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Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
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Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in a predetermined field of interest chosen each year.
King Faisal International Prize
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Recognizes outstanding works in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
LifeSciences BC Awards
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Celebrates and honours those in our B.C. community who successfully position our province as a competitive global cluster in the life sciences sector.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Henry Marshall Tory Medal
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Rewards outstanding research in any branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medals
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Recognizes outstanding research in physics and in chemistry.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Sir John William Dawson Medal
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Recognizes important contributions in multiple domains.
ARI Microgrants
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AgriRisk is a five-year program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that supports the research and development of new risk management tools for the agricultural sector.The Microgrants component funds academic research on issues relevant to business risk in agriculture. Microgrants are available for academic research proposals that explore the development or improvement of alternative risk management tools and/or practices. Please see the above link for further details.
Human Frontiers Science Program - Research Grants
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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to remind the community of an important funding opportunity for Canadian researchers interested in ambitious, international projects in the life sciences. Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries. Please see the funding opportunity link for more information.
Epilepsy Canada: New Investigator Award
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The 2023 Epilepsy Canada New Investigator Award grant application is now open. Epilepsy Canada is partnering with CURE Epilepsy in a grant opportunity for Canadian investigators. With consistent and complementary missions, this is an opportunity for both organizations to promote the best in epilepsy research. Canadian grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of Canadian reviewers. LOI deadline is January 23, 2023. Full application will be due on March 31, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.
International Cosmos Prize
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Honours those who have, through their work, applied and realized the ideals which the Foundation strives to preserve.
Order of British Columbia
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Any British Columbian (or former long-term resident) who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any field. Community leadership, business, labour, industry, volunteer service, research, culture, the arts, sports… the possibilities are nearly endless.
NSERC-NRCan Partnership on Small Modular Reactors Research
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NSERC and Natural Resources Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors through NSERC's Alliance grants program. Through these grants, NRCan will provide up to $100K, for up to 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC's Alliance grants program. University researchers must contact NRCan to discuss their proposed project and obtain approval before submitting an application to NSERC. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest to NRCan is April 11, 2023. Full applications to NSERC are due August 1, 2023. Kindly click on the link for further information.
Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Canada
Canadian
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Honours the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs here and around the world.
Innovative Solutions Canada - Testing Stream Opportunities
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Innovative Solutions Canada (under ISED) has recently launched a new call for prototypes through their Testing Stream. ISC is seeking innovative, pre-commercial prototypes to support the growth of key sectors, including Digitization/Cybersecurity, Canadian North/Arctic, and Military/Space. Maximum funding available is $2,300,000 and applications are due April 18 at 11am PST to ISC. Kindly click on the link for more information.
American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Honorary Fellows
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Recognizes meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.
CREATE - Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
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The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. SFU may submit a total of six applications. Please connect with ISA team for further information or interest in applying to this program
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Partnership with AAFC
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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop the solutions required for a sustainable, resilient, and profitable agriculture and agri-food sector in the uncertain climate and net zero economy of the future. Eligible applicants may request $500,000 to $2,000,000 per year for four years for projects. Preparatory funding of $50,000 is available and applications are due May 8, 2023. Full project applications are due November 8, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.
National Science Foundation Global Centres with NSERC and SSHRC
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The Government of Canada, through NSERC and SSHRC, is pleased to announce a joint research funding initiative, led by the US National Science Foundation, for use-inspired research addressing global challenges in climate change and clean energy. NSF Global Centres is a collaborative effort among NSERC, SSHRC, NSF, Australia's Commonwealth Science and Innovation Research Organization, and the UK Research and Innovation. Maximum funding available is $750,000 per year for 4-5 years. Deadline to apply is May 10, 2023 by 8:00pm EST. Please click on the link for further information.
William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund
Canadian
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The William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund reflects the intent of the endowment left by William and Ada Isabelle Steel for research studies into any aspect of alcoholism and/or drug addiction. Submissions are accepted April 18 through May 18.
Canada Awards for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CANIEs)
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Recognizes excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship, while educating present and future generations of disruptors.
L'Oreal UNESCO Women in Science International Awards
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Identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world.
NSERC-German Research Foundation call for Sustainable Processes and Chemistry Proposals
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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to announce that the joint call for Canada-Germany research proposals on sustainable processes and chemistry is now open. This call is the first between NSERC and DFG to accept a single collaborative research proposal from research teams in Canada and Germany that will undergo a scientific review process led by DFG. Researchers can request $20,000 to $100,000 for up to three years. This call includes two stage application process whereby Canadian researchers must first submit a modified Alliance International collaboration grant application to NSERC by December 7. Please click on the link for more information.
