Print Friendly >		MSFHR Board approves award extensions MSFHR is in discussions with government regarding annualized funding for the Foundation. To allow time for these discussions, the MSFHR Board of Directors has approved funding extensions for current infrastructure and personnel awards. Read about MSFHR funding extensions (PDF) This extension is in addition to a previous extension. In August 2007 MSFHR announced extensions to infrastructure programs that have renewal applications in fall 2007 or spring 2008. Current Institutional awards to the eight institutions, comprising four universities and four health research institutes, were extended to March 2009. Read the Infrastructure Award Extension Announcement (PDF) A key priority for the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research is to create a vibrant and sustainable health research environment that is recognized for excellence, is responsive to BC's health needs, and contributes to building BC's economy. The Institutional Infrastructure Program provides funding to eight major health research institutions in BC. The Institutional Infrastructure Award is a four-year award, and funding to the institutions commenced in July 2003. BC Cancer Agency, Provincial Health Services Authority ($3.2 million) Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC, Provincial Health Services Authority ($1.8 million) St. Paul’s Hospital/Providence Health Care, Vancouver Coastal Health ($1.6 million) Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver Coastal Health ($2.6 million) Simon Fraser University ($1.2 million) University of British Columbia ($2.2 million) University of Northern British Columbia ($1.1 million) University of Victoria ($1.4 million) Funding amounts for each institution were determined based on factors including the magnitude and excellence of existing and planned health research as outlined in a four-year research development plan. Plans were developed in consultation with MSFHR and assessed by an external Merit Review Panel. For More Information Please direct your inquiries to: Dr. Angela Todd Senior Director, Infrastructure Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Suite 200, 1285 West Broadway Vancouver BC V6H 3X8 Phone: 604.714.5371 Fax: 604.730.0559 E-mail Last updated July 10, 2008
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