CIHR Project Grant Competition
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The CIHR Project Grant program aims to support projects with the greatest potential to advance Canadian health-related research in the following areas: basic and applied knowledge; health care; health systems/services and health outcomes.
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support for researchers
The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner Network provides personalized support and expert guidance on how to apply for this grant and how to manage the funds should you be successful.
If you're interested in applying for this grant, please reach out to the designated 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner: .
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Who Can Apply
Individual researchers or groups of researchers conducting research projects within the health sciences.
Value
Varies depending on the research field, approach, and scope of the project. In the last Project Grant competition, the average U of A award was $988,285.
Duration
Up to five years
Intake
Two competitions per year: Spring (early March) and Fall (mid-September). Each competition has two phases: registration and full application.
More information
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Current Competition: Spring 2026
- Spring 2026 Priority Announcement areas information: TBA »
Deadlines: FALL 2025 competition
- February 4, 2026: CIHR registration deadline.
- February 13, 2026: Risk Assessment Form submission to SRO.
- If you have a private sector partner and require a under the , your draft RAF needs to be submitted to the SRO by this date to allow time for institutional review and approval.
- February 20, 2026 (4:30 p.m. Edmonton time) – RAS Internal Admin Review Deadline: Applications must be received in the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵer Home Page by this time.
- March 3, 2026 (10 a.m. Edmonton time): Institutional deadline (last day to submit in 91ÒùĸÊÓƵNet).
- March 4, 2026: CIHR application deadline
Supports + resources
Workshops + Events
The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Partner Network offers a range of workshops and events throughout the year to assist researchers with their CIHR Project Grant competition applications. These supports will be listed below or shared with the research community in Faculty, College, or institutional communications.
For information on additional U of A resources available for the CIHR Project Grant competition, please contact or check with your Faculty’s Associate or Vice Dean (91ÒùĸÊÓƵ) or Faculty 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Director.