CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
A total of $34.5 M is available to fund approximately 50 REDI Awards (25 per stream) and 50 Community Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization supplements
A two-phase award that helps trainees from underrepresented groups launch independent health research faculty careers in Canada, starting with mentored career development and then support to establish an independent research program.
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Who qualifies
Trainees such as postdoctoral researchers, clinicians and research associates. REDI 2025 has two streams: scholars who self-identify as Black (any gender), racialized women or racialized gender-diverse people, and a new stream for First Nations, Inuit and Metis scholars.
Good to know
- Funding: Per-award value is not stated on the page; the $34.5 M is the program total.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“A total of $34.5 M is available to fund approximately 50 REDI Awards (25 per stream) and 50 Community Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization supplements.” source ↗
- status“REDI 2025 is co-led by Dr. Chelsea Gabel” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.