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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In partnership with participating Canadian business schools, Mitacs is launching a new initiative to provide business students with the opportunity to apply concepts and theories to real-world situations. The award will provide $10K per student for undergraduate and graduate students to tackle a four-month project with a small or medium enterprise or a not-for-profit organization…. Read more »
The goal of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers, wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and intersectoral mobility. Individual Fellowships provide opportunities to researchers of any nationality to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research… Read more »
This opportunity is administered by Strategic Institutional Research Initiatives (SIRI). Inquiries can be directed to Pam White, pwhite@mun.ca. In this competition, the CFI aims to support urgent infrastructure needs for ongoing research related to COVID-19. The EOF – COVID-19 competition will be open for proposals from all disciplines. Projects submitted through this competition should include a compelling… Read more »
“Since this is a new opportunity for students through Mitacs, questions about the program can be directed to RGCS at rgcs@mun.ca.” In partnership with member universities, Mitacs is launching the Mitacs Research Training Award. The award will provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to undertake a short-term paid research training internship at a Canadian… Read more »
As national funders, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) have broad responsibilities to promote and assist research excellence in Canada, including upholding a robust ethical framework for research. As such, CIHR and NSERC are supporting the setting and maintenance of standards for the… 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 »
Global Affairs Canada, in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), is pleased to announce the fifth edition of the International Policy Ideas Challenge. The objective of the program is to draw on the network of talented Canadian graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career civil society researchers to identify concrete, innovative solutions to… Read more »
UMAP Research Net (URN) promotes the mobility of academic faculty, researchers and students through the establishment of research networks—groups of two or more researchers from UMAP Pledged universities/institutions* who share common research interests. URN helps enable the successful development of cooperative research projects as well as meaningful and long-lasting connections between UMAP member universities/institutions. (* those… Read more »
The Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) is the lead for the Provincial Government’s economic, culture, and innovation agenda. A priority of TCII is working collaboratively with key organizations and stakeholders to advance social enterprise activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government’s Social Enterprise Action Plan (SEAP) (www.tcii.gov.nl.ca/innovation/pdf/TWFSocialEntActionPlan.pdf) outlines priority objectives, goals… Read more »
Migration within Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 6: Europe in a changing world—Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies “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.” SSHRC is launching a call for proposals in… Read more »
Project Grants support clearly defined activities designed to achieve a specific objective that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and criteria. Max Bell Foundation does not support ongoing programs, capital projects, nor provide unrestricted grants to organizations. Project grants are described in more detail here. Development Grants support organizations who wish to undertake short term (typically… Read more »
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), a Canadian-based global organization, brings together 370 researchers from 18 countries to work in collaborative research programs that address some of the most complex challenges facing the world today. CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars receive: -$100,000 CDN in unrestricted research support -A two-year active term in a CIFAR research program, a… Read more »
The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position within a Canadian government host office beginning in September 2020. 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 a… Read more »
This program offers domestic and international internships, and supports a range of organizations that run activities in both official languages. Internships range from four to 12 months. Young Canada Works (YCW) offers a variety of summer job and internship programs to job seekers and employers. Young Canada Works login page Students and graduates Students can… Read more »
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations is a summer job program. Eligible employers may benefit from wage subsidies and access to a pool of talented youth with innovative ideas and competitive skills. Positions last from six to 16 weeks and students must work 30 to 40 hours per week. Students with a disability are eligible… Read more »
SSHRC recently launched its annual Storytellers contest, challenging postsecondary students to creatively show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research has an impact on our lives and our communities. The contest is open to all students—graduate and undergraduate—enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their challenge is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words,… Read more »
