Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Allied Health Operating Grant in Asthma – Registration

The objective of the Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Grant is to promote research in areas that contribute to the field of respiratory health in Canada. Studies should include research related to an applied or clinical question using quantitative or qualitative methodologies. The study may include a basic science component, but the primary research questions must be… Read more »

Health Equity Grant

The goal of the Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) Health Equity Grant Program is to support our early career physicians, as they conduct research, interventions, and education that address antiracism, health equity, and health disparities in communities and institutions. Creative ideas are welcome, previous project titles include: – Project ELEPHANT – Addressing Food Insecurity… Read more »

Optimizing Care for Patients with Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Pfizer 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 competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides detail regarding a general area of interest,… Read more »

AtlanticOER Development Grants Program

The AtlanticOER Development Grants Program is made possible through funding from the four Atlantic provincial governments through the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET). AtlanticOER Development Grants are intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic Region in the adaptation, adoption, creation, and curation of open educational resources (OER), and to increase… Read more »

Evolving Treatment Options in First-Line Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC) and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Astellas and Pfizer via the “Pfizer-Astellas Alliance” are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking proposals for independent medical education initiatives that bring awareness and knowledge to healthcare professionals regarding current medical education gaps in the locally advanced / metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC) and the rapidly evolving muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) treatment landscapes…. Read more »

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA)

To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (December)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond 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 sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (September)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond 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 sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (June)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond 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 sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (March)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond 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 sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a one-time only initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – September 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – June 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – March 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – January 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

Gender-Related Injury and Illness Prevention Program (GRIIPP)

There is evidence of gender disparity in workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities; however, there is little information indicating the root cause of this disparity. Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Prevention Initiative places a strong emphasis on supporting workers with vulnerabilities to enhance outcomes. The Gender-Related Injury and Illness Prevention Program… Read more »

Marathon of Hope Clinician Scientist Award – Full Application

The MOHCCN Clinician Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $525,000 and tenable for three years, the award aims to support young investigators as they develop their careers as independent clinician-scientists in close collaboration and mentorship with established MOHCCN-funded teams. The deadline for… Read more »

Marathon of Hope Clinician Scientist Awards – LOI

The MOHCCN Clinician Scientist Awards will provide outstanding young clinician investigators with funding to support high-quality research in precision oncology. Valued at $525,000 and tenable for three years, the award aims to support young investigators as they develop their careers as independent clinician-scientists in close collaboration and mentorship with established MOHCCN-funded teams. The deadline for… Read more »

uARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund

There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. Research plays an important role in informing decisions and actions for issues affecting Northern regions. In recognition of a commitment to respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education… Read more »

UARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund

There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. In alignment with policies governing research involving Indigenous groups, and recognizing the responsibility of researchers to engage with Indigenous and Northern peoples in a respectful, ethical, and genuinely collaborative manner, the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund provides support for building and strengthening… Read more »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Application

CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Registration

CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »

Northern Contaminants Program

The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in research and monitoring of long-range contaminants in the Canadian Arctic, that is, contaminants that are transported to the Arctic through atmospheric and oceanic processes from other parts of the world and which remain in the Arctic environment and build up in the food chain. The data generated… Read more »

Brain Canada and Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants – Full Application

Together with the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) and Weizmann Canada, Brain Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants. This program aims to leverage strengths and foster international collaboration between researchers in Canada and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Its purpose is to… Read more »

Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Grant – Full Application

Submission Deadline (By Invitation): 11:59 pm ET, Friday, December 19th, 2025 CCRF is pleased to announce its Fall 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP), with up to $100,000 in total grants available. This call is open to Early Career Researchers in chiropractic and adjacent healthcare fields who meet the eligibility requirements. This RFP is focused on… Read more »

Canadian Association Schools of Nursing Awards

Interested applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer, Awards and Honours for information on this program. The annual CASN Awards recognize the hard work, creativity, and passion of the members of Canada’s schools of nursing. CASN is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes nominations of persons across a diversity of gender identities, gender expressions,… Read more »

Killam Prizes

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

Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship

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

Dorothy Killam Fellowship

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking… Read more »

J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

The prize, which consists of a cash award of $40,000, is awarded to one or more individuals who have made significant contributions to basic or clinical research in a specific field. Robarts Research Institute and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, strive for research excellence in diverse areas including neuroscience, infectious disease,… Read more »

2026 Brain Tumour Research Studentships

Applications are now open for the 2026 Brain Tumour Research Studentships, a unique opportunity for undergraduate and medical students in Canada to gain hands-on experience in brain tumour research. These two-year awards provide $10,000 in funding to support promising students working on projects that advance understanding, treatment, and care for those affected by brain tumours…. Read more »

Nature Awards Healthspan Accelerator

Four carefully chosen applicants will each be awarded a $10,000 Nature Award and gain entry to our residential accelerator programme. Here, you’ll engage with eminent scientist–entrepreneurs and explore opportunities for commercial development, all aimed at advancing your cutting-edge science into viable health innovations. We are especially interested in passionate scientists early in their career leading the… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2025) – Full Application

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »

Team Grant : Healthy Youth (2025) – Registration

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-engaged research teams to generate evidence for at least two of the six priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy with the ultimate goal of improving youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action…. Read more »

Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research

Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries. The Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2026

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2026

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2026

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

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2026

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

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Application

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »

2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health – Registration

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2026 Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health The third Research Network of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health, is focused on rehabilitation and recovery following acute heart-brain health events such as stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Women recovering from heart-brain events—such… Read more »

CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda Canada

The objective CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology is to support the research career of promising researchers and to produce high-quality research in Immunology with a focus on Immunodeficiency and related areas. Applications must be submitted by January 21 2026 at 11:59 pm in the time zone of the applicant. See here for more information.

