Title:
Op Gr.: Canadian Network of COVID-19 Clinical Trials Networks (CNCCTN) Extension
Agreement Value:
$4,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to continue to:
• Provide central coordination and lead collaboration activities with clinical trials groups/networks in a transparent and inclusive manner to increase the availability of high-quality and real-time clinical trial evidence to prevent, diagnose, and/or treat COVID-19 (e.g., through clinical trials of vaccines, therapeutics, or diagnostic tests);
• Collaborate across member networks to expand resource and data sharing policies, including creating data sharing agreements and increasing efficiencies in research and related processes (including, but not limited to ethics review; contracts; common protocols; developing applications for trial funding; consistent and valid patient-oriented outcomes), reduce duplication, and maximize research impact for COVID-19;
• Enhance local, national and/or international clinical trial collaborative efforts by aligning clinical trials networks with other COVID-19 research investments to prevent and/or mitigate the rapid spread of COVID-19 and related negative consequences; and
• Engage stakeholders in research prioritization and oversight, provide evidence to inform clinical/ health system management and public health responses, and/or decision-making and planning within and across jurisdictions in Canada and internationally.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4N 3M5
Reference Number:
236-2022-2023-Q1-01006
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fowler, Robert A
Research Organization:
Sunnybrook Research Institute (Toronto, Ontario)
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.