Posts Categorized: Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Northern Contaminants Program

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 data generated… Read more »

MEOPAR Early Career Researcher (ECR) Award

MEOPAR (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that supports research, training, and communication related to the ocean through funding programs.  The goal of the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Awards is to provide individual research grants to support early career investigators in establishing independent research programs. The research project must… Read more »

Killam Prizes

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Dorothy Killam had a vision of building Canada’s future through advanced study. Through her will, Dorothy Killam established a perpetual trust to realize her vision and fund generations of scholars in Canada. The Killam Prizes are intended to honour distinguished Canadian… Read more »

Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship

Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellows are leading researchers whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellow embodies one or more of the Killam attributes: Inclusive collaborator Barrier breaker Research leader The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship may support a specific collaborative… 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 linking… Read more »

NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) – Full Application

One important way that NWT CIMP generates cumulative impact monitoring and research information is by providing annual funding for both Science projects and Traditional Knowledge projects. All projects must meet the following mandatory criteria: – report on cumulative impacts of two or more human activity and/or natural stressors on the environment – collect cumulative impacts… Read more »

Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) Call for Proposals

OSRI is interested in an analysis of publicly available data to create a maritime oil spill risk profile in the Bering Sea and Straits region based on current marine activity including scenarios associated with vessel groundings, fire or other structural damage. The topic areas are: 1. Oil spill Risk Analysis in the Bering Sea and… Read more »

OFI International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF)

The International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF) program offers opportunities for early career PhD-holders to conduct innovative, full time, and collaborative research in cooperation with international institutions. Supporting postdoctoral fellows in achieving international exposure through travel and collaboration, while nurturing institutional relationships, are key goals of the IPDF program. IPDF projects have a transformative approach, with a… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2026

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 engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2026

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 engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2026

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 engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2026

SSHRC will be holding webinars regarding the above-mentioned competitions via MS Teams. They will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for these webinars. Detailed information for the webinars is below: Date Time (eastern) Topic Language Webinar Access November 25, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. Connection… Read more »

Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) Call for Applications (CFA)

The deadline for submitting a project under the Fall 2025 CFA is 15:00 Eastern Time (ET), on December 18, 2025. Visit the EDF website for detailed information on eligibility, Fund Use Requirements, and how to apply for funding. The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified purpose account administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Grants—Stage 1

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 Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. Proposals exclusively for partnered research training initiatives are… Read more »

OFI SEED Fund

NEW for 2025: Due to the small amount of Seed Fund budget available for this year’s competition, only one application will be accepted per eligible grant holder (faculty member). Memorial applicants should submit their proposals to both OFI@dal.ca (copied to OFI@mun.ca) and also to the MUN Researcher Portal by the deadline of October 24, 2025.  MUN… Read more »

International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) 2026 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 »

SSHRC Impact Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours for information on these awards. 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… Read more »

Canadian Association of Geographers Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer, Awards and Honours, for information on these award. Award For Scholarly Distinction In Geography The purpose of the award is to recognize a member of the CAG for outstanding scholarly work in geography either in the form of sustained contributions over a number of years or as a… 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: Be… 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, is… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 2

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 1

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

France Canada Research Fund (FCRF) – New Research Collaboration Program

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. Please read the guidelines below for details on the internal submission process. The 2026 call for proposals is open to any research field… Read more »

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship

The 2025 deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31st at 5 PM The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship, named for the first president of Memorial University College, recognizes faculty who embody the university’s mission by demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise widely. The award is comprised of the… Read more »

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) 2026-2027

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 »

Horizon Europe – ERC Synergy Grant

“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.” Description: The aim is to provide support for a small group of two to four Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious… Read more »

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program (CGRS D)

Please note: Applications for this competition must be submitted to Student Graduate Services (SGS) by September 18, 2025. As there is an institutional quota for applications, applicants are encouraged to consult SGS early in their application process at sgs@mun.ca. Applications should NOT be submitted through the researcher portal. The CGRS D is a scholarship in… Read more »

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants—Stage 1: October 2025 Competition

Deadline extended to Tuesday, November 4th, 8 p.m. (eastern) The tri-agency Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants aligns with the tri-agency strategic plan Setting New Directions to Support Indigenous research and research training in Canada as well as Indigenous communities’ aspirations to help create a new model for Indigenous-led, transformative research. Indigenous Innovation and Leadership… Read more »

