The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the Small Health Organization Partnership Program (SHOPP), will fund applications that are determined to be relevant to the research priority areas described below:

• Thalassemia: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
• Thalassemia: Metabolism
• Thalassemia: Blood
• Thalassemia: Iron overload

Funds Available:

• The total amount available for this initiative is $105,000.
• The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $35,000 per annum for up to three years.
• CIHR and partner contributions to the amount available for this initiative are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner funding levels not be available or are decreased for some unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and the partner reserve the right or defer or suspend payments.

Specific Requirements:

• This Priority Announcement will require the completion of a Relevance Form.
• The award must be held in Canada.

To view the Thalassemia Doctoral Research Award: Fall 2010 Priority Announcement, click here .

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact:
Small Health Organizations Partnership Program
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Fax: 613-954-1800
Email: pce.pec@cihr-irsc.gc.ca