Title:
Inuit Research Network Grant - Phase 3
Agreement Value:
$3,333,334.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2029
Description:
The IRN grant will:
• Advance Inuit self-determination in research by strengthening and developing Inuit research capacity, governance, policies and practices, and work toward the ethical conduct of research for Inuit Nunangat research and data and information management processes;
• Strengthen and promote Inuit-led research approaches, methodologies and epistemologies in various research fields and disciplines supported by the agencies;
• Facilitate partnerships that promote and enable Inuit leadership in research by building awareness, understanding, and respect for Inuit research priorities across Inuit Nunangat; and
• Build capacity by engaging Inuit and training Inuit researchers and knowledge holders who can lead and contribute to research and knowledge sharing.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5E7
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00300
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, .
Research Organization:
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (Ottawa)
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.