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CIHR grant strategies panel

May 19th, 2021

By Office of the Vice-President (Research)

CIHR grant strategies panel

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ is partnering with Athabasca University and the University of Lethbridge to host a workshop on strategies for approaching Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants.

The aim of this event is a to provide a first-step toward greater success and to gain insights from researchers and reviewers with experience in CIHR programs.

The details are as follows:

Funding Focus: Strategies for Approaching CIHR Grants

Sponsors: Athabasca University, ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ University, University of Lethbridge

Date: June 4
Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Newfoundland Time on

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Program: Join us for a panel presentation and discussion on developing strategies and scaling success in CIHR grant applications. This open session features six researchers from Athabasca University, ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ University and University of Lethbridge. Presenters will share strategies and insights into crafting compelling proposals for CIHR programs and perspectives on Project Grants. Panelists include the following:

  • Dr. Jennifer Knopp-Sihota, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University;
  • Dr. Robert Sutherland, Professor, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge;
  • Dr. Robert Bertolo, Professor, Biochemistry, ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ University;
  • Dr. Jeff Vallance – Canada Research Chair in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management, Professor, Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University;
  • Dr. Ute Koth, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge; and
  • Dr. Craig Moore – Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Brain Repair, Associate Professor, ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ University