Cafe scientifique funding opportunity

[Annette McKinnon]

We might want to talk this one over, or to pass on to other contacts who have an interest.
They specifically say patients can apply
[https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53133.html](link url)

"Any researcher or Canadian resident affiliated with an organization or institution can lead or organize Cafes. We encourage knowledge users, Knowledge Keepers, patients, Person(s) With Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE), and trainees to apply. Cafés can be held in-person, in a hybrid format (mix of in-person and virtual), or virtually."

Some other features:
All of the Institutes have funding for this so eg Aging, Cancer Reearch, Gender and Health as well as "There will be 13 SPOR-funded pools – one pool for each province and territory (P/T), where one application will be funded per pool. In alignment with the SPOR Patient Engagement Framework and SPOR Capacity Development Framework, proposals must:
Consider creative and inclusive approaches and venues to reach diverse audiences and bring the conversation to where the people are;
Increase awareness about the importance of the role of patients, People With Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE) and communities in determining health research priorities and empowering them as partners in the research process to ensure the knowledge generated is used to improve the health system and the health of people living in Canada; and
Increase awareness about the concept of integrated knowledge mobilization and integrating evidence into healthcare policy and practice"

"Please note that applicants can apply to only one (1) pool. The maximum amount per grant is $6,000 for one (1) year.
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Applications that demonstrate meaningful engagement and co-creation with knowledge users, patients, Indigenous communities and PWLLE will be eligible for an additional supplement of $2,000 per grant, to account for additional costs of co-creation and engagement. These additional costs should be reflected in the proposed budget, in order to be considered for the supplement."

Annette