CIHR REDI Early Career Transition Award 2025
This CIHR grant supports diverse early-career researchers in Canada with mentored training and phased funding to launch independent health research careers across a wide range of disciplines.
Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Due Dates: June 16, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $660,000 per award over 6 years; Phase 1: $90,000/year (max 3 years); Phase 2: $120,000/year (max 3–4 years); host institution 1:1 match required in Phase 2.
Summary: Supports diverse early-career trainees in launching independent health research careers in Canada through structured mentorship and phased funding.
Key Information: Eligibility restricted to racialized women, racialized gender-diverse people, Black (any gender), and First Nations, Inuit, or Métis (any gender); self-identification required.
Description
This opportunity from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) aims to advance scientific excellence and foster diversity in Canada's health research ecosystem. The program is specifically designed to support the professional development and career progression of trainees from underrepresented groups, helping them launch and sustain independent research careers in academia or health research institutions. The award is delivered in two distinct phases over a maximum of six years:
- Phase 1: Provides mentored research training, career development, and a stipend, enabling awardees to build the foundation for research independence.
- Phase 2: Supports the transition to an independent research faculty position in Canada, offering salary and research allowances, with mandatory matching funds from the host institution.
The program covers a broad range of health research areas aligned with CIHR’s four pillars (biomedical, clinical, health services, and population health) and offers targeted funding pools for specific domains such as aging, cancer, cardiovascular health, HIV/AIDS, Indigenous health, and more. Key features include a structured mentorship model, a linkage tool to connect with mentors, and regular forums for awardees, all with an emphasis on equity, intersectionality, and culturally responsive research environments.
