Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Steacie Prize

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Steacie Prize is a Canadian award of $10,000 presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada. The winner is selected by a distinguished panel which is… Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The CIC awards recognize outstanding contributions to research and the Canadian chemistry sciences, engineering, and technology communities. The deadline for the following awards is August 1: CIC – Canadian Green Chemistry and Engineering Award (Group) CIC/CSC – Alfred Bader award CIC/CSC… Read more »

Society of Toxicology of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. GABRIEL L. PLAA AWARD OF DISTINCTION The purpose of the STC Gabriel L. Plaa Award of Distinction is to honour those individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the science of toxicology in Canada and/or the Society… Read more »

Pfizer Global Call for Collaborators – RSV OA Research

Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP) 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 GMGP CFC research program involves a publicly posted general Call for Collaborator(s) (CFC(s)) that provides… Read more »

SSHRC Policy Innovation Partnership Grants

“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” SSHRC has announced the launch of a new pilot funding opportunity: Policy Innovation Partnership Grants. Valued at up to… Read more »

CRAF (CIORA)-Arthritis Society Canada Clinician Investigator Award

The Canadian Rheumatology Association Foundation (CRAF) and Arthritis Society Canada are pleased to announce the CRAF (CIORA)-Arthritis Society Canada Clinician Investigator Award competition for the 2024-25 grant year. The CRAF (CIORA)-Arthritis Society Canada Clinician Investigator Award is intended to provide salary support for new clinician investigators, within 5 years of a full-time clinical faculty appointment, in order for them to… Read more »

Arthritis Society Stars Career Development Award (Full Application)

The Stars Career Development award has been created to firmly establish the career of early career investigators. This salary and research funding represents a three (3) year commitment by Arthritis Society Canada, together with an additional three (3) year commitment by the applicant’s Host Institution. The program provides funding to support research proposals aligned with Arthritis… Read more »

Arthritis Society Stars Career Development Award – Registration

The Stars Career Development award has been created to firmly establish the career of early career investigators. This salary and research funding represents a three (3) year commitment by Arthritis Society Canada, together with an additional three (3) year commitment by the applicant’s Host Institution. The program provides funding to support research proposals aligned with Arthritis… Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2026 Competition – Full Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2026 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on February 18th, 2025…. Read more »

NFRF Transformation 2026 Competition – NOI and webinars

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The 2026 Transformation stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on February 18th, 2025…. Read more »

2025 Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation Competition in Cancer Research – Fall – Full Application

In 2025, the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation will hold two rounds of competitions for proof-of-principle basic science/preclinical proposals in the field of cancer research. The Foundation is looking to support non-mainstream hypotheses and non-conservative projects which do not fit traditional funding mechanisms and have not received previous grants/awards. This opportunity is intended to attract emerging ideas which are… Read more »

2025 Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation Competition in Cancer Research – August LOI

In 2025, the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation will hold two rounds of competitions for proof-of-principle basic science/preclinical proposals in the field of cancer research. The Foundation is looking to support non-mainstream hypotheses and non-conservative projects which do not fit traditional funding mechanisms and have not received previous grants/awards. This opportunity is intended to attract emerging ideas which are… Read more »

2025 Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation Competition in Cancer Research – Spring – Full Application

In 2025, the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation will hold two rounds of competitions for proof-of-principle basic science/preclinical proposals in the field of cancer research. The Foundation is looking to support non-mainstream hypotheses and non-conservative projects which do not fit traditional funding mechanisms and have not received previous grants/awards. This opportunity is intended to attract emerging ideas which are… Read more »

2025 Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation Competition in Cancer Research – Spring LOI

In 2025, the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation will hold two rounds of competitions for proof-of-principle basic science/preclinical proposals in the field of cancer research. The Foundation is looking to support non-mainstream hypotheses and non-conservative projects which do not fit traditional funding mechanisms and have not received previous grants/awards. This opportunity is intended to attract emerging ideas which are… Read more »

SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants – September

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

SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants – May

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

EU Joint-Programme Neurodegenerative Disease 2025 Research Call

The deadline to submit Pre-proposals is March 4th Brain Canada is partnering with CIHR-IA to support the EU Joint-Programme Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) 2025 Research call for: Health and Social Care Research focusing on the moderate and late stages of neurodegenerative diseases. The goal of this initiative is to fund research that is focused on improving… Read more »

OXFORD-HARRINGTON RARE DISEASE SCHOLAR AWARD

Eligibility: MD or PhD (or equivalent) researchers at accredited academic medical centers, research institutions and universities in the UK, US, and Canada. Full Applications Due: March 10, 2025 at 11:59p ET The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre invites you to apply for the 2025 Rare Disease Scholar Award. Proposals of interest include novel approaches to treat… Read more »