Dorothy Killam Research Fellowships
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Release time awards for active Canadian scholars who have made a significant and remarkable contribution to their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences or engineering.
Discovery Horizons Grant
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NSERC is re-launching a pilot funding opportunity to support investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The Discovery Horizons grants are expected to be valued from $50K to $100K per year and NSERC is expecting to award approximately 10-20 grants for this pilot year. LOI application is due June 16, 2022 and invited applications are due by October 18, 2022. Kindly click on the funding opportunity link for more details.
WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities- Request for Proposal 2023
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The WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities grants are designed to address operational need and help answer key questions in occupational health and safety and workers' compensation. These grants support short-term, primary and secondary research of immediate relevance. This research gives WorkSafe BC the strongest scientific evidence to use when developing policy and practice.
BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
International
Recognizes and encourages world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of lasting impact for their originality, theoretical significance and ability to push back the frontiers of the known world.
Recognizes Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their contributions over the prior two years.
Templeton Prize
International
Honours a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works.
Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Awards
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Recognizes professionals and students who have made outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences.
Chemical Institute of Canada CIC/SCI Canada Awards
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Rewards excellence in chemistry and the chemical industry
Canadian Green Chemistry and Engineering (CGCEN) Awards
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Recognizes individuals and organizations for advancements in green chemistry and/or engineering.
US Mission to Canada Funding Opportunities
International
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. Grants available through this program are intended to serve as one-time opportunities that can help launch projects that should be sustainable after the project period is over. PAS is offering six (6) different funding opportunities and each successful application will be awarded between $15,000 to $100,000. Interested applicants should review the funding opportunity (link above) for more details. PAS Grants Committee recommends that applicants submit proposals three to six months in advance of the project start date.
Scotiabank Net Zero Research Fund
International
The Bank of Nova Scotia has established a Net Zero Research Fund to initiate partnerships with leading think-tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize. Scotiabank is offering grants from $25,000 up to a maximum of $100,000 for this 2022 call for proposals. Applicants must submit their full and summary applications for review to Scotiabank by July 14, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award - General Call
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The SFU-Mitacs Globalink Research Award supports international research collaboration through the mobility of graduate students (Masters & PhD) and postdoctoral fellows. The award supports short-term internships (12-24 weeks) for both inbound (to SFU) and outbound (from SFU). Priority is given to project proposals that demonstrate potential to lead to long-term and multifaceted research collaborations that advance SFU's strategic interests. The award is CAD $6000 per student (of which, $2000 needs to be contributed by SFU PI). The deadline to submit a project proposal is July 25, 2022.
Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
Canadian
In addition to recognizing faculty members for their contributions, the award funds bold and potentially game-changing projects that will challenge the status quo, spark change and take action to address persistent systemic barriers in the research ecosystem and academia.
NSERC-NRCan Partnership on Small Modular Reactors Research
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NSERC and Natural Resources Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors through NSERC's Alliance grants program. Through these grants, NRCan will provide up to $100K, for up to 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC's Alliance grants program. University researchers must contact NRCan to discuss their proposed project and obtain approval before submitting an application to NSERC. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest to NRCan is April 11, 2023. Full applications to NSERC are due August 1, 2023. Kindly click on the link for further information.
Discovery Grants
Canadian
The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.
IDEaS Robot round-up – Advanced robotics platforms and control solutions
Canadian
The call for proposals for Robot round-up – Advanced robotics platforms and control solutions is now open
CIHR Project Grant: Fall 2022
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The Project Grant program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health-related knowledge, health care, health systems, and/or health outcomes by supporting projects of research proposed and conducted by individual researchers or groups of researchers in all areas of health. The best ideas may stem from new, incremental, innovative, and/or high-risk lines of inquiry or knowledge translation approaches.
Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (FCCP) Award of Merit
Canadian
Recognizes distinguished Chinese Canadians who have made outstanding professional achievements.
Global Young Academy (GYA) Membership
International
Empowers young researchers to lead International, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational dialogue with the goal to make global decision making evidence-based and inclusive.
Robert Koch Award
International
Recognizes outstanding and Internationally recognized scientific achievements.
Sloan Research Fellowships
International
Stimulates fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise.
Alliance Mission Grants: Anthropogenic greenhouse gas research
International
NSERC has announced a new Alliance Mission grants call for proposals called "Anthropogenic greenhouse gas research". This call will support the goals of the 2022 Federal Budget that prioritizes Canada’s ongoing efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment by taking bold and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while strengthening the Canadian economy with sustainable jobs and clean industrial growth. Grants will provide support from $100,000 to $500,000 per year for a duration of three years. Letter of Intent is due September 15, 2022 and full applications are due November 8, 2022. Please click on the link for more information.
