Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

PCF-Pfizer Health Equity Challenge Awards – Full Application

***Only accepted LOIs will be invited to submit full proposals*** Please note the deadline is 11:59pm Eastern Time (New York, GMT -5) The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993, PCF has raised over $865 million to support cutting-edge research by 2,300… Read more »

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship – Request for Proposals

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 strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

Team Grant: Indirect Socio-Economic Burden of Inherited Diseases – Registration

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. This funding opportunity lies within the scope of the efforts deployed over the past few years by the CIHR Institute of Genetics to… Read more »

Bell let’s Talk – Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program – Application

By INVITATION ONLY. Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Bell Let’s Talk to launch the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program, a new funding opportunity to support novel and transformative research that will accelerate the integration of emerging scientific knowledge into developing and improving mental health care. The ultimate goal is… Read more »

Bell Let’s Talk – Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program – LOI

Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Bell Let’s Talk to launch the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program, a new funding opportunity to support novel and transformative research that will accelerate the integration of emerging scientific knowledge into developing and improving mental health care. The ultimate goal is the development of… Read more »

The Kidney Foundation – Allied Health Kidney Doctoral Fellowship

The Kidney Foundation offers a limited number of fellowships that fund full-time academic study and preparation for research at the doctoral level. The objective of this program is to promote and enhance the development of allied health investigators in Canada in the field of nephrology and / or organ donation. Fellowships are awarded for amounts… Read more »

The Kidney Foundation – Allied Health Kidney Research Grants

The purpose of the Allied Health Kidney Research Grant is to encourage allied health professionals to pursue research relevant to the areas of nephrology and organ donation, including clinical, health services, social, cultural, environmental and population health research. To be eligible for this grant the principal applicant must be an allied health professional. The grant… Read more »

2021 Cardiovascular Competitive Grant Program – Full Application

Only accepted LOIs will be invited to submit * Please note the deadline is 23:59 Eastern Time (New York, GMT -5), July 2, 2021 2021 Global ANGPTL3 ASPIRE ASPIRE – Advancing Science and Patient care through Innovative Research and Education Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the global healthcare community’s independent initiatives (e.g., research, quality improvement… Read more »

2021 Cardiovascular Competitive Grant Program – Request for Proposals

2021 Global ANGPTL3 ASPIR – Please note the deadline for submission is 23:59 Eastern Time (New York, GMT -5). ASPIRE – Advancing Science and Patient care through Innovative Research and Education 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… Read more »

Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP) – Call For Proposals

The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is inviting proposals to support and advance efforts to build a safe and resilient Canada through the Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP), which provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the… Read more »

Graduate and Postgraduate Traineeship Awards for September 2021 – Application

CANCER RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (CRTP) A TRAINING INITIATIVE OF THE BEATRICE HUNTER CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE The Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP), annually supports approximately 40 Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Clinical Research Fellows pursuing cancer research within cutting edge facilities overseen by successful cancer researchers across Atlantic Canada.  The program imparts a sense of community,… Read more »

Graduate and Postgraduate Traineeship Award for September 2021 – Intent to Apply

CANCER RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (CRTP) A TRAINING INITIATIVE OF THE BEATRICE HUNTER CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE The Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP), annually supports approximately 40 Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Clinical Research Fellows pursuing cancer research within cutting edge facilities overseen by successful cancer researchers across Atlantic Canada.  The program imparts a sense of community,… Read more »

Researcher Project for Young Talents – Application

Funding is intended to give talented young researchers under the age of 40 in all disciplines and thematic areas the opportunity to pursue their ideas and lead a research project. This call is targeted towards researchers in the early stages of their careers, 2–7 years after defence of an approved doctorate, who have demonstrated the… Read more »

Team Grant: Indigenous Gender and Wellness-Registration

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Gender plays an important, but often overlooked role in Indigenous wellness. In the case of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit… Read more »

Team Grant: Indigenous Gender and Wellness – Application

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Gender plays an important, but often overlooked role in Indigenous wellness. In the case of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit… Read more »

Operating Grant : Cancer Research Society Operating Grants

Only applicants who have submitted a LOI will be invited to complete a full proposal. The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society (CRS) fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early translational and environment-cancer research on all types of cancer to contribute to the advancement of science aimed at… Read more »

