Launch of the Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Strategy and Action Plan
Message from the President
March 12, 2026
On behalf of CIHR, I am pleased to announce the release of our new Knowledge Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan.
Knowledge mobilization sits at the heart of CIHR's mandate — and it is an area of our work that I care deeply about. At its core, this strategy is about ensuring that the excellent research produced across Canada delivers the greatest possible impact: gaining a fundamental understanding of disease and treatment, improving health and well-being for all, and contributing to the prosperity of Canadians.
We are living in a moment of extraordinary opportunity and complexity. We are in the midst of a biological revolution fueled by AI that will transform how we do our science and care for our patients. This opportunity along with evolving global health challenges and growing economic pressures all reinforce the need to ensure that research moves quickly and effectively into action.
Knowledge mobilization is the pathway that helps close the gap between what we know and what we do. It means supporting research that responds to the needs of partners and communities, engages knowledge users throughout the research process, shares trusted findings in ways that are timely and meaningful, and supports the implementation, scale, and commercialization of evidence-based solutions.
Throughout my career — as a clinician-scientist, physician, journal editor, and now as President of CIHR — I have seen how transformative research can be when it is mobilized in ways that inform policy, guide practice, and improve people's lives.
Canada's scientific community and CIHR through its 'Knowledge to Action Framework' has long been a global leader in knowledge mobilization. This strategy builds on that strong foundation while setting a clear path forward — one that addresses emerging needs and is supported by new investments. It also aligns with a broader national effort to translate discovery into innovation, impact, and prosperity for Canadians.
I am deeply grateful to the many individuals and organizations who helped shape this strategy. Its success will depend on the collective efforts of the entire health research ecosystem.
Together, we have an opportunity to strengthen how excellent research moves into real-world impact. Now is the time to seize it.
Dr. Paul Hébert, President, CIHR
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