Posts Categorized: Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

CIHR – Team Grant: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Network – Application

Please note: To be eligible for application an EOI must be completed. 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. Rare Diseases (RDs) constitute an… Read more »

CIHR – Team Grant: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Network – EOI

Please note: To be eligible for application an EOI must be completed. 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. Rare Diseases (RDs) constitute an… Read more »

SSHRC – Open Research Area 8

Please note: the Memorial deadline has been extended by an additional day to accommodate the Remembrance Day Holiday. The partners of the Open Research Area (ORA) are pleased to announce that their eighth joint funding opportunity has launched, with an application deadline of November 14, 2023. The ORA was created to strengthen international co-operation in social sciences… Read more »

CAAIF/CIHR-III Food Allergy Research Grant

Please note: The Memorial Deadline for this competition has been extended by an additional day to accommodate Labour Day Break (September 4, 2023). GRANT OBJECTIVE The objective of the CAAIF/CIHR-III Food Allergy Research Grant is to fund a research grant focused on the area of food allergy research. VALUE OF THE AWARD There are two awards available… Read more »

Brain Health: Sleep 2023 Program – LOI

Please note: To apply, applicants must submit an LOI to the Foundation. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit a Proposal.  The Weston Family Foundation, through the Weston Brain Institute (the “Institute”), aims to catalyze and scale science-based approaches to significantly improve the health and well-being of Canadians. There is growing evidence that making… Read more »

Brain Canada – Basics of Better Mental Health Program – Application

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada. Evidence-based research has established that mental illness is a significant cause of limited quality of life, an important risk factor for premature mortality, and costly with respect to societal welfare. Brain Canada, Krembil Foundation, and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), with the support of The… Read more »

Brain Canada – Basics of Better Mental Health Program – Registration

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada. Evidence-based research has established that mental illness is a significant cause of limited quality of life, an important risk factor for premature mortality, and costly with respect to societal welfare. Brain Canada, Krembil Foundation, and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), with the support of The… Read more »

Memorial University – Medical Education Research Fund (MERF)

The Office of Professional and Education Development (OPED) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for the Medical Education Research Fund (MERF) for Scholarly Projects in Medical Education. This grant supports innovative research projects to advance medical students’ and educators’ knowledge, skills, and professionalism. The MERF grant focuses on evaluating, understanding, and innovating educational practices to improve… Read more »

CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer,  Awards and Honours,  for information on these competitions. The CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes are among the highest honours that can be bestowed on an individual or team for excellence in health research and its translation into benefits for Canadians. Each CIHR Gold Leaf Prize has a value of $100,000…. Read more »

Royal Society of Canada Medals and Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on  these competitions.The Royal Society of Canada administers over 20 prestigious awards, most of which are awarded to those at various career stages in recognition of outstanding achievement. For more information see here. Alice Wilson Award Bancroft Award Centenary Medal Flavelle Medal Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies… Read more »

Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2002, STLHE created this award to honour individuals who have, over their career, made significant contributions to teaching, learning and educational development in Canadian higher education. The first recipient, Christopher Knapper, was the founding president of STLHE and a member of the Society’s Board of Directors for 20 years. Call for Nominations The award… Read more »

D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Nominators are advised to contact the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) at teachingawards@mun.ca or Beth Price, CITL, at bethp@mun.ca if you would like support in nominating faculty for this award. Established in 2012, the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning, sponsored by D2L (Desire2Learn), celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year… Read more »

Prix de l’ACFAS

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours, for information on this  competition. Every year since 1944, Acfas has been partnering with partners to award prizes for exceptional research contributions in all areas of knowledge. It awards nine awards to researchers who have reached maturity in their careers. Eligibility criteria A person can not… Read more »

3M National Teaching Fellowships

The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. In 1986, the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada partnered to recognize exceptional contributions to teaching and learning in Canadian post-secondary education. The community of 3M National Teaching… Read more »

CanVECTOR Research Training Awards Spring 2023 Fellowship Competition

The Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Research Network (CanVECTOR) is a pan-Canadian, patient-oriented Community Development Program centered on Venous Thromboembolismrelated research, training, and knowledge translation. Their mission is to decrease the health, social and economic burden of venous thromboembolism (VTE) on affected individuals, their families, and on Canadians as a whole. The purpose of the CanVECTOR Research… Read more »

2023-2024 Thrombosis Canada CanVECTOR Research Fellowship

The purpose of the Thrombosis Canada CanVECTOR Fellowship is to provide financial support for highly qualified, promising new clinician-investigators to allow them to pursue further training in thromboembolism at a Canadian center, focusing on knowledge translation and/or clinical outcomes research. The Fellowship is provided for salary support, to lessen clinical work requirements, and also requires… Read more »

CIHR – Operating Grant: Mechanisms in Brain Aging and Dementia – Application

Please note: The Memorial Deadline has been extended by an additional day to accommodate Mid-July holiday. The goal of this Funding Opportunity (FO) is to advance the understanding about risk reduction and protective factors involved in promoting cognitive health and mitigating the changes that occur in the onset and progression of cognitive impairment and dementia… Read more »

CIHR – Operating Grant: Mechanisms in Brain Aging and Dementia – Registration

The goal of this Funding Opportunity (FO) is to advance the understanding about risk reduction and protective factors involved in promoting cognitive health and mitigating the changes that occur in the onset and progression of cognitive impairment and dementia in aging, while considering the intersection of different factors, including the social determinants of health and… Read more »

Harrington Scholar-Innovator – Application

Please note: There is an additional day added to the internal deadline to accommodate the Regatta Day holiday. Applications for this opportunity are by invitation only. To be eligible for an invitation an LOI must be submitted. Harrington Discovery Institute is committed to supporting the work ofphysician-scientists. The flagship Harrington Scholar-Innovator programrecognizes physician-scientists whose research… Read more »

Harrington Scholar-Innovator – LOI

M.D. required for eligibility. Open to physician-scientists in the US and Canada. Letters of Intent (LOI) Due: June 5, 2023 Harrington Discovery Institute invites you to submit a brief letter of intent (LOI) for the 2024 Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award. This grant supports all disease areas and is designed to advance promising drug discovery research towards… Read more »

ADDF – Harrington Scholar Award – Application

Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent required for eligibility. Open to researchers in the US, UK and Canada. Applications for this opportunity are by invitation only. To be eligible for an invitation an LOI must be submitted The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and Harrington Discovery Institute provide funding and drug development support of research efforts that aim… Read more »

ADDF – Harrington Scholar Award – LOI

Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent required for eligibility. Open to researchers in the US, UK and Canada. Letters of Intent (LOI) Due: May 29, 2023 Harrington Discovery Institute and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) invite you to submit a letter of intent (LOI) for the 2023 ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award. This grant is designed to… Read more »

Diabetes Canada 2023 Research Competition

Diabetes Canada is proud to be a leading supporter of diabetes research in Canada. The End Diabetes Fund supports research to enhance our understanding of diabetes and its prevention, treatment, management, and cure. Diabetes Canada accepts funding proposals from all four pillars of health research, to ensure that we are funding the best in biomedical,… Read more »

Cancer Research Society – Next Generation of Scientists Award

The Next Generation of Scientists Award (NGS) is an innovative two-pronged award, consisting of a one-year postdoctoral fellowship followed by two years of operating grant funding. Part 1: Postdoctoral Salary Award – $50,000 for 1 year The one-year postdoctoral salary award is to enable talented postdoctoral trainees to secure a faculty position in an eligible Canadian… Read more »

2023 Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Fellowship Award – Application

The Canadian Lung Association Allied Health Fellowship award promotes thesis-based graduate study in any area of lung health that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. We anticipate that one (1) Fellowship will be awarded. Additional fellowships may be supported by external partners. The total number of additional awards are subject to the… Read more »

2023 Canadian Lung Association: Allied Health Fellowship Award – Registration

The Canadian Lung Association Allied Health Fellowship award promotes thesis-based graduate study in any area of lung health that contributes to the field of respiratory health in Canada. We anticipate that one (1) Fellowship will be awarded. Additional fellowships may be supported by external partners. The total number of additional awards are subject to the… Read more »

CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease

GRANT OBJECTIVE The objective of the CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease is to fund a research grant focused on the area of upper airway allergic disease. VALUE OF THE AWARD The maximum value of the award is $50,000. DURATION The Research Grant is for one year, non-renewable. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must… Read more »

Harris Centre’s Thriving Regions Partnership Process – EOI

During the initial workshop of the Harris Centre’s Thriving Region’s Partnership Process, research priorities for the region are set through a facilitated discussion with stakeholders, partners, and interested citizens in the region from public, private, community and education sectors. These priorities are then used to open a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from the university… Read more »

Defeating Embryonal Cancer in Young People Together (DECRYPT) Research Grant – LOI

The Defeating Embryonal Cancer in Young People Together (DECRYPT) Research Grant is designed to bolster the current childhood embryonal cancer landscape by providing funding for a research project that will address an unmet need for these pediatric brain cancers. This grant is possible thanks to the collaborative effort and shared values of several organizations: Kindred Foundation, Cancer… Read more »

CIHR – Global Alliance for Chronic Disease – Application

Please note: Instructions on how to apply are now available on ResearchNet, here. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. CIHR and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are… Read more »

Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute – Pilot Program Application

Twice each year the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute holds a competition that provides funding to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows undertaking cancer research at recognized institutions in Atlantic Canada.  A limited number of traineeship awards from various funding sources will be offered to outstanding applicants with an interest in cancer research. Supervisors must… Read more »

SNSF – Project funding

Please note: Canadian researchers cannot be the Principal Investigator on these applications. However, they can join as project partners. To support larger collaborative projects, researchers can use NSERC’s Alliance International Collaboration grants and the SNSF’s project grants. To access NSERC funding, a Canadian researcher named as a project partner on a successful SNSF project grant… Read more »

NFRF – 2023 International Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: To apply to this call, teams must submit a notice of intent to apply (NOI) by May 2, 2023. The research… Read more »

NFRF – 2023 International Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition – NOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. This international joint initiative represents a collaboration among research funders from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland,… Read more »

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

The CIHR HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Community-Based Research (CBR) Program (hereafter referred to as the CBR Program) is one of four research funding areas of the CIHR HIV/AIDS and STBBI Research Initiative, and supports the mission to strengthen and support a diverse, inclusive and collaborative research community that applies community-based, holistic and inter- and… Read more »

CIHR – Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) Knowledge Mobilization & Impact Hub – Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) Knowledge Mobilization & Impact Hub (herein called the THINC Impact Hub or Hub) is a… Read more »

CIHR – Café Scientifique Program – Application

CIHR’s Strategic Plan 2021-2031 commits to 1) maximizing results for Canadians by prioritizing the dissemination and implementation of existing knowledge to inform health practice and policy and enhance health equity; and 2) improving the health literacy of Canadians and empowering them to take charge of their own health. Through this Café Scientifique funding opportunity, CIHR will… Read more »

The Mourou-Strickland Program-2023

*Please note, RIS has contacted this Sponsor and has confirmed no extensions permitted. Created by the Embassy of France in Canada in 2018, the Mourou/Strickland program is a two-way mobility program; its main goal is to contribute to the creation of sustainable collaborations between Canadian and French researchers. It is intended for researchers who wish… Read more »

CIHR – Global Alliance for Chronic Disease – LOI

*Please contact RIS for guidance on deadlines for this opportunity. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Please note: Instructions on how to apply are now available on ResearchNet,… Read more »

Research Security 2022-2023

The Government of Canada introduced new funding through the Research Support Fund (RSF) in Budget 2022 to further support the activities related to the indirect costs of research security and to support the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. The funding will be added as a new priority area of the Incremental Project Grants to… Read more »

Repro Grants 2022

Repro Grants is a “fast grants” program, inspired by our friends at Impetus and Fast Grants, that awards $25K-$100K to ambitious research projects aiming to deepen our understanding of the female reproductive system. We are motivated to learn how our bodies work, so we can develop better diagnostics and interventions to improve women’s health outcomes… Read more »