Commonwealth Peace & Reconciliation Challenge Grants

The Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Challenge Grants are awarded to ACU members to support initiatives advancing peace, reconciliation, and indigenous knowledge. Aimed at academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Network: * Historical memory and trauma * Institutional reform/indigenous… Read more »

COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Education: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy – Request for Proposals

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 strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a… Read more »

CFI – IF- 2022 – Internal Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s 2022 Innovation Fund (CFI 2022 IF) competition.  Guidelines for the submission of a CFI 2022 IF EOI are attached, as well as the required internal sign off form.  More information about this funding program can be found at the following link: <https://www.innovation.ca/awards/innovation-fund>. Please… Read more »

Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Award for Sports Research – Call for Proposals

The Prince Faisal bin Fahad Award is an international research grant program targeted at sports research projects related to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Award aims to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in sports. We seek to financially support scholarly… Read more »

CIMVHR – Call for Proposals – Investigation of the thermoregulatory implications of varying soft armour torso coverage during prolonged physical activity in a hot environment

We are seeking a researcher or research team from our member universities to conduct the following research project: “Investigation of the thermoregulatory implications of varying soft armour torso coverage during prolonged physical activity in a hot environment.”   Note: All proposals must be submitted through the online call for proposal portal (https://funding.cimvhr.ca/login) and contain the… Read more »

New Investigator Award – Application

NOTE: Only faculty members at Dalhousie or a New Brunswick-based institution are eligible to apply; therefore, Memorial faculty are encouraged to work with an eligible PI. Funding for 2021 New Investigator competition is provided by the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF) as outlined below. DMRF funds must… Read more »

New Investigator Awards – LOI

NOTE: Only faculty members at Dalhousie or a New Brunswick-based institution are eligible to apply; therefore, Memorial faculty are encouraged to work with an eligible PI. Funding for 2021 New Investigator competition is provided by the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (NBHRF) as outlined below. DMRF funds must… Read more »

ACU – Medical Student Virtual Mobility Grants – Application

Two Medical Student Virtual Mobility Grants will be available in 2020-21. With the aim of increasing students’ knowledge of global health, the grants will provide funding for medical schools to deliver virtual mobility projects in partnership with medical schools at ACU member universities in other countries. This scheme will replace the Edward Boyle medical elective… Read more »

Breathing as One – Boehringer Ingelheim Canada/CIHR-ICRH: COPD Catalyst Grant – Registration

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Breathing as One – Boehringer Ingelheim Canada/CIHR-ICRH: COPD Catalyst Grant competition promotes innovative research related to the treatment/quality of life, mechanism of disease, and… Read more »

Breathing as One – Boehringer Ingelheim Canada/CIHR-ICRH: COPD Catalyst Grant – Application

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Breathing as One – Boehringer Ingelheim Canada/CIHR-ICRH: COPD Catalyst Grant competition promotes innovative research related to the treatment/quality of life, mechanism of disease, and… Read more »

Emerging Infectious Diseases Modelling (EIDM) initiative – Full Application

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a key public health threat, which we are currently experiencing with COVID-19. EIDs are, for the most part, infectious diseases of animals that have, or evolve, the capacity to infect humans (these are called zoonoses), and can sometimes be transmitted human-to-human without need for animals to be involved in transmission…. Read more »

The Matching Dissertation Grant program (MDG)

There will be several competitive grants of $US2500 awarded for doctoral dissertation research. A condition is that the applicant will have a commitment from her/his institution or another source to provide a further matching $US2500 or equivalent. This program is applicable to those who are doctoral candidates and are seeking assistance with costs of their… Read more »

2021 BHCRI Summer Studentship Award Competition – Intent to Apply

BHCRI is now accepting applications for the February 2021 competition. This competition is open to applicants at recognized institutions across Atlantic Canada. Supervisors must be a Scientist, Senior Scientist, Associate Member or Honorary Member (qualifying as a Scientist, Senior Scientist or Associate Member) of the Institute. An Intent to Apply form is due by 4pm AST on 8… Read more »

EAS FOUNDATION FOR HONEY BEE RESEARCH

The EAS Foundation for Honey Bee Research is a competitive grant program developed from donations received from beekeepers and others interested in funding research on topical problems in honey bees. Proposals are solicited annually with award amounts to be determined by spring before the EAS annual meeting. Requests for “seed money” to provide investigators the… Read more »

