Posts Categorized: Governance and Public Policy

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 – 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 »

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 »

Harris Centre Thriving Regions Applied Research Fund – Call for Expressions of Interest for Research in the Exploits Valley Region

Would you like to do research that impacts the sustainability of the Exploits Region of Newfoundland and falls within the following themes? Creative and Multiple Solutions to Health Care Needs Culture & Tourism Labour Force Development Regional Cooperation Fund Overview: To advance the Thriving Regions Partnership Process, the Harris Centre is opening an applied research fund… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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. This international joint initiative represents a collaboration among research funders from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland,… Read more »

Northern Contaminants Program 2023-2024 Call for Proposals

The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in researching 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 »

SSHRC – Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65

In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Call to Action 65, the Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65 is a joint initiative between the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and SSHRC. This unique opportunity supports establishment of a national research program with multiyear funding to advance collective understanding of reconciliation. The… Read more »

The Mourou-Strickland Program-2023

*Please note, RIS has contacted this Sponsor and has confirmed no extensions permitted. Created by the Embassy of France in Canada in 2018, the Mourou/Strickland program is a two-way mobility program; its main goal is to contribute to the creation of sustainable collaborations between Canadian and French researchers. It is intended for researchers who wish… Read more »

Research Security 2022-2023

The Government of Canada introduced new funding through the Research Support Fund (RSF) in Budget 2022 to further support the activities related to the indirect costs of research security and to support the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. The funding will be added as a new priority area of the Incremental Project Grants to… Read more »

Emigrant Support Programme

The Emigrant Support Programme is a tangible expression of the Government’s support of, commitment to, and interest in the global Irish community.  It aims to strengthen the international Irish community and its bond with Ireland.  Through this programme, the Government wants to fund projects that will have a clear and indentifiable impact on supporting and… Read more »

Bank of Canada 2023 Fellowship Program Awards

The Fellowship Program supports and encourages high-quality academic research related to the Bank’s core functions. In addition, the Program promotes collaboration between the Bank’s researchers and leading academics at Canadian post-secondary institutions such as yours. There are two types of Fellowship Program awards: the Fellowship Award which provides annual funding totalling $90,000 to leading academic… Read more »

NFRF – 2022 Horizon Global Platform Competition- EXTENSION

Please note that the New Frontiers in Research Fund is extending the 2022 Horizon Global Platform competition. We encourage any Canadian researchers named on an application to or project funded through any Research and Innovation call under Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) of Horizon Europe with a deadline before December 31, 2023… Read more »

2023-2024 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 »

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative

The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative will provide financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M). Value and duration The Indigenous Scholars Award is valued at $17,500 over 12 months. The Indigenous Scholars Supplement is valued at $5,000 over 12 months. Eligibility Applicants must: be eligible to apply… Read more »

Harris Centre – MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund

Open to all faculty, students and staff at Memorial, the Harris Centre – MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund provides up to $15,000 per project/per year to investigate waste management issues in Newfoundland and Labrador. Overview Eligibility Requirements Application Process Contact Information The objectives of the fund are: • To stimulate and mobilize research in… Read more »

Building Resilient And Carbon-Neutral Communities Post COVID

In this Joint Call for Proposals, DST and DBT from India and IC-IMPACTS from Canada are seeking joint applications aimed at addressing the issues faced by remote and rural communities in the post COVID world. We seek proposals in the following four areas under this Joint Call: Agritech and Food Security (DBT and IC-IMPACTS) Carbon… Read more »

Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative

Value:  Up to $700,000 Duration:  4 years Application deadline:  From July 18, 2022, to October 6, 2022 (8 p.m. eastern) Apply:  Application and Instructions The Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative is a joint initiative between Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). WAGE will invest up to $2,500,000 and SSHRC up to $1,000,000… Read more »

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program: EOI

Accessibility Standards Canada is inviting interested organizations to submit an expression of interest for research funding. This is the first step in applying. Your project must align with the goals and desired outcomes of Accessibility Standards Canada’s grants and contributions program. If your expression of interest is selected, you will be invited to submit a… Read more »

Socio-Economic Impact Of LISTUGUJ Fisheries RFP

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 2.1 Document the Social, Cultural and Economic Impact of the Fisheries on the Listuguj First Nation Documentation of Social, Cultural, and Economic impact of the Fisheries on the Listuguj First Nation will include the following elements:  Own Source Revenues earned from fisheries by the Listuguj community  The contribution of… Read more »

Climate Action and Awareness Fund

The Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) has opened a call for proposals (CFP) under its Support to Canadian Think Tanks and Academic Institutions priority. The deadline for submitting a project under this CFP is July 18, 2022 at 3 p.m. EDT. Visit the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS) page for more information. Environment and… Read more »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Gender-Based Violence

SSHRC and Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) have launched this Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition to mobilize social sciences and humanities research to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on gender-based violence (GBV). Grant holders will identify research gaps and opportunities and their work will inform and guide policy-makers and service providers contributing to ensuring a violence-free Canadian… Read more »

Doctoral Research Award : Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (2022-2023)