Scottish Education Exchange Programme Test and Learn Project Year 3 Project

The Test and Learn Project is a small-scale project aiming to support Scottish institutions and Community Learning and Development (CLD) providers to develop stronger international partnerships. The learning from the Test and Learn Project will help develop Scotland’s Education Exchange Programme moving forward. The Test and Learn Project was established in 2023 as part of… Read more »

Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians – Call for proposals

As Memorial may only submit one proposal for this call, an internal selection process will be followed. The deadline for submitting your application is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, August 6th, 2025. The Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) is a one-stage application process. Eligible organizations will submit a completed proposal that describes their proposed project. The Government of… Read more »

Canada Periodical Fund

The Collective Initiatives component of the Canada Periodical Fund is now accepting applications. Funding is available to Canadian non-profit associations, press agencies or media groups representing or serving stakeholders in the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries. If your organization is a member of an eligible association, please encourage them to apply for projects… Read more »

SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals

Aid to Scholarly Journals grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight research program. The grants support Canadian scholarly research and dissemination by offering a contribution to enable journals to defray the costs associated with publishing open access scholarly articles and digital journal dissemination. Aid to Scholarly Journals grants are meant to: –… Read more »

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: The Arts Transformed

This Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition is to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on The Arts Transformed. The resulting syntheses will identify roles the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies, and could inform development of effective tools and technologies, robust policies and sustainable… Read more »

International Partnerships for Excellence Education, Research and Innovation (INTPART)

The Norwegian government has launched the International Partnerships for Excellence Education, Research and Innovation (INTPART) programme to foster world-class research and education through long-term international collaborations. Funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research and administered by the Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), this initiative… Read more »

One Ocean Expedition

We would like to announce that the deadline for applications to the One Ocean Expedition has been extended to March 31st. This extension provides additional time for interested students to complete their applications and take advantage of this unique opportunity. This opportunity has been designed primarily for Masters’ students or Doctoral candidates aspiring to become… Read more »

NSERC – ECCC Call for Proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future – 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 Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note that the application deadline for the NSERC – ECCC Call for proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation… Read more »

NSERC – ECCC Call for Proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future – LOI

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 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are collaborating to advance… Read more »

NSERC Create 2026 – Application

“FULL APPLICATION (BY INVITATION) INTERNAL PROCESS” If NSERC has indicated that your application will proceed to the full application stage, please initiate a discussion with your Associate Dean (Research) and Grants Facilitator(s) as soon as possible. As this program is intended to support training programs which are self-sustaining beyond the period of the grant, it… 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 »

Arctic Inspiration Prize

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The AIP is the largest annual prize in Canada. By celebrating and providing seed-funding to Northern teams with innovative project ideas, the AIP supports Northerners in bringing initiatives to life that bring about the changes they want to see in… 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 projects… 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 »

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 and… 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 their… Read more »

Steacie Prize

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 is… 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 the following awards is August 1: CIC – Canadian Green Chemistry and Engineering Award (Group) CIC/CSC – Alfred Bader award CIC/CSC… Read more »

SSHRC Policy Innovation Partnership Grants

“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.” SSHRC has announced the launch of a new pilot funding opportunity: Policy Innovation Partnership Grants. Valued at up to… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2026 Competition – 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 Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2026 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on February 18th, 2025…. Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2026 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) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2026 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on February 18th, 2025…. Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2026 Competition – NOI and webinars

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 2026 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on February 18th, 2025…. Read more »

SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants – September

NOTE RE INTERNAL DEADLINES: Friday, August 22: Registration with RIS – Due to an institutional quota for this funding opportunity, please send an email to RIS [addressed to Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) and Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca)] indicating your intention to apply to this opportunity. Please include the project title and funding amount requested from SSHRC. Wednesday,… Read more »

SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants – May

NOTE RE INTERNAL DEADLINES: Tuesday, April 22: Registration with RIS – Due to an institutional quota for this funding opportunity, please send an email to RIS [addressed to Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) and Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca)] indicating your intention to apply to this opportunity. Please include the project title and funding amount requested from SSHRC.Monday, May… Read more »

(DFO) Ecosystems and Oceans Science Contribution Framework for 2025-26

Through this open call, DFO is seeking projects that deliver scientific research and related scientific activities that support evidence-based decision making and increase public understanding about the health of marine and freshwater ecosystems. This open call will support projects under the following three priority areas: – Environmental Preparedness and Response Science (EPRS) – 1 year… 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 offer the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help researchers in… 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 respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund supports: – Researchers: in establishing new relationships or strengthening… Read more »