Team Grant : Indigenous Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative Cohort Research Study (I-HeLTI)

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for more than 60% of deaths globally, and 80% of NCD deaths occur in countries that have experienced… Read more »

CIMVHR – Call for Proposals – Scoping review to identify digital mental health tools and digital record keeping used by service providers who care for Veterans

CIMVHR encourages researchers from relevant fields to submit research proposals to compete for funding that will support True Patriot Love’s research needs as they relate to the Mental Health Technology Initiative. The True Patriot Love Mental Health Technology Initiative (MHTI) was established in 2019 through the support of Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being… Read more »

CIMVHR – Call for Proposals – Scoping review to explore the current state of mental health data sharing across provinces in Canada

CIMVHR encourages researchers from relevant fields to submit research proposals to compete for funding that will support True Patriot Love’s research needs as they relate to the Mental Health Technology Initiative. The True Patriot Love Mental Health Technology Initiative (MHTI) was established in 2019 through the support of Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being… Read more »

CLINICAL MOVEMENT DISORDER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2021-2023 cycle) – Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer the Parkinson Canada Clinical Movement Disorders fellowship program (the “Program”) as a strategic initiative to encourage promising young clinicians to enter into clinical training in the subspecialty of Movement Disorders, which will include Parkinson’s disease. This fellowship provides support in the amount $50,000 and will fund a one-year clinical… Read more »

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2021-2023 cycle) – Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada believes that leadership in programs of care for those with Parkinson’s disease is best assumed by medical neurologists or neurosurgeons with special experience, both in the critical management of Parkinson’s and in its clinical research. This leadership entails a capacity to work with the various agencies and disciplines involved in the care of… Read more »

GRADUATE AWARD PROGRAM – (2021-2023 cycle) Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer its graduate award program (the “Program”) as a strategic initiative to encourage promising young scientists to enter the field of Parkinson’s research and to invest in research training that offers promise for future work in the area of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson Canada wishes to encourage continued growth and revitalization… Read more »

BASIC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2021-2023 cycle) – Parkinson Canada

Parkinson Canada is pleased to offer its Basic Research Fellowship program (the “Program”) as a strategic initiative to encourage promising young scientists to enter the field of Parkinson’s research and to invest in research training that offers promise for future work in the area of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson Canada intends to provide awards in the… Read more »

Canadian Science Policy Fellowship

The Canadian Science Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office beginning in September 2021. Eligible applicants must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident* Hold a PhD in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship Participate full-time in… Read more »

Team Grant : Diabetes Prevention and Treatment in Indigenous Communities: Resilience and Wellness = Full Application

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. . In 2021, Canada will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, for which Drs. Banting and Macleod received a Nobel… Read more »

2021 ARC-NL Graduate Fellowships Competition

Applications are administered through the Aging Research Centre. The Aging Research Centre-Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) of Memorial University is pleased to announce its call for applications to fund researchers and students. Research proposals must be relevant to aging, broadly defined to include a wide range of disciplines, approaches and topics. The following awards are offered in this round… Read more »

Food Waste Reduction Challenge – Application

Food Waste refers to all food that is grown, harvested, processed, manufactured or prepared for human consumption, but never eaten by people. It occurs at all stages of the food supply chain, from farm to plate. In Canada and around the world, food waste continues to increase, resulting in an overuse of our natural resources such… Read more »

CANIE Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this competition. The CANIE Awards celebrate and distinguish outstanding achievement in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation while making a positive social impact in their communities. Individuals and organizations can self-nominate or nominate someone else for a CANIE Award. Inspire others to make… Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours,  for information on this program17. 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 »

Prix Galien Canada

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this  competition. The Prix Galien is the most prestigious award in the field of Canadian pharmaceutical research and innovation. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of pharmaceutical research, it recognizes the efforts and achievements of pharmaceutical research and development. The Prix Galien… Read more »

Killam Prizes

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Applicants are advised to read these instructions carefully and to get in touch with the Killam Program if they have any questions which cannot be answered with support from Ellen Steinhauer or Research Grant and Contract Services.  Killam Prizes The Canada Council… Read more »

Mitacs – JSPS Summer Program

The Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program, offered in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to pursue collaborative research in Japan. This program allows graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to advance their own research while promoting scientific progress in both Japan and… Read more »

Canadian Bee Research Fund

The Canadian Bee Research Fund (CBRF) was established to counteract the problems caused by severe reductions in federal and provincial funding for honey bee research. It is a joint project of the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists and the Canadian Honey Council. The Board of Directors is comprised of four members, two from CAPA and… Read more »

Early Career Investigator in Maternal, Reproductive, Child & Youth (2020) – Full Application

Application Deadline: January 26, 2021 This funding opportunity is a collaboration between two CIHR institutes with a goal to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge exchange and translation in maternal, reproductive, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career investigators. The program will fund research across the four CIHR research… Read more »

Early Career Investigator in Maternal, Reproductive, Child & Youth Health (2020) – Registration

Registration Deadline: December 15, 2020 Application Deadline: January 26, 2021 This funding opportunity is a collaboration between two CIHR institutes with a goal to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge exchange and translation in maternal, reproductive, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career investigators. The program will fund… Read more »

Team Grant : Preparation to Trial: Inflammation for Chronic Conditions – LOI

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. A state of prolonged inflammation has been associated with many chronic health conditions, including, but not limited to cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke,… Read more »

Mitacs Elevate – Full Application

Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with a customized research management training component. Fellows address complex challenges through: An exclusive research management curriculum for postdoctoral fellows in any discipline. A minimum one-year research project (normally two years in duration) with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise. A Partner Organization Business Case, developed to… Read more »

Mitacs Elevate – Intent to Apply and Conflict of Interest

Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with a customized research management training component. Fellows address complex challenges through: An exclusive research management curriculum for postdoctoral fellows in any discipline. A minimum one-year research project (normally two years in duration) with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise. A Partner Organization Business Case, developed to… Read more »

Team Grant : Preparation to Trial: Inflammation for Chronic Condition

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. A state of prolonged inflammation has been associated with many chronic health conditions, including, but not limited to cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke,… Read more »

Early Career Researcher Training Grant

Applications are open for the new ACU Early Career Researcher (ECR) Training Grants. 10 grants are available to fund staff at ACU member universities to organise and deliver training for their early career researchers, including Doctoral candidates. The training will equip researchers with essential skills to enable them to succeed in their careers, whether they remain in… Read more »

Early Career Investigators in Maternal, Reproductive, Child & Youth Health (2020) – Registration

Registration Deadline: December 15, 2020 Application Deadline: January 26, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________ This funding opportunity is a collaboration between two CIHR institutes with a goal to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge exchange and translation in maternal, reproductive, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career investigators. The program will… Read more »

Early Career Investigators in Maternal, Reproductive, Child & Youth Health – Full Application

This funding opportunity is a collaboration between two CIHR institutes with a goal to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and support knowledge exchange and translation in maternal, reproductive, child and youth health by funding operating grants to early career investigators. The program will fund research across the four CIHR research themes (biomedical, clinical, health services, and… Read more »

Team Grant : Diabetes Mechanisms and Translational Solutions – LOI = Relaunched

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. In 2021, Canada will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, for which Drs. Banting and Macleod received a Nobel Prize… Read more »

Oral Health and Oral Health Care of Canadians – Application

Over the past 5 to 10 years, international researchers have found links between oral health and diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular and mental health diseases. There are also links between oral health status and risk factors such as nutrition, mental health environment and social determinants. Oral health scholars, federal government departments and… Read more »

DOD-Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Full Application

Physician Research Award ____________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org). Submission is a two-step process requiring both… Read more »

DOD-Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) – Pre-Application

Physician Research Award ____________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org). Submission is a two-step process requiring both… Read more »

Emerging Infectious Diseases Modelling (EIDM) initiative – EOI

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a key public health threat, which we are currently experiencing with COVID-19. EIDs are, for the most part, infectious diseases of animals that have, or evolve, the capacity to infect humans (these are called zoonoses), and can sometimes be transmitted human-to-human without need for animals to be involved in transmission…. Read more »

ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants

ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Aimed at academic and professional staff, the grants support collaborative work focused on either of the two main strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Network (CCRN): * Enhancing the climate resilience of universities themselves, and/or * Enhancing universities’ contribution… Read more »

2021 International Grenfell Association (IGA) Grant Program – Application

International Grenfell Association (IGA) grants are funded through monies raised since the late 1800s by supporters in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, and Ireland. Used initially to pay for programs now provided by government, these funds create a grant program that responds to the needs of coastal communities in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Areas of… Read more »

Mitacs Globalink Research Award Thematic Call for Applications

The pandemic we are living through has shown the importance of international research collaborations to tackle global challenges. To foster future opportunities for researcher mobility, and help plant the seeds for recovery, Mitacs is pleased to launch a special initiative in cooperation with several of our international partners: a competitive call for applications to our… Read more »

CIHR – Indigenous COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity

 SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. WEBINAR CIHR will be hosting the following webinar to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Indigenous Peoples and COVID-19 Knowledge… Read more »

Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program

Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program provides stipend support for young investigators who want to initiate or continue training in the field of transfusion science. Graduate students undertaking full-time research training in a Canadian institution are invited to apply. The fellowship has a value of $25,000 per annum with an additional travel allowance of $1,000 per… Read more »

2020 BloodTechNet Award Program competition

Through the BloodTechNet award, Canadian Blood Services supports the development of innovative educational projects that network the Transfusion, Cellular Therapy and Transplantation communities in Canada. These projects deliver educational tools and resources that support the development of skills, knowledge and expertise of the health professionals in this network. Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable… Read more »

Call for Applications – Research Excellence Consultant

Terms of Reference:  Consultant to Develop Training Modules and Develop, Organize and Facilitate Training Workshops Aimed at Strengthening Effective Research Excellence Assessment Capacities within Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in Africa. About the SGCI The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a multi-donor Initiative with Phase 2 (SGCI-2: 2020-2023) supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida),… Read more »

Request for Proposals: Deepening Knowledge and Implementation of Research Ethics in the African Context

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a multi-donor Initiative with Phase 2 (SGCI-2: 2020-2023) supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG). The overall goal of the SGCI-2 Research… Read more »

Call for EOIs: To support the development of Research Management Frameworks, Manuals & Procedures for SGCs

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS, MANUALS AND PROCEDURES FOR SGCs About the SGCI The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a multi-donor Initiative with Phase 2 (SGCI-2: 2020-2023) supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Canada’s International Development Research Centre… Read more »

Brain Tumour Foundation-Application

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada invites outstanding researchers conducting research relevant to Glioblastoma to apply to the 2020 Feature Grant. . The feature grant provides up to $50,000 toward research related to Glioblastoma. Applications can be from multidisciplinary teams or individual investigators. Multidisciplinary collaborations are encouraged, though applications must be submitted by the lead investigator…. Read more »

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – COVID-19 HOT SPOTS

The COVID-19 pandemic has been experienced unequally within countries and Canada is no exception. Over 80% of COVID-19 deaths in Canada have been in long-term care facilities. Further, within the hardest hit provinces, cases have clustered in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods where minority populations are concentrated. Additionally, workers whose jobs require routine direct interaction with the… Read more »

Supporting Physical Health in First Responders (SPHIFR)

Alberta’s firefighters, police officers, paramedics, sheriffs, corrections officers and emergency health care workers often deal with stressful, dangerous and traumatic situations. This stress has a negative impact on first responders and emergency health care workers. They often experience post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) at significantly higher rates than the general population. The Supporting Psychological Health in… Read more »

DOD – Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) – Full Application

Clinical Research Nurse Development Award _______________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org). . Submission is a two-step… Read more »

DOD – Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) – Pre-Application

Clinical Research Nurse Development Award _________________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org). Submission is a two-step process… Read more »

Nutricia Research Foundation- Grants – Application

The basic activity of the Foundation to fulfil its mission is supplying grants for nutrition related research projects to young investigators. Project grants are available for a period of one year. Applications for Research Grants are reviewed on the basis of the originality of the project, the definition of a clear study hypothesis, the appropriateness of… Read more »

SVRI Research Grant 2021 – Application

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is inviting applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention and response of violence against women (VAW), violence against children  (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low and middle income countries. Important Dates to Remember **Closing date for applications: 15th September 2020  (Africa/Johannesburg time) External… Read more »

Aralez and CAAIF Research Grant in Allergic Rhinitis- Letter of Intent (LOI)

ABOUT CAAIF The Canadian Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) is a charitable foundation whose mission is to invest in research leading to new and better treatments that improve the lives of Canadians living with allergy, asthma and immunologic diseases. ABOUT ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC. Aralez Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. is a leading Canadian specialty pharmaceutical… Read more »

Movember Social Connections Challenge- Stage 1

The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues to have a significant impact on the lives of millions globally. Early health data has demonstrated that while rates of Covid-19 are similar among men and women, the severity and mortality of Covid-19 appear to disproportionately impact boys and men, especially those from marginalized and minority backgrounds. While 58%… Read more »

CCS/CIHR/BC SPARK GRANTS: NOVEL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION – Registration

Program Launch: Mid-July 2020 Registration due date: August 28, 2020 Full application due date: October 16, 2020 Results announcement: January 8, 2021 Anticipated funding start date: January 15, 2021 __________________________________________________________________________________ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), and Brain Canada Foundation (BC or Brain Canada)… Read more »

Doctoral Research Award : Doctoral Foreign Study Award (DFSA) : 2020-2021

The Doctoral Foreign Study Award (DFSA) program supports high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in all academic disciplines who are pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field abroad. Research Areas This funding opportunity will support projects relevant to the following research areas: Doctoral: Fall 2020 Priority Announcements (Specific Research Areas) Funds Available CIHR and partner(s)… Read more »

Team Grant – More Years Better Lives (MYBL) 2020 – Application

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Major demographic change is taking place across Canada and Europe. Rising life expectancy and falling fertility rates are changing family sizes and structures,… Read more »

Brain Health: Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions – Proposals

By Invitation Only The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute and Weston Family Microbiome Initiative, is pleased to announce the launch of a new program in a new area of funding. As details emerge of the neurological effects of COVID-19, preventing and maintaining brain health becomes even more critical for the long-term… Read more »

Brain Health: Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions – LOI

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute and Weston Family Microbiome Initiative, is pleased to announce the launch of a new program in a new area of funding. As details emerge of the neurological effects of COVID-19, preventing and maintaining brain health becomes even more critical for the long-term well-being of Canadians…. Read more »

Closing the Gaps in Cannabis Research – Request for Proposals

CCSA is Canada’s only agency with a legislated national mandate to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on Canadians. CCSA was created by an Act of Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada. A trusted counsel, CCSA provides guidance to decision makers by harnessing the power of research, curating… Read more »

CCS – Emerging Scholar Award -Full Application

Invitation must be received to submit full application. The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is excited to launch the CCS Emerging Scholar Award program, aimed at establishing and advancing promising early career scientists and clinician scientists from across Canada with a focused commitment to undertaking cancer research. Through the CCS Emerging Scholar Award program, early career… Read more »

Cottrell Scholar Award

The Cottrell Scholar (CS) program champions the very best early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy by providing significant discretionary awards for research. Nurturing an interdisciplinary community of outstanding scientific/educational/academic leaders, the CS program fosters synergy among faculty at major U.S. and Canadian research universities and primarily undergraduate institutions. Cottrell Scholars engage in an… Read more »

CCS/CIHR/BC SPARK GRANTS: NOVEL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION – Full Application

Program Launch: Mid-July 2020 Registration due date: August 28, 2020 Full application due date: October 16, 2020 Results announcement: January 8, 2021 Anticipated funding start date: January 15, 2021 __________________________________________________________________________________ The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), and Brain Canada Foundation (BC or Brain Canada)… Read more »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants – Skills and Work in the Digital Economy

Digital technologies are transforming the economy and revolutionizing the nature of work. Workers, employers and policy-makers are confronting new challenges and opportunities as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), block chain, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D printing are disrupting value chains and global markets. For many… Read more »

DOD – Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) – Pre-Application

Idea Development Award Idea Development Award – Early-Career Investigator Partnering PI Option Translational Research Partnership Award _________________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic… Read more »

DOD – Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) – Full Application

Idea Development Award Idea Development Award – Early-Career Investigator Partnering PI Option Translational Research Partnership Award _________________________________________________________________________________ Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically for downloading from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault.shtml) and the electronic… Read more »

Janeway Foundation’s 2020 Research Awards

The Janeway Research Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Janeway Foundation’s 2020 Research Awards. These awards support research which has the potential to improve children’s health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please note that, due to the current covid-19 pandemic, there is uncertainty about when research activities… Read more »