This opportunity is processed by the School of Graduate Studies. Please consult with Gail Lamkin (glamkin@mun.ca) for details. 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… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (2022) – Full Application

CIHR and other funding agencies have invested heavily in the establishment of cohorts, databases, cohort catalogues, and data platforms. As a result, many high-quality data sets exist containing information on populations, health systems, patients, and biospecimens. These data sets contain a wealth of information and have the potential to answer research questions that go beyond… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Policy Research for Health System Transformation

High-performing health care delivery and public health systems are a vital part of preventing illness, treating disease, managing complex health conditions, preparing for and responding to health emergencies, and promoting population health and well-being for all. The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Canadian Medicare – the legislative framework that has long been regarded… Read more »

Genome Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture And Food Systems Genomics Initiative Stage 3 – Full Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Karen Follett (kfollett@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Climate change poses a significant risk to our agricultural systems, impacting the availability of food and other vital resources, from… Read more »

Genome Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture And Food Systems Genomics Initiative Stage 2 – Letter of Intent

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Karen Follett (kfollett@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Climate change poses a significant risk to our agricultural systems, impacting the availability of food and other vital resources, from… Read more »

Genome Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture And Food Systems Genomics Initiative Stage 1 – Registration

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Karen Follett (kfollett@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Climate change poses a significant risk to our agricultural systems, impacting the availability of food and other vital resources, from… Read more »

MITACS Globalink Research Award (GRA) Ukraine

Mitacs has recently signed an agreement with the Ministry of Science and Education of Ukraine that extends our pre-existing partnership with them. This new collaboration on the Globalink Research Award (GRA) program now allows Canadian institutions to submit projects and host Ukrainian interns. These projects don’t count in the allocation system and don’t require any… 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, including girls and Indigenous peoples.* Taking equity and diversity into account, NSERC may support additional meritorious applications that focus on under-represented groups if sufficient funds become available. PromoScience supports activities and content… Read more »

Robin Rigby Trust

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 deadline for the upcoming round of proposals is October 31,… Read more »

NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR – Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering… Read more »

NSERC Discovery Horizons (pilot) – full application

Extension Requests: The Discovery Horizons deadline for invited full applications is on October 18th. There may researchers from your institution who are co-applicants on applications with a principal applicant outside of the Atlantic provinces. If an extension is required, the co-applicant must contact horizons@nserc-crsng.gc.ca ahead of the deadline, while including the principal applicant in cc…. Read more »

NSERC Discovery Horizons (pilot) – Letter of Intent

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 »

Mitacs Elevate Spring 2022 call for proposals

Mitacs Elevate provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations. This call, we have increased postdoctoral funding from $60,000 per year to $80,000 per year for two-year research projects in key priority sectors. We are accepting proposals in seven thematic areas, including four from last year. The complete list of priority… Read more »

SSHRC Connection – Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative

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 »

Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

The program guidelines (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/funding/addressing-racism-discrimination-canada-health-systems-program.html) note that there can only be one application submitted per eligible organization. Given there is an institutional quota, Memorial University must have a mechanism through which to review planned projects in order to submit an application by the Sponsor deadline of May 15th. If you wish to submit an application to… Read more »

UArctic Partnership – Research and Engagement Fund

Research plays an important role in informing decisions and actions for issues affecting Northern regions. In recognition of Memorial University’s commitment to respective, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund: researchers to establish new relationships or strengthen existing ones… Read more »

UArctic Partnership – Relationship Development Fund

Recognizing Memorial University’s obligation to ensure that researchers engage with the Northern and Indigenous people in a respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative way in keeping with the Memorial University’s Policy on Research Impacting Indigenous Groups, we are pleased to launch the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help researchers… Read more »

Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Université Côte d’Azur

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 »

Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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. The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership. It comprises a fourth entity (along with the… Read more »

National Humanities Center Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours,  for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Each year, the National Humanities Center welcomes up to forty scholars from across the humanities and all over the world.  During their time in residence, Fellows are given the freedom to work on their… Read more »

Molson Prizes

Please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program. Two Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes, in the amount of $50,000 each, are awarded annually to distinguished individuals (one in the arts and one in the social sciences and humanities). The prizes are intended to encourage… Read more »

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

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 »

Arctic Inspiration Prize

The Arctic Inspiration Prize is the largest annual prize in Canada. It inspires, enables and celebrates the achievements of the people of the North, recognizing diverse teams with innovative projects in the fields of education, sustainable housing, health, performing arts, traditional knowledge, language, and science. Through its Charitable Trust, and with an endowment of approximately… Read more »

NCTR-SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant on residential schools

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 »

Homegrown Innovation Challenge – Shepherd Phase

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 »

Homegrown Innovation Challenge – Spark Award

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 »

TechNL 2-Year Integrated Awareness and Recruitment Campaign RFP

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 »

IDRC – Women Rise – 2 – Full Proposal

Women RISE is a CAD22,000,000 initiative that aims to support action-oriented, gender-transformative research on how women’s health and their work (paid or unpaid) intersect and interact in the context of preparing, responding to and recovering from COVID-19. This research will inform immediate and medium-term solutions for COVID-19 recovery that improve gender equality and health equity and will contribute… Read more »

