Comments on: Draft CIHR strategic plan – targeted research with end-users http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/ Your source for Canadian biomedical research funding news and information Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:38:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: 2009 – a look back at science policy « Researcher Forum http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-3635 2009 – a look back at science policy « Researcher Forum Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:49:53 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-3635 [...] the controversial difference between Canadian and US research funding models, a controversial change in CIHR’s strategic plan, the controversy about distinguishing Canada’s so-called [...] [...] the controversial difference between Canadian and US research funding models, a controversial change in CIHR’s strategic plan, the controversy about distinguishing Canada’s so-called [...]

]]> By: A look back, a look ahead « Researcher Forum http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-3632 A look back, a look ahead « Researcher Forum Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:46:42 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-3632 [...] the controversial difference between Canadian and US research funding models, a controversial change in CIHR’s strategic plan, the controversy about distinguishing Canada’s so-called [...] [...] the controversial difference between Canadian and US research funding models, a controversial change in CIHR’s strategic plan, the controversy about distinguishing Canada’s so-called [...]

]]> By: CIHR appointment of Pfizer exec stirs outrage « Researcher Forum http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-2983 CIHR appointment of Pfizer exec stirs outrage « Researcher Forum Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:59:53 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-2983 [...] CIHR wants to change that approach. In the draft strategic plan it released this summer, it stated: In the coming years, CIHR will increasingly focus on ’solutions-based research’ that involves [...] [...] CIHR wants to change that approach. In the draft strategic plan it released this summer, it stated: In the coming years, CIHR will increasingly focus on ’solutions-based research’ that involves [...]

]]> By: National Post again fights research funding strawman « Researcher Forum http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-394 National Post again fights research funding strawman « Researcher Forum Fri, 22 May 2009 17:23:50 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-394 [...] that generate wealth for Canadians and support the quality of life we all want”. CIHR’s new strategic plan calls for increasing funding towards “solutions-based research” and will require [...] [...] that generate wealth for Canadians and support the quality of life we all want”. CIHR’s new strategic plan calls for increasing funding towards “solutions-based research” and will require [...]

]]> By: Harper makes political appointments to science boards « Researcher Forum http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Harper makes political appointments to science boards « Researcher Forum Tue, 12 May 2009 14:10:19 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-255 [...] course, given that climate change is no longer among the fundable sub-priorities identified by the current government, this news is probably [...] [...] course, given that climate change is no longer among the fundable sub-priorities identified by the current government, this news is probably [...]

]]> By: Bob http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Bob Mon, 11 May 2009 17:37:44 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-239 I agree with Jim. One thing that struck me is the reference to the STIC report, just a few days after it came out, in the CIHR strategic plan. Gee, these people are fast. In fact, everything goes fast, look at the nominations on the boards of CFI and NSERC. Could there be a well orchestrated Grand Plan to change things before we can do anything? I agree with Jim.
One thing that struck me is the reference to the STIC report, just a few days after it came out, in the CIHR strategic plan. Gee, these people are fast. In fact, everything goes fast, look at the nominations on the boards of CFI and NSERC. Could there be a well orchestrated Grand Plan to change things before we can do anything?

]]> By: Jim http://canadaresearchfunding.org/cihr-strategic-plan-targeted-research-with-end-users/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Jim Fri, 08 May 2009 19:16:49 +0000 http://canadaresearchfunding.org/?p=327#comment-193 Does CIHR recognize the risks of backing specific horses ahead of time? For example, cancer stem cells are certainly a strength in Canada but are also highly controversial (as Canadian stem cell scientists would agree). Moreover, if cancer stem cell research is so hot, why the need to specifically focus on it? Applications would surely be funded through open competitions? This sort of pre-judgement simply results in people migrating to the preferred areas of research just like 5 year olds swarming around a soccer ball. No one scores. It is also, of course, an acute and slippery slope to allow public policy to dictate research agendas. Does CIHR recognize the risks of backing specific horses ahead of time? For example, cancer stem cells are certainly a strength in Canada but are also highly controversial (as Canadian stem cell scientists would agree). Moreover, if cancer stem cell research is so hot, why the need to specifically focus on it? Applications would surely be funded through open competitions? This sort of pre-judgement simply results in people migrating to the preferred areas of research just like 5 year olds swarming around a soccer ball. No one scores.

It is also, of course, an acute and slippery slope to allow public policy to dictate research agendas.

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