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CASL/CIHR-Rx&D Hepatology Fellowships (Archived)

CIHR/Rx&D Research Program
In partnership with
The Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver

Request for Applications


Important Dates
Opportunity Launched: September 2005
Content Last Updated: (No updates since launch)
October 1, 2005 Full applications must be courier stamped by this date.
November 2005 Relevancy review.
February 2006 Peer review.
March 2006 Anticipated notification of decision.
June 2006 Earliest start date.
Summary
Part of CIHR's mandate is to promote research that addresses hepatology. The purpose of this Request for Applications is to build, in collaboration with industry, Canadian capacity and expertise in the area of hepatology. It is expected that this targeted investment will promote excellence in research through training awards.

Funds Available:
CIHR's contribution to the amount available for this initiative is subject to availability of funds voted annually to CIHR by parliamentary appropriations, and the conditions that may be attached to them.

The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $ 60,000 for up to 2 years:
  • Trainee stipend: $ 40,000 or $50,000 per annum based on eligibility.
  • Research allowance: $5,000 per annum.
  • For awards held outside Canada, $5,000 is added to the annual stipend.
  • This award is non-renewable.

For more information, please consult the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver.