The ingenuity of individual researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs in Alberta creates tremendous opportunities to transform health and wellbeing through research and innovation. The AIHS Collaborative Research and Innovation Opportunities (CRIO) aims to bring together experts in different disciplines, fields, and areas to tackle health research problems in areas of strategic priority that would benefit from an interdisciplinary approach.

What are the CRIO?

AIHS CRIO will invest in innovative health research that produces new knowledge, and translates research findings to appropriate end users to impact on the health of Albertans and the health care system.

What are the objectives of CRIO?

The objectives of CRIO are to:

• catalyze and support collaborative, interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral, and/or multi-institutional research with a focus on achieving solutions that address complex health problems or issues;
• support areas of research that are aligned with the strategic priority areas defined in Alberta Health Research and Innovation Strategy (AHRIS) and may address priority issues defined by the Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs) within Alberta Health Services (AHS);
• engage knowledge-/end-users in the process to enhance impact on the health of Albertans and/or the healthcare system;
• provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research training and mentorship; and
• encourage the use of the AIHS collaborative opportunities to connect Alberta to national and international initiatives and leverage additional opportunities.

Who is eligible to apply?

Each CRIO must involve:

• Collaborative lead(s): Established individual(s) with demonstrated leadership. Collaborative leads can lead more than one CRIO Project, Program and/or Team simultaneously. At least one of the collaborative leads will have their primary appointment at an Alberta-based organization.
  NOTE: There are no limits on the number of applications a collaborative lead can submit.
• Collaborative members: May be defined as needed to address the research objectives; and may include individuals from outside Alberta.
• Knowledge- or end users
• Interdisciplinary, multi-institutional activity

What opportunities does the CRIO portfolio include?

The CRIO portfolio includes:

CRIO Project

CRIO Program

CRIO Team

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Dr. Ryan Perry
Director, Programs
Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions
ryan.perry@albertainnovates.ca
780.429.9340

For CRIO Projects and CRIO Programs

Kathy Morrison
Grants Coordinator, Programs
Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions

780.429.7655

For CRIO Teams

Tara McCarthy
Grants Coordinator, Programs
Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions

780.429.9337