Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

The field of sex and gender science aims to deepen our understanding of how biological and social influences interact to affect health and disease. This emerging field is moving the needle from observational differences in disease and response to treatment towards elucidating the underlying mechanisms and environmental and social factors that cause them. Ultimately, the goal of sex and gender science is to advance the development of personalized treatments, interventions, policies and programs that respond to the unique needs of all individuals — across sex, gender and other intersecting identity factors.

Research Area

• Circulatory and Respiratory Health
• Cancer Research
• Genetics
• Infection and Immunity
• Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
• Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction
• Diabetes
• Clinical Applications of Sex Hormones
• Stem Cell Research
• Dynamics of Caregiving in an Aging Society
• Indigenous Peoples’ Health
• LGBTQI2S Wellness and Resilience
• Healthy Cities
• Health Services and Policy Research
• Studying Sex as a Biological Variable
• Gender Methods and Measures
• IGH Mandate

Eligibility

The Nominated Principal Applicant must be an independent researcher and must be appointed at an eligible institution by the effective day of funding. Please see more eligibility details.

Funds

The maximum amount per chair is $175,000 per year for four years, for a total of $700,000 per Chair.

• $100,000 per year for research support
• $75,000 per year for capacity-building activities, including trainee support, mentoring, knowledge translation activities, etc. Note: these funds are not intended to support data collection/knowledge creation.

Website

Deadline

8 Oct, 2019- Full application. SFU signature sheet, routing slip, and copy of full application are due to ors@sfu.ca no later than 3 business days before agency deadline. Upon receipt, ORS will return signed routing slip to applicant. Applicant (not ORS) submits application to agency.