The Mitacs Accelerate industrial postdoc provides up to 3 years of funding valued at $55,000/year for research with a company or not-for-profit, as well as access to professional skills training courses. Postdocs: Build a longer-term collaboration with a company or not-for-profit Apply their expertise to real-world problems Connect with a potential employer This limited-time offering… 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, allowing them to advance their own research while promoting scientific progress in both Japan and Canada. The call for applications will close on… Read more »
Memorial applicants should submit their EOI to Harris Centre using their online application platform by the application deadline. MUN researchers must contact their Grants Facilitation Officer, Associate Dean (Research) or equivalent unit signatory to obtain information on unit deadlines and processes prior to submission to Harris Centre. Summary Natural resource developments are drivers of economic activity… Read more »
Funding is available for conferences, workshops or seminars that are hosted or co-hosted by Memorial University. This Conference Fund is funded by the portfolios of the Vice-President (Research), Vice-President (Academic), Vice-President (Marine Institute) and Vice-President (Grenfell). A call for applications will be issued three times per academic year, with application deadlines of Oct. 15, Feb…. Read more »
Funding is available for conferences, workshops or seminars that are hosted or co-hosted by Memorial University. This Conference Fund is funded by the portfolios of the Vice-President (Research), Vice-President (Academic), Vice-President (Marine Institute) and Vice-President (Grenfell). A call for applications will be issued three times per academic year, with application deadlines of Oct. 15, Feb…. Read more »
Funding is available for conferences, workshops or seminars that are hosted or co-hosted by Memorial University. This Conference Fund is funded by the portfolios of the Vice-President (Research), Vice-President (Academic), Vice-President (Marine Institute) and Vice-President (Grenfell). A call for applications will be issued three times per academic year, with application deadlines of Oct. 15, Feb…. Read more »
Sport Canada is accepting applications for a Canadian university to lead and coordinate the Gender Equity in Sport Research Hub, which will provide credible thought leadership and generate an evidence base to support gender equity in sport through innovative, transparent and sustainable research activities, data curation, network building and partnerships, to effect pan-Canadian behaviour change…. Read more »
Due to the quota on this opportunity, interested applicants should submit an Expression of Interest to the Associate Director, RGCS via email at b85pbgc@mun.ca. The Expression of Interest (maximum 2 pages) should include: Summary of proposal Planned Budget List of Memorial researchers participating Governance plan for administration of funds if awarded Memorial lead PI should… Read more »
BY INVITATION ONLY The Health and Rights for Women, Adolescent Girls and Children call for proposals is part of Canada’s historic investment to promote the health and rights of women and girls around the world, which was announced on June 4, 2019. Proposals sought under this call will adopt a feminist and sustainable approach to… 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. An interdisciplinary joint call aimed at building competitive, resilient and healthy economies and societies through responsible AI has been announced. The call is… 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. An interdisciplinary joint call aimed at building competitive, resilient and healthy economies and societies through responsible AI has been announced. The call is… Read more »
Open Research Area (ORA) 6 call is an international competition sponsored by SSHRC; Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR), France; Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Germany; and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), United Kingdom. In addition, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) will collaborate with ORA 6 as an associate partner. Proposals are required to… Read more »
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) projects for summer 2020. GRI pairs faculty in Canada with international undergrads for 12-week research projects from May to October. Submit projects by June 5, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT. – All disciplines are eligible – Top-ranked senior undergrads from Australia, Brazil,… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Each year, the Foundation selects up to five (5) Fellows who are: Top-level researchers and professors in the social sciences and humanities. Early-career researchers and professors are encouraged to put forward their candidacy as much as candidates with extensive experience Intellectuals rooted in their communities, with experience in community-based… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. They Desire a Better Country The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Presented by the governor general of Canada, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and… Read more »
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The Manning Awards have been called the most prestigious innovation awards in Canada. By means of a nomination, Canadians who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new… 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 Quick Start Fund for Public Engagement is now open, and this year, we’ve increased the amount of funding available. New projects are now eligible for up… Read more »
Mitacs International Team that the GRA Inbound Program is now open Canada-wide from Campus France. More information is found on the Campus France website here. Additionally, Mitacs will also be launching the inbound program from Inria soon so keep an eye out for this too. Candidates need to apply directly to the international partner (i.e…. Read more »
