This isn't to say that Dr. Moreau is incompetent (I don't have any evidence that he is), but just to point out, once again, that (sadly) the proposal isn't an obvious winner that got derailed by all the "not a real disease" nonsense.
The bottom Line is Grant was to be used for ME/CFS *Not* another disease. If they only got one applicant its likely they did not send out then info to ME/CFS researchers in Canada or they did so but put such a small time frame for submission it was unrealistic.
How is it so difficult to see that Canada the CIHR was extremely in the wrong in this situation?
Unless you have info we dont then everything stated on this Grant and from letters sent to Canadian ME Patients nothing has been followed through on or communicated to the ME Community in Canada.
See the Grant below...does it say for the use of pain, arthritis, etc?
Does it say its purpose is for ME/CFS? Then the refusal says "CFS is not a real disease" yet according to the info below and and CCC, Alberta Critetia, CCDP Program, WHO ICD Code it is.
The CIHR Should not have accepted the comments for denial if they think it is a disease.
Its absolutely disgusting when you think about the whole picture....there are enough Canadian groups studying this...so if they didnt get enough grants create and extension and reach out to the researchers if you really want to help ME patients....
SponsorThe Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and ArthritisDescription
The purpose of the grant would be to build a collaborative network of researchers and research users. The network would be national in scope and would encourage interaction between researchers and stakeholders (“clinicians, decision-makers, industry, patients, and other knowledge-users outside of the academic community”).
Specific objectives for the ME/CFS project are:
• To create an interactive and coherent Canadian network in ME/CFS that will tackle, in a coordinated manner, the clinical research challenges posed by this spectrum of chronic disabling disorders.
• To develop multiple population-based patient cohorts for translational research in ME/CFS.
• To facilitate national collaboration, resource sharing, capacity building and dissemination in priority research areas.
• To provide the needed infrastructure around which to undertake therapeutic and diagnostic clinical studies in Canada. In addition, this network will set the stage for potential future international collaborations.
• To advance research uptake, training, and knowledge translation in ME/CFS across multiple disciplines with a focus on expediting knowledge uptake to mobilize and build the research community.
Eligibility: Independent researcher
In addition to the NPA the Network must include a minimum of one representative from the following groups:
a. New investigator (i.e., an independent researcher within the first five years of their independent career)
b. Patient/family representatives/informal care providers
c. Health care professionals
The Program must be national in scope. The program must include representation from allthree regions: Western (BC, AB, SK, YT, NT) Central (MB, ON, NU) and Eastern (QC, NB, NL, NS, PE).Funding Availability
Maximum amount $200,000/yr to fund approximately two grants.
**An additional 20% (minimum) of the total project amount requested must be supported by outside sources (the network) as cash and/or in-kind**
Indirect Costs
0%
Project Duration
Up to 3 years
Special Notes
Networks already receiving federal funding support at the time of the funding start date are ineligible (e.g., Networks of Centre of Excellence Knowledge Mobilization, etc.).
Internal DeadlineTuesday April 5, 2016 04:30pm
Please submit your application/proposal along with an OR5 form to
research.services@uoguelph.ca
External DeadlineTuesday April 12, 2016 08:00pmHow To Apply
PI to submit a full application on-line usingResearchNet. Scan and upload the signed signature pages including the routing slip in the Print/Upload Signature Pages task in ResearchNet prior to submitting your application.
Information for Co-applicants
If you need to meet a deadline set by the lead institution for this opportunity, please ensure that you provide the Office of Research with at lead 5 days in advance of the lead institution’s deadline to review the application, or your proposed component of the project. Please be in touch with the ORS (contact information below ahead of the deadline if it looks like it will be difficult for you to submit all the required documentation on time (ie, budget, proposal, OR5 form).