To continue helping the Canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, SSHRC’s Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious Connection Grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools… Read more »
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), under its Arctic and Northern Challenge program, is proud to launch a call for research proposals in support of key themes connected to housing, water, food and health care for Indigenous and Arctic and Northern peoples and communities. This call will provide up to $5 million over 3 years to eligible… Read more »
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), under its Arctic and Northern Challenge program, is proud to launch a call for research proposals in support of key themes connected to housing, water, food and health care for Indigenous and Arctic and Northern peoples and communities. This call will provide up to $5 million over 3 years to eligible… Read more »
Université Côte d’Azur (France – travel to Canada and travel from Canada) Deadline: May 2 to June 17, 2022 Intern level: Master’s or PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows. Full-time senior undergraduate are accepted only for travel from Canada. Themes: All disciplines Eligible institutions: Université Côté D’Azur (UCA) Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI/RGCS, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Highest Honour The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour of the province. The object of the Order is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and… Read more »
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to offer a unique opportunity to support Indigenous communities in their decision-making processes, research, and actions regarding residential schools sites in Canada. This NCTR-SSHRC joint initiative is taking the form of a one-time Partnership Engage Grant… 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 »
The awarding of this project is contingent on techNL receiving funding from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP). ESDC has made clear that if funding is received, work is required to begin immediately (spring 2022) as all program activity must be complete by March 2024. Given this extremely… Read more »
BSAC is pleased to launch a call for proposals from members schools for research that addresses the subject “Future of Business Education “. This research should provide insights for business schools as they navigate the post-pandemic society and economy and seek to establish leadership in a critical agenda for Canada, namely reconciliation with Indigenous people and… Read more »
Deadline: April 26, 2022 Intern Level: PhD students Other requirements: This scheme is open to doctoral students working in all areas of UKRI’s research remit who are funded by one of UKRI’s research councils: AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, STFC. It also includes the UKRI Artificial Intelligence Centers for Doctoral Training. funded by UKRI… Read more »
Big Data, in the form of born-digital historical sources, is reshaping the humanities and social sciences. The sheer amount of cultural information that is generated and, crucially, preserved every day in electronic form, presents exciting new opportunities for historians, political scientists, sociologists, linguistics, computer scientists, and other scholars. Much of this information is captured within… Read more »
PRESENTED BY THE PORT OF ST. JOHN’S As a province with over 17,000 km of coastline, our marine environment and industries have sustained us for hundreds of years. The Turning The Tide Marine Industry Awards were established to celebrate this important connection and recognize individuals and organizations that have made, and are continuing to make,… Read more »
On January 31, 2022, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced a call for funding requests for the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP). Click here for press release. The SWSP helps key sectors of the economy to develop and implement solutions to address current and emerging workforce needs. The Program will support projects that focus on a… Read more »
ArcticNet, in partnership with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and Mitacs, is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) that is partially funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to initiate new projects that are relevant to the Network’s mandate and that address emerging science priorities that support a self-determined and sustainable Canadian North. The CFP has been… Read more »
Introduction Energy Research & Innovation Newfoundland & Labrador (ERI), formally Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador, is a not-for-profit organization that identifies collaborative research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) opportunities and facilitates projects on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL’s) offshore oil and gas industry. With safety as the foundation of our industry and the work we… Read more »
AGE-WELL invites applications for its new AgeTech Implementation Response (AIR) funding program Program Launch: January 24, 2022 Application Deadline: March 18, 2022 Anticipated Notice of Decision: April 2022 Funding Start Date: April 2022 Do you have an innovative evidence-based AgeTech solution that is ready for implementation or scaling up in the real world? AGE-WELL’s AgeTech Implementation Response (AIR) Program supports post-discovery projects focused on implementing… Read more »
Undergraduate research incentive funding aims to stimulate heightened interest of graduate studies and research careers among undergraduate students; create a bridge between faculty members wishing to nurture such interests and students willing to engage in research; and, promote a culture of research intensity among undergraduate students. This funding will also provide research-based supervisory opportunities for faculty members in areas… Read more »
