Title:
Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Infection and Immunity
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) will fund applications that are determined to be specifically relevant to its mandate and its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.
This Priority Announcement will prioritize funding for research in the following research area:
• Climate Change and its Impacts on Infection and Immunity. Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major factor influencing infectious disease and immune function. Shifting climate patterns—such as rising temperatures, extreme weather, and ecosystem disruptions—can drive the emergence and spread of infectious diseases, alter host-pathogen interactions, impact antimicrobial resistance, and influence immune and inflammatory responses.
Should there be no eligible applications relevant to the Climate Change research area, III will fund applications that are relevant to its mandate and its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, with a primary focus on biomedical research in which the objective and aims are directed towards building foundational knowledge in immunology and/or infectious diseases.
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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5A2
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00035
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Warner, Bryce
Research Organization:
University of Saskatchewan
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.