significant public health impacts;
• Rapidly generate and mobilize evidence to inform health emergency preparedness and response efforts by policy makers, clinicians, public health actors, the public and/or higher-risk communities in Canada; and
• Collaborate with other experts and teams across Canada and internationally in their research area(s) to sustain research partnerships and ensure coordination of pandemic preparedness and response activities.
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:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8N 3Z5
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q1-00650
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wilson, Michael G
Research Organization:
McMaster University
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.