The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence Early Career Transition Award 2025 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) supports professional development and career progression of trainees to establish and sustain strong, independent research programs in academia. REDI 2025 supports applicants through two distinct streams:
- Stream A is for trainees who self-identify as Black (any gender), racialized women, or racialized gender-diverse people, also referred to as B/RW-GD for ease of reference.
- Stream B is for trainees who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis scholars (any gender), also referred to as FNIM for ease of reference.
Applicants must self-identify with at least one of the previously mentioned groups, must hold a doctoral degree, except for Stream B. The REDI Award provides up to $660,000 CAD per award for up to 6 years. The Award has two phases across a maximum of 6 years:
- Phase 1 (mentored): includes a research allowance, stipend, mentorship, and career development.
- Phase 2 (independent): includes a research allowance, salary support, faculty mentorship, and 1:1 matching of funds from the host institution.
Applications close on June 16, 2026.