CIHR – Team Grant : Intervention Trial in Inflammation for Chronic Conditions – LOI

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

Institute Community Support (ICS) Program – Brain Star Award

Existing since March of 2001, Brain Star is a program of CIHR’s Institute of Neurosciences Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA). Brain Star is administered under the Institute Community Support Grants and Awards program and is designed to recognize the excellence of research done in Canada by students and trainees in all fields and disciplines covered by CIHR-INMHA. The specific objectives of the Brain Star program… Read more »

CIHR Operating Grant: Evaluation of population-level interventions to reduce AMR – Full Application

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical and growing global public threat that requires a unified global response for human, animal and environmental health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that AMR threatens to reverse a century of medical progress and governments and health organizations around the world are paying increasingly more attention. Successfully addressing… Read more »

CABHI Funding Program for Seniors’ Care Innovations

very day, point-of-care staff improvise and problem-solve to meet the growing demands of an aging demographic. Clinical staff, managers, researchers, and caregivers hold key insights into potential improvements or transformations in seniors’ care delivery. CABHI’s Spark program empowers point-of-care staff to translate their insights into innovative and scalable solutions that can improve the lives of older… Read more »

IMSUT International Joint Research Project FY2023 Call for Proposals

The Institute of Medical Sciences, the University of Tokyo (IMSUT) has been promoting the Joint Usage/Research Center Project since FY2010, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). On 13 November 2018, IMSUT was authorized as the “International Joint Research Center for Promoting Basic and Applied Research and Implementing Translational Research”, allowing… Read more »

Abuse-free Sport – Call for Proposals 2022 – Application

**PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. The overall objective of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada’s (“SDRCC”) Safe Sport Research Grant Program (“Program”) is to invest in safe sport research to maintain and increase the understanding of the behaviours that need to be reinforced or prevented, and to evaluate the impact of the… Read more »

Abuse-free Sport – Call for Proposals 2022 – EOI

The overall objective of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada’s (“SDRCC”) Safe Sport Research Grant Program (“Program”) is to invest in safe sport research to maintain and increase the understanding of the behaviours that need to be reinforced or prevented, and to evaluate the impact of the Abuse-Free Sport program and initiatives. This will… Read more »

Pfizer – Gene Therapy Site-Preparedness

PLEASE NOTE: Pfizer has extended the application due date to February 14, 2023. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for initiatives that span multiple rare disease areas. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants are collaborating to offer a new competitive grant opportunity focused on Pharmacy teams and the integration of gene… Read more »

Pfizer – Optimizing Canadian Telehealth Use for Women’s Health

ORIGINAL DEADLINE: February 13, 2023 NEW DEADLINE: February 20, 2023 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… Read more »

Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant

GRANT OBJECTIVE The objective of the Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant is to fund innovative research of a “high-risk, high-reward” nature that will have impact on the prevention or treatment of allergic airways disease. VALUE OF THE AWARDS There are three awards available for a maximum value of $85,000 each. DURATION The Innovation Grant is for one… Read more »

Mitacs Elevate Fall 2022 call for proposals

The Mitacs Elevate Fall 2022 call for proposals is now open — and enhanced funding is available for postdocs in emerging industry sectors. Our Elevate program, open to all disciplines, provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations. This Fall, we are offering two award options: Standard and Thematic. Standard: As in… Read more »

AMEE Faculty Development Grant – Full Proposal

** By Invitation only The Faculty Development Research Grant is available through the Faculty Development Committee of AMEE, with the purpose of helping and promoting research within faculty development subject area.  A total of £7000 is available to help fund one or more projects each year and applications for projects centered around Faculty Development are welcome,… Read more »

AMEE Faculty Development Grant- Pre Proposal

The Faculty Development Research Grant is available through the Faculty Development Committee of AMEE, with the purpose of helping and promoting research within faculty development subject area.  A total of £7000 is available to help fund one or more projects each year and applications for projects centered around Faculty Development are welcome, but any relating to… Read more »

NSERC Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE)

Interested researchers may contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) in RIS for assistance in developing their applications. CISE is a two-year pilot program for Atlantic Canada, modeled after and replacing the Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) program. The CISE pilot will “support a team of researchers in the Atlantic region who contribute to… Read more »

