Posts Categorized: Environment, Energy and Natural Resources

2024-2025 Northern Scientific Training Program

NSTP program offers supplementary funding to assist students in the completion of research projects in the North.  Graduate and senior undergraduate students from any discipline who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents may apply in conjunction with their faculty supervisor. Undergraduate and Graduate students who meet the program eligibility requirements, under the supervision of a… Read more »

2024-2025 Habitat Stewardship Program – EOI

Now in its 25th year, the HSP provides funding to help Canadians contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act or designated at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. You will be required to… Read more »

2024-2025 Habitat Stewardship Program – Full Application

Now in its 25th year, the HSP provides funding to help Canadians contribute directly to the recovery objectives and population goals of species at risk listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act or designated at risk by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. You will be required to… Read more »

Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call

Mitacs is pleased to launch another thematic call in cooperation with several of our international partners. This is a competitive call for applications to our Mitacs Globalink Research Award program in all areas of strategic importance for the Canadian and international research communities. Under the joint supervision of a home and host professor at a… Read more »

UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

To truly solve the challenges facing the Arctic, and thus the world, UArctic is committed to supporting the development of northern entrepreneurs and providing resources to help advance local ideas. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is a new initiative that complements existing, mature prize funds with a seed-fund program, encouraging innovation and solutions on a local… Read more »

France Canada Research Fund – 2024 New Scientific Collaboration Support Program

This program is open to every field of expertise and provides funding for new scientific projects jointly developed by French and Canadian teams that have never worked together before. Applications must come from principal investigators (PIs), both part of research establishment located in France and Canada. Please note that PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral position are… Read more »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories

SSHRC, in partnership with Canadian Heritage, Genome Canada, and UK Research and Innovation’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (UKRI-AHRC), is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on  Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories. Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories is one of 16 global future… Read more »

NRCan – Energy Innovation Program – Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call – Storage & Transportation Focus Area – Full Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note:  Upon review of the EOI, selected applicants will be invited to the full proposal stage. Budget 2021 provided $319 million… Read more »

MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants

The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. We are proud to support the exchange of ideas and a diversity of researchers in the domain of security and defence. New forward thinking research and activities are extremely valuable for… Read more »

Trebek Initiative

The Trebek Initiative funds storytellers, educators, conservationists and researchers whose projects aim to preserve Canadian and Indigenous land, wildlife, water, culture and history. Trebek Initiative grants range between $15K to $100K. Successful applicants receive access to an incredible suite of tools and resources including, mentorship and networking programs, opportunities to present their work on stage… Read more »

MINDS-SSHRC Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program of the Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to fostering the next generation of security and defence scholars in the Canadian academic community and to encouraging a strong Canadian knowledge base in contemporary defence and security issues. To this end, the MINDS program has partnered with SSHRC to… Read more »

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. Science promotion activities with award potential could include: – organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations -enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programming -creating new learning materials… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2023 – Full Application

The NOI must be submitted in the Memorial Researcher Portal/Convergence Portal for institutional approval/submission to sponsor no later than October 3, 2023, 5:00 p.m. (NST) The Full Application must be submitted in the Memorial Researcher Portal/Convergence Portal for institutional approval/submission to sponsor no later than December 5, 2023, 5:00 p.m. (NST) Units can set their… Read more »

2024 Korea Foundation Fellowship for Field Research

Since 1992, the Korea Foundation is offering an annual fellowship program for field research on Korea-related topics. In accordance with the guidelines listed below, the Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Field Research Fellowship program. In order to promote Korean studies research by scholars at universities or research institutes outside Korea, the Korea Foundation… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants – 2023-24 Competitions (March 2024)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. However, Partnership Engage Grants cannot respond exclusively to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants – 2023-24 Competitions (September)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. However, Partnership Engage Grants cannot respond exclusively to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2024

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2024

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2024

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Grants – Stage 2

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Partnership Grant Program is a two-stage application process. Those invited to submit a Stage 2 Partnership Grant application will have submitted a successful… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants – 2023-24 Competitions (December)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. However, Partnership Engage Grants cannot respond exclusively to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants 2023 Competition

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Partnership Development Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide support over one… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2023

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Grants

Academic Units have assumed responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, CIHR Foundation, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, NSERC Discovery, and NSERC RTI Grants competitions.  Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the electronic submission for these grants, but will be supporting Academic Units in their review… Read more »

Heart & Stroke New Investigator Award

The New Investigator (NI) program is a salary award to support new investigators who have demonstrated excellence in their doctoral and post- doctoral training and wish to establish their own independent research career. Salary awards provide an added incentive for researchers to continue or begin their program of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular research within Canada. Application… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2024 Competition – Letter of Intent (Stage 2 of 3)