Background The International Exchanges Scheme is for scientists based in the UK who want to stimulate collaborations with leading scientists overseas through either a one-off visit or bilateral travel. Aims of the Scheme The International Exchanges Scheme is designed to offer a flexible platform for UK based scientists to interact with the best scientists around… Read more »
Making the Shift is seeking proposals from researchers and community organizations (who can hold tri-council funding) for one-time grants. We are looking for research projects that contribute to our evidence base of policy and service enhancements that prevent youth homelessness in Canada. Youth Homelessness prevention is defined in The Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth… Read more »
The Harris Centre is releasing a Call for Expressions of Interest from Memorial University faculty, staff and students to complete research projects focusing on the priority themes that were identified. A proposal evaluation committee comprised of local and academic members will choose which researchers will move forward in the process and attend a second workshop later in… Read more »
Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) (Belgium – travel to Canada) Deadline: February 1, 2022 Level: Full-time PhD students, postdoctoral fellows Themes: All disciplines Other requirements: Participants must be from the French Community of Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) Eligible institutions: Université catholique de Louvain, Université libre de Bruxelles, Université de Liège, Université de Mons, Université de Namur, Université Saint-Louis… Read more »
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Japan – travel from Canada) Deadline: February 4, 2022, at 5 p.m. PT Level: Full-time master’s and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows Themes: All disciplines Other requirements: Interns must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada Eligible institutions: complete list here: Japanese national, public or private universities,… Read more »
Ocean Leaders Impact Program – Call for Proposals Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) has launched a second Call for Proposals under its Ocean Leaders Impact Program (OLIP). The program focuses on developing new opportunities and building on the experienced talent pool in Canada’s ocean economy. The Call will address important challenges in the innovation ecosystem by… Read more »
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, U.S. Department of State administers a Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Awards are granted through project-specific Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). This notice is subject to availability of funding. PAS Canada invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs… Read more »
The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) is launching a funding opportunity for the development of a Data Champions Pilot Project to promote a shift in data culture within the Canadian Digital Research infrastructure (DRI) ecosystem. As part of this Pilot Project, the Alliance will be gathering information to evaluate potential development of a… Read more »
In 2022-2023 the Aging Research Centre-Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) of Memorial University will fund TWO ARC-NL Research Grants of up to $25,000 each. Additional funds may be awarded depending on agreements with co-funders. For the 2022 awards, ARC-NL is adjusting its approach from previous years. In response to the interests of the provincial government (our grant funder), at least… Read more »
In 2022-2023 the Aging Research Centre-Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) of Memorial University will fund TWO ARC-NL Research Grants of up to $25,000 each. Additional funds may be awarded depending on agreements with co-funders. For the 2022 awards, ARC-NL is adjusting its approach from previous years. In response to the interests of the provincial government (our grant funder), at least… Read more »
issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) that is partially funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to initiate new projects that are relevant to the Network’s mandate and that address emerging science priorities that support a self-determined and sustainable Canadian North. The CFP has been endorsed as a contribution to the United Nations (UN) Decade… Read more »
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, U.S. Department of State administers a Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Awards are granted through project-specific Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). This notice is subject to availability of funding. PAS Canada invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs… Read more »
Assistance with applications will be provided through your GFOs as well as by RGCS/SIRI, contact Dr Brent Myron brent.myron@mun.ca Please note that this is not an open competition, as the only groups who are eligible to apply have already been granted approval by an internal screening process. The 2022 Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) competition… Read more »
Academic units to provide a 2 page proposal including an outline of plans to secure a candidate of sufficient stature under the tight timelines of the program to the VPRO at vp.research@mun.ca by end of day on Friday 7 January 2022 (No RP submission is required) The VPRO will assess proposals and provide “licenses” to… Read more »
To advance the Thriving Regions Partnership Process, the Harris Centre is opening an applied research fund calling for Expressions of Interest from Memorial researchers to address the priorities identified at the regional level. The fund will provide up to $15,000 per project for up to three projects for creative and relevant applied research on one or more… Read more »
The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office beginning in September 2022. Eligible applicants must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident* Hold a PhD in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship Participate full-time in… Read more »
