Training Grant : Health Research Training Platform (2021/22 Pilot)

Eligibility to Apply

For an application to be eligible:

1. The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) who will act as the platform leader must be an independent researcher or a knowledge user.
2. The NPA must be affiliated with an eligible institution (see the CIHR Application Administration Guide – Part 4).
3. In addition to the NPA, at least two other members identified as Principal Applicants (PAs) must be included.
4. Collectively NPA and PAs must:
   • Be affiliated with at least three different eligible institutions (see Requirements for Institutions or Organizations) at the time of application (one of which must not be a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities);
   • Be based within a minimum of three provinces and/or territories;
   • Include at least one ECR.
5. For an application to be eligible, the proposed training platform must:
   • Identify at least eight mentors representing different institutions, disciplines, jurisdictions, sectors and career stages.
     • These mentors can include the NPA or PAs.
     • All other mentors must be listed as Co-Applicants.
     • The composition of the mentors must include:
       • At least two ECRs
       • At least two knowledge users
   • The applicant team (NPA, PAs, or Co-Applicants) must be interdisciplinary and intersectoral.
   • Identify one member who serves the function of an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion with expertise in sound EDI practices and principles. See Additional Information section for wise practices on including an EDI Champion and defining their potential roles in the platform.
     • The EDI Champion can be a mentor.
     • If not a mentor, the EDI Champion must be listed as a Co-Applicant.
   • Identify a Platform Advisory Committee (PAC) that will help guide and monitor the progress of the platform and future directions, which:
     • Cannot include the NPA and PAs (as advisors).
     • Must include representation from both trainees and ECRs.
     • Must include the EDI Champion.
     • Must include representation from the institution administration of the NPA or PAs.

In addition to meeting the requirements above (1-5), pool-specific eligibility criteria may also apply:

6. For the Boys, Men and Masculinities pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
   • Include four mentors who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis).
   • Include at least two mentors who self-identify as belonging to a racialized group.
   • Include at least two mentors with recognized expertise as social scientists.
   • The NPA must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. See How to Apply section for more details.
7. For the AI, Public Health and Equity pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
   • The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) must have a population and public health background;
   • The applicant team is required to include mentors from a range of disciplines, with at least one mentor from computational sciences, at least one mentor from social sciences, and at least one mentor with a demonstrated track record in health equity and working with diverse communities.
   • The NPA must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. See How to Apply for more details.
8. For the Girls and Women's Health and Wellness pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
   • Include three mentors who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis).
   • Include at least two mentors who self-identify as belonging to a racialized group.
   • Include at least two mentors with recognized expertise as social scientists.
   • The NPA must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. See How to Apply section for more details.
9. For the Stigma Reduction and Life Course Mental Wellness for LGBTQ/2S Populations pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
   • Include two mentors who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis).
   • Include LGBTQ/2S mentors who may also self-identify as:
     • Gender-diverse;
     • First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis; and/or
     • Racialized.
   • Include mentors from a range of disciplines, including social sciences.
   • The NPA must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. See How to Apply section for more details.