CREATE - Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
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The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. SFU may submit a total of six applications. Please connect with ISA team for further information or interest in applying to this program
Governor General's Innovation Awards
Canadian
Recognizes current or recent innovations that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Canada.
Royal Society of London Foreign Fellowship
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A self-governing Fellowship made up of the most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists from the UK and the Commonwealth.
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award
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Supports women pursuing research in STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing & Design).
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences
International
Encourages dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding young scientists, under 40 years of age.
National Academy of Science (NAS) Awards
International
Honours outstanding achievement in the physical, biological, and social sciences.
Canada Space Agency - Announcement of Opportunity for Human Analog Studies
International
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is interested in human spaceflight and maintaining a healthy and highly qualified Canadian astronaut corps capable of participating in space exploration missions. The intent of this Announcement of Opportunity (AO) is to provide financial support to researchers in Canadian Universities, post-secondary institutions, and not for profit organizations to conduct science investigations that will lead to a better understanding of human spaceflight risks while contributing to improve remote medicine and health benefits here on Earth. Deadline to apply is October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM (EST).
Alliance Consortia Grants
International
In Budget 2021, Canada committed to launch a National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to amplify Canada's significant strengths in quantum research. As part of this new strategy, NSERC has launched the Alliance Consortia Quantum grants program with a special call to support coordinated quantum research and innovation across Canada. Projects may be funded from $500,000 to $1 million for a period of 3-5 years. Proposals submitted in response to the present call must be for projects that require a large-scale coordinated approached, beyond any one of Canada's regional quantum hubs, to develop and apply quantum technologies that will benefit Canada. Deadline is October 21, 2022. Please click on the link for additional information.
Wolf Prize
International
Recognizes renowned scientists and artists for their achievements for humanity and for friendly relations between people.
2023-2025 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
International
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program is now open. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program supports exceptional early-career researchers with an interdisciplinary, global network, mentorship, leadership development and $100,000 in unrestricted research support. Applications must be received by October 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM (PST. Please click on the link above for more information).
Millennium Technology Prize
International
The Millennium Technology Prize celebrates the world’s greatest technological innovations that are crucial in solving global challenges.
Funds collaborative, interdisciplinary projects to collaborate in high-risk discovery research.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT)
Canadian
The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change. The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise, when relevant.
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Partnership with AAFC
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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop the solutions required for a sustainable, resilient, and profitable agriculture and agri-food sector in the uncertain climate and net zero economy of the future. Eligible applicants may request $500,000 to $2,000,000 per year for four years for projects. Preparatory funding of $50,000 is available and applications are due May 8, 2023. Full project applications are due November 8, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.
Cottrell STAR (Science Teaching and Research) and IMPACT Awards
International
Advance the skills, knowledge and experience of Cottrell Scholars.
CSA CUBICS Program
International
The Canada Space Agency has announced the launch of CUBICS, a new opportunity for university professors to engage students in a real space mission. CSA plans to award a total of $3.4M in grants to up to 12 teams. Applications are due November 16, 2022 at 1pm EST. Kindly click on the link for more information.
France Canada Research Fund (FCRF): New Research Collaborations
International
For new research collaborations jointly developed by French and Canadian teams that have never worked together before.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Awards for Science Promotion
Canadian
Focuses on people and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. The individual recipient will receive an award of $10,000. The winning group will be awarded $25,000 to further science promotion activities. Funds paid to winners of this prize are subject to the PromoScience Grants Guide.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellowships
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Recognizes remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.
Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) Awards
Canadian
Recognizes outstanding contributions to further chemical engineering or influence others to learn about it.
Recognizes scientists for pioneering advances in our understanding of existence at its biggest, smallest, and most complex scales.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
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Recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Canadian
Honours extraordinary women leaders.
NSERC-German Research Foundation call for Sustainable Processes and Chemistry Proposals
International
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to announce that the joint call for Canada-Germany research proposals on sustainable processes and chemistry is now open. This call is the first between NSERC and DFG to accept a single collaborative research proposal from research teams in Canada and Germany that will undergo a scientific review process led by DFG. Researchers can request $20,000 to $100,000 for up to three years. This call includes two stage application process whereby Canadian researchers must first submit a modified Alliance International collaboration grant application to NSERC by December 7. Please click on the link for more information.
NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Grant Initiative
International
NSERC and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are pleased to announce a new initiative to support university research on small modular reactors. These grants will provide support up to $120,000 per year, for up to three years. A second funding call is expected in 2025 to either extend existing projects and/or fund new projects for a two or three-year duration. Deadline to apply is December 13, 2022. Kindly click on the link for more information.
