CIHR Health Research Impact Case Study
How SVT measured the expected social value of CIHR-funded health research.
The challenge
CIHR needed to measure the long-lag value of research credibly.
The approach
SVT modelled expected value over 2025 to 2044, comparing continued funding with a no-funding future.
Key results
- CIHR-funded research is expected to create about $98.2B in social value.
- The research returns about $5.30 in expected value for every $1 invested.
- Value accrues over a long time horizon.
Source
Source: Expected Economic and Social Impact of CIHR, CANCEA, 2026.
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