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In the fall of 2005, CAAN started to reflect on how it was doing research. The thinking was the organization might benefit from having one group to advise on the research work of the organization. Those invited would:

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CIHR research projects have clearly defined roles and responsibilities. This fact sheet explains the four roles (and their acronyms!) as well as how each role is responsible for proposal development, proposal submission and project implementation.

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​First, we need to remember that learning to write is like using a muscle – the muscle gets stronger the more you use it. Practice will help strengthen your craft and your confidence in writing better grant proposals. Think of grant writing as a journey if that helps—one of constant learning and refinement.

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Reviewing articles can be time-consuming, but it can also be a good opportunity to find out what’s happening in your field of research. We hope you find this little factsheet helpful!

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The DRUM & SASH project is a CIHR funded study which aims to develop, implement and evaluate shared care models to increase care and prevention of HIV, Hepatitis C, other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) and related mental health issues in Indigenous communities in Alberta.

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The AHA Centre is a national, Indigenous-led collaborative research centre housed at the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN). Funded by The Canadian Institutes of Health Research in 2012, The AHA […]

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​Simply put, doing research “in a good way” means that the research is conducted respectfully and benefits the community as a whole, as well as the individuals who live in the community, but let’s unpack this a little more …

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We think the term Capacity Bridging, once understood, may help to break down research barriers by acknowledging that one person may bring many things to their position on a research team.

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The AHA Centre 2.0 is poised to be more effective by maximizing investments available in Indigenous HIV and AIDS research by drawing even more community and academic leaders into research in both underdeveloped and highly engaged regions in Canada.

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