Pfizer: Integrin beta-6 (IB6) Sigvotatug Vedotin (SV) Translational and Pre-Clinical Research RFP

Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP) 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 GMGP competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides… Read more »

Pfizer – Accelerating biomarker testing for optimized metastatic colorectal cancer treatment planning across Canada RFP

Pfizer’s Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP) 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. Colorectal Cancer Canada (CCC) is Canada’s patient led not-for-profit patient association dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness… Read more »

Pfizer GMGP – PARP-Inhibitor Combination Therapies: Personalized Treatment for Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships (GMGP) 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 GMGP competitive grant program involves a publicly posted general Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides… Read more »

Northern Contaminants Program 2025

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 »

Radiological Society of North America Resident/Fellow Research Grant

This R&E Foundation grant gives young radiologists the chance to gain insight and experience in scientific investigation while they’re still in training. Our funding supports them as they learn research techniques and methods early, and sets recipients up for careers in academic radiologic science. Application cycle open We are currently accepting applications for the 2025–26… Read more »

2025 KRESCENT Summer Studentship Competition

The KRESCENT program Summer Studentship award is awarded to undergraduate students or medical school students who identify as black or Indigenous and provides salary support to complete a summer student position in an approved Canadian kidney research laboratory. The main objective of the award is to create opportunity and support students from historically underrepresented groups… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention – Full Application

Webinar CIHR will be hosting webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Approximately 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention – Registration

Webinar CIHR will be hosting webinar(s) to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Approximately 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will… Read more »

UArctic Partnership – Relationship Development Fund

Recognizing Memorial University’s obligation to ensure that researchers engage with the Northern and Indigenous people in a respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative way, in keeping with the Memorial University’s Policy on Research Impacting Indigenous Groups, we are pleased to offer the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund. The purpose of this fund is to help researchers in… Read more »

UArctic Partnership – Research and Engagement Fund

Research plays an important role in informing decisions and actions for issues affecting Northern regions. In recognition of Memorial University’s commitment to respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund supports: – Researchers: in establishing new relationships or strengthening… Read more »

Health Professional-led Research Funding

Applications from Units at Memorial University will follow a Unit Submitted Process within the Researcher Portal  The purpose of the Health Professional-led Research Funding is to develop patient-oriented research and evaluation capacity amongst health professionals and to enable the creation of learning cycles in health and social care in Newfoundland and Labrador. We anticipate running… Read more »

CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prizes

The CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence prizes are designed to recognize completed research projects under the broad IMHA mandate areas that have demonstrated a strong commitment to one of  six (6) cross-cutting concepts covered under research domains / pools. Please note that some pools focus on approaches/methods/impacts rather than a specific research area, and therefore, may receive applications… Read more »

CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence Prizes – Registration

The CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence prizes are designed to recognize completed research projects under the broad IMHA mandate areas that have demonstrated a strong commitment to one of  six (6) cross-cutting concepts covered under research domains / pools. Please note that some pools focus on approaches/methods/impacts rather than a specific research area, and therefore, may receive applications… Read more »

CIHR Travel Awards – Institute Community Support

Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, the CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, and/or conferences. Note that each of the participating Institutes/Initiatives have their own relevant research areas,… Read more »

CIHR-ICR & CAPO Psychosocial Oncology Awards

CIHR-ICR & CAPO Research Excellence Award in Psychosocial Oncology This award recognizes an individual who has made significant research contributions to the field of psychosocial oncology. Recipient will be announced at the annual CAPO Conference in Toronto from April 23-25, 2025.  Learn more. CIHR-ICR & CAPO Early Career Investigator Award in Psychosocial Oncology This award… Read more »

2025 BHCRI Summer Studentship Awards

BHCRI Summer Studentships are intended to foster an interest in the field of oncology and enable students to pursue cancer-related research projects. Open to undergraduate students who are undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada. Proposed supervisors must be members of the Institute. The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, January 27,… Read more »

Innovation in Regulatory Science Award

This unique funding opportunity supports researchers whose work aims to advance the field of regulatory science, particularly through innovations that will enhance decision-making processes and improve public health outcomes. The award is designed to support pioneering scientific approaches that address critical gaps in regulatory science, with funding of up to $500,000 over five years. We… Read more »

