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An Analysis of Canadian Institute for Health Research Funding for Research on Autism Spectrum Disorder
R Deonandan1, E Y Liu2, B Kolisnyk3
1Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 25 University Private, THN 208, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5.
Abstract:
We examined patterns of Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) funding on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. From 1999 to 2013, CIHR funded 190 ASD grants worth $48 million. Biomedical research received 43% of grants (46% of dollars), clinical research 27% (41%), health services 10% (7%), and population health research 8% (3%). The greatest number of grants was given in 2009, but 2003 saw the greatest amount. Funding is clustered in a handful of provinces and institutions, favouring biomedical research and disfavouring behavioural interventions, adaptation, and institutional response. Preference for biomedical research may be due to the detriment of clinical research.
