Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

CIHR Training Grant: Health Research Training Platform (2024/2025) – 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. The CIHR Strategic Plan recognizes the importance of building capacity and includes a focus on training the next generation of health… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Addressing Infectious and Congenital Syphilis in Canada – Application

In 2018, Canada endorsed the WHO global health sector strategies to address HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STI), and established a Pan-Canadian Framework for Action for which success would be measured against the global targets to eliminate Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) as a health concern by 2030. Accordingly, in 2018, CIHR expanded the scope… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Addressing Infectious and Congenital Syphilis in Canada – Registration

In 2018, Canada endorsed the WHO global health sector strategies to address HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STI), and established a Pan-Canadian Framework for Action for which success would be measured against the global targets to eliminate Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) as a health concern by 2030. Accordingly, in 2018, CIHR expanded the scope… Read more »

CIMVHR True Patriot Love Research Initiative

Literature Review: Military and Veteran Volunteerism in Canada   Proposals must be led by at least one Principal Investigator who is an academic researcher affiliated with a Canadian CIMVHR Member University. Proposals from international affiliates can be considered if done in collaboration with a Canadian CIMVHR Member University.   Full details on the call for… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant – Healthy Youth – Application

In 2016, the Government of Canada demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the participation and engagement of youth in society, by creating a Youth Secretariat and initiating broad engagement to better understand the experiences and perspectives of youth with diverse identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and economic and language profiles in Canada. This resulted in the development… Read more »

CIHR Catalyst Grant – Healthy Youth – Registration

In 2016, the Government of Canada demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the participation and engagement of youth in society, by creating a Youth Secretariat and initiating broad engagement to better understand the experiences and perspectives of youth with diverse identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and economic and language profiles in Canada. This resulted in the development… Read more »

2024-2025 Northern Scientific Training Program

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

endMS Doctoral Studentship Awards

The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled in a Doctoral level program. MS Canada will support studentships aligned with our new strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines four key impact goal areas: Advance Treatment and Care: Research that aims to advance treatment… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants HRRm Testing in Metastatic Prostate Cancer RFP

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 »

Parkinson Canada Research Program

Graduate Student Award (GSA) – $20,000/year (2-year term) For applicants pursuing a PhD and conducting research related to Parkinson’s Disease. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) – $45,000/year (2-year term) For applicants who have received a doctorate degree (PhD or MD) and are exclusively performing research projects related to Parkinson’s Disease. Clinician Scientist Research Fellowship (CSRF) –… Read more »

MHRC-Atlas Institute 2023 Research Award

RESEARCH TOPIC: Experiences of loneliness and social isolation during the transition from Military to Veteran/civilian life among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans Loneliness and social isolation have been recognized in the literature as being associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes and premature death[1],[2]. Although the experience of loneliness and social isolation can be experienced… Read more »

CIHR-III New Investigator Forum

Are you an early career researcher, late-stage post-doctoral researcher, or research associate looking to pursue an academic career as an independent investigator? CIHR’s Institute of Infection and Immunity and HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative are pleased to announce the Spring 2024 New Investigator Forum (NIF), an event dedicated to supporting and promoting the professional development… Read more »

Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call

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

UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

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

Pfizer Global Medical Grants – RFP in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding… Read more »

France Canada Research Fund – 2024 New Scientific Collaboration Support Program

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

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories

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

CIHR Team Grant : Improving Diagnosis for Rare Disease Patients

In Canada, using current clinical diagnostic pathways, rare diseases (RDs) take an average of seven years to diagnose. This includes 2-3 misdiagnoses prior to the final correct diagnosis, with many specialist and subspecialist visits and much unnecessary testing. This diagnostic odyssey, along with social isolation, an absence of care coordination, and often high socioeconomic and… Read more »

The Alzheimer Society Research Program

Together with the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC), Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023-2024 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) competition. The ASRP provides grants and awards to support Canadian research that promises new insights into causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The grants available… Read more »

CIHR-IHDCYH Talks Competition

The IHDCYH Talks Video Competition is a unique opportunity to submit a short video (5 minutes or less) that presents a clear evidence-based message to a lay audience that is designed to have an impact on the health of children, youth and families. This competition accepts video submissions from members of the research community, and… Read more »

CAAIF/CIHR-III/CIHR-ICRH Food Allergy Research Grant

The objective of the CAAIF/CIHR-III/CIHR-ICRH Food Allergy Research Grant is to fund a research grant focused on the area of food allergy research. VALUE OF THE AWARD There are three awards available for $100,000 each. One Award is designated for an early career researcher. One Award is designated for food allergy research in the context of circulatory and/or… Read more »

