CIHR Fall 2026 Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program

The CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program provides hands-on experience in CIHR’s Project Grant peer review process for Early Career Researchers. It runs twice annually during the Spring and Fall Project Grant Competitions, offering structured learning, mentorship, and real-time exposure to committee deliberations. This page outlines everything applicants need to know for the Fall 2026 RiT Program, including eligibility, requirements, timelines, and the roles available.

Structured learning, mentorship, and real-time exposure to peer-review deliberations; participation in CIHR’s review process.

To apply as a Mentee, candidates must meet CIHR’s definition of an Early Career Researcher and hold an independent research-related appointment at a CIHR-eligible institution by September 9, 2026; they must not have previously participated as a RiT participant or reviewer in CIHR’s Project Grant competition.

Submit online application by the stated deadline; select a pathway (Mentee or ECR Reviewer) and prepare required documents as outlined in the steps.