Title:
Doctoral Research Award : Priority Announcement - Ageism
Agreement Value:
$120,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2028
Description:
• Institute of Aging
For the Fall 2024 CIHR Doctoral Priority Announcements, the CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) will focus on the topic of Ageism. CIHR IA will fund up to three doctoral applications related to Ageism, one in each of the following three areas:
• Climate Change and Older Adults
• Elder Abuse and Older Adults
• Social Isolation and Older Adults
CIHR-IA applications must align with one of the three main research areas as described in our Strategic Plan 2023-2028 Reframing Aging Empowering Older Adults.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z1
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q2-00406
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sirois, Ailsa C
Research Organization:
University of British Columbia
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.