Early Career Researcher Award in Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in Canada affecting over 11.82% of the population (4.7 million people) with well-recognized biological sex differences. Asthma disproportionately affects children and youth and is a leading cause for emergency room visits and hospitalizations in children. Chronic airway inflammation affects the health, wellbeing and quality of… Read more »

Lung Ambition Awards

The Lung Ambition Awards is a joint initiative between Lung Cancer Canada, The Lung Ambition Alliance and AstraZeneca Canada. Since its launch, a total of $300,000 has been granted to six Canadian teams pursuing research across the continuum of lung cancer care, tackling the disease from end to end. This includes screening and early detection,… Read more »

CIHR Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award

The Health System Impact (HSI) Embedded Early Career Researcher Award is the newest addition to the HSI program, and is launched biennially. The award provides early career researchers (ECRs) the opportunity to: – develop their embedded research roles and programs; – apply their research skills to help health system organizations tackle high priority challenges, contribute to evidence-informed decision-making, strengthen… Read more »

2026 IHSPR-CAHSPR Health Services & Policy Research Impact Award

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) are pleased to launch the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award competition. The HSPR Impact Award recognizes HSPR that has made an impact by demonstrably contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social… Read more »

AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards 2026

As part of its longstanding partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is delighted to re-launch the open call for applications for the AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITA). An expansion of the highly prestigious and successful AACR SITA competition, these awards will support young investigators from Canada, particularly from… Read more »

CIHR – Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award

The CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award Program is intended to advance scientific excellence and foster diversity in Canada’s research ecosystem. It supports the professional development and career progression of trainees to establish and sustain strong, independent research programs in academia. Diverse perspectives strengthen scientific quality, creativity, and innovation, with… Read more »

Blood cancer research grant opportunities – LOI

Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant Program The intent of this funding opportunity is to support new research designed to address quality of life challenges experienced by Canadians affected by blood cancers. Learn more Operating Grant Program The Operating Grant is designed to provide funding to research that may ultimately lead to a significant change… Read more »

Breast Cancer Canada 2026 Research Grant Competition – Full Application

Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »

Breast Cancer Canada 2026 Research Grant Competition – LOI

Breast Cancer Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 Research Grant Competition, awarding a total of $250,000 CAD to accelerate precision oncology in Lobular Carcinoma breast cancer. This national grant program is designed to fuel innovation in precision diagnostics and targeted treatment driven by Canadian research teams who are shaping the future of breast… Read more »

COLLABORATE Grant Program: Supporting Ageing Adults Living with Rare Diseases

Pfizer and the CanAge are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking grant proposals for programs that seek to explore innovative approaches to persistent challenges impacting older adults living with rare diseases. Grants will be awarded in support of organizations/institutions working to improve programs and policies focused on improving the care of adults living… Read more »

Cardiac Arrest Team Grants – Application

Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »

Cardiac Arrest Team Grants – Registration

Heart & Stroke, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and Brain Canada, is proud to announce a joint commitment of $5 million over five years to support the Cardiac Arrest Team Grants funding opportunity. This bold initiative aims to significantly improve the prediction of cardiac… Read more »

MHRC-Mitacs Annual Indigenous Mental Health Studentship 2026

MHRC is proud to partner with Mitacs on this funding opportunity for Indigenous university, college or postgraduate students across the country to work with their academic supervisor and partner with a local service provider or Indigenous community organization. Topic Area MHRC and Mitacs are partnering through the Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Initiative, to support the brightest Indigenous… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Grants—Stage 1

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Partnership Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. Proposals exclusively for partnered research training initiatives are… Read more »

2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research – Full Application

Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »

2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research – LOI

Brain Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, which supports early-career researchers as they pursue bold, new ideas to solve the mysteries of the brain. The purpose of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program is to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally… Read more »

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

The Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Prize The Inclusive Excellence Prize will be given to an individual who has demonstrated commitment, leadership and (potential for) impact in the advancement of Canada’s cancer research ecosystem from an equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility lens, both among those conducting the research and those benefiting from its outcomes. The… Read more »

CIHR Travel Awards – Institute Community Support

Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers, and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, or conferences. The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to: Provide travel… Read more »

2025 National Pancreas Conference (NPC) Financial Grants – Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society

Supports multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer research and knowledge-sharing at Canada’s only disease-specific conference dedicated to pancreatic cancer. Complete details (including criteria) can be found on the conference website here Three distinct funding opportunities available:  1-Research Awards – $7,500 each Celebrate multi-disciplinary collaboration – especially projects that bring together expertise from more than one province 📅 Deadline… Read more »

