Title:
Indigenous Centres for STBBI Research
Agreement Value:
$2,250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2028
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
• Foster coordination of research efforts on HIV, Hepatitis C and other STBBI by developing and supporting a network of Indigenous researchers;
• Develop and/or strengthen high quality research infrastructure for implementation science, health services and population health research to enable Canadian HIV, Hepatitis C and other STBBI researchers to conduct innovative, high quality, collaborative research;
• Facilitate implementation science, health services and population health research training and mentoring initiatives to strengthen the capacity of trainees; and
• Accelerate the translation and uptake of knowledge and implementation of evidence to inform practices, policies and programs through models of integrated knowledge translation and innovative strategies that engage stakeholders and partners (including people living with HIV/AIDS and/or other STBBI, community organizations, clinicians, policy makers and relevant networks).
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-Q4-00137
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Jackson, Randy
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.