Submission of applications to the sponsor is coordinated by RGCS as an institutional endorsement of the applications. The Government of Canada is offering a grant to Canadian professors and researchers to teach or conduct research, for a short period, in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Faculty Mobility Program aims to increase the number of… Read more »
This grant opportunity is administered by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development. The Harris Centre is accepting Expressions of Interest for our exciting Southwest Coast Thriving Regions Applied Research Fund. Funding will support research that impacts the sustainability of the Southwest Coast that falls within the following themes: Embracing the Aging Population… Read more »
Please contact Ellen Steinhauer, Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program. The deadline for nominations and applications is November 30*. The President’s Award for Outstanding Research (PAOR) recognizes early career faculty who have made exceptional contributions to their disciplines and have demonstrated a potential to become international research leaders. In the context of this… Read more »
SSHRC and CMHC are offering postdoctoral fellowships to individuals conducting humanities and social sciences research in housing-related areas. Each fellowship is valued at $40,500 per year and is tenable for up to 24 months. Further information can be found on the CMHC National Housing Strategy website. Candidates must apply through SSHRC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship funding opportunity… Read more »
The federal research funding agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) have launched a special call which invites proposals from applicants affiliated with First Nations, Métis and Inuit not-for-profit organizations, as well as with other not-for-profit organizations or Canadian postsecondary institutions in any discipline. Indigenous Research Capacity and Reconciliation—Connection Grants events and outreach activities to engage and exchange… Read more »
Honoring the life and work of Canada’s former Minister for Finance, James M. Flaherty, the objectives of this program are as follows; To build on the network of academic links between Canada and Ireland, resulting in increased academic co-operation, greater inter-cultural understanding and the potential for increased trade between both countries, To support the development… Read more »
SSHRC has joined the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for the next competition of the Collaborative Health Research Projects initiative. This includes a special call focused on artificial intelligence, health and society. Successful projects will bring together researchers from natural sciences and engineering, health sciences,… Read more »
SSHRC has joined the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for the next competition of the Collaborative Health Research Projects initiative. This includes a special call focused on artificial intelligence, health and society. Successful projects will bring together researchers from natural sciences and engineering, health sciences,… Read more »
To anyone interested in preparing a nomination, please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program or immediately to start the nomination process. Memorial University’s commitment to excellence in scholarly research activities is achieved in part by the implementation of policies, procedures and processes that facilitate research ethics…. Read more »
Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan, has announced that the application period for the KGU Visiting Professorship in Canadian Studies for the 2019-2020 academic year is now open. For further details, including how to apply for the position, please see the attached document. Applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter addressed to the… Read more »
The Embassy of France has launched a call for applications to fund some 2018 mobility for researchers: Canada=>France and France=> Canada (Canada, Québec exluded as there are some specific programs between France and he Qc Government) The application forms are available with the instructions: EN: http://francecanadaculture.org/higher-education-gp/call-for-applications-2018-mobility-funding-for-researchers/ FR: http://francecanadaculture.org/fr/higher-education-gp/appel-a-candidature-mobilite-de-chercheurs-2018/ For any question related to this program,… Read more »
This program is administered by CCCS. If you have any questions, or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact CCCS. For any Academic Units interested in developing an application under the anticipated Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), Stream 4 competition, you are asked to please submit an internal pre-proposal on or before 4pm, February 19th,… Read more »
This program is administered by CCCS. If you have any questions, or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact CCCS. Interested units/researchers are encouraged to participate in the webinar that will be presented by NCE at the times posted below. As noted on the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada website, the NCE… Read more »
Mitacs has launched a new opportunity for graduate students. The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides long-term funding for a significant part of graduate degree programs: Master’s students can complete an 18-month project (minimum $30,000 stipend) PhD students can complete a three-year project (minimum $72,000 stipend) The Fellowship also offers national professional development training that helps interns… Read more »
The Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowships are open for applications until 11 December 2017. The Fellowships are for highly skilled researchers from other Commonwealth countries to spend one or two years at an eligible UK university conducting postdoctoral research. For full details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit http://bit.ly/cscuk-rutherford The Fellowships are funded by the… Read more »