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Healthcare Excellence Canada is launching a new program to strengthen team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities. Apply by September 25, 2023 to help improve access to safe, including culturally safe, high-quality primary care in your community. People who live in these communities often prefer care closer to home, avoiding medical transport and… Read more »

Catalyst Grant: Analysis of Canadian Longitudinal Study in Aging (CLSA) Data (2023) – Full Application

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a large, national, long-term study/platform that will follow approximately 50,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 85 at study inclusion for at least 20 years. The CLSA collects information on the changing biological, medical, psychological, social, lifestyle and economic aspects of people’s lives. These factors can… Read more »

MINDS-SSHRC Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships

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

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

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

CIHR Operating Grant: Healthy Cities Research Initiative Data Analysis Using Exisiting Databases and Cohorts

The environments in which we live, work, and play are critical to our health, development, and well-being. Evidence shows that urban environments influence our behaviours and impact our biology. With an estimated 74%1 of Canada’s population living in urban areas, and over 55%2 of the global population being urbanized, understanding the health promoting potential of cities is… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Clinical Trials Projects – Full Application

The Clinical Trials Fund (CTF) is an integral part of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy (BLSS). In 2022, CIHR launched three CTF funding opportunities that provided up to three years of funding for: a pan-Canadian clinical trials consortium to provide a coordination infrastructure; training platforms aimed at developing the skills of highly qualified personnel (HQP) to design, conduct… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Clinical Trials Projects – Letter of Intent

The Clinical Trials Fund (CTF) is an integral part of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy (BLSS). In 2022, CIHR launched three CTF funding opportunities that provided up to three years of funding for: a pan-Canadian clinical trials consortium to provide a coordination infrastructure; training platforms aimed at developing the skills of highly qualified personnel (HQP) to design, conduct… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Evaluation of Programs, Services, and Innovative Models of Care for People Impacted by Dementia – Full Application

Registration Deadline 2023-11-02 Application Deadline 2023-12-05 In 2023, CIHR launched the Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging (BHCIA) Research Initiative to advance brain health and cognitive impairment in aging research. As part of this initiative, this funding opportunity will support Implementation Science Teams (ISTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of equitable and inclusive solutions to improve care and services… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Evaluation of Programs, Services, and Innovative Models of Care for People Impacted by Dementia – Registration

Registration Deadline 2023-11-02 Application Deadline 2023-12-05 In 2023, CIHR launched the Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging (BHCIA) Research Initiative to advance brain health and cognitive impairment in aging research. As part of this initiative, this funding opportunity will support Implementation Science Teams (ISTs) to evaluate the effectiveness of equitable and inclusive solutions to improve care and services… Read more »

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

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

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG)Multidisciplinary Team Education in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) RFP

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 »

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Medical Scientists

Awards foster the development and productivity of physician-scientists who are early in their careers and help them make the critical transition to becoming independent investigators. Application Deadline: October 17, 2023 Five-year $700,000 awards for physician-scientists bridge advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. Proposals must be in the area of basic biomedical, disease-oriented,… Read more »

Advancing Research on Care & Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) – Full application

Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) to launch the Advancing Research on Care & Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) funding program, an international and collaborative competition aimed at addressing significant gaps in care and outcome measurement, and providing an opportunity to advance research so that care providers can ensure that they… Read more »

Advancing Research on Care and Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) – LOI

Brain Canada is pleased to be partnering with Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) to launch the Advancing Research on Care & Outcome Measurement 3.0 (ARCOM-3) funding program, an international and collaborative competition aimed at addressing significant gaps in care and outcome measurement, and providing an opportunity to advance research so that care providers can ensure that they… Read more »

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

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

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

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2024

This is to advise you that application deadlines for SSHRC’s 2024-25 Partnership Engage Grants and Connection Grants have been rescheduled to earlier dates. Please note the new deadlines: The August 1, 2024, deadline for Connection Grants has been moved to June 20, 2024. Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2024

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2024

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

SSHRC Partnership Grants – Stage 2

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

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

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

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants 2023 Competition

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2023

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

SSHRC Insight Grants

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

Innovation Grants for Research Impact in Traumatic Brain Injury – Registration

It is estimated that approximately 165,000 people per year are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Canada. With the knowledge that stakeholder-informed research has the greatest potential for impact, Brain Canada undertook an extensive consultation process to understand the breadth of the needs of diverse stakeholders related to TBI and identify the top… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) Emerging Science in the Management of Acute Myeloid Leukemia – RFP

