About Friends of CIHR

Friends of CIHR (FCIHR) was created to promote the value of health research and establish community-based partnerships. Since 2000, it has specifically supported the goals and initiatives of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and has expanded its role to represent all health disciplines. The 15-person Board of Directors represents a membership active in universities, hospitals, voluntary organizations, community groups and agencies, as well as some private corporations. In addition, Friends of CIHR promotes research funding with all levels of government. FCIHR organizes annual educational symposia and publishes the proceedings for wide distribution.  

Friends of CIHR is a non-profit, non-governmental, incorporated organization.