Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Registration) | March 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Bridge grants up to $100,000 for one year; research prizes of $25,000–$50,000
Summary: Additional funding for highly ranked Project Grant applications aligned with CIHR institute and initiative research priorities.
Key Information: Apply through the Project Grant competition and consent to information sharing for Priority Announcement consideration.
Description
CIHR’s Priority Announcements provide additional funding for highly rated Project Grant applications relevant to specific research priorities. Bridge grants support applications within the fundable range but below the main competition’s funding cut-off. Research prizes supplement funded Project Grants and recognize excellence in designated fields and career stages. Applicants do not submit a separate competition application.
Priorities span acute cardiovascular complications, aging, cancer, genetics, infection and immunity, musculoskeletal health, nutrition and metabolism, and the health effects of AI-enabled technologies. Other areas include pandemic preparedness, patient-oriented research, Indigenous health, and sex and gender science. Funding and requirements below describe the Spring 2026 announcement; anticipated dates reflect the next annual cycle.
