Funding Road Map

Name of Funding Organization:
Indigenous Health Research Development Program

Name of Grant/Scholarship/Program (if applicable):
Community-Based Research Funding Opportunities

Type of Funding:
Grants

Description:
“The Indigenous Health Research Development Program (IHRDP) aims to promote Aboriginal capacity in Aboriginal Health Research through the development of relationships with First Nations communities in Ontario. One of the goals of the IHRDP is to facilitate community/university partnerships between parties who have mutual research interests. The IHRDP also encourages First Nations communities to develop their own research projects.”

You may apply for funding for:

1. Community-based Research Grants (www.ihrdp.ca/pdfs/CBRfundingguidelinesfeb2008.pdf)
2. Development Grants (www.ihrdp.ca/pdfs/DevelopmentGrantGuidelinesFeb2008.pdf)
3. Knowledge Translation Grants (www.ihrdp.ca/pdfs/KTGrantGuidelinesFeb2008.pdf

Eligibility:
IHRDP welcomes proposals from community members, Aboriginal organizations, academics or a combination of these, as long as a community is central to all components of the project.

Projects must involve First Nations communities in Ontario.

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

Application Process:
The application process varies depending on the opportunity. Please use the links above to find information specific to the program to which you wish to apply.

Please use this application form (www.ihrdp.ca/pdfs/CommResearchFundingAppFeb2008.pdf) for all community-based research project applications.

Deadline:
The application deadline also varies by program.

Contact Information:
Website: www.ihrdp.ca

Postal Address:
Indigenous Health Research Development Program
Six Nations Polytechnic
2160 Fourth Line Road
Ohsweken, ON
N0A 1M0

For program information:
Telephone: (519) 445-0023 ext. 236
Email: vobrien@mcmaster.ca