Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $660,000 over six years, plus up to $30,000 in supplementary funding
Summary: Supports underrepresented health research trainees through mentored development and transition to independent research faculty careers in Canada.
Key Information: Applicants must meet designated self-identification criteria and cannot hold, or be on leave from, an independent researcher position.
Description
The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award supports trainees preparing to establish independent health research programs in Canada. Scientific leadership comes from the Institute of Infection and Immunity in collaboration with the Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health. The program aims to reduce systemic barriers, strengthen research independence and increase representation in research faculty careers.
The award connects a mentored phase, including a stipend, research allowance and career development, with an independent phase supported by CIHR and the host institution. It funds biomedical, clinical, health services, and social, cultural, environmental and population health research. Applicants develop research plans for both phases, showing how mentored work builds a distinct independent program. Community engagement, knowledge mobilization and biennial REDI Forums support research impact and career development.
