The final information webinars for The Weston Family Foundation’s Community Partnerships in Research Grants are fast approaching and we encourage you to take advantage of this exciting new funding opportunity. Please visit our website at the link below to learn more about the program and register to attend the information sessions. Register Now About the program This… Read more »
With generous support from the Weston Family Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada is pleased to offer one-year Boreal Research Fellowships to graduate students pursuing their Master’s or Doctoral degree. Successful applicants will receive financial support for their projects along with mentorship from WCS Canada scientists and an opportunity to network with other Fellows and Fellowship… Read more »
Funded by the Weston Family Foundation, this prestigious awards program supports outstanding students pursuing research in Canada’s North as part of a master’s degree, doctoral degree, or postdoctoral fellowship. This year, the Weston Family Foundation will be supporting: Up to 15 awards for master’s students valued at $20,000 over one year Up to 10 awards… Read more »
Please note: the Memorial Deadline has been extended for an additional day to accommodate the Thanksgiving Break. Please note: Applicants must submit an LOI to be considered for an invitation to submit full proposal. The Weston Family Foundation, through its Weston Family Microbiome Initiative, is pleased to announce new programming in support of Canadian research… Read more »
Please note: Applicants must submit an LOI to be considered for an invitation to submit full proposal. The Weston Family Foundation, through its Weston Family Microbiome Initiative, is pleased to announce new programming in support of Canadian research efforts on the human microbiome. This program will provide funding to support innovative projects that: 1) Advance… Read more »
Please note: To apply, applicants must submit an LOI to the Foundation. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit a Proposal. The Weston Family Foundation, through the Weston Brain Institute (the “Institute”), aims to catalyze and scale science-based approaches to significantly improve the health and well-being of Canadians. There is growing evidence that making… Read more »
Loss of biodiversity on agricultural lands is occurring at an unprecedented rate due to agricultural intensification and habitat loss. But research shows that Canada’s agricultural lands offer an immediate and large-scale opportunity to mitigate further biodiversity losses, and by promoting and increasing soil organic matter, we can help support more adaptive and resilient agricultural lands…. Read more »
Loss of biodiversity on agricultural lands is occurring at an unprecedented rate due to agricultural intensification and habitat loss. But research shows that Canada’s agricultural lands offer an immediate and large-scale opportunity to mitigate further biodiversity losses, and by promoting and increasing soil organic matter, we can help support more adaptive and resilient agricultural lands…. Read more »
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for this competition has been extended to January 5, 2023. The $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge, delivered over six years, will identify teams and support the development of tools and technologies that enable Canadian farmers and producers to sustainably and competitively grow berries out of season. Catalyzing change through the Homegrown Innovation Challenge In… Read more »
The $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge, delivered over six years, will identify teams and support the development of tools and technologies that enable Canadian farmers and producers to sustainably and competitively grow berries out of season. Catalyzing change through the Homegrown Innovation Challenge In a climate-changing world, Canada’s high dependence on imported fresh fruits and vegetables makes it… Read more »
Submission of application by Invitation only. This funding opportunity will provide research grants of up to $300,000 over a maximum of 24 months to support high-impact projects that pursue translational or interventional research regarding the microbiome’s influence on brain health, or via the interactions between diet, nutrition, and the microbiome. Please refer to the Program… Read more »
This funding opportunity will provide research grants of up to $300,000 over a maximum of 24 months to support high-impact projects that pursue translational or interventional research regarding the microbiome’s influence on brain health, or via the interactions between diet, nutrition, and the microbiome. Please refer to the Program Details and Request for Applications (RFA)… Read more »