CIHR: New Investigator Salary Award : 2012-2013

The objective of the New Investigator Salary Award program is to provide outstanding new investigators with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their independence in initiating and conducting health research through provision of a contribution to their salary.

A new investigator is defined as a researcher who has held a full time research appointment (e.g., faculty appointment providing eligibility to apply for grants and/or supervise trainees), for a period of 0 to 60 months as of the competition deadline.

Funds Available

·         The maximum amount per award is $60,000 (including fringe benefits) per annum for up to 5 years.

Funding Opportunities in Specific Research Areas:

Funds are available for this competition to support New Investigator Salary Award applications in specific research areas:

New Investigator Salary Award: Fall 2012 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)

For more information about this funding opportunity and how to apply, visit the website here.

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INTERNAL DEADLINE:  September 10, 2012 – Office of Research Services – Ornella McCarron, Grants Officer

EXTERNAL DEADLINE:  September 17, 2012 – submit using ResearchNet