Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization:
Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable):
Research Project Grant

Type of Funding:
Grants

Description:
This grants program is for community-based health research in Aboriginal communities, for Aboriginal researchers or non-Aboriginal researchers collaborating with Aboriginal groups. The grants are limited and suitable for pilot projects or development of proposals for regional or national research competitions.

Eligibility:
Priority will be given to projects that:

• are relevant to the health of Aboriginal people
• provide opportunities for research capacity and training within Aboriginal communities
• are respectful of the principles of participatory research involving Aboriginal communities

Specific focus on global health research?
The focus of this program is on Aboriginal health research.

Application Process:
You must submit both a Project Summary and a Full Proposal, which should include the background, objective, methods and intended dissemination of the project, as well as ethical certification, co-applicant information, curriculum vitae, community information, and funding information. The original application and three photocopies must be mailed to the AAHRP’s main office at the address listed below. For complete application information, please visit http://aahrp.socialwork.dal.ca/research_programs/Research_Project/Research_App_Guide.html.

Deadline:
You may submit an application at any time during the year.

Contact Information:
Postal Address:
Millbrook Band Office
c/o Director, Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program
P.O. Box 634
Truro, NS
B2N 5E5

Telephone: (902) 897-9199, ext. 115
Fax: (902) 895-0079
Email: Carla.Moore@dal.ca, aahrp@dal.ca