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The Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) is hosting an interactive Masterclass in CIHR Grant Writing, led by its Director, Dr. Stephen Archer. He will be joined by six guest participants who have all successfully secured CIHR funding in various themes.

This workshop is designed for researchers applying to CIHR for the first time, as well as experienced researchers preparing a new CIHR application. While it is focused specifically on CIHR, the content of this workshop will apply to other funding sources, including PSI and various research foundations.

Participants will gain valuable insights into the CIHR grant application process through three sessions:

1. Preparing a Winning Grant

Understanding the core philosophy underlying a strong grant application.Navigating the timeline from idea to submission
Leveraging the internal review processes to obtain a competitive edge
Gaining practical insights into structuring a compelling application
Crafting a strategic and professional rebuttal to an unsuccessful grant application

2. Advice on grant applications and lessons learned

Guest panelists will share their experiences and strategies for different types of CIHR grant applications, including:

Basic research
Translational research
Clinical research and Clinical trials
Commercialization
Early-career research perspectives

Each panelist will discuss key lessons learned from the application process and provide firsthand insights into best practices.

3. Interactive 1-Page Summary Exercise- A chance to test drive your idea!

Before the Masterclass, participants will be invited to draft a 1-page CIHR project summary using the TIME grant portal (GoodGrants).
During the session, selected project summaries (with consent of the PI) will be critiqued by the group, providing valuable feedback and refinement opportunities.

This hands-on workshop is designed to equip researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to craft a successful CIHR grant application.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Stephen Archer currently holds four CIHR project grants and previously held a CIHR Foundation grant. He has been funded by CIHR, NIH, H&SF and CFI since ~1988.

Special Guest Panelists and their themes will be:

Basic translational research - Dr. Lynne Postovit | Vice Provost of Academic Affairs

Intellectual Property/Commercialization - Dr. Stephen Vanner | Interim Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Clinical Research - Dr. Amer Johri | Clinician Scientist & Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Clinical Trials - Dr. Annette Hay | Clinician Scientist & Professor of Medicine, Division Chair of Hematology

Perspective of an early career researcher in basic research - Dr. Kimberly Dunham-Snary | Assistant Professor in Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

TIME for Grant Writing - A Masterclass in Planning for Success at CIHR