Personnel Awards for Black Scholars

The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly-qualified Black trainees across Canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research. In the context of this award, heart and/or brain health research encompasses research addressing conditions, including neurological, that affect the cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular health of people living in… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Pandemic Research Platforms Interim Funding – Full Application

The Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies (CRPPHE) is housed at CIHR with a mandate to grow Canada’s research leadership in preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery from pandemics and other public health emergencies, including by building and supporting Canadian research capacity in the field. There was an unprecedented investment from federal and… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant : Pandemic Research Platforms Interim Funding – LOI

The Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies (CRPPHE) is housed at CIHR with a mandate to grow Canada’s research leadership in preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery from pandemics and other public health emergencies, including by building and supporting Canadian research capacity in the field. There was an unprecedented investment from federal and… Read more »

Genome Canada Canadian Precision Health Initiative – LOI

Genome Canada has launched a new funding opportunity for generation of population-level genomic data, which will be the first pillar of its soon-to-be announced large-scale precision health initiative. The goal of Genome Canada’s planned investment in the first pillar of the initiative is to sequence the genomes of at least 100,000 Canadians, reflecting Canada’s unique and… Read more »

Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund – LOI

The Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund (IDCCF) addresses the impact of climate change on human health in Canada by: increasing capacity to respond to the rising demands posed by climate-driven zoonotic (diseases that can be transmitted from animals and insects to humans), food-borne and water-borne infectious diseases enabling Canadians and communities to have access to timely… Read more »

Physician Scientist Fellow Award – Full Application

The intent of the Physician Scientist Fellow Award is to encourage early-stage specialist clinicians to pursue a career in blood cancer research. The award is specifically targeted at MDs near, or recently at, the completion of specialty training in hematology, oncology, hematopathology, pathology, or other related disciplines and who have initiated or have immediate plans… Read more »

Physician Scientist Fellow Award – LOI

The intent of the Physician Scientist Fellow Award is to encourage early-stage specialist clinicians to pursue a career in blood cancer research. The award is specifically targeted at MDs near, or recently at, the completion of specialty training in hematology, oncology, hematopathology, pathology, or other related disciplines and who have initiated or have immediate plans… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Research on Research Joint Initiative

Research on research, also known as meta-research, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself – its methods, standards, and evaluation. Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects which can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers… Read more »

CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Award

The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field at a Canadian institution. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity. For detailed information, visit Tri-Agency Harmonization of the Canada… Read more »

Health Care Foundation Research Funding

The Health Care Foundation contributes funds annually to support and encourage research in health care. The proposals can include either clinical research or research related to the organizational and administrative aspects of health care. Adult-based research will receive priority in decisions for funding available from the Health Care Foundation, as funding from the Janeway Children’s… Read more »

CNSC Innovation Grant Competition – Full Application

Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) has an agreement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to fund one or more Innovation Grants to enhance the safe use of ionizing radiation in medicine.  The Grant supports the creation of innovative tools that address radiation safety and security issues. Examples include: – The development of software systems… Read more »

CNSC Innovation Grant Competition – LOI

Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) has an agreement with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to fund one or more Innovation Grants to enhance the safe use of ionizing radiation in medicine.  The Grant supports the creation of innovative tools that address radiation safety and security issues. Examples include: – The development of software systems… Read more »

Research on Research Joint Initiative

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

2025 Catalyst Grants COPD, ILD

The COPD Catalyst Grant for Early Career Investigators competition promotes innovative research related to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or mechanism of disease for COPD. Proposals should be creative and with the potential to benefit people living with this lung disease. The scope of the research proposal is restricted to lung disease, lung biology, and respiratory health…. Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) Phase III: Research Teams – Application

The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) is the national consortium for research involving neurodegenerative diseases that affect cognition in aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. CCNA was established in 2014 (Phase I) and developed the infrastructure and support to facilitate collaboration amongst dementia researchers and clinicians across Canada. CCNA entered a second phase of funding… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) Phase III: Research Teams – Registration

The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) is the national consortium for research involving neurodegenerative diseases that affect cognition in aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. CCNA was established in 2014 (Phase I) and developed the infrastructure and support to facilitate collaboration amongst dementia researchers and clinicians across Canada. CCNA entered a second phase of funding… Read more »

GCRFF International Research Challenge on Women’s Cardiovascular Health – Full Application

Full application: by invitation only following LOI. The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is a member of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF). The GCRFF is a coalition established for dialogue and collaboration between major international cardiovascular research funders. The mission of the GCRFF is to advance global cardiovascular health by catalysing,… Read more »

GCRFF International Research Challenge on Women’s Cardiovascular Health – LOI

The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health is a member of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF). The GCRFF is a coalition established for dialogue and collaboration between major international cardiovascular research funders. The mission of the GCRFF is to advance global cardiovascular health by catalysing, supporting and promotional transformational international research efforts… Read more »

Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call

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

Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund Program

The deadline for applying is September 30, 2024.  The Department of Health and Community Services is inviting applications for the annual Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund Program. The fund provides financial support to individuals, community groups, schools and non-profit organizations interested in increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and addictions in… Read more »

ACBS Research Development Grant

The Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Research Development Grant provides financial support for research that advances the field of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS). The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for high quality, innovative original research projects. See website for more information.

