CIHR Fall 2026 Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program – Full Details, Eligibility, Application Steps, and Key Dates

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program is a national initiative designed to strengthen the future of peer review in Canada by equipping Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with hands‑on experience in CIHR’s Project Grant peer review process. Running twice annually during the Spring and Fall Project Grant Competitions, the RiT Program provides structured learning, mentorship, and real‑time exposure to committee deliberations.