The CAIRE Knowledge Dissemination Bursary
Up to $5,000 goes toward knowledge translation or partnership development activities for immunization research and evaluation projects.
This program aims to accomplish one or more of the following goals:
Disseminate immunization research to the appropriate researchers or knowledge users, such as public health professionals, policymakers and relevant communities.
Example: The research could be shared with public health professionals through webinars, workshops, or seminars.
Build the knowledge mobilization capacity among multidisciplinary immunization research teams and knowledge users.
Example: Opportunities for research team to develop their knowledge mobilization skills are provided, potentially through stakeholder meetings or collaborating with science communicators.
Promote relevant collaborations across disciplines, professions, and sectors.
Example: Research team engages with policymakers by providing briefings, participating in advisory committees, and sharing evidence-based recommendations.
The bursary winner will receive:
Up to $5,000*
*Funding cannot be used towards any expenses related to attending a conference/meeting or publication fees.
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CAIRE full or trainee member with current membership fees paid at the time of the deadline. Apply here.
For an application to be eligible, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be one of the following: an early career researcher or a trainee affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution and/or their affiliated institutions (including hospitals, research institutes and other non-profit organizations) and/or working in a municipal, provincial/territorial, or federal government in Canada.
If your application is successful, approved funds are for direct costs only and must be managed by an accredited institution to which the PI belongs.
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Applications will be assessed by internal reviewers based on the following criteria:
• Alignment of the proposed activities, goals, and outcomes with CAIRE’s mission to:
o respond to urgent public health priorities and/or;
o support the rapid application of research to policymaking and/or;
o build the scientific foundation of optimal immunization programs.
• Demonstrates the anticipated impact and outcomes of the proposed activities.
• Inclusion of relevant, multidisciplinary stakeholders and research partners (e.g., communities impacted by research, healthcare providers, and public health professionals). Activities should include meaningful representation of individuals who have historically and continue to face barriers to research and healthcare. Refer to the Canadian Research Coordinating Committee’s guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research.
• Appropriate budget and justification for the amount requested.
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Applications open: October 2, 2024
Applications close: December 12, 2024
Results: January 2025
