The Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Canadian Energy Innovation Call for Proposals (the “Call”) will fund applied research, development and demonstration (RD&D) of AI solutions that accelerate the pace of, and lower the costs associated with, energy technology innovation.

Antimicrobials play a critical role in human health, animal health, agriculture, and food production, and drug-resistant microorganisms can spread between species and environments, exacerbating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). To address the interconnectedness of AMR and antimicrobial use (AMU) across sectors, a One Health approach that considers the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and environmental health is embedded within the ten priority actions and desired outcomes described in the Pan-Canadian Action Plan on AMR (PCAP).

CIHR is a member of the European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR), a key partnership that has been identified by the European Commission within the framework of the Horizon Europe programme to support research and innovation to respond to the challenges of AMR.

This first translational call for the EUP OHAMR will support research to advance innovative, cost-effective AMR treatment options. Consistent with the One Health approach embedded within the PCAP and prioritized within CIHR-III's Strategic Plan for 2021-2026, projects must be relevant to the following topic area to receive CIHR funding:

Topic 3: Assess the impact of antimicrobials for veterinary and agricultural use on the risk of AMR transmission to humans and the environment to inform policies on the restriction of some antimicrobials for human use.

Proposals addressing this topic are expected to assess the impact of mechanisms of action, formulations, routes of administration and treatment regimens of antibacterial and antifungal drugs authorized for veterinary and agricultural use on the risk of emergence and transmission of AMR to humans and the environment. Proposals addressing this topic should also aim to improve the formulation, dosage, delivery, routes of administration and treatment regimens (including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) currently used in the veterinary and agricultural sector, to decrease the risk of cross-resistance, or transmission to humans and the environment. The aim is to generate evidence to support policies that restrict certain antimicrobials for exclusive human use.

Projects that do not address Topic 3 will not be deemed relevant and will not receive CIHR funding.

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

1. Advance high-impact, high-quality, evidence-based research that addresses the health needs, inequities, and strengths of 2S/LGBTQI+ individuals and communities and contributes to a more equitable and inclusive health research landscape in Canada.
2. Broaden and strengthen engagement in 2S/LGBTQI+ health research by encouraging participation from researchers across all four CIHR pillars – biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and population and public health – and by supporting meaningful collaboration with 2S/LGBTQI+ communities. This objective aims to expand the scope, diversity, and disciplinary reach of those contributing to this field, while ensuring that research remains community-informed and equity-focused.
3. Strengthen the capacity of both researchers and 2S/LGBTQI+ communities to work collaboratively as research partners, support mutual learning, mentor the next generation of 2S/LGBTQI+ researchers, and co-design research that reflects lived/living experience and community priorities.
4. Enhance the real-world impact of 2S/LGBTQI+ health research by supporting knowledge mobilization strategies that are co-developed with communities and designed to inform practice, influence policy, and drive systems-level change. This includes the creation of accessible tools, resources, and dissemination approaches that ensure research findings are translated into meaningful action.

SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge asks postsecondary students to show Canadians, in up to three minutes or 300 words, how social sciences and humanities research is impacting our lives, our world and our future for the better.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks proposals that will advance evidence-based understanding and application of chiropractic and allied health care for CAF members and Veterans. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Operational Readiness & Recovery: Assess whether chiropractic and allied health care accelerates recovery and return to duty following musculoskeletal injuries in CAF personnel. 2. Economic and System Impact: Analyze the cost-effectiveness, quality-of-life improvements, and potential health system savings from expanded chiropractic and allied health care within Canadian military and Veteran health systems. 3. Interprofessional Collaboration & Patient Safety: Examine the integration of chiropractors within multidisciplinary military and Veteran care teams and assess the safety of spinal manipulation in Canadian contexts. 4. Access and Utilization: Investigate barriers and facilitators to chiropractic access and use among CAF members, Veterans, and underrepresented groups (e.g., Indigenous, rural, or new Canadian Veterans). 5. Chronic Pain and Aging Veterans: Evaluate the role of chiropractic interventions in managing chronic pain, mobility, and quality of life among older or service-injured Veterans.

Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Health, Function, and Complex Conditions- Research that deepens understanding of accelerated aging, multimorbidity, and the intersection of PTSD, dementia, frailty, and other complex conditions among older Veterans—leading to practical, integrated care solutions that enhance health, quality of life and independence. 2. Psychosocial Well-being and Identity- Studies that address moral injury, trauma, Veteran identity, and social connection to improve mental health, resilience, and inclusion of older Veterans and their families. 3. Transitions and Models of Care- Innovations that improve transitions across the continuum of care—from home and community programs, resources and supports to long-term care—and promote coordinated, Veteran-centred care delivery. 4. Workforce Capacity, Clinical and Cultural Competency- Development and evaluation of education, training, or practical tools that strengthen the clinical and cultural competencies of healthcare professionals working with aging Veterans and their families in both home, community and long-term care settings. 5. Technology and System Innovation- Applied research on technology-enabled or system-level solutions that address the unique needs of older Veterans—such as tools that enhance safety, connection, or service access—that informs care, future policy and planning.

For military amputees, return-to-work (RTW) issues involve more than just medical recovery. They include physical rehabilitation, prosthetic technology, workplace accommodation, military culture, policy frameworks, and stigma. Therefore, CIMVHR is requesting application for research focused on return-to-work for amputees both inside and outside the Canadian Armed Forces. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Barriers and facilitators to RTW: Identify what helps and hinders CAF amputees returning to duty or transitioning to civilian employment. 2. Effectiveness of RTW programs: Evaluate current CAF/VAC rehabilitation and transition programs against best practices. 3. Prosthetic and assistive technology: Assess how new-generation prosthetics affect job readiness, fitness-for-duty, and occupational options. 4. Workplace accommodation models: Develop evidence-based guidelines for the CAF to support retention and reintegration. 5. Long-term outcomes: Explore career trajectories, financial security, and quality of life of amputee Veterans compared to non-amputee Veterans. 6. Comparative study: Examine RTW outcomes in Canada versus U.S., U.K., Australia, and NATO partners. 7. Policy gaps: Identify where CAF policy doesn’t adequately address the needs of amputee members (deployment, training, alternative roles).

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• Create new knowledge through youth-led and/or youth-engaged research to improve the health and well-being of youth in Canada.
• Enhance interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and multi-systems approaches to youth health research and knowledge mobilization to strengthen research, shape policy, and support the relevance and uptake of research evidence.
• Increase capacity for youth-led and/or youth-engaged research, including researcher career pathways and among youth from a diversity of backgrounds to improve efficiency, amplify impact, and nurture a thriving, inclusive, and equitable health research environment.
• Strengthen research excellence and ensure maximum research impact through consideration of diverse biological and/or socio-cultural identity factors in research design, including diverse research methods such as those based in Indigenous ways of knowing.