Timeline for the CIHR Project Grant
IMPORTANT:
- All applications must be submitted through ResearchNet by the deadlines below as set by OSR.
- Internal peer review is available for FMHS members. Please submit your Research Summary or Full Application by the deadlines below.
FALL 2026 Deadlines
- Registration Deadline (ResearchNet): August 12th, 2026 (8PM)
- FMHS Internal Peer Review (optional): July 29th, 2026
- Internal peer review of the Research Summary (comments expected within 1 week)
- FMHS Internal Peer Review (optional): July 29th, 2026
- Full Application Deadline (ResearchNet): September 9th, 2026 (8PM)
- FMHS Internal Peer Review (optional): August 18th, 2026
- Internal Peer Review of the Full Application (comments expected within 2 weeks)
- OSR Detailed Review (optional): August 26th, 2026 (10AM)
- OSR deadline for mandatory Research Funding Checklist: September 2nd, 2026 (10 AM)
- FMHS Internal Peer Review (optional): August 18th, 2026
Note: FMHS Internal Peer Review is required to be eligible for Internal Bridge Funding.
- Notice of Decision: January 28th, 2027
- Funding Start Date: April 1st, 2027
Resources:
- Tip: Register early to access to the CIHR application form.
- CIHR formatting guidelines
- FMHS Grant Budgeting guidelines
For Support at McGill:
- Please contact the Office of Sponsored Research (CIHR)
- Services: application guides, workshops, proposal library, grant review.
- For grants to be administered at an affiliated research institute (RI-MUHC, Douglas Hospital and JGH/LDI), please contact your respective institute.
- See Office of Sponsored Research (CIHR) for detailed contact information.