The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is funding up to five Tier 1 Awards (worth $20,000 each) and up to five Tier 2 Awards (worth $10,000 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 online 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.
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.
- Applications with all supporting materials must be submitted by December 15, 2008.
- Awards must be taken up by March 31, 2009.
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For more information contact:
Michael Dwyer
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Tel.: 613-941-0688
Email: michael.dwyer@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