Recognizing that successful sustainable research networks take time to build, Innovation Networks calls for proposals are to support the creation of smaller networks, or Micro-nets, that perform research on one or more aspects of an S&T Challenge. A micro-net is a self-organized multidisciplinary team of at least three eligible organizations/institutions who carry out interdisciplinary research… Read more »
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program provides Canadian professors with opportunities to create or expand partnerships with Latin American and Caribbean institutions through short-term teaching and/or research activities at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program aims to increase the number of institutional collaborations and exchange agreements between… Read more »
ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Open to academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network (CCRN): * Enhancing the climate resilience of universities themselves, and/or * Enhancing… Read more »
The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), an intergovernmental organization with 19 Parties in the Americas, promotes transdisciplinary research and the enhancement of capacities to improve public awareness and provide information to governments and other stakeholders for the development of public policy relevant to global environmental change (GEC), based on scientific excellence, international and… Read more »
The Corrosion Detection in Ships Sandbox (CDIS), previously postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, has re-launched its Call for Applications. The Sandbox will focus on solutions that might better detect and assess corrosion behind surface coatings onboard Royal Canadian Navy platforms in order to reduce operational impact and improve the effectiveness of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance…. Read more »
To continue helping the Canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, SSHRC’s Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious Connection Grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools… Read more »
Alliance Missions grants are a unique opportunity aimed at addressing critical science and technology challenges that can play a pivotal role in Canada’s economy. NSERC will provide opportunities for the research community to address challenges that have emerged as a result of the pandemic as well as to take advantage of new opportunities. Alliance Missions… Read more »
The seventh round of Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences is based on an agreement among the ANR, France; the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Germany; the Economic and Social Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (ESRC), UK; and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canada. With the goals of funding high-quality… Read more »
BY INVITATION ONLY The objectives of Discovery Institutes Support (DIS) grants are to enable the development of research activities and foster training and collaboration, within and among Canadian theoretical research institutes. DIS grants assist Canadian-based theoretical research institutes to cover their operating and maintenance costs. Theoretical research institutes provide intellectual infrastructure and support, are used… Read more »
The seventh round of Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences is based on an agreement among the ANR, France; the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Germany; the Economic and Social Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (ESRC), UK; and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canada. With the goals of funding… Read more »
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program is one of the most prestigious early-career research opportunities in the world. Scholars are selected for their research excellence and receive mentoring from the world’s leading academics. They join the CIFAR community of international researchers to collaborate across disciplines and explore the most important questions facing science and humanity…. Read more »
The pandemic we are living through has shown the importance of international research collaborations to tackle global challenges. To foster future opportunities for researcher mobility, and help plant the seeds for recovery, Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative in cooperation with several of our international partners: a competitive call for applications to our… Read more »
To continue helping the Canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, SSHRC’s Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious Connection Grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools… Read more »
The goal of the Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative is to support community-based and community-led research partnerships with postsecondary institutions that are grounded in the lived experience of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups and that analyze the causes and persistence of systemic racism and discrimination. Leadership by people from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups in research projects… Read more »
Through this 2023 MSI Fund competition, the CFI will continue to contribute to O&M needs of facilities of national importance for which the loss or absence of support would represent a serious setback for Canada. This includes facilities which may not have been previously funded through the program, provided these are successful in meeting the… Read more »
Mitacs is undertaking a Pilot Program called the Mitacs Research Award. The award will provide two (2) opportunities for senior undergraduate and graduate students, who self-identify as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit participant, to undertake a short-term paid research training internship at a Canadian institution. Students receive an opportunity to enhance their skills through… Read more »
