Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) TownHall

Description

Join the conversation to inform U of G and CIHR's future strategies for health research success.

Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research); and Karina McInnis, Associate VP (Research Services) are hosting a CIHR TownHall.

Goals of the session:

• To seek input from the research community on the development of an institutional strategy and on the prioritization of tactics to support U of G researchers in achieving CIHR funding success and building the university’s reputation as a leader in health research;
• To inform the University’s key messages to take forward to CIHR as part of the agency’s current strategic planning consultations.

Key questions for your consideration:

• What are U of G’s competitive advantages in applying to CIHR at the present time?
• What are barriers to your success at the present time?
• In your opinion, what are, or could be, the most effective institutional supports to individuals submitting CIHR program and project grants?
  Note: Some CIHR-funded researchers participated in a planning meeting for this TownHall. One of the ideas that arose during sessions was to consider an internal review process.
  • If internal peer review is offered, at what level should it be organized and offered to be most effective?
    • Department
    • College
    • Institutional
  • If an internal peer-review process is offered, would you be willing to submit a high-quality draft proposal 8 weeks before the deadline?
  • Would you be willing to serve as a reviewer, including for colleagues outside of your College? [Why/why not?]
• Is there value in securing external peer-reviews (e.g. where reviewers are offered a nominal fee)?
• Are there untapped opportunities for U of G faculty members with regard to joining CIHR Peer Review Committees?