RIS 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 2024 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on August 1st, 2023. All competition information is… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2024 Competition – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY. RIS 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 2024 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on August 1st, 2023. All… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2024 Competition – NOI

RIS 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 2024 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on August 1st, 2023. All competition information is… Read more »

NSERC RTI – Research Tools and Instruments Grants program

Academic Units are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, CIHR Foundation, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions.  Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the electronic submission for these grants, but will be supporting Academic Units in their… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Mission – Critical Minerals Research – LOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: Applicants must complete the LOI to be eligible for submission of the application.  Budget 2023 highlighted Canada’s… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Mission – Critical Minerals Research – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: Applicants must complete the LOI to be eligible for submission of the application.  Budget 2023 highlighted Canada’s… Read more »

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) ASPIRE Call

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has launched a new large-scale call for international joint research and there are potential benefits for NSERC-supported researchers at all career levels in the following fields: AI and Information, Biotechnology, Energy, Quantum, Materials, Semiconductors and Telecommunications. The inaugural ASPIRE call (deadline August 17, 2023) is open to Japan-based… Read more »

NRCan’s Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program

A new call for proposals for Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Critical Minerals R&D and Demonstration Program (CMRDD) is open now until September 29. NRCan’s Minerals Programs Branch (MPB) invites you to apply for the second wave of contribution funding (up to $40M in total) from the CMRDD Program. About this program The CMRDD aims to… Read more »

2023 Sony Research Award Program

As part of one of the world’s most innovative and recognizable brands, we are committed to support university research and innovation in the U.S., Canada, India, and select European countries, while also fostering partnerships with university faculty and researchers. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative… Read more »

Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) – Full Application

Please contact RIS as soon as possible if you have been invited to submit a full application.  FY23 Funding Opportunities released:  Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) at https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/terp Investigator-Initiated Research Award Translational Research Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option) Clinical Trial Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option) ———————————————————————— A pre-application is required and must be… Read more »

Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP)– Pre Application

FY23 Funding Opportunities released:  Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) at https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/terp Investigator-Initiated Research Award Translational Research Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option) Clinical Trial Award (with Partnering Principal Investigator Option) ———————————————————————— A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All… Read more »

GOV NL – Green Transitions Fund – EOI / Application

Please note: This expression of interest/application will be used as a pre-assessment tool to determine if the proposed project is eligible and suitable for the Green Transition Fund. Should this expression of interest/application be approved, the next step is an assessment of the full project proposal.  RIS will be offering support with application development for… Read more »

Doctoral Research Award : Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (2023-2024)

This opportunity is processed by the School of Graduate Studies. Please email SGS@mun.ca  The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. It is available to both Canadian and international PhD students studying… Read more »

NSERC PromoScience

NSERC invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada’s young people, particularly to under-represented groups in NSE careers. PromoScience encourages a wide variety of organizations to apply for funding to help young Canadians in elementary school and high school (including the equivalent first year of college in Quebec), and… Read more »

NSERC – Discovery Grant (Individual) Program

Academic Units are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, CIHR Foundation, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions.  Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the electronic submission for these grants, but will be supporting Academic Units in their… Read more »

NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC),… Read more »

SSHRC – Open Research Area 8

Please note: the Memorial deadline has been extended by an additional day to accommodate the Remembrance Day Holiday. The partners of the Open Research Area (ORA) are pleased to announce that their eighth joint funding opportunity has launched, with an application deadline of November 14, 2023. The ORA was created to strengthen international co-operation in social sciences… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (2023)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) 2024 R&D Award

ITOPF is recognised and respected globally as a source of objective technical expertise in the area of accidental spills of oil and chemicals from ships. Investing in R&D is one way we fulfill our mission of promoting effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other substances. Each year, over 7800 million tons of… Read more »

The Robin Rigby Trust – 2023 Call for Proposals

The Trust rules are designed to encourage researchers in Canada to work with overseas coastal communities while researchers outside Canada are encouraged to connect with coastal community partners in Atlantic Canada. Since 2008, nineteen individuals have received funding for coastal communities research through the Trust. The Robin Rigby Trust will review applications from individuals who… Read more »

NSERC – Alliance International Catalyst Quantum – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Quantum science is the study, manipulation and control of systems at the atomic and subatomic level. Quantum… Read more »

NSERC – Alliance International Collaboration Quantum – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Quantum science is the study, manipulation and control of systems at the atomic and subatomic level. Quantum… Read more »

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Network on Sustainable Agriculture in a Net-Zero Economy

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. To meet the Government of Canada’s ambitious climate mitigation targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-45%… Read more »

Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this  competition. Election to the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) is one of the highest professional honours accorded an engineer. Fellows have distinguished themselves in different sectors including business, academia and government and in different roles such as business management, executive management,… Read more »

Guggenheim Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States… Read more »

