The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is funding up to seven Tier 1 Awards (worth $20,000 each), up to six Tier 2 Awards (worth $10,000 each) and up to five Tier 3 Awards (worth $5,000 each). The program is open to all working journalists in Canada - reporters, editors, photographers, producers, editorial writers and freelancers - or Canadian journalists working abroad.

Award winners may undertake projects in print, broadcast and on-line media. Projects are expected to include a period of investigation to assemble the information needed for in-depth news or feature articles or documentaries. Some travel to interview information sources would be anticipated.

Evaluation

A merit review committee will evaluate all applications. The following evaluation criteria will be used:

• achievements and experience of the applicant;
• novelty and importance of the ideas proposed (special consideration will be given to proposals that address areas of health research that are underreported in Canada); and,
• the use of research-based information as a key component for the work proposed.

Deadlines

• Applications with all supporting materials must be submitted by October 15, 2009. 
• Awards must be taken up by March 15, 2010.

For more information, view the Funding Opportunity Details or contact:
Michael Dwyer
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Tel.: 613-941-0688
Email: michael.dwyer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca