Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.ohtn.on.ca/Pages/Funding/Post_Doctoral_Trainees.aspx
Sponsor/Award: ONTARIO HIV TREATMENT NETWORK - JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR DEVELOPMENT AWARD - 2012 WINTER COMPETITION

Grant Amount: UP TO $55K PA FOR FIVE YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Dec 30, 2011
Sponsor's: Jan 06, 2012

Subject Areas: Clinical Research or Studies, Community Inclusion, Epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, Multidisciplinary
Description:

The OHTN Junior Investigator Development Award was developed to help realize the mission of the OHTN ? to improve the health and well-being of people living with and at risk of HIV in Ontario through a network that promotes research and evidence to drive change. This will be accomplished by funding people who are doing work that: a) is relevant to one or more of the populations most affected by HIV in Ontario (people living with HIV, gay men and other men who have sex with men, African, Caribbean and Black men and women, Aboriginal men and women, men and women who use drugs, and women who have unprotected sex or share drug equipment with people from these populations); b) has the potential to have a measurable impact in the short to medium term (i.e., in the next 2 to 5 years); and c) is scientifically rigorous.

Letters are required from three individuals with whom you have worked, and who are in a position to give an assessment of your suitability for the OHTN Junior Investigator Development Award. These letters should be submitted by the deadline date electronically to the OHTN (jmajor@ohtn.on.ca) by the referee, or by mail each in a separate envelope, signed over the seal by the individuals providing the testimonials.

Application Details:

The OHTN Junior Investigator Development Award will support Ontario-based new HIV researchers to: Develop a program of research; Seek appropriate mentorship; Develop a network of HIV researchers and stakeholders to ensure greater research impact. To be eligible for the OHTN Junior Investigator Development Award, the applicant must be: A maximum of 3 years post-PhD or MD at the time of the start of the award.

Applicants will complete and submit their application using the OHTN?s web-based Grants Application Manager.

INDIRECT COSTS ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM.

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.
Western Contacts: Russelo,Theresa M
Pocock,Katy

Sponsor Contacts:

STEPHANIE L BAZINET: SBAZINET@OHTN.ON.CA
1300 Yonge Street
Suite 308
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
416 642-6468