Agrivita Canada is pleased to announce a Call for Letters of Intent for the next iteration of the Canadian AgriSafety Applied Science Program (2022-2026). The purpose of the Program is to develop applied science projects addressing priority areas for agricultural health and safety in Canada. Please see the Call for LOIs document attached or through this link:… Read more »
By Invitation Only from Stage I SSHRC invites letters of interest from researchers wanting to participate in a virtual, interactive and interdisciplinary research design workshop taking place over two weeks at the end of October 2021. This virtual workshop is the first stage of the Imagining Canada’s Future (ICF) Ideas Lab, a multistep funding opportunity. At this… Read more »
SSHRC invites letters of interest from researchers wanting to participate in a virtual, interactive and interdisciplinary research design workshop taking place over two weeks at the end of October 2021. This virtual workshop is the first stage of the Imagining Canada’s Future (ICF) Ideas Lab, a multistep funding opportunity. At this workshop, up to 30 researchers will participate… Read more »
Food Waste refers to all food that is grown, harvested, processed, manufactured or prepared for human consumption, but never eaten by people. It occurs at all stages of the food supply chain, from farm to plate. In Canada and around the world, food waste continues to increase, resulting in an overuse of our natural resources such… Read more »
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of… Read more »
Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with an exclusive professional development curriculum component. Fellows address complex challenges through: An exclusive professional development curriculum for postdoctoral fellows in any discipline A two-year research project with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise A Partner Organization Business Case, developed to outline project objectives, risks, and stakeholder… Read more »
We invite proposals from scholars both within and outside the field of project management, and/or its sub-fields, whose themes and perspectives have direct application to some aspect of the project management body of knowledge or its practice. While this is an open call for research in the field of project management, special consideration will be… Read more »
Mitacs is undertaking a Pilot Program called the Mitacs Research Award. The award will provide four (4) opportunities for senior undergraduate and graduate students, who self-identify as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit participant, to undertake a short-term paid research training internship at a Canadian institution. Students receive an opportunity to enhance their skills through… Read more »
TheClean Resource Innovation Network(“CRIN”)isa pan-Canadian network focused on ensuring Canada’s energy resources can be sustainably developed and integrated into the global energy supply.By helping to identify industry challenges, CRIN is able to support a market pull to accelerate commercialization and widespread clean technology adoption by bringing together industries,entrepreneurs, investors, academia, governments, and others.CRIN enables energy… Read more »
How Canada produces energy matters. New investments in innovation creates jobs, attracts international investments, and opens access to new markets. At the same time, new technologies optimize the production of energy while reducing industry’s impact on land, air, and water. The Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) is advancing near-commercial technology solutions that will reduce Canada’s… Read more »
Please contact Ellen Steinhauer, Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program. Terra Nova Young Innovator Award – Competition deadline POSTPONED – monitor website for new date The Terra Nova Young Innovator Award recognizes and supports outstanding young faculty members whose research is particularly innovative and whose specific research proposal has real potential for… Read more »
INOVAIT is pleased to announce its upcoming Canada-wide call for applications from industry and academic members for its first open round of pilot funding for collaborative research and development projects in the image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI) space. INOVAIT is a new pan-Canadian network funded by the Government of Canada and hosted at the Sunnybrook… Read more »
Seed Grants of up to $10,000 are available for Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) or Indigenous early career researchers to conduct or work towards conducting community-informed and supported Indigenous health research that serves to benefit Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada. By community-informed and supported health research, we are referring to research that responds to a community-identified need and… Read more »
Mitacs has partnered with Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) and RWTH Aachen University in Germany to offer German master’s and PhD researchers the opportunity to conduct international research collaborations at NRC collaboration centres and Canadian universities. NRC researchers are responsible for generating eligible research projects in conjunction with a Canadian university researcher as co-supervisor. Deadline:… Read more »
The Program aims to improve the environmental performance of Canada’s transportation system by funding marine, rail or aviation projects, such as: * Research and knowledge-sharing related to the development, evaluation, or testing of emission-reducing clean transportation technologies; * Development of technologies or methodologies to improve the measurement of transportation-related emissions; * Development, testing, demonstration, deployment… Read more »
The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme is named in memory of the eminent British historian Professor Lisa Jardine CBE FRS. The scheme encourages junior researchers in the humanities and arts to seek to expand their interests in history of science and related interdisciplinary studies by travelling in order to use archival resources and to build relationships… Read more »