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 »

Heart and Stroke Women’s Personnel Awards (PhD and PDF)

Heart & Stroke’s new Women’s Personnel Awards will support young scholars invested in women’s heart and brain health early in their training stage (Doctoral) and during their transition (post-doctoral) to becoming independent researchers. These awards aim to jump start careers, sparking interest in women’s heart and brain health research. The objective of the competition is… Read more »

Heart & Stroke New Investigator Award

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

CIHR – Project Grant: Spring 2024 Competition – Application

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 »

CIHR – Project Grant: Spring 2024 Competition – Registration

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 »

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

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2024 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on August 1st, 2023. All competition information is… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2024 Competition – NOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2024 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on August 1st, 2023. All competition information is… Read more »

2024 Banting Foundation Discovery Award – Full Application

The Banting Research Foundation, is the oldest organization funding Health Research in Canada, founded in 1925, and our centenary is fast approaching.  Our mission is to recognize and support Canada’s most talented and innovative health and biomedical scientists with seed money in the first three years of their university appointments to help launch their independent research programs.  We have… Read more »

2024 Banting Foundation Discovery Award – NOI

The Banting Research Foundation, is the oldest organization funding Health Research in Canada, founded in 1925, and our centenary is fast approaching.  Our mission is to recognize and support Canada’s most talented and innovative health and biomedical scientists with seed money in the first three years of their university appointments to help launch their independent research programs.  We have… Read more »

CIHR Fall 2023 Project Grant Competition: Reviewer in Training Program

NEW: As of the Spring 2023 Project Grant competition, the Reviewer in Training (RiT) program was expanded. This expansion provides Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with the additional opportunity to participate in the Project Grant competition as ECR reviewers. The CIHR RiT program offers ECRs a learning opportunity to gain a better understanding of the elements of… Read more »

National Women’s Health Research Initiative: Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition – Coordinating Centre – Application

Inequities persist in Canada’s health system, from research to care. Women are more likely to die of preventable illnesses and bear a higher burden of chronic illnesses. Significant health inequities and barriers to care also are experienced by Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), Black people, racialized people, sexually and gender diverse people, immigrants,… Read more »

National Women’s Health Research Initiative: Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition – Coordinating Centre – Registration

Inequities persist in Canada’s health system, from research to care. Women are more likely to die of preventable illnesses and bear a higher burden of chronic illnesses. Significant health inequities and barriers to care also are experienced by Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), Black people, racialized people, sexually and gender diverse people, immigrants,… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Health Impacts of Gambling and Gaming – Application

The majority of Canadians partake in some form of gambling, and for some, this can lead to the development of problematic gambling behaviours and even gambling disorder. This is associated not only with financial loss, but also with effects on the physical and/or mental health of the individual. The recent increase of gambling advertising, the… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Health Impacts of Gambling and Gaming – Registration

The majority of Canadians partake in some form of gambling, and for some, this can lead to the development of problematic gambling behaviours and even gambling disorder. This is associated not only with financial loss, but also with effects on the physical and/or mental health of the individual. The recent increase of gambling advertising, the… Read more »

Vitamin Research Fund – 2023

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is a transnational institute that will serve as a global hub for ocean exploration, discovery and co-creation of solutions for safe and sustainable ocean development. Funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), the OFI will link and leverage Canadian resources and expertise with those of world-leading international partners… Read more »

Heart and Stroke – Grants in Aid: Fall 2023 Competition

The Heart & Stroke Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program provides operating funds to support important, pertinent, novel research in the areas of heart disease and/or stroke. GIA funding promotes research discovery, exploration and innovation across all health research themes. Knowledge gained from scientific findings contributes to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health of Canadians through prevention, treatment, and… Read more »

CIHR Project Grants: Fall 2023 – Application

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 »

CIHR Project Grant: Fall 2023 – Registration

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

NSERC 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 »

Pfizer – Improving Health Equity in IBD through Disparities Research – RFP

Please note: The Memorial Deadline for this competition has been extended by one day to accommodate Thanksgiving holiday. 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…. Read more »

CIHR Fellowship 2023-2024

Please note: The Memorial Deadline has been extended by an additional day to accommodate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Holiday (October 2, 2023) Note to applicants: 1) This opportunity is submitted using CIHR’s e-approval process which means that they must be “submitted” on ResearchNet by the internal MUN deadline as the applications will then be… Read more »

