Are You the Next Scientific Director of CIHR’s Institute of Cancer Research?
As you know, the CIHR-ICR funds cancer research in Canada based on internationally accepted standards of excellence with the goal of reducing the burden of cancer on individuals and is dedicated to creating and maintaining a robust cancer research environment in Canada. This position is for a research leader and champion who will support health research and knowledge mobilization at the highest level of scientific excellence.
Recognizing that the original deadline fell on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CIHR has extended the application deadline to October 4, 2021. For more information, click here.

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CCRA released its latest reports on the investment in cancer research. In addition to the overview report, there are brief reports on the research investments made in childhood and adolescent cancers, cancer risk and prevention, cancer survivorship, palliative and end-of-life cancer care and translational research. Reports are av...