Title:
Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN): Funding Extension
Agreement Value:
$6,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The objectives of the extension are aligned with the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) 2016 and the CIRN: COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness are:
• To maintain the baseline activities of CIRN. This includes support for its infrastructure of networks to facilitate collaborative research among vaccine and immunization researchers, clinicians, public health professionals and policy makers.
• To support CIRN’s COVID-19 activities related to critical research in the research areas of the COVID-19 Vaccine Readiness grant (vaccine clinical trials [incl. vaccine safety and effectiveness studies]; population prioritization and modelling; vaccine hesitancy and uptake; and coordination and information sharing. The research activities within these research areas will address the evolving COVID-19 vaccine research needs of Canada, and will provide vaccine-related research outcomes to inform effective, equitable and timely COVID-19 public health decision-making .
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 3J5
Reference Number:
236-2022-2023-Q1-00420
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Halperin, Scott A
Research Organization:
Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia)
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.