IDRC – Women RISE – 1 – concept submission

Women RISE is a CAD22,000,000 initiative that aims to support action-oriented, gender-transformative research on how women’s health and their work (paid or unpaid) intersect and interact in the context of preparing, responding to and recovering from COVID-19. This research will inform immediate and medium-term solutions for COVID-19 recovery that improve gender equality and health equity and will contribute… Read more »

CADTH PostMarket Drug Evaluation Request for Proposals

The new CADTH Post-Market Drug Evaluation (PMDE) Program will be launching a re-imagined evidence generation network in September 2022. The program will bring together an external network of Canada’s expert applied researchers, methodologists, and data analysts to provide evidence to answer questions posed by federal, provincial, and territorial decision-makers about post-market drug safety and effectiveness…. Read more »

New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Research for postpandemic recovery (Full Application)

RGCS 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. This Special Call aims to mobilize Canadian-led research efforts in support of a more equitable, sustainable and resilient postpandemic reality. It will support… Read more »

New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Research for postpandemic recovery (Notice of Intent)

RGCS 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. This Special Call aims to mobilize Canadian-led research efforts in support of a more equitable, sustainable and resilient postpandemic reality. It will support… Read more »

CFP: Archives Unleashed Cohort Program (2022-2023)

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 »

Call for Nominations: Turning The Tide Marine Industry Awards

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 »

RFP Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership (CWOIL) Inclusion and Diversity Increasing the Number of Women and Under-Represented People in the Ocean’s Sector

Professional Services Development of a National Long-Term Action Plan February 8, 2022 OceansAdvance invites suitably qualified organizations to respond to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the provision of Professional Services to develop a long term, strategic action plan which will operationalize our vision to increase the number of women and under-represented people in the… Read more »

SSHRC Connection – Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative

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 »

ArcticNet Core Research Program (2022-24)

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 »

endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (SPRINT)

The endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (SPRINT) is a national training program aimed to enhance knowledge and skills related to MS research among trainees and increase opportunities to conduct MS research in Canada. endMS SPRINT is designed for the multiple sclerosis trainee at the graduate, postdoctoral or clinical fellowship level with an interest in:… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant : Crisis Line and App-based Support for Public Safety

Catalyst Grant : Crisis Line and App-based Support for Public Safety (Crisis/Suicide Line and App-based Support Models for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries in Public Safety Personnel (PTSI in PSP)) The Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries in Public Safety Personnel (PTSI in PSP) initiative was announced in Budget 2018, with a commitment of $20 million over five years to… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research

The CIHR HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Community-Based Research (CBR) Program (hereafter referred to as the CBR Program) is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative. The CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative is responsible for the research components of the Government of Canada’s initiatives to address HIV/AIDS… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant : HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research

The CIHR HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Community-Based Research (CBR) Program (hereafter referred to as the CBR Program) is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative. The CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative is responsible for the research components of the Government of Canada’s initiatives to address HIV/AIDS… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant : CPHO’s Report 2021: Future of Public Health

(Transforming Public Health: Supporting research on priorities outlined in Canada’s 2021 Chief Public Health Officer report) Sponsor(s) The CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH), in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the CIHR Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies Program Launch Date 2022-01-21 Every year, the… Read more »

Pfizer and the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Announce a New Antimicrobial Stewardship RFP

Request for Proposals (RFP) Establishing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Centres of Excellence to Improve Patient Outcomes by Addressing Access Disparities Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement or education) to improve patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s medical and/or scientific… Read more »

AGE-WELL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

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 »

Medical Council of Canada Research in Clinical Assessment

1. Application deadline The deadline for the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Research in Clinical Assessment grant competition is Feb. 1, 2022. 2. Purpose The purpose and priorities of the 2022 competition are the encouragement of innovations in the assessment of clinical competence or performance of students, postgraduate trainees or practitioners. Priority will be given to proposals… Read more »

University Student Summer Internship Program (USSIP)- 2022-2023

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 »

Royal Society UK International Exchanges

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 NCE Call for Proposals re Youth Homelessness Prevention

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 »

Humber Valley Thriving Regions Partnership Process

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 »

MITACS – Wallonie-Bruxelles International

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 »

MITACS – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

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 »

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) Ocean Leaders Impact Fund

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 »

CIHR – Operating Grant: Canadian Pediatric (Hospital) COVID Vaccination Platform competition

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT Notice of upcoming COVID-19 research funding opportunity CIHR would like to provide information to the research community on an upcoming rapid funding opportunity that is part of the Government of Canada’s continued response to address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Operating Grant: Canadian Pediatric (Hospital) COVID Vaccination Platform competition will launch… Read more »

Public Diplomacy Grants Program – 2022

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 »

Data Champions Grant Funding Call- Pilot Project – Application

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 »

2022 ARC-NL Research Grants Competition- Full Application

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 »

2022 ARC-NL Research Grants Competition- LOI

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 »