CIHR 2023–24 Departmental Plan: Details on transfer payment programs
Contents
- TPPs with total planned spending of $5 million or more
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs (voted)
- Canada First Research Excellence Fund (voted)
- Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
- Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support (voted)
- Institute Support Grants (voted)
- Networks of Centres of Excellence (voted)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
- TPPs with total planned spending of less than $5 million
TPPs with total planned spending of $5 million or more
Start date | 2008 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2021–22 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Investigator-Initiated Research |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program is a Tri-Agency initiative that supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada's growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program awards world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020–21 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025–26 |
General targeted recipient groups |
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Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 5,600,000 | 5,800,000 | 4,200,000 | 4,200,000 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 5,600,000 | 5,800,000 | 4,200,000 | 4,200,000 |
Start date | 2014 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2014–15 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Investigator-Initiated Research |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) supports Canada's postsecondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders. CFREF helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of the CIHR, the NSERC, and SSHRC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020–21 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025–26 |
General targeted recipient groups |
Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 38,748,948 | 47,227,134 | 47,221,469 | 47,246,444 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 38,748,948 | 47,227,134 | 47,221,469 | 47,246,444 |
Start date | 2003–04 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2009–10 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Training and Career Support |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
CIHR's portion of the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in master's or doctoral programs in health. This is a Tri-Agency program and is administered by each respective agency (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC). There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2016–17 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2023–24 |
General targeted recipient groups |
Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and Tri-Agency or agency specific electronic communication. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 36,247,500 | 39,047,500 | 41,847,500 | 41,847,500 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 36,247,500 | 39,047,500 | 41,847,500 | 41,847,500 |
Start date | 2000–01 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2011–12 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory |
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Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes grants 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 funding includes direct salary and stipend support to individual researchers/scientists and research trainees. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2019–20 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2022–23 |
General targeted recipient groups |
Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
CIHR engages applicants and recipients on an ongoing basis through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 1,159,238,889 | 1,149,345,057 | 1,132,557,184 | 1,059,341,740 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 1,159,238,889 | 1,149,345,057 | 1,132,557,184 | 1,059,341,740 |
Start date | 2000–01 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2008–09 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory |
Research in Priority Areas |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
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 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 in health research. Institutes also organize conferences, seminars and workshops, all with the goal of developing and disseminating health-related knowledge and best practices. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
Effective domestic and international health research agendas as well as alliances and partnerships in areas related to the mandate of each Institute. |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2021–22 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2026–27 |
General targeted recipient groups |
Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
CIHR engages applicants and recipients on an ongoing basis through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes. Scientific Directors are among the top scientists in their fields and maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 15,872,158 | 15,781,200 | 15,115,041 | 14,205,667 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 15,872,158 | 15,781,200 | 15,115,041 | 14,205,667 |
Start date | 1997 |
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End date | 2024–25 |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2014–15 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory |
Research in Priority Areas |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The program supports large-scale academically led research networks that harness the creativity and inventiveness of Canadian health, natural and social scientists, and engineers. Partners from industry, government and not-for-profit organizations contribute additional expertise and bring cash and in-kind support. This program is a Tri-Agency program administered by NSERC on behalf of CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
Strong linkages and partnerships between university, government and industry, and other users (NGOs) resulting in the exploitation of leading-edge research results with economical and/or societal benefits to Canada. |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2015–16 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation |
Not applicable. No longer an ongoing program. Budget 2018 created the New Frontiers in Research Fund; NCE funding will be transferred to NFRF over the next several years. |
General targeted recipient groups |
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Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned NCE staff liaison who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 5,575,440 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 5,575,440 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Start date | 2008–09 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2014–15 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory |
Training and Career Support |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is a Tri-Agency program designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award. This financial award assists students during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. This program is administered by CIHR on behalf of CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020–21 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025–26 |
General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
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 through the Vanier CGS website. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 |
TPPs with total planned spending of less than $5 million
Start date | 2007 |
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End date | 2023–24 |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2012–13 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Research in Priority Areas |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program bridges the challenging gap between innovation and commercialization. The program matches clusters of research expertise with the business community to share the knowledge and resources that bring innovations to market faster. Centres advance research and facilitate commercialization within four priority areas: the environment; natural resources and energy; health and life sciences; and information and communications technologies. This program is administered by NSERC on behalf of CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results | Pre-competitive development of promising technology and the promotion of its transfer to new or established Canadian companies are facilitated. |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2017–18 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025–26 |
General targeted recipient groups |
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Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned NCE staff liaison who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 4,133,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 4,133,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Start date | 2007 |
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End date | 2023–24 |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2012–13 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Research in Priority Areas |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence program (BL-NCE) funds large-scale collaborative research networks that bring a wide range of research expertise to bear on specific challenges identified by an industrial sector. This Tri-Agency program is administered by NSERC on behalf of SSHRC, CIHR and NSERC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results | The research knowledge and technology produced by the networks and centres are transferred and used. |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2015–16 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation |
Not applicable. Budget 2018 transferred BL-NCE program funds to the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) at ISED. Program ends in 2023–24. |
General targeted recipient groups |
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Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned NCE staff liaison who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors. |
Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 planned spending |
2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
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Total grants | 1,496,334 | 447,135 | 0 | 0 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 1,496,334 | 447,135 | 0 | 0 |
Start date | 2017 |
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End date | 2025–26 |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2017–18 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Investigator-Initiated Research |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The Canada 150 Research Chairs (C150) program provides Canadian universities with a one-time investment to attract top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers (including Canadian expatriates) to Canada. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020–21 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | Not applicable |
General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 planned spending |
2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
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Total grants | 2,700,000 | 2,700,000 | 2,700,000 | 675,000 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 2,700,000 | 2,700,000 | 2,700,000 | 675,000 |
Start date | 2007 |
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End date | Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment | Grant |
Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2018–19 |
Link to departmental result(s) |
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Link to the department's Program Inventory | Research in Priority Areas |
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program |
The College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program is managed by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The CCI Program increases innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), in areas of the natural and social sciences, engineering, humanities and/or health. It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer, adaptation and adoption of new technologies, in areas of strategic importance to Canada. There is no repayable contribution under this TPP. |
Expected results |
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Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2018–19 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2023–24 |
General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025–26 planned spending |
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Total grants | 1,634,927 | 1,555,416 | 598,896 | 0 |
Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 1,634,927 | 1,555,416 | 598,896 | 0 |
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