International Union Of Pure And Applied Chemistry IUPAC-Richter Prize in Medicinal Chemistry
International
Recognizes an outstanding contribution to the practice of medicinal chemistry or to an outstanding example of new drug discovery.
Gruber Prizes
International
Honours individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, and Neuroscience, whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Canadian
The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Canadian
The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022. Kindly click on the above link for details on this opportunity.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Canadian
The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022. Kindly click on the above link for details on this opportunity.
Research Opportunities in Space Science (ROSS)
International
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has published an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) “Research Opportunities in Space Science (ROSS)” supporting Co-Investigator activities in the following scientific disciplines: Atmospheric and Earth System Science, Lunar Gateway/Artemis Science and Technology Utilization, Planetary Exploration and Space Astronomy, and Solar-Terrestrial Science. Deadline to apply is December 22, 2022 and funding ranges from $75,000 to $100,000.
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Medal
International
Recognizes exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic.
Recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Recognizes and promotes excellence in science, technology, and industry.
Crafoord Prize
International
Recognizes excellence in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research.
Supplements to the NSERC PDF Program 2022
International
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is happy to renew its support to postdoctoral fellows thanks to its “Supplements to the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2022” Announcement of Opportunity (AO).
CSA Announcement of Opportunity Health & Life Sciences Data and Sample Mining (DM) or Research Models (RM)
International
The Canadian Space Agency has announced a new funding opportunity to provide support to researchers at Canadian University and post-secondary institutions to conduct science investigations that will lead to a better understanding of human spaceflight risks while contributing to improve remote medicine and health benefits here on Earth. Interested applicants may click on the link for further information. Deadline to apply is January 16, 2023
Albert Einstein World Award of Science
International
Recognizes and encourages scientific and technological research and development.
Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
International
Honours a scientific investigator, or group of investigators, whose contributions to knowledge in biology or biochemistry are deemed worthy of special recognition.
BC Community Achievement Award
Canadian
Celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others and who devote time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique.
Nobel Prize
International
Awards service to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.
Welch Award in Chemistry
International
Fosters and encourages basic chemical research and recognizes, in a substantial manner, the value of chemical research contributions for the benefit of mankind.
Alliance International Quantum Catalyst Grants
International
Quantum science and innovation are giving rise to promising advances in communications, computing, materials, sensing, health care, navigation and other key areas. The Government of Canada is committed to helping shape the future of quantum technology by supporting Canada’s quantum sector and establishing leadership in this emerging and transformative domain. The Alliance International Quantum grants will provide support for researchers in Canada to work with international researchers in the academic sector to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects in quantum science and technology. Valued at up to $25,000, the Alliance International Quantum grants will accept applications anytime up until January 31, 2023. NSERC will begin accepting application as of April 1, 2022. Please click on the link abovefor more information.
Fellow of The Electrochemical Society
Canadian
Recognizes individual and technological contributions in the field of electrochemical and solid state science and technology; and active membership and involvement in the affairs of The Electrochemical Society.
The Mourou-Strickland Program
International
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 to spend 5 to 28 days with their counterpart(s), either in France or Canada, as part of a joint research project. This program is open to all research areas. It involves all provinces of Canada outside Quebec, since Quebec already has specific programs with France.
CIHR Project Grant - Spring 2022
Canadian
The Project Grant program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health-related knowledge, health care, health systems, and/or health outcomes by supporting projects of research proposed and conducted by individual researchers or groups of researchers in all areas of health. The best ideas may stem from new, incremental, innovative, and/or high-risk lines of inquiry or knowledge translation approaches.
Canada Space Agency - Innovation Fund for Remote Healthcare in Space and on Earth
International
The Canadian Space Agency has announced the Innovation Fund for Remote Healthcare in Space and on Earth. The purpose of this opportunity is to redistribute a total of $1.8 million in funding to the Canadian biomedical sector through a selected non for profit organization working with innovators in the field. It involves funding the development of healthcare technologies tailored to remote and deep space environments, to support the autonomy of healthcare provides working in these areas. Applications are due February 20, 2023 at 12:00pm EST. Please click on the link for more information.
Copley Medal
International
For outstanding achievements in research of any branch of science.
Harvey Prize
International
Rewards excellence by recognizing breakthroughs in science and technology.
Right Livelihood Awards
International
Honours and supports those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today.
DFO - Northern Contaminants Program
International
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. Deadline to apply is March 8, 2023. Please click on the link for more information.
Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
International
Honours scientists who have made significant contributions in Paul Ehrlich's field of research, in particular immunology, cancer research, microbiology, and chemotherapy.
Balzan Prