The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Alberta Health, in partnership with Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, announce a research funding opportunity whose primary goal is to mitigate the harms and impact of the Alberta wildfires and evacuation. Emphasis is directed at:
1. Resiliency related to mental health and addictions in (a) child and (b) adult populations.
2. Occupational health and safety for those living and working in the fire zone, including first responders and emergency clean-up crews.
Anticipated Timelines
Program Launch: 2016-08
Application Deadline: 2016-09-20
Application Decision: 2016-10-30
Funding Start Date: 2016-10-01
Full program details are available in August 2016. For questions about this strategic initiative and research objectives, please contact:
Asimina Saikaley
Associate, Major Initiatives, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Asimina.saikaley@cihr-irsc.gc.ca / 613-957-8668
09/20/2016