The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is inviting proposals to support and advance efforts to build a safe and resilient Canada through the Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP), which provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the… Read more »
Funding is intended to give talented young researchers under the age of 40 in all disciplines and thematic areas the opportunity to pursue their ideas and lead a research project. This call is targeted towards researchers in the early stages of their careers, 2–7 years after defence of an approved doctorate, who have demonstrated the… Read more »
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has launched a new, one-time-only program called the Ocean Supercluster Resilience (OSCR) Call for Proposals. Through the OSCR, the OSC will invest in ocean projects that create strong collaborations and focus on the growth of multiple Canadian innovation-based companies. The OSCR is a hybrid of the OSC’s core Technology Leadership and Innovation Ecosystem programs and intends to tackle significant… Read more »
The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in research and monitoring of long-range contaminants in the Canadian Arctic, that is, contaminants that are transported to the Arctic through atmospheric and oceanic processes from other parts of the world and which remain in the Arctic environment and build up in the food chain. The… Read more »
The Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Challenge Grants are awarded to ACU members to support initiatives advancing peace, reconciliation, and indigenous knowledge. Aimed at academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network: * Historical memory and trauma * Institutional reform/indigenous… Read more »
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s 2022 Innovation Fund (CFI 2022 IF) competition. Guidelines for the submission of a CFI 2022 IF EOI are attached, as well as the required internal sign off form. More information about this funding program can be found at the following link: <https://www.innovation.ca/awards/innovation-fund>. Please… Read more »
The Prince Faisal bin Fahad Award is an international research grant program targeted at sports research projects related to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Award aims to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in sports. We seek to financially support scholarly… Read more »
December 30, 2020 – The Government of Canada is offering grants to full-time professors and researchers for short-term teaching or research projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program aims to support Canadian postsecondary institutions that are developing new collaboration and student exchange agreements or strengthening existing agreements with ELAP-eligible… Read more »
From afar, a beacon provides light, guidance and hope in challenging times. The D’Arcy McGee Beacon Fellowship facilitates such critical connection over distance. This programme enables leading Irish and Canadian academics, researchers and thinkers to connect online, in a programme of activity designed to nurture and develop strong and fruitful collaborations which will enrich connections between our two… Read more »
YCW gives youth an opportunity to develop an awareness of our country’s achievements and diversity, to connect with Canadians in other regions, and to gain an awareness of the values associated with citizenship and Canadian identity, while gaining valuable work experience and skills. Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages is a short-term job program…. Read more »
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCWHO) is an employment program for students. Eligible employers may benefit from wage subsidies and access a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Generally, full-time positions last from six to 16 weeks. Students may work full-time or part-time. How to apply YCW programs are implemented through… Read more »
WEBINAR PRNL will provide an overview of the program and answer questions during a webinar on Thursday, January 14 at 12:30 p.m. NST. The webinar will take place via Zoom. Register here. Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore industry seeks emissions reduction ideas * Non-repayable funding available through the offshore component of Natural Resources Canada’s Emissions Reduction… Read more »
The EAS Foundation for Honey Bee Research is a competitive grant program developed from donations received from beekeepers and others interested in funding research on topical problems in honey bees. Proposals are solicited annually with award amounts to be determined by spring before the EAS annual meeting. Requests for “seed money” to provide investigators the… Read more »
The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office beginning in September 2021. Eligible applicants must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident* Hold a PhD in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship Participate full-time in… Read more »
SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. . In 2021, Canada will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, for which Drs. Banting and Macleod received a Nobel… Read more »
In 2021, Canada will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, for which Drs. Banting and Macleod received a Nobel Prize – an illustrious moment for Canadians and one of the most dramatic examples of rapid translation of a discovery in basic science into a benefit for patients. Despite this discovery and the… Read more »
Food Waste refers to all food that is grown, harvested, processed, manufactured or prepared for human consumption, but never eaten by people. It occurs at all stages of the food supply chain, from farm to plate. In Canada and around the world, food waste continues to increase, resulting in an overuse of our natural resources such… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The CANIE Awards celebrate and distinguish outstanding achievement in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation while making a positive social impact in their communities. Individuals and organizations can self-nominate or nominate someone else for a CANIE Award. Inspire others to make… Read more »
The Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program, offered in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to pursue collaborative research in Japan. This program allows graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to advance their own research while promoting scientific progress in both Japan and… Read more »
The Canadian Bee Research Fund (CBRF) was established to counteract the problems caused by severe reductions in federal and provincial funding for honey bee research. It is a joint project of the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists and the Canadian Honey Council. The Board of Directors is comprised of four members, two from CAPA and… Read more »
Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with a customized research management training component. Fellows address complex challenges through: An exclusive research management curriculum for postdoctoral fellows in any discipline. A minimum one-year research project (normally two years in duration) with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise. A Partner Organization Business Case, developed to… Read more »
Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with a customized research management training component. Fellows address complex challenges through: An exclusive research management curriculum for postdoctoral fellows in any discipline. A minimum one-year research project (normally two years in duration) with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise. A Partner Organization Business Case, developed to… Read more »
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. To help foster innovation in housing supply solutions, the Housing Supply Challenge, led by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), encourages residents, stakeholders, and experts from across Canada to propose innovative solutions that help break down the barriers that limit new housing supply. The… Read more »
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a key public health threat, which we are currently experiencing with COVID-19. EIDs are, for the most part, infectious diseases of animals that have, or evolve, the capacity to infect humans (these are called zoonoses), and can sometimes be transmitted human-to-human without need for animals to be involved in transmission…. Read more »
ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Aimed at academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network (CCRN): * Enhancing the climate resilience of universities themselves, and/or * Enhancing universities’ contribution… Read more »
The pandemic we are living through has shown the importance of international research collaborations to tackle global challenges. To foster future opportunities for researcher mobility, and help plant the seeds for recovery, Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative in cooperation with several of our international partners: a competitive call for applications to our… Read more »
Terms of Reference: Consultant to Develop Training Modules and Develop, Organize and Facilitate Training Workshops Aimed at Strengthening Effective Research Excellence Assessment Capacities within Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in Africa. About the SGCI The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a multi-donor Initiative with Phase 2 (SGCI-2: 2020-2023) supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida),… Read more »
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS, MANUALS AND PROCEDURES FOR SGCs About the SGCI The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a multi-donor Initiative with Phase 2 (SGCI-2: 2020-2023) supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Canada’s International Development Research Centre… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has been experienced unequally within countries and Canada is no exception. Over 80% of COVID-19 deaths in Canada have been in long-term care facilities. Further, within the hardest hit provinces, cases have clustered in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods where minority populations are concentrated. Additionally, workers whose jobs require routine direct interaction with the… Read more »
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is inviting applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention and response of violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle income countries. Important Dates to Remember **Closing date for applications: 15th September 2020 (Africa/Johannesburg time) External… Read more »
Equality and Wellbeing across Generations (EWG) is a joint transnational call for proposals. With major demographic change taking place across Europe and Canada, we are inviting researchers to submit proposals that explore: How demographic change is altering the implicit contract between generations? How policy can ensure that change results in a reduction in inequality? MISSED… Read more »
CCSA is Canada’s only agency with a legislated national mandate to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on Canadians. CCSA was created by an Act of Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada. A trusted counsel, CCSA provides guidance to decision makers by harnessing the power of research, curating… Read more »
This funding opportunity is administered by the Office of Public Engagement. Attention: Memorial students, faculty, and staff Do you have an idea for a new, publicly engaged project? The COVID-19 Quick Start Fund (CQS) for Public Engagement offers up to $2500 for projects, partnerships or initiatives that contribute to addressing immediate and long-term needs of… Read more »
SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Government of Canada has made reducing plastic pollution and its impacts a priority. In 2018, to help reduce plastic waste and pollution… Read more »