SFARI Linking Early Neurodevelopment to Neural Circuit Outcomes RFA

The Linking Early Neurodevelopment to Neural Circuit Outcomes RFA aims to bridge the gap in our understanding of whether and how developmental phenotypes caused by autism risk gene mutation lead to altered circuit formation and function. We strongly encourage proposals involving close collaboration between investigators of diverse expertise, such as developmental neurobiologists and circuit neuroscientists,… Read more »

2025 Kidney Health Research Grant Competition

Applications for the 2025 Kidney Health Research Grant Competition must be completed via the on-line application system ProposalCentral www.ProposalCentral.com. Please allow extra time to review the system before the Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline of October 1, 2024. To apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for… Read more »

2025 Kidney Health Research Grant Competition – LOI

Applications for the 2025 Kidney Health Research Grant Competition must be completed via the on-line application system ProposalCentral www.ProposalCentral.com. Please allow extra time to review the system before the Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline of October 1, 2024. To apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for… Read more »

Heart & Stroke Personnel Awards for Women’s Heart & Brain Health

Guidelines for Doctoral Awards Guidelines for Post-Doctoral Awards As part of the commitment to transform women’s heart and brain health, Heart & Stroke is launching the 2025/26 Heart & Stroke Postdoctoral Personnel Awards for Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health. The objective of the competition is to increase the number of researchers and clinician-scientists in Canadian… Read more »

Heart and Stroke Personnel Awards

New Investigator Award This award provides salary support to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their doctoral and post-doctoral training in cardiovascular or cerebrovascular research. New Investigator awards are tenable in Canada only. See here for more information. Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Heart & Stroke’s personnel award programs provide salary support to Canada’s top researchers… Read more »

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships

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

Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this competition. The Canada Gairdner Momentum Award annually recognizes 2 mid-career investigators (typically 10-15 years past their first independent research appointment) working in Canada who in their last 6 active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health…. Read more »

CIHR Fall 2024 ECR Reviewer in Training Program

The CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program runs twice a year during the Spring and Fall Project Grant Competitions. It offers Early Career Researchers (ECRs) a learning opportunity to gain a better understanding of the elements of high-quality review and the peer review process. RiT applicants can select either the role of a Mentee or ECR Reviewer. ECRs that… Read more »

CIHR Fellowship

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 routed to RIS for review and e-submission to CIHR; 2) Sponsor assessments (required element of the applications) must be uploaded by the sponsors at least 48 hours… Read more »

Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition

Early career investigators across Canada are invited to submit an application to present their research as part of the Gairdner Science Week events in October. Up to five investigators will be chosen to give 10 minute talks during one of the three major symposia of Gairdner Week: Next Generation DNA Sequencing Symposium on October 23,… Read more »

ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award 2024

Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Career Transition Award. This program will identify and engage rising stars pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions in Canada. This award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists across various disciplines within… Read more »

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

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

Patient Voices in Research Initiative

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and the Terry Fox Research Institute announce new funding opportunity designed by patients to address key themes in precision oncology. Researchers from different disciplines across the country are invited to submit applications to this innovative funding program designed by cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from the MOHCCN Patient… Read more »

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Seed Grant

CCS is partnering with Cystic Fibrosis Canada to launch a grant competition that will focus on cystic fibrosis and cancer risk. This collaboration reflects that as people live longer with cystic fibrosis, they also face increased susceptibility to cancer risks that have not been extensively studied before. Seed Grants are valued at up to $50,000… Read more »

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research grants – Full Application

The 2024 Competition is now open. Please see Grants & Awards Guide for details. LOIs have a deadline of August 15, 2023.   Operating grants are available for scientific and clinical researchers studying aspects of cystic fibrosis relevant to our CF Community Research Priorities at a Canadian academic institution (University, hospital, research institute, etc.): Basic Science Research grants To support… Read more »