Sloan Research Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this competition. The Sloan Research Fellowships seek to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to 126 researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to… Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The CIC awards recognize outstanding contributions to research and the Canadian chemistry sciences, engineering, and technology communities. The deadline for most awards is August 1. See website for particular awards. The CIC Subject Division awards recognize exceptional individuals within specific fields… Read more »

Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Steacie Prize is a Canadian award of $10,000 presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada. The winner is selected by a distinguished panel which… Read more »

Dorothy Killam Fellowship

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies… Read more »

SSHRC Impact Awards

To anyone interested in preparing a nomination, please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours. SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially or entirely… Read more »

Royal Society of Canada Medals and Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on  these competitions.The Royal Society of Canada administers over 20 prestigious awards, most of which are awarded to those at various career stages in recognition of outstanding achievement. For more information see here. Alice Wilson Award Bancroft Award Centenary Medal Flavelle Medal Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies… Read more »

Canadian Association of Physicists Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on these competitions. Each year the Canadian Association of Physicists recognizes excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service in physics within Canada, as listed below. We offer awards to established researchers, enterprising students, promising scientists, and exceptional teachers. Click the links below to find… Read more »

Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2002, STLHE created this award to honour individuals who have, over their career, made significant contributions to teaching, learning and educational development in Canadian higher education. The first recipient, Christopher Knapper, was the founding president of STLHE and a member of the Society’s Board of Directors for 20 years. Call for Nominations The award… Read more »

D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Nominators are advised to contact the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) at teachingawards@mun.ca or Beth Price, CITL, at bethp@mun.ca if you would like support in nominating faculty for this award. Established in 2012, the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning, sponsored by D2L (Desire2Learn), celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year… Read more »

Prix de l’ACFAS

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours, for information on this  competition. Every year since 1944, Acfas has been partnering with partners to award prizes for exceptional research contributions in all areas of knowledge. It awards nine awards to researchers who have reached maturity in their careers. Eligibility criteria A person can not… Read more »

Canadian Association of Geographers Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on  these competitions. The Julian M. Szeicz Award for Early Career Achievement The Julian M. Szeicz Award honours the memory and achievement of Dr. Julian M. Szeicz (1965-1998). The award is presented annually by the Canadian Association of Geographers in recognition of research… Read more »

Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this on this competition. The Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes an engineer who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students at a Canadian higher education institution. Eligibility criteria Recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria:… Read more »

Geological Association of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on these awards. Logan Medal The highest award of the Geological Association of Canada is presented to an individual for sustained distinguished achievement in Canadian earth science. J. Willis Ambrose Medal The Ambrose medal, named after the first GAC® President, J. Willis Ambrose,… Read more »

J. Tuzo Wilson Medal

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. John Tuzo Wilson (October 24, 1908 – April 15, 1993) was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics. The founder of the CGU, he was also a member of the Order… Read more »

Royal Society of Canada Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. The fellowship of the RSC comprises over 2000 Canadian scholars, artists, and scientists, peer-elected as the best in their field. These are distinguished men and women from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the… Read more »

Governor General’s Innovation Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. In today’s competitive and interconnected world, increasing productivity through the creation of new products and services, improving public sector performance, and building an inclusive, compassionate society will be the keys to Canada’s success as… Read more »

3M National Teaching Fellowships

The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. In 1986, the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada partnered to recognize exceptional contributions to teaching and learning in Canadian post-secondary education. The community of 3M National Teaching… Read more »

Fulbright Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Traditional Fulbright Scholar awards for Canadian scholars are open to scholars in all fields (excluding medical training) and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of… Read more »

NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award is given to an individual or team whose research, conducted in Canada, has led to a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of… Read more »

Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence… Read more »

Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. NSERC is seeking nominations of research teams for the Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering. This prize recognizes highly collaborative Canadian teams of researchers from different disciplines who… Read more »

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The Synergy Awards for Innovation honour partnerships of strong, complementary and collaborative teams who have generated new knowledge and accelerated the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians. The… Read more »

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and support them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and… Read more »

NSERC – Dicovery Horizon (pilot) – LOI

The Discovery Horizons program provides NSERC’s entry-point to the tri-agency interdisciplinary peer-review mechanism. It supports Discovery research projects that would significantly benefit from being assessed by a tri-agency interdisciplinary peer review committee, and aims to: – answer NSE research questions that are best addressed through interdisciplinary approaches – advance NSE disciplines through cross fertilization and… Read more »

NSERC – Discovery Horizon (pilot) – Application

PLEASE NOTE: This competition is by invitation only. To obtain an invitation an LOI must have been completed. The Discovery Horizons program provides NSERC’s entry-point to the tri-agency interdisciplinary peer-review mechanism. It supports Discovery research projects that would significantly benefit from being assessed by a tri-agency interdisciplinary peer review committee, and aims to: – answer… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Consortia Quantum Grants – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. NSERC plays an important role in Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS) by supporting the advancement of research,… Read more »

Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund – 2023

Submission process: There is a quota for 1 application per academic unit that can be put forward from Memorial. If a unit has more 1 submission, it will fall to the unit to adjudicate and submit 1 per unit to RIS. RIS will inform applicants whether their applications will be included as part of the quota. Due… Read more »

2023-24 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Competition

Please note: Please contact SGS for more information at SGS@mun.ca The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is designed to support world-class postdoctoral researchers. The fellowship provides $70,000 per year for two years. The program is open to both Canadian and international researchers who have recently completed a PhD, PhD- equivalent, or health professional degree. Applications must… Read more »

Harris Centre – West White Rose Employment Diversity Research Fund

Natural resource developments are drivers of economic activity and employment in communities and in Newfoundland and Labrador as a whole. Projects, both small and large in scale, require skilled and knowledgeable workers from a broad range of occupations. However, experience in the resource development sector has demonstrated that segments of the population continue to be under-represented in these… Read more »

Worksafe BC – Specific Inquiries – RFP

Please note: To accommodate the June 26th holiday (Mid-June Break) the internal deadline has been extended an additional day.  Specific Priorities grants support research of relevance to WorkSafeBC, workers and workplaces to address key questions in occupational health and safety and recovery and return-to work of injured workers. The purpose of this RFP is to… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (2023)

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative – LOI (for preparatory funding)

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research… Read more »

Harris Centre’s Thriving Regions Partnership Process – EOI

During the initial workshop of the Harris Centre’s Thriving Region’s Partnership Process, research priorities for the region are set through a facilitated discussion with stakeholders, partners, and interested citizens in the region from public, private, community and education sectors. These priorities are then used to open a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from the university… Read more »

Publications Subvention Program

Original Deadline: March 15, 2023 NEW Deadline: March 24, 2023 This program provides financial assistance to scholarly publishing from within the university community.  While all forms of scholarly publication are eligible for support, priority will be given to original book-length manuscripts of merit.  Book chapters will be considered where funds permit. Assistance may be requested… Read more »

Seed Fund, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund – of the SBM Funding Opportunity

Description The funds used for this competition draws from the larger Seed, Bridge, Multidisciplinary Fund which supports innovative research that is at a stage where it would be difficult to acquire funding for under traditional funding bodies and Tri-Agency funding programs. Each of these awards: 1. Seed, 2. Bridge, and 3. Multidisciplinary draw from the… Read more »

Transport Canada – Ballast Water Innovation Program

The Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) is supporting Transport Canada’s efforts to implement the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations. Vessels need to use a Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) to comply with the Regulations and reduce the risk of introducing and spreading aquatic invasive species in Canada. The BWIP will help industry address technical and operational… Read more »

NRCan – Energy Innovation Program – Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D Call – Storage & Transportation Focus Area EOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note:  Upon review of the EOI, selected applicants will be invited to the full proposal stage. Budget 2021 provided $319 million… Read more »

NSERC-NRCan partnership to fund research on small modular reactors – EOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. In support of Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is partnering with NRCan to… Read more »

NSF – Global Centres – Track 2

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Government of Canada, through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research… Read more »

NSF – Global Centres – Track 1

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Government of Canada, through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research… Read more »

NSERC-NRCan partnership to fund research on small modular reactors – Application

*Please note: this competition is by invitation only. Only those who have previously submitted an EOI will considered for invitation. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. In support… Read more »

ACS Petroleum Research Fund

The ACS Office of Research Grants will be accepting proposals for Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) grants to support fundamental research in the petroleum field from noon February 13 to 5:00 pm EST March 10, 2023.  Proposals must be directed to fundamental petroleum research including fundamental research related to petroleum derived materials in one of ten specified… Read more »

National Defence – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) – Innovation Networks – Letter of Intent

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. In response to the rapid development and deployment of quantum technologies, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)… Read more »

Salary-Based Research Grants Program

Salary-Based Research Grants Program (Researcher Self-funded Opportunity) Original Deadline: February 1, 2023 NEW Deadline: March 10, 2023 This self-funded program opportunity permits, under certain conditions, a researcher to receive a research grant in lieu of their salary, through a mechanism which includes peer review. The grant may be used for all the purposes of a… Read more »

SNSF – Project funding

Please note: Canadian researchers cannot be the Principal Investigator on these applications. However, they can join as project partners. To support larger collaborative projects, researchers can use NSERC’s Alliance International Collaboration grants and the SNSF’s project grants. To access NSERC funding, a Canadian researcher named as a project partner on a successful SNSF project grant… Read more »

NFRF – 2023 International Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: To apply to this call, teams must submit a notice of intent to apply (NOI) by May 2, 2023. The research… Read more »