Team Grant on Ultra-Processed Foods

Explore the critical health effects of ultra-processed foods with this Team Grant opportunity from CIHR. Join forces to uncover mechanisms and impacts of UPFs on public health across Canada.

The CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes is sponsoring this initiative alongside five institutes, including Aging and Cancer Research. The goal is to address health disparities caused by ultra-processed foods by funding interdisciplinary research. Projects should focus on the biological impacts, structural determinants, and public health policies around UPFs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on UPF health effects

• Explore biological mechanisms linked to UPF consumption

• Assess impact on various demographics, including children

• Contribute to policy development based on findings

• Engage knowledge users throughout the research process

Requirements:

• Principal applicant must be an independent researcher

• Team must include Early Career Researchers

• Must follow tri-agency CV guidelines

• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration

• Inclusion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion considerations

This funding aims to shape effective health regulations and enhance health equity for Canadians.
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