Supplementary Tables - Details of Transfer Payment Programs
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- Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support
- Tri-Agency: Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Tri-Agency: Networks of Centres of Excellence
- Institute Support Grants
- Tri-Agency: Canada Excellence Research Chairs
- Tri-Agency: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support
Start date: October, 2000
End date: N/A
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2011-12
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Programs: 1.1 – Health Knowledge, 1.2 – Health Researchers, 1.3 – Health Research Commercialization, and 1.4 – Health and Health Services Advances
Description: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes grant programs which are programs that provide support for the direct costs of research projects, for the training of researchers, or for activities that support the translation of research findings. Other programs provide direct salary and stipend support to individual researchers/scientists and research trainees.
Expected results:
- Health research advances knowledge.
- A strong and talented health research community with the capacity to undertake health research.
- Commercial activity-products patents and intellectual property, companies and employment generated.
- Translation and use of health research takes place as a result of effective funding programs, which can lead to benefits to Canadians.
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
| Total Grants | 853.1 | 839.9 | 839.5 | 836.3 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 853.1 | 839.9 | 839.5 | 836.3 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: See below
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
- CIHR International Review: 2011-12 - Continuation
- 1.1.1 Open Research Grant Program: 2012-13 – Continuation
- 1.2.1 Salary Support Programs: 2011-12 - Continuation
- 1.4.1. Strategic Initiatives:
- 1.4.1.1. Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research: 2008/09 – Continuation
- 1.4.1.5. National Anti-Drug Strategy: 2012/13 - continuation
National Anti-Drug Strategy: 2009-10 (Implementation Evaluation) – Continuation
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:
- 1.4.1. Strategic Initiatives:
- 1.4.1.1 The Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative: 2012-13 – Pending Approval
- 1.4.1.3. HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network: 2012-13 – Pending Approval
- 1.4.1.4. Pandemic Preparedness Research Initiative: 2012-13 – Pending Approval
- 1.4.2. Knowledge Translation Programs: 2012-13 – Pending Approval
General Targeted Recipient Group: Health Researchers
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: CIHR engages applicants and recipients through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Tri-Agency: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Start date: 2003-04
End date: N/A
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2009-10
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Program: 1.2 – Health Researchers
Description: CIHR's portion of this class grant program supports doctoral students and master's students in all health-related fields.
Expected results:
- Increased incentives for students to enroll in graduate studies in Canada.
- Increased incentives for students to complete studies in a timely manner.
- Students receive high-quality research training.
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
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| Total Grants | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.3 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-09
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.
General Targeted Recipient Group: Health Research Trainees
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and tri-agency or agency specific electronic communication
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Tri-Agency: Networks of Centres of Excellence
Start date: October, 2000
End date: N/A
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2008-09
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Program: 1.3 – Health Research Commercialization
Description: The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three agencies CIHR, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in partnership with Industry Canada. It supports research in complex areas of critical importance to Canadian universities and hospitals in partnership with the private and public sectors. The networks funded through this program are multidisciplinary and multisectoral partnerships that stimulate leading-edge, internationally competitive research in areas critical to Canadian economic and social development.
Expected results:
- Strong linkages and partnerships resulting in the transfer and use of knowledge with economic or societal benefits to Canada.
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
| Total Grants | 24.1 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 24.1 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 22.6 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: See below
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
- Business-Led Networks Centres of Excellence: 2012-13 – Continuation
- Networks of Centres of Excellence – New Initiatives: 2009-10 – Continuation
- Networks of Centres of Excellence – International Partnership Initiative: 2009-10 – Continuation
- Networks of Centres of Excellence: 2007-08 – Continuation
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.
General Targeted Recipient Group: Health Researchers
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through various meetings and events as well as through the programs website.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Institute Support Grants
Start date: October, 2000
End date: N/A
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2008-09
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Program: 1.4 – Health and Health Services Advances
Description: The Institute Support Grant program provides funding to select Canadian academic institutions, including universities and teaching hospitals, to assist them in hosting the 13 Institutes of CIHR. The Institutes help CIHR maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities and to understand their needs. Each CIHR-appointed Institute Scientific Director is among the top scientists in his/her field. Institutes help CIHR define its strategic health research priorities and develop research partnerships with other interested parties concerned with health research. Institutes also organize conferences, seminars, and workshops, all with the goal of developing and disseminating health-related knowledge and best practices.
Expected results:
- Effective domestic and international health research agendas as well as alliances and partnerships in areas related to the mandate of each Institute.
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
| Total Grants | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2005-06
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.
General Targeted Recipient Group: CIHR Institute Scientific Directors
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Applicants and recipients are extended members of the organization. Scientific Directors regularly participate in CIHR meetings.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Tri-Agency: Canada Excellence Research Chairs
Start date: 2010-11
End date: 2017-18
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2011-12
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Program: 1.2 – Health Researchers
Description: The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three agencies. It aims to support the development of a world-class workforce crucial to the innovation process, positioning Canada as a magnet for the world's top researchers and graduate students, and promoting the development and application of leading-edge knowledge.
Expected results:
- Attract world-leading researchers, trainees and other research professionals to Canada;
- Enhance research capacity in Canadian universities in areas of priority for Canada;
- Increase awareness of chair holder research and research excellence in Canada;
- Strengthen relationships with receptors of innovation and research insights;
- Brand Canada as a global destination of choice for excellence in research and higher learning
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
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| Total Grants | 7.0 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 7.0 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: See below
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Canada Research Chairs Program: 2010-11 - Continuation
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.
General Targeted Recipient Group: Health Researchers
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through regular communication and the CERC website.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Tri-Agency: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Start date: 2008-09
End date: N/A
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2008-09
Strategic Outcome: A world-class health-research enterprise that creates disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Program: 1.2 – Health Researchers
Description: CIHR's portion of this tri-agency class grant program provides financial support to Canadian and international students who have achieved outstanding success in their studies and will pursue a doctoral program at a Canadian university in all health-related fields.
Expected results:
- Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract and retain the best and brightest doctoral students.
- Vanier graduates have the potential to become leaders in Canada and abroad.
| ($ millions) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
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| Total Grants | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Total Transfer Payments | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: None
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: See section – B. Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years of the Supplementary Information table.
General Targeted Recipient Group: Health Research Trainees
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and directed tri-agency or agency specific electronic communication as well as being provided information through a program specific website.
| Name of TPP | Main Objective | End Date of TPP, if applicable | Type of TP (G, C) | Planned Spending for 2013-14 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation | General Targeted Recipient Group |
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| Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence | To increase private sector investments in Canadian research, support training of skilled researchers, and accelerate the timeline involved in translating research into commercial products and services. | N/A | Grant | $1.7 million | 2012-13 | Researchers |
| Industrial Research Chairs | To provide an opportunity for universities to recruit or retain outstanding Investigators to develop internationally competitive research programs and to transfer new knowledge from the university to industry. | 2017-18 | Grant | $0.2 million | 2012-131 | Researchers |
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