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P.022 Gender disparity in canadian institutes of health research funding within neurology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2024

C Tsai
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)*
B Tao
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
C Wang
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
AR Vosoughi
Affiliation:
(Winnipeg)
E Bui
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
KM Chapman
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
SH Fox
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
F Khosa
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
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Abstract

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Background: Despite efforts to advance equity, women face gender-based barriers in research, including fewer senior authorship and grant opportunities. We examined gender disparities in Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding for Canadian neurology divisions and departments. Methods: Data on CIHR grant recipients and metrics (duration, quantity, and contribution) within Canadian neurology divisions and departments (2008-2022) were acquired from the CIHR Funding Decisions Database. Gender-based differences in grant prevalence, duration, and contribution amount within neurology were calculated with subgroup analysis for Canadian neurologists and Project Grant awards. Results: 1604 grants were awarded to Canadian neurology divisions and departments between 2008-2022. Women received fewer grants (41.46%), less funding (p<0.0001), and shorter grant durations (p<0.0001) than men annually. Women comprised the minority of recipients (45.47%) and were less likely to be awarded grants (p<0.001) annually relative to men. Differences were consistent in subgroup analyses, except grant durations were equal across genders in Project Grant awards. Conclusions: Gender disparities persist in CIHR grant funding to Canadian neurology divisions and departments. Women receive fewer grants, lower contribution amounts, and are less likely to be recipients compared to men. Future work includes addressing gender differences and continuing to evaluate CIHR funding to provide equitable opportunities for women.

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation