Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Team Grant : Personalized Health – Letter of Intent

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. Building on previous investments, the Personalized Health initiative is focused on creating targeted and tailored interventions with high therapeutic effectiveness that requires an… Read more »

Operating Grant : Pediatric REB initiative

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. Investigators developing multi-site research studies in Canada often encounter challenges with gaining the Research Ethics Board (REB) approvals required, in particular where such… Read more »

Operating Grant : POR Impact Assessment

The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. Patient-oriented research refers to a continuum of research that engages patients as partners, focusses on… Read more »

Fellowship : Patient-Oriented Research Awards – Transition to Leadership Stream – Phase 1

The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. The SPOR Capacity Development Initiative According to the SPOR Capacity Development Framework, patient-oriented research capacity… Read more »

Fellowship : Fall 2019 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas)

Priority Announcements offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas or mandates. Applications are submitted through the “201910MFE” competition of the Fellowship: 2019-2020 funding opportunity. Funds Available Funds are available to encourage and support applications in specific areas that are aligned with CIHR’s research priority… Read more »

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

The CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research (CBR) Program is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative. The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative is responsible for the research components of the major Government of Canada initiative in HIV/AIDS, namely the Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada (FI). The FI is leading efforts… Read more »

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

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 CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research (CBR) Program is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative. The CIHR HIV/AIDS… Read more »

Shastri Scholar Travel Subsidy Grant (SSTSG) 2019-20

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for Shastri Scholar Travel Subsidy Grants (SSTSG) 2019-20 from SICI’s Canadian and Indian Member Institutions in good standing. SSTSG assists faculty members, doctoral and, or post-doctoral students, with travel subsidies to participate in conferences, workshops, seminars and academic meetings in partner countries (India… Read more »

Shastri Publication Grant (SPG)

Shastri Indo Canadian Institute India office is pleased to announce Shastri Publication Grant (SPG) 2019-20 for its Indian Members Council (IMC) and Canadian Members Council (CMC) of SICI. The purpose of this grant is to encourage scholarly Publications like books which are critical in nature, festschrifts volumes, working papers, and policy papers. This is a competitive… Read more »

SHASTRI RESEARCH STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (SRSF)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce a call for Applications for Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF) 2019-20 for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars enrolled in degree programmes in recognised Indian & Canadian  universities or institutions to undertake research in areas/ fields in which  scholars may desire/require research experience in Canada/India. This Programme will provide… Read more »

SHASTRI MOBILITY PROGRAMME (SMP)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce a call for Applications for Shastri Mobility Programme (SMP) for faculty members/ educational administrators from its Canadian and Indian Member Institutions of good standing to study and learn best practices through exposure to respective Canadian or Indian Institutions.  This programme is for SICI’s Member Institutions who wish to… Read more »

Shastri Institutional Collaborative Research Grant (SICRG)

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce a call for Applications for Shastri Institutional Collaborative Research Grant (SICRG) 2019-21 from the faculty members/academics of all disciplines from SICI’s Canadian and Indian Member Institution. This grant is to support and encourage Institutional collaboration in R&D for a period of two years in the areas in which Institutions… Read more »

HRF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HEALTH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

In 2019, the Health Research Foundation (HRF) of Innovative Medicines Canada will award two (2) research Fellowships in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Research in its impact on health care in Canada. One of the Fellowships will focus on AI’s impact on health system sustainability, while the second Fellowship will focus on AI’s… Read more »

CCS Innovation to Impact Grants

These grants are intended to support the next phase following a productive CCS Innovation Grant or CBCF research grant, with the goal of working towards or achieving a significant impact on cancer. Applicants are required to articulate significant achievements from the original Innovation/CBCF Grant (i.e., significant new knowledge, publications, intellectual property, technology development, or relevant… Read more »

CCS Innovation Grants

Innovation Grants support the highest quality creative problem solving in cancer research. The goal of the Innovation program is to support the development and testing of transformative, paradigm-shifting concepts and approaches to address problems in cancer research, enhance our understanding of cancer, and generate novel approaches to confront the challenges we face in defeating cancer…. Read more »

DoD Defense Medical Research and Development Program JPC-8/PH/TBIRP

Clinical Trial Award Clinical Research Award Pre-Application Submission Deadline:  September 10, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: December 2, 2019 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 »

Catalyst Grant : Analysis of CLSA Data – 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. The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a large, national, long-term study/platform that is following approximately 50,000 men and women between the… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Analysis of CLSA Data – 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 Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a large, national, long-term study/platform that is following approximately 50,000 men and women between the… Read more »

DoD Prevention Research to Reduce Sexual Assault and/or Understand Adjustment Disorders Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award (PSAAD-IIFRA)

Joint Program Committee-5/Military and Operational Medicine Research Program Prevention Research to Reduce Sexual Assault and/or Understand Adjustment Disorders Investigator-Initiated  Focused Research Award  (PSAAD-IIFRA) Pre-Application Submission Deadline:  September 19, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: October 3, 2019 Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements… Read more »

DoD Restoring Warfighters with Neuromusculoskeletal Injuries Research Award (RESTORE)

Joint Program Committee-8/Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine Research Program Restoring Warfighters with Neuromusculoskeletal Injuries Research Award (RESTORE) Pre-Application Submission Deadline:  September 3, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: December 16, 2019 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… Read more »

2019 CAAIF Knowledge Mobilization Award

The Canadian Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) is a charitable organization, established to increase educational opportunities and research resources for the Canadian Allergy and Immunology community. The 2019 competition will focus on knowledge mobilization programs within Canada and will provide one grant of $5,000. The CAAIF Research Advisory Committee will oversee the application review… Read more »

CARB-X 2019 Funding Round 4 – Direct-acting small molecule – LOI

CARB-X supports the best science and most promising early development R&D projects anywhere in the world. We are aggressively expanding our global outreach and the diversity of projects in Powered by CARB-X pipeline to ensure that no opportunity is lost in the battle against drug-resistant bacterial infections. We fund antibiotics, vaccines, rapid diagnostics and other… Read more »

CARB-X 2019 Funding Round 3 – Diagnostics – LOI

CARB-X supports the best science and most promising early development R&D projects anywhere in the world. We are aggressively expanding our global outreach and the diversity of projects in Powered by CARB-X pipeline to ensure that no opportunity is lost in the battle against drug-resistant bacterial infections. We fund antibiotics, vaccines, rapid diagnostics and other life-saving products… Read more »

CARB-X 2019 Round 2 – Vaccines and Biotherapeutics – LOI

CARB-X supports the best science and most promising early development R&D projects anywhere in the world. We are aggressively expanding our global outreach and the diversity of projects in Powered by CARB-X pipeline to ensure that no opportunity is lost in the battle against drug-resistant bacterial infections. We fund antibiotics, vaccines, rapid diagnostics and other… Read more »

Early Career Investigator award

Provide early career investigators an opportunity to develop outstanding CF research programs and build a team through operating grant support without having to compete against established investigators. Eligibility: An independent researcher who has not held a Cystic Fibrosis Canada grant in the past and has held his/her first full-time academic or research appointment for a… Read more »

Basic or Clinical Research Grant – Full Application

To support innovative basic science research projects that: (i) improve our understanding of CF and/or (ii) have a significant impact on the concepts, methods, treatments, and/or technologies applicable to CF. Eligibility An independent researcher who holds a full-time academic or research appointment relevant to CF at a Canadian university or hospital. For additional information click here.

Basic or Clinical Research Grant – LOI

To support innovative basic science research projects that: (i) improve our understanding of CF and/or (ii) have a significant impact on the concepts, methods, treatments, and/or technologies applicable to CF. Eligibility An independent researcher who holds a full-time academic or research appointment relevant to CF at a Canadian university or hospital. For additional information click… Read more »

Focus Grant – Full Application

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is accepting letters of intent for its 2019 Focus Grants. Click on the subject areas for more information about each. 1) Short-Term Risk The Focus Grant for Short-Term Risk is open to innovative, potentially high-yield proposals that focus on short-term risk for suicide. Goal To develop identification and/or intervention strategies for short-term suicide risk… Read more »

Action for A-T

Action for A-T invites applications for medical research that has the potential to benefit children and adults with A-T. Short-term research projects lasting up to 3 years in duration and to a maximum value of £250,000 will be considered.  Funding will be provided for the direct costs of research (such as research staff and consumables)… Read more »

Microbiome in human health and diseases

With a mission of advancing the research and understanding of human microbiota, the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is calling on inspired researchers at Canadian institutions in the microbiome field to submit proposals for funding their projects. For 2019, the Canadian grant will be awarded to an investigator studying a 1 to 2-year long research project within… Read more »

The Chaim Roifman Scholar Award for Senior Investigators – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY Research objectives should address one or more of the unique needs of patients with primary immunodeficiency: Study the clinical, cellular and molecular characteristics of genetically determined immunodeficiency diseases Discover improved diagnostic tools for PI Advance novel therapeutic approaches for PI Advance education of patients and medical professionals Eligibility and requirements Independent investigators… Read more »

The Chaim Roifman Scholar Award for Senior Investigators- LOI

Research objectives should address one or more of the unique needs of patients with primary immunodeficiency: Study the clinical, cellular and molecular characteristics of genetically determined immunodeficiency diseases Discover improved diagnostic tools for PI Advance novel therapeutic approaches for PI Advance education of patients and medical professionals Eligibility and requirements Independent investigators from the academic… Read more »

Stand Up To Cancer Gastric Cancer Interception Research Team

The Stand Up To Cancer Gastric Cancer Interception Research Team Grant represents a new, focused effort to implement advances in gastric cancer interception and prevention research as rapidly as possible through the creation of a collaborative, translational, cancer “Research Team”. The most talented and promising researchers across institutions will be assembled into a Research Team,… Read more »

Johnson & Johnson Lung Cancer Innovation Science Grants

The AACR-Johnson & Johnson Lung Cancer Innovation Science Grants represent a joint effort to address the need for promoting and supporting collaborative cancer research in areas that include digital therapeutics and smoking cessation biomarkers/behavioral phenotyping, to bolster our understanding of how lung cancer can be successfully intercepted. Prioritized areas of interest may include: clinical trials… Read more »

Rome Foundation Functional GI and Motility Disorder Pilot Research Award

The objective of this AGA Research Foundation Pilot Research Award is to provide funds for early career investigators to help establish their research careers or to support projects that represent new directions for established investigators. The intent of the award is to stimulate clinical or translational research in the areas of functional GI and motility… Read more »

Focus Grant – LOI

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is accepting letters of intent for its 2019 Focus Grants. Click on the subject areas for more information about each. 1) Short-Term Risk The Focus Grant for Short-Term Risk is open to innovative, potentially high-yield proposals that focus on short-term risk for suicide. Goal To develop identification and/or intervention strategies for short-term suicide risk… Read more »

Global Lyme Alliance Grant Application – LOI

GLA has awarded more than $10 million in grants to scientists at more than 40 academic institutions to study Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Research Priorities Lyme disease Priority will be given to proposals in Lyme disease, host immunology/immune dysregulation with an emphasis on pathogenesis, post-treatment Lyme disease, direct diagnostics and improved treatment. Molecular biology… Read more »

Wings for Life Grant Proposal – Executive Summary

Wings for Life is a non-profit research organization with the exclusive aim to support basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury. Research projects may address all aspects of spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of injured neurons and functional changes induced by lesions (preferentially in mammals). Proposals should have a view to… Read more »

Wings for Life Grant Proposal – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY Wings for Life is a non-profit research organization with the exclusive aim to support basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury. Research projects may address all aspects of spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of injured neurons and functional changes induced by lesions (preferentially in mammals). Proposals should have… Read more »

Impact of Vaccines on Antimicrobial Resistance – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY This scheme supports researchers investigating the impact of vaccines on antibiotic use and/or antimicrobial resistance. The aim is to support and inform vaccine decision-makers around the world and tackle antimicrobial resistance. For additional information please the funding webpage. 

Impact of Vaccines on Antimicrobial Resistance – Expression of Interest

This scheme supports researchers investigating the impact of vaccines on antibiotic use and/or antimicrobial resistance. The aim is to support and inform vaccine decision-makers around the world and tackle antimicrobial resistance. For additional information please the funding webpage. 

Network Catalyst Grant – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY This funding opportunity will provide support for the creation of six networks. The aim of these networks will be to provide research leadership in its focus area, to foster innovative research and practices, to build capacity and provide a forum that engages the research community and its partners (including but not limited… Read more »

Team Grant : UK-Canada Diabetes Research Team Grants – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY 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. As Canada’s health research investment agency, CIHR collaborates with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve… Read more »

Pathways Implementation Research Teams – Component 3

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 Pathways Implementation Research Teams Component 3 Funding Opportunity supports the overall goal of the Pathways to Health Equity for Aboriginal Peoples(Pathways) Initiative, which… Read more »

Team Grant : Partnerships for Cannabis Policy Evaluation- Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY 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 Partnerships for Cannabis Policy Evaluation program is part of CIHR’s Integrated Cannabis Research Strategy (ICRS). The ICRS is a CIHR-led, multi-federal… Read more »

Standardization Platform on Age and Sex as Biological Variables – Phase 2

BY INVITATION ONLY 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 overarching goal of this initiative, which is part of CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) greater Sex and… Read more »

International CoEN Initiative in Neurodegeneration 2019

The CIHR Dementia Research Strategy supports research on the latest preventive, diagnostic and treatment approaches to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia. It consists of an international and a national component, which together, allows the Government of Canada to support world-class research on dementia, contributing to the global pursuit of finding a cure… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Patient-Oriented Research – 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. BY INVITATION ONLY The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers,… Read more »

Clinician-Scientist Salary Award : CIHR Clinician Scientist – Phase 2

The Clinician Scientist program had two phases. Phase 1 provided stipends for up to six years of training support and is no longer being launched. Phase 2 provides a contribution to the salary of the recipient for up to six years (initial three-year award followed by a possible three-year renewal award). This opportunity provides funding… Read more »

Indigenous Gender and Wellness Development Grants

Gender plays an important, but often overlooked role in wellness. In the case of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit and Métis), Indigenous concepts of gender have been negatively affected by colonization and the effects of gender on wellness has often been overlooked by research. Gender can be defined as the socially constructed… Read more »

Team Grant : Partnerships for Cannabis Policy Evaluation – 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 Partnerships for Cannabis Policy Evaluation program is part of CIHR’s Integrated Cannabis Research Strategy (ICRS). The ICRS is a CIHR-led, multi-federal department,… Read more »

Team Grant : UK-Canada Diabetes Research Team Grants – 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. As Canada’s health research investment agency, CIHR collaborates with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve the health of… Read more »

Operating Grant : SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials- Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. Patient-oriented research, which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of… Read more »

Operating Grant : SPOR Innovative Clinical Trials- LOI

The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) is a national coalition of federal, provincial and territorial partners (patients and informal caregivers, provincial health authorities, academic health centres, charities, philanthropic organizations, private sector, etc.) dedicated to the integration of research into care. Patient-oriented research, which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of research that engages… Read more »

Network Catalyst Grant – Registration

This funding opportunity will provide support for the creation of six networks. The aim of these networks will be to provide research leadership in its focus area, to foster innovative research and practices, to build capacity and provide a forum that engages the research community and its partners (including but not limited to industry, charities,… Read more »

Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Teams – Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY This program aims to strengthen the connections between researchers, users and other stakeholders on issues that could impact the uptake and application of genomic technologies, including commercialization. The goal of the team program is to support and enhance GE3LS research that addresses important and overarching challenges that affect the adoption and uptake… Read more »

Operating Grant : Women’s Health Clinical Mentorship Grant

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance clinical research in women’s health and to build capacity in the next generation of women’s health clinician-researchers. The aim is for trainees, students or residents to be paired with and mentored by a women’s health clinician-specialist on a one-year research project with the goal of improving… Read more »

Canada-UK Artificial Intelligence Initiative – 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. An interdisciplinary joint call aimed at building competitive, resilient and healthy economies and societies through responsible AI has been announced. The call is… Read more »

Canada-UK Artificial Intelligence Initiative – Intent to Submit

SIRI will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. An interdisciplinary joint call aimed at building competitive, resilient and healthy economies and societies through responsible AI has been announced. The call is… Read more »

DoD Regenerative Medical Focused Research Award (Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine III)

Defense Medical Research and Development Program JPC-8/CRMRP Regenerative Medicine Focused Research Award (Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine III) Pre-Application Submission Deadline: August 7, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: November 20, 2019 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… Read more »

DoD Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Programs

Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Programs Clinical Trial Award Clinical Research Award Pre-Application Submission Deadline: July 24, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: August 7, 2019 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… Read more »

Timing and Intensity of Rehabilitation Therapy Post-Stoke

CPSR invites collaborative proposals focused on optimizing the dose and timing of sensory-motor rehabilitation and recovery interventions following stroke. The goal is to address fundamental unanswered questions through collaborative proof-of-principle studies. It is expected that the outcomes of this research will form the basis of larger applications to other agencies (e.g., CIHR, HSF). Both preclinical… Read more »

Timing and Intensity of Rehabilitation Therapy Post-Stoke – Registration

CPSR invites collaborative proposals focused on optimizing the dose and timing of sensory-motor rehabilitation and recovery interventions following stroke. The goal is to address fundamental unanswered questions through collaborative proof-of-principle studies. It is expected that the outcomes of this research will form the basis of larger applications to other agencies (e.g., CIHR, HSF). Both preclinical… Read more »

New Investigator Award –Full Application

BY INVITATION ONLY The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute aims to build a cancer research effort that: encompasses all aspects of cancer research, transforms our understanding of cancer, pioneers major improvements in cancer treatments and care, discovers ways to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, discovers ways to prevent cancer progression and metastasis,… Read more »

New Investigator Award – LOI

The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute aims to build a cancer research effort that: encompasses all aspects of cancer research, transforms our understanding of cancer, pioneers major improvements in cancer treatments and care, discovers ways to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, discovers ways to prevent cancer progression and metastasis, and is a… Read more »

Standardization Platform on Age and Sex as Biological Variables – Phase 1

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 overarching goal of this initiative, which is part of CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) greater Sex and Gender Science Strategy,… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Understanding Disease Prevention and Risk Factor Modification

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. As a first step in charting the course for improved preventive efforts, ICRH, IA, ICR, III, IIPH and IPPH are launching a one-year… Read more »

Early Career Investigator Awards in Circulatory and Respiratory Health

The 2019 Early Career Investigator Awards in Circulatory and Respiratory Health provide recipients with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their independence in initiating and conducting research in ICRH mandate areas. These awards are designed to provide protected time for early-career investigators to undertake research by contributing to both salary and research allowances. Research Areas… Read more »

Chair : CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair

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 field of sex and gender science aims to deepen our understanding of how biological and social influences interact to affect health and… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Collaborative Health Research Program

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 CHRP Initiative funding supports innovative, interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects, requiring participation from the natural sciences or engineering community together with the health… Read more »

DoD Kidney Cancer Research Program

Kidney Cancer Research Programs Concept Award Idea Development Award Translational Research Partnership Award Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), September 17, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, October 1, 2019 Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically… Read more »

DoD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP)  ·       Idea Development Award Pre-Application (Preproposal): 5 p.m. EST August 21, 2019 Application: 11:59 p.m. EST December 4, 2019 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… Read more »

DoD Accelerating Innovation in Military Medicine

Description Accelerating Innovation in Military Medicine Research Award Pre-Application (Preproposal): July 26, 2019 Application: October 30, 2019 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… Read more »

DoD Bone Marrow Failure Research Program

Bone Marrow Failure Research Program Idea Development Award Pre-Application: June 12, 2019 Application: September 5, 2019 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… Read more »

DoD Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program

Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program FITBIR Data Research Analysis Award Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), July 10, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, August 1, 2019 Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program Announcements are available electronically… Read more »

DoD Reconstructive Transplant Research Program

Reconstructive Transplant Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award Idea Discovery Award Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 1:59 p.m. ET,July 17, 2019 Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, October 16, 2019 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… Read more »

SGBA+ Health Policy-Research Partnerships

Integrating sex and gender considerations throughout the health policy process can be complex. However, Health Canada staff charged with applying sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) to programs and policies don’t always have the depth of knowledge and expertise required to integrate sex and gender in a manner informed by the best available evidence or to… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Collaborative Health Research Program Letter of Intent

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 CHRP Initiative funding supports innovative, interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects, requiring participation from the natural sciences or engineering community together with the health… Read more »

Canadian Association Schools of Nursing Awards

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2019 CASN AWARDS Do you have a colleague who exemplifies excellence in nursing education? Nominate them for a CASN award! Their hard work and dedication can be recognized on a national level. Nominations are now open!Awards: – Academic Administrative Excellence Award The recipient of the CASN Award of Academic Administrative Excellence will… Read more »

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI)

The deadline is fast approaching to submit your Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) projects for summer 2020. GRI pairs faculty in Canada with international undergrads for 12-week research projects from May to October. Submit projects by June 5, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT. – All disciplines are eligible – Top-ranked senior undergrads from Australia, Brazil,… Read more »

Emerging Researcher Awards in Allergic Asthma

This is a collaboration between the CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF), AstraZeneca Canada and AllerGen.  The goal of this exciting funding opportunity is to support Canadian Allergists, Clinical Immunologists, MD clinician scientists and basic scientists working in translational research to pursue academic research in allergic asthma…. Read more »

Emerging Clinician Scientist Awards – Application

This program is made possible by a partnership between the Canadian Lung Association (CLA), CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and AstraZeneca Canada (AZ Canada). The goal of the award is to support Emerging Clinician Scientists (e.g., Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine with graduate research training, Doctor of  Dental Sciences, PhD-Respiratory Therapist, PhD-Registered… Read more »

Emerging Clinician Scientist Awards – Registration

This program is made possible by a partnership between the Canadian Lung Association (CLA), CIHR-Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and AstraZeneca Canada (AZ Canada). The goal of the award is to support Emerging Clinician Scientists (e.g., Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine with graduate research training, Doctor of  Dental Sciences, PhD-Respiratory Therapist, PhD-Registered… Read more »

CABHI Spark Program

Are you a point-of-care worker with an innovative idea in seniors’ care? Apply to the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)’s Spark program and make it a reality. The Spark program supports point-of-care workers in developing grassroots ideas and testing innovations in the field of aging and brain health. Up to $50,000 (CAD)… Read more »

DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program

Prostate Cancer Research Program Clinical Trial Award Health Disparity Research Award Translational Science Award Synergistic Population and Data Science Award Pre-Application Deadline: June 27, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET) Application Deadline: July 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. ET Detailed descriptions of the funding opportunity, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the Program Announcements. The Program… Read more »

DoD Lupus Research Program – Concept and Impact Awards

Lupus Research Program Concept and Impact Awards Pre-Application Deadline: June 7, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET) Application Deadline: September 4, 2019, 11:59 p.m. ET 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… Read more »

Trudeau Foundation Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Each year, the Foundation selects up to five (5) Fellows who are:  Top-level researchers and professors in the social sciences and humanities. Early-career researchers and professors are encouraged to put forward their candidacy as much as candidates with extensive experience  Intellectuals rooted in their communities, with experience in community-based… Read more »

Northern Science Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The Northern Science Award is presented annually to an individual or a group who has made a significant contribution to meritorious knowledge and understanding of the Canadian North and, in the spirit… Read more »

Order of Canada

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. They Desire a Better Country The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Presented by the governor general of Canada, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and… Read more »

Alexander Von Humboldt Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and… Read more »

Manning Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, SIRI, for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. The Manning Awards have been called the most prestigious innovation awards in Canada. By means of a nomination, Canadians who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new… Read more »

Operating Grant : Knowledge Synthesis Grant: Socio-Economic Burden of Inherited Disease

This funding opportunity lies within the scope of the efforts deployed over the past few years by the CIHR Institute of Genetics to support rare/inherited diseases researchers, patients and patients’ organizations. These efforts, initiated as an exemplar under CIHR’s Personalized Medicine Signature Initiative, now continues under the Personalized Health Initiative, with an enhanced focus on… Read more »

2019 Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network Funding Opportunities

The Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network is a 5-year mentorship program funded by the Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH) at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CIHR-IIPH initiated the Indigenous Mentorship Network Program (IMNP) in 2017 to support research networks and capacity building for Indigenous health and wellness students and Indigenous early career… Read more »

Making the Shift – Youth Homelessness Social Innovation – EOI

Institutional Signature not required for Expression of Interest (EOI) submission.  RGCS asks that researchers please notify RGCS, your Associate Dean (Research) or your Grants Facilitator of your intention to apply to this opportunity. Making the Shift – Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab (MtS) is a federally funded Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE), with the… Read more »