The CIHR STAGE community is made up of (i) mentors and trainees who are passionate about developing their careers in the fields of genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics; and (ii) partners and affiliated research institutes who are devoted to promoting relevant research in these disciplines.

The program governance structure includes the Program Directors, the Program Steering Committee and the Program Advisory Committee.

The training program operates under the auspice of its Program Advisory Committee and in close partnership with affiliated research institutes.