Next Generation Pregnancy Initiative

Award: Up to $500,000 over four years ($125,000/year) Deadline: December 4, 2025 (3:00 pm ET) Focus Areas: The call seeks to support creative approaches to healthy and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including underlying mechanisms of normal pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and late term pregnancy loss (projects focused on miscarriage at 10 weeks or less and infertility… Read more »

CIHR SPOR SUPPORT Unit Extension

Patient-Oriented Research (POR), which is foundational to evidence-informed health care, refers to a continuum of research that engages patients, including People with Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE), as partners throughout the research process, focuses on patient and community-identified priorities, and improves patient outcomes. This research, conducted by multidisciplinary teams with relevant partners, aims to apply the knowledge generated to… Read more »

Brain Canada/Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) Indigenous Stream

Brain Canada is proud to support Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) for the Indigenous Stream – Call for Proposals. This funding opportunity will support impactful projects to improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, while recognizing and honouring the knowledge, priorities, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. We invite academics in partnership with Indigenous communities to bring… 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 (MSC) will support studentships aligned with our strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines four key impact goal areas: Advance Treatment and Care: Research that aims to advance treatment… Read more »

SSHRC Impact Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours for information on these awards. SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially… Read more »

Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this on this competition. The Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes an engineer who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students at a Canadian higher education institution. Eligibility criteria Recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be… Read more »

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. Induction into the CAHS as a Fellow is considered one of the highest honours within Canada’s academic community. CAHS Fellows, who serve as unpaid volunteers, are nominated by their institutions and peers and selected in a competitive process based on their… Read more »

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

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

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

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

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

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

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship

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

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, and support them in enhancing their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six… Read more »

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Nomination deadline: December 5, 2025, 8:00 pm (ET). The Synergy Awards for Innovation honour partnerships of strong, complementary and collaborative teams who have generated new knowledge and accelerated the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians. The… Read more »

Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering recognizes highly collaborative Canadian research teams from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding significance in the natural sciences or engineering. The prize competition is… Read more »

NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award recognizes an individual or team whose research conducted in Canada has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering.The award is open to all researchers at any… Read more »

Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence. The award celebrates Canada’s most outstanding… Read more »

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who inspire others by promoting science to the general public. Examples of science promotion activities that could be considered for the award include: – organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations – enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programs –… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Anti-Hate Call

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) is launching a new call for proposals as part of Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate. This new Anti-Hate Call is intended to fund initiatives to address and prevent hate in Canada with the following objective: Empower communities to prevent and address hate by fostering inclusion, resilience, and unity… Read more »

Brain Canada Momentum Grants – Application

Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants program to leverage the strengths of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which, anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada. The 2025 Momentum… Read more »

Brain Canada Momentum Grants – Registration

Brain Canada is pleased to announce a new cycle of the Momentum Grants program to leverage the strengths of the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program, which, anchored by a generous gift from the Azrieli Foundation, provides funding to early-career researchers to build a foundation of research excellence and innovation in Canada. The 2025 Momentum… Read more »

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) 2026-2027

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

CIHR Team Grant : Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods – Full Application

The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods – LOI

The NOVA classification system is the most widely studied system to characterize food processing and the most extensively used by researchers around the world to investigate the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health. According to this system, UPFs are “industrial formulations made mostly or entirely with substances extracted from foods, often chemically modified, and… Read more »

Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology – Application

Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms:  September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET   Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »

Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology – Registration

Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms:  September 16, 2025 at 17:00 ET   Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation are excited to announce the launch of the Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program! This team grant aims to support innovative, bold, and exploratory research to understand the role of the immune system in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »

Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) – Full Application

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting applications for the Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS). This highly competitive award provides $700,000 over five years to support physician-scientists at a critical transition in their careers—from advanced postdoctoral training to the early years of faculty service. CAMS is designed to: Protect time for high-impact research as… Read more »

Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) – LOI

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is now accepting applications for the Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS). This highly competitive award provides $700,000 over five years to support physician-scientists at a critical transition in their careers—from advanced postdoctoral training to the early years of faculty service. CAMS is designed to: Protect time for high-impact research as… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program – Application

Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program – LOI

Brain Canada is excited to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association on the International Research Grant Program. The Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program (IRGP) funds research that will advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care for people with dementia and further our knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Through a… Read more »

Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST 2025)

Deadline extended for the FAST program to Monday, October 20 at 1 pm ET.  The objective of the Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) AO is to support research projects in Canadian universities and post-secondary institutions that will contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and space technologies, while giving students hands-on experience… Read more »

Catalyst Grant : Partnering for Impact (Partnering for Impact 2025-2026)

The primary purpose of this initiative is to foster the creation and strengthening of research partnerships that reinforce trust and mutual understanding between researchers, knowledge users (including people with lived and/or living experience, policy makers, decision makers, and health providers), Knowledge Holders, communities, and health and community organizations (including public health). The aim of these… Read more »