NFRF – 2022 Horizon Global Platform Competition- EXTENSION

Please note that the New Frontiers in Research Fund is extending the 2022 Horizon Global Platform competition. We encourage any Canadian researchers named on an application to or project funded through any Research and Innovation call under Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) of Horizon Europe with a deadline before December 31, 2023… Read more »

CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition – Application

*Please note: Application is by invitation only* Please review the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research Grant Program Policy document at https://cfdr.ca/grants/ for important information on the program; investigator eligibility, areas of support, areas of non-support, grant process, investigator and sponsoring institution agreements, obligations and reporting requirements, CFDR’s funding process, and publications and rights. The submission… Read more »

CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition – LOI

The first step in applying for a CFDR Research Grant is the submission of a Letter of Intent package. The documents can be submitted in English or French. The package must be submitted via the Letter of Intent Submission webform by 4:59PM [EST] October 31, 2022. Please review the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research Grant Program Policy document… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) – 2022/2023 Engaging the Patient Community in Research and Publications – 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 areas of interest. Consistent with Pfizer’s commitment to putting patients first, we are proud to collaborate with the Stanford Medicine AIM lab… Read more »

Brain Canada/Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) Quantum Leap Program

Together with the Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM), Brain Canada is pleased to share an upcoming funding opportunity for Canadian researchers. CQDM’s Quantum Leap pharma-led funding program for drug discovery research aims to support innovative translational biopharmaceutical research projects that are at advanced stages of development and that have the potential to improve, facilitate and/or… Read more »

Muscular Dystrophy Canada – 2022-2023 Annual Neuromusclar Research Grants

Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is the single largest funder of neuromuscular research in Canada. Through our research funding, we are committed to advancing research that will ultimately lead to cures for neuromuscular disorders. MDC‘s annual Neuromuscular Disorder Research Grant Program invests in clinical and translational research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, or clinical care… Read more »

CIHR – Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase II (2022 funding opportunity) – Registration

Important Dates Competition 202302JCI Registration Deadline 2023-01-17 Application Deadline 2023-02-16 Anticipated Notice of Decision 2023-08-08 Funding Start Date 2023-11-01 Phase II of the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program (the Program) seeks to support cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences and global health. This second call for proposals under Phase II is directed toward applicants conducting research in… Read more »

CIHR – Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase II (2022 funding opportunity) – Application

*Please contact RIS for guidance on deadlines for this opportunity.  Important Dates Competition 202302JCI Registration Deadline 2023-01-17 Application Deadline 2023-02-16 Anticipated Notice of Decision 2023-08-08 Funding Start Date 2023-11-01 Phase II of the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program (the Program) seeks to support cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences and global health. This second call for proposals… Read more »

DoD Defense Medical Research and Development Program – Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research (BWMIR) Award – Full Application

Pre-Proposal/Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), October 20, 2022  Proposal/Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, November 16, 2022 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… Read more »

DoD Defense Medical Research and Development Program – Battlefield Wound Management and Infection Research (BWMIR) Award – LOI

Pre-Proposal/Pre-Application Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (ET), October 20, 2022  Proposal/Application Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET, November 16, 2022 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… Read more »

Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) – 2022/2023 Global Cachexia ASPIRE – 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 »

CIHR Team Grant : Sleep Research Consortium – Application

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. CIHR-ICRH in partnership with Mitacs is excited to announce a funding opportunity for the Sleep Research Consortium – Research Team. The purpose of… Read more »

CIHR – Team Grant : Sleep Research Consortium – Registration

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. CIHR-ICRH in partnership with Mitacs is excited to announce a funding opportunity for the Sleep Research Consortium – Research Team. The purpose of… Read more »

NSERC-German Research Foundation (DFG) call for proposals on Sustainable Processes and Chemistry – STAGE 2 (Invited)

Canada and Germany enjoy long-standing cooperation in science and technology. Recognizing the importance of international collaboration in promoting scientific discoveries, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on research cooperation. The MOU provides an overarching framework to enhance opportunities for… Read more »