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research grants – LOI

The 2024 Competition is now open. Please see Grants & Awards Guide for details. LOIs have a deadline of August 15, 2023.   Operating grants are available for scientific and clinical researchers studying aspects of cystic fibrosis relevant to our CF Community Research Priorities at a Canadian academic institution (University, hospital, research institute, etc.): Basic Science Research grants To support… Read more »

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

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

CIHR Catalyst Grant : Avian Influenza One Health Research

Avian influenza is a viral disease which primarily affects birds, although transmission to mammals including people has been demonstrated to occur sporadically. Avian influenza virus has varying levels of pathogenicity, depending on its subtype. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (hereafter referred to as HPAI) subtypes can rapidly cause high levels of sickness and mortality in domestic… Read more »

Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships

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

Governor General’s Innovation Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. In today’s competitive and interconnected world, increasing productivity through the creation of new products and services, improving public sector performance, and building an inclusive, compassionate society will be the keys to Canada’s success as a caring, efficient and prosperous nation…. Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Fellowship

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

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

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, Office of the Vice President, Research, for information on this program. The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership. It comprises a fourth entity (along with the current three Academies)… Read more »

Simons Foundation Pilot Awards

2024 Pilot Award – Request for Applications The goal of the Pilot Award is to provide early support for exploratory ideas considered higher risk but with the potential for transformative results, particularly those with novel hypotheses for autism. This funding mechanism is particularly suitable for investigators new to the autism field, though we encourage applicants… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Healthy Cities Research Initiative – Data Analysis Using Existing 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 »

Horizon Europe – Various Calls

Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and innovation funding program involving countries around the globe. As one of the most ambitious funding programs, it gives Canadians access to even more opportunities to elevate their research and innovations through global partnerships. Through Horizon Europe, Canada’s talented research and innovation communities can help develop solutions to… Read more »

Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships

Thirty Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships are being awarded under this programme supporting research in the Arts and Humanities (interdisciplinary proposals are welcome). Fifteen of these scholarships will be awarded to UCD  researchers seeking to conduct research in Canada, with another fifteen being awarded to Canadian scholars seeking to conduct research in UCD. Research scholarships ranging in value from €5k to €7k will… Read more »

Horizon Europe – Implementation research for management of multiple long-term conditions in the context of non-communicable diseases

Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and innovation funding program involving countries around the globe. As one of the most ambitious funding programs, it gives Canadians access to even more opportunities to elevate their research and innovations through global partnerships. Through Horizon Europe, Canada’s talented research and innovation communities can help develop solutions to… Read more »

Horizon Europe – Improving clinical management of heart disease from early detection to treatment

ExpectedOutcome: Actions under this topic must contribute to all the following outcomes, ultimately contributing to reducing the burden of heart disease: – Healthcare systems and patients benefit from the development of integrated solutions for improving critical aspects in the overall care pathway (primary, ambulatory and hospital care) for heart disease. – Healthcare systems and patients… Read more »

Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants – Full Proposal

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

Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants – Intent to Apply

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

DOD Autism Research Program Discovery Award – Full Application

The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcement for the following funding opportunity: Discovery Award To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit:  https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=577102 The FY24 ARP Discovery Award supports innovative, non-incremental, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that will provide new insights, paradigms, technologies, or applications in autism research. Studies supported by this award are… Read more »

DOD Autism Research Program Discovery Award – LOI

The Autism Research Program (ARP) released program announcement for the following funding opportunity: Discovery Award To view the program announcements and submit a pre-application visit:  https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=577102 The FY24 ARP Discovery Award supports innovative, non-incremental, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that will provide new insights, paradigms, technologies, or applications in autism research. Studies supported by this award are… Read more »

CIHR Team Grant : Biomedical Research for HIV/AIDS and STBBI

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a series of global health sector strategies for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections1,2,3. Having endorsed the global targets set out in the WHO strategies, the Government of Canada launched a Pan-Canadian STBBI Framework for Action in 2018 to reduce the health impacts of STBBI in… Read more »

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases: Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions – Stage 2

Stage 2 is by invitation only. Applicants intending to apply for the GACD Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions Funding Call, should inform the GACD secretariat by completing this short form: GACD Intention to apply The ninth call for applications under the GACD banner focuses on implementation research proposals, to address management of multiple long-term conditions, in the context of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Proposals… Read more »

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases: Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions – Stage 1

Applicants intending to apply for the GACD Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions Funding Call, should inform the GACD secretariat by completing this short form: GACD Intention to apply The ninth call for applications under the GACD banner focuses on implementation research proposals, to address management of multiple long-term conditions, in the context of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Proposals should aim to improve the availability… Read more »

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement

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