2015–16 Reports on Plans and Priorities: Supplementary Information Tables – Details on Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More
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- Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support
- Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Institute Support Grants
- Networks of Centres of Excellence
- Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research
Name of transfer payment program: Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support (voted)
Start date: 2000
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.1 – Investigator-Initiated Health Research; 1.2 – Priority-Driven Health Research
Description: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes grants that provide support for the direct costs of research projects, for the training of researchers, or for activities that support the translation of research findings. Other funding includes direct salary and stipend support to individual researchers/scientists and research trainees.
Expected results:
- Health research advances knowledge;
- A strong and talented health research community with the capacity to undertake health research;
- Commercial activity-products patents and intellectual property, companies and employment generated; and
- Translation and use of health research takes place as a result of effective funding programs, which can lead to benefits to Canadians.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: See below
Decision following the results of last evaluation:
- 1.1.1 Open Research Grant Program: 2012–13 – Continuation;
- 1.2.1 Collaborative Health Research Projects Program: 2013–14 – Continuation;
- 1.1.1 Knowledge Translation Programs: 2013–14 – Amendment;
- 1.1.2 Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research: 2008–09 – Continuation;
- 1.1.2 Salary Support Programs: 2011–12 – Continuation;
- 1.2.1 Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative: 2013–14 – Termination;
- 1.2.2 National Anti-Drug Strategy: 2012–13 – Continuation;
- 1.2.2 Clinical Trials Network in HIV/AIDS Program: 2013–14 – Continuation;
- Development Innovation Fund – Health: 2013–14 – Continuation;
- 1.2.2 Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative: 2013–14 – Termination;
- 1.2.2 Federal Initiative on HIV/AIDS: 2013–14 – Continuation; and
- (located in SSHRC's PAA) Evaluation of the Indirect Costs Program: 2013–14 – Continuation.
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: See Supplementary Information Table B on Upcoming Evaluations which details all upcoming evaluations over the next three fiscal years.
General targeted recipient groups: Health Researchers
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: CIHR engages applicants and recipients on an ongoing basis through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 870,567,615 | 866,509,031 | 866,421,648 | 864,572,815 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 870,567,615 | 866,509,031 | 866,421,648 | 864,572,815 |
Name of transfer payment program: Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
Start date: 2003
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2009–10
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.1.2 – Training and Career Support
Description: This program is administered by CIHR, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). CIHR's portion of the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program provides financial support to develop future health researchers at both the masters and doctoral levels in all health related fields in Canada, providing them with an opportunity to gain research experience.
Expected results:
- Increased incentives for students to enroll in graduate studies in Canada;
- Increased incentives for students to complete studies in a timely manner; and
- Students receive high-quality research training.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15
General targeted recipient groups: Health Research Trainees
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and Tri-Agency or agency specific electronic communication.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 | 21,250,000 |
Name of transfer payment program: Canada Excellence Research Chairs (voted)
Start date: 2010–11
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.1.2 – Training and Career Support
Description: The Canada Excellence Research Chairs program is administered by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC and aims to support the development of a world-class workforce crucial to the innovation process, positioning Canada as a magnet for the world's top researchers and graduate students, and promoting the development and application of leading-edge knowledge.
Expected results:
- Attract world-leading researchers, trainees and other research professionals to Canada;
- Enhance research capacity in Canadian universities in areas of priority for Canada;
- Increase awareness of chair holder research and research excellence in Canada;
- Strengthen relationships with receptors of innovation and research insights; and
- Brand Canada as a global destination of choice for excellence in research and higher learning.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2014–15
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2019–20
General targeted recipient groups: Health Researchers
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through regular communication and the CERC website.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 8,950,000 | 9,800,000 | 9,800,000 | 6,533,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 8,950,000 | 9,800,000 | 9,800,000 | 6,533,000 |
Name of transfer payment program: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
Start date: 2008–09
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2008–09
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.1.2 – Training and Career Support
Description: The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is administered by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC and is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award. This financial award assists students during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields.
Expected results:
- Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract and retain the best and brightest doctoral students; and
- Vanier graduates have the potential to become leaders in Canada and abroad.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2014–15
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2019–20
General targeted recipient groups: Health Research Trainees
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and directed Tri-Agency or agency-specific electronic communication, as well as through the Vanier CGS website.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 | 8,350,000 |
Name of transfer payment program: Institute Support Grants (voted)
Start date: October, 2000
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2008–09
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.2.1 – Institute-Driven Initiatives
Description: The Institute Support Grant program provides funding to select Canadian academic institutions, including universities and teaching hospitals, to assist them in hosting the 13 Institutes of CIHR. The Institutes help CIHR maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities and to understand their needs. Each CIHR-appointed Scientific Director is among the top scientists in his/her field. Institutes help CIHR define its strategic health research priorities and develop research partnerships with other interested parties in health research. Institutes also organize conferences, seminars and workshops, all with the goal of developing and disseminating health-related knowledge and best practices.
Expected results: Effective domestic and international health research agendas as well as alliances and partnerships in areas related to the mandate of each Institute.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010–11
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15
General targeted recipient groups: Scientific Directors' academic institution
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: CIHR engages applicants and recipients on an ongoing basis through various forms of social media, electronic newsletters, presentations, discussion forums and consultation processes. Scientific Directors are among the top scientists in their fields and maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 | 13,000,000 |
Name of transfer payment program: Networks of Centres of Excellence (voted)
Start date: 1997
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.2.2 – Horizontal Health Research Initiatives
Description: The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC, in partnership with Industry Canada. Networks are not-for-profit corporations with an established Board of Directors and are unique partnerships among the academic, private, public and not-for-profit sectors. These nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships connect excellent research with industrial know-how and strategic investment. Networks put in place well-defined strategies to transfer knowledge to users – ensuring that discoveries and technological advances are turned into social and economic benefits for all Canadians.
Expected results: Strong linkages and partnerships resulting in the transfer and use of knowledge with economic or societal benefits to Canada.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2013–14
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15
General targeted recipient groups: Health Researchers
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through various meetings and events, as well as through the NCE website.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 22,589,400 | 22,589,400 | 22,589,400 | 21,740,400 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 22,589,400 | 22,589,400 | 22,589,400 | 21,740,400 |
Name of transfer payment program: Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (voted)
Start date: 2007
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12
Strategic Outcome: Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture: 1.2.2 – Horizontal Health Research Initiatives
Description: The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research is administered by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. CIHR's portion of Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research Tri-Agency class grant program supports the operation of commercialization and/or research centres that bring together people, services and infrastructure to position Canada at the forefront of breakthrough innovation in health and related life sciences and technologies.
Expected results: To support the operation of commercialization and/or research centres that bring together people, services, and infrastructure to position Canada at the forefront of breakthrough innovation in health and related life sciences and technologies.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2012–13
Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient groups: Industrial-Related, Non-profit organizations
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are engaged through various meetings, events and the CECR website.
| Forecast Spending ($) 2014–15 |
Planned Spending ($) 2015–16 |
Planned Spending ($) 2016–17 |
Planned Spending ($) 2017–18 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 12,073,000 | 10,829,947 | 7,624,143 | 5,963,500 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 12,073,000 | 10,829,947 | 7,624,143 | 5,963,500 |
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