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) ASPIRE Call

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

Pfizer Global Medical Grants – Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) Research in Canada – RFP Wave 2

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 general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding… Read more »

Optimizing COVID-19 Treatment Strategies in Elderly Vulnerable Populations in Canada RFP

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 »

Patient Education and Support for the Management of Migraine RFP

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 »

2023 Sony Research Award Program

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

Breast Cancer Screening and Detection Grants – Application (By Invitation)

Breast Cancer Canada, AstraZeneca and Illumina are offering a $150K CDN research grant for innovations towards breast cancer screening and detection. This new partnership has been formed to drive progress on screening and detection of breast cancer.  There is $100K CDN in funding available to Canadian research teams who are developing novel technology in the… Read more »

Breast Cancer Screening and Detection Grants – Letter of Intent

Breast Cancer Canada, AstraZeneca and Illumina are offering a $150K CDN research grant for innovations towards breast cancer screening and detection. This new partnership has been formed to drive progress on screening and detection of breast cancer.  There is $100K CDN in funding available to Canadian research teams who are developing novel technology in the… Read more »

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants – Application

Brain Canada along with Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), and CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) are excited to launch the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants. This funding opportunity focuses on CHD throughout the lifespan in the context of the whole-person with consideration of Indigenous… Read more »

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants – Registration

Brain Canada along with Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), and CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG) are excited to launch the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Team Grants. This funding opportunity focuses on CHD throughout the lifespan in the context of the whole-person with consideration of… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant: Lung Health

CIHR-ICRH is proud to support the Team Grant: Lung Health funding opportunity! The goal of this investment is to unite interdisciplinary research teams to address threats to lung health while leveraging past investments, existing capacity, available infrastructure, and research expertise. The purpose of the Team Grant funding opportunity is to fund interdisciplinary teams that will… Read more »

DOD Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program – Application

Please note: Applications for this opportunity are by invitation. An invitation will not be extended unless pre-application is submitted. Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/prcrp) A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding… Read more »

DOD Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program – Preapplication

Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (https://cdmrp.health.mil/funding/prcrp) A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General Application Instructions which can be found on the Grants.gov website (https://Grants.gov).  A listing of all… Read more »

DOD Lung Cancer Research program – Application

Please note: These competitions are by invitation – completion of pre-application must be submitted before an invitation may be extended. A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General… Read more »

DOD Lung Cancer Research Program – Preapplication

A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General Application Instructions which can be found on the Grants.gov website (https://Grants.gov).  A listing of all CDMRP and other USAMRDC extramural… Read more »

DOD – Breast Cancer Research Program – Application

Please note: These competitions are by invitation – completion of pre-application must be submitted before an invitation may be extended. Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 o   Pre-application submission deadline is July 25, 2023 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time o   Full application submission deadline is August 8, 2023 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Era of Hope Scholar… Read more »

DOD Breast Cancer Research Program

Please note: These competitions are by invitation – completion of pre-application must be submitted before an invitation may be extended. Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 o   Pre-application submission deadline is July 25, 2023 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time o   Full application submission deadline is August 8, 2023 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Era of Hope Scholar… Read more »

Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP)– Pre Application

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

Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pfizer Alliance – Advancing Management and Care in Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism RFP

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 general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding… Read more »

NSERC Create 2024 Dissemination – Application

Please note: This competition is by invitation only. Due to institutional quotas applicants should have completed phase 1,2&3 prior.    MEMORIAL’S INTERNAL DEADLINES FOR NSERC CREATE NSERC has confirmed that Memorial University will have a quota for a maximum of four (4) applications that may be endorsed at the LOI stage to go forward for the NSERC Collaborative… Read more »

Brain Canada – Addressing Mental Health in Paediatric Rheumatic Diseases Team Grants – Application

Please note: This competition is by invitation; applicants must submit a registration form to be considered for invitation.  Paediatric rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile dermatomyositis, are autoimmune diseases that can have long-term physical and psychosocial effects on an individual. These conditions often result in chronic pain, fatigue, and… Read more »

Brain Canada – Addressing Mental Health in Paediatric Rheumatic Diseases Team Grants – Registration

Please note: This competition is by invitation; applicants must submit a registration form to be considered for invitation.  Paediatric rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile dermatomyositis, are autoimmune diseases that can have long-term physical and psychosocial effects on an individual. These conditions often result in chronic pain, fatigue, and… Read more »

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

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