Weston Family Awards in Northern Research

Funded by the Weston Family Foundation, this prestigious awards program supports outstanding students pursuing research in Canada’s North as part of a master’s degree, doctoral degree, or postdoctoral fellowship. This year, the Weston Family Foundation will be supporting: – Up to 15 awards for master’s students valued at $20,000 over one year – Up to… Read more »

Research on Research Joint Initiative

Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects that can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers evidence and data; undertakes… Read more »

Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call

The Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call is now officially open! The themes for this year’s thematic call are: Digital and Emerging technology (e.g. AI, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors) Sustainability and Net Zero (e.g. Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Oceans, Clean Technology) Life Sciences (e.g. Biomanufacturing, Bioeconomy, Agri-Food, Agri-Tech, Health Sciences) Humanities and… Read more »

The Robin Rigby Trust – 2024 Call for Proposals

Proposals are invited from qualified individuals seeking financial support to undertake collaborative research projects that focus on understanding and implementing conservation and sustainable development in coastal areas. Area Focus Eligibility Proposals should have a specific emphasis on improving livelihoods and meeting needs of those living in coastal communities, and also have a focus on one… Read more »

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships

Research Initiatives & Services will require a copy of the application and applicable documentation through the Memorial Researcher Portal for all successful fellowships awarded at Memorial University. The timing of your submission through the Memorial Researcher Portal will be at the discretion of your academic unit. If you are intending to apply to this competition, please contact… 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 »

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

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 »

SHASTRI STUDENT RESEARCH IN INDIA FELLOWSHIP (SSRIF) 2024-25

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for Shastri Student Research in India Fellowships (SSRIF). The desired SSRIF applicants are Canadian students studying in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, primarily in SICI’s Canadian Member universities. SSRIF recipients will commence a 6-8 weeks research project in India under the supervision of Indian faculty… Read more »

Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships

The Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships provide support for research projects on Commonwealth-related themes. The studentships are funded by The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs  and the journal’s publisher, Routledge, in association with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).  Proposed research must meet at least one of the following criteria:  Relate to the Commonwealth as a… Read more »

Governor General’s Innovation Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. 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 a caring, efficient and prosperous nation…. Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. CIC Fellowship is a senior class of membership that recognizes the merits of CIC members who have made outstanding contributions across multiple areas: Scientific, Engineering and Technical Contributions CIC, CSC, CSChE, CSCT Activities Management of Science, Engineering or Technology Teaching,… Read more »

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

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, Office of the Vice President, Research, for information on this program. 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 current three Academies)… Read more »

Royal Society of Canada Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Fellows of the RSC are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life. There are 2,524 active Fellows of the RSC. The RSC… Read more »

Weston Foundation – Northern Biodiversity Research Program – Full Application

The Weston Family Foundation is pleased to launch a new program focused on protecting and restoring biodiversity in Northern Canada. The Northern Biodiversity Research Program is seeking to fund applied research projects that have a demonstrated opportunity to influence conservation policy or practice in order to improve outcomes for northern ecosystems and biodiversity. The goal of the… Read more »

Weston Foundation – Northern Biodiversity Research Program – Letter of Intent

The Weston Family Foundation is pleased to launch a new program focused on protecting and restoring biodiversity in Northern Canada. The Northern Biodiversity Research Program is seeking to fund applied research projects that have a demonstrated opportunity to influence conservation policy or practice in order to improve outcomes for northern ecosystems and biodiversity. The goal of the… Read more »

Sea Rider Competition for Early Career Researchers

Are you an early-career researcher based at a British or Canadian research institution with an interest in scientific research and polar exploration? Are you curious to experience life at sea? If so, we invite applications to join the crew of an ice capable ship on a 3–4-day voyage through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, travelling… Read more »

UArctic x Lloyd’s Register Foundation Research Fellowships

UArctic is proud to announce the initiation of the Research Fellowships program in collaboration with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. The Fellowships aim to address critical challenges in maritime safety within the Arctic, with the focus on learning from historical experiences to confront contemporary challenges. Applicants are invited to apply for funding to establish a Fellow… Read more »

Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants – Full Proposal

The Racial Equity Research Grants program supports education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. We are interested in funding studies that aim to understand and disrupt the reproduction and deepening of inequality in education, and which seek to (re)imagine and make new forms of equitable education. Thus, we… Read more »

Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants – Intent to Apply

The Racial Equity Research Grants program supports education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. We are interested in funding studies that aim to understand and disrupt the reproduction and deepening of inequality in education, and which seek to (re)imagine and make new forms of equitable education. Thus, we… Read more »

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian institutions and other research… Read more »

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian institutions and other research… Read more »

Community Partnerships in Research Grants

The final information webinars for The Weston Family Foundation’s Community Partnerships in Research Grants are fast approaching and we encourage you to take advantage of this exciting new funding opportunity. Please visit our website at the link below to learn more about the program and register to attend the information sessions. Register Now About the program This… Read more »

NORD / InfoReady Research Grants in Research Development

This opportunity funds research projects that support the disciplinary field of Research Development. In order to develop a robust understanding of Research Development and its impacts (locally, nationally, and internationally), a wide range of projects will need to be undertaken. Some of these will be empirical studies (e.g., surveys, interview studies, case studies, reviews), but… Read more »

2024 NordForsk-Led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development in the Arctic – Registration

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. This international joint initiative represents a collaboration among research funders from Canada, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland,… Read more »

Ken Standing Award

The Ken Standing Award is presented by the University of Manitoba and ETP Symposium Inc. to honour a scientist who has made a significant contribution to technology development in support of research in the life sciences. Nominees are expected to be 50 years or younger at the time of the nomination. The award is presented… Read more »

Huntsman Medal – Full Nomination

A.G. HUNTSMAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE MARINE SCIENCES 2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Presented annually by the Royal Society of Canada, the A.G. Huntsman Medal is an international award recognizing excellence in research and outstanding contributions to any field within the marine sciences. It is awarded to individuals of any nationality who have had, and… Read more »

A.G. Huntsman Medal- LOI

A.G. HUNTSMAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE MARINE SCIENCES 2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Presented annually by the Royal Society of Canada, the A.G. Huntsman Medal is an international award recognizing excellence in research and outstanding contributions to any field within the marine sciences. It is awarded to individuals of any nationality who have had, and… Read more »

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) – Winter 2025

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting…. Read more »

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) – Fall 2024

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting…. Read more »

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) – Summer 2024

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting…. Read more »

Marine Transportation 2024

The Marine Transportation 2024 call aims to transform marine transportation and global trade sustainably by fostering innovative solutions. It seeks to develop renewable energy systems for vessels, transition global fleets and ports to cleaner energy sources, and explore low-emission fuels, advanced energy storage, marine coatings, and hybridization methods. The deadline for submitting an EOI for… Read more »

Sustainable Seafood 2024

The Sustainable Seafood 2024 call seeks to co-invest in diverse solutions such as precision harvesting, real-time environmental monitoring, and renewable energy-driven site powering, aiming to streamline workflows, mitigate risks, and enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact. The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) is April 16th, 2024, at 8:00 PM Atlantic | 7:00PM… Read more »

L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Fellowship

The deadline to apply is April 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET The L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships, with support from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, recognize the outstanding contributions of women in science as part of the international For Women in Science Program. This year, two fellowships valued at $20,000 each… Read more »

Aqualunar Challenge

The Canadian Space Agency recently launched the Aqualunar Challenge in collaboration with Impact Canada, the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) and Challenge Works. The Aqualunar Challenge is a challenge prize with a goal of creating innovative water purification technologies that could support more ambitious space missions. With humankind returning to the Moon later this decade,… Read more »

Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) – National Research Foundation of Korea

Program Purpose Promote research activities for emerging researchers in Korea and Canada, and provide overseas research experiences and increase research capabilities through participation in R&D projects between universities in both countries Program Outline Fields of support: All fields of Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary studies involving S&T and Humanities or Social Sciences Eligibility [PI, Home supervising… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Society

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. Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public… Read more »

NSERC Alliance Advantage

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. Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public… Read more »

Lab to Market grants – Full Application

Lab to Market grants support post-secondary institutions and their affiliates, including research hospitals and other eligible research centres, colleges, and college centres for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) in creating and sustaining networks dedicated to developing and delivering entrepreneurial skills training. For Lab to Market grants, these training networks must include at least two post-secondary institutions, although more extensive networks… Read more »

Lab to Market grants – LOI

Lab to Market grants support post-secondary institutions and their affiliates, including research hospitals and other eligible research centres, colleges, and college centres for the transfer of technologies (CCTT) in creating and sustaining networks dedicated to developing and delivering entrepreneurial skills training. For Lab to Market grants, these training networks must include at least two post-secondary institutions, although more extensive networks… Read more »