Mitacs has partnered with the United Way to support research on themes surrounding social inclusion in five regions across Canada. This grant aims to identify talented researchers conducting thesis or dissertation research related to social inclusion. Research may focus on one or more of the following broad themes: – Reduced isolation – Access to services –… Read more »
Research Grant and Contract Services is not required to sign off at the LOI stage of this funding opportunity. Please notify your Associate Dean (Research) and Department Head of your intention to submit an LOI to this competition. Mitacs has partnered with the United Way to support research on themes surrounding social inclusion in five… Read more »
This opportunity is administered by the School of Graduate Studies. Please contact Gail Lamkin (glamkin@mun.ca) for additional information. Each year, the foundation awards up to 15 scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related to one or more of the four thematic areas: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada’s place in the… Read more »
Please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program. The John G. Diefenbaker Award is funded by an endowment given to the Canada Council for the Arts by the Government of Canada. The endowment, announced by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during his visit to Germany in the… Read more »
Please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program. Deadline for nominations and applications is November 30th annually. Appointments to the rank of University Research Professor shall be for a five-year period and shall be limited to those faculty members at the rank of full Professor who have demonstrated a consistently high level… Read more »
The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) is pleased to announce the launch of a competition for NCE networks. The funding available is $75 million over five years. Both new and established networks are eligible to apply for funding in this competition. Networks must be challenge-focused and solution-driven. They are expected to foster innovative research,… Read more »
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) invites the global research community to submit proposals for new programs that address complex, fundamental questions of importance to the world. Ideas must be novel, bold and potentially transformative to warrant the creation of a long-term, multi-disciplinary and collaborative research program. Proposals will be accepted from all areas… Read more »
The Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence (ORF-RE) provides research institutions with funding to help support the operational costs of large-scale transformative research of strategic value to the province. ORF-RE Round 9 has three application streams. General (open to all disciplines) Disruptive technology in the clean technology sector Social sciences, arts and humanities Who is eligible… Read more »
apply for one of 20 places at an exclusive seminar on graduate employability in South Africa this November. Organising for change: how can higher education meet the changing needs of employment? Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 November 2017 University of Pretoria, South Africa The seminar will explore the role of higher education in driving economic… Read more »
Call for Innovative Project Proposals – QC-109 In collaboration with Mitacs, Ericsson Garage Montreal has the pleasure of inviting Graduate Masters and Ph.D. candidates to participate in this National Call for Innovation Proposals. Applicants whose project have been selected will be awarded remunerated applied research internships to work on his/her innovation challenge for a period of… Read more »
This funding opportunity may include terms and conditions that require the inclusion of overhead costs (as per the Indirect Cost of Externally Funded Research Policy).Therefore, if you are intent on applying, we request that you contact the applicable RGCS individual indicated below at least 20 working days prior to the sponsor deadline to notify them… Read more »
Applications are now open for this year’s round of Early Career Academic Grants. Grants are awarded to academic staff working at ACU member universities, to enable participation in an academic conference in another Commonwealth country. Applications are open to early career academics who have not previously had the opportunity to travel outside their home region for… Read more »
Research Grant and Contract Services internal deadline for Institutional Review for this competition is: noon, 3 working days before the Norwegian Partner Institution deadline. The INTPART program will promote the development of long-term relations between Norwegian higher education and research institutions and high-quality academic environments in the eight priority countries: Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan,… Read more »
Refer to the Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships page for more information. Objective The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate… Read more »
Please see: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp Objective The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. Description The CGS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars… Read more »
The NCE has launched the International Knowledge Translation Platforms initiative, and is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) for proposals focussed on enhancing and supporting international collaborations between networks, centres, consortia and their partners. Specific objectives of the new initiative include: expanding strategic international partnerships through multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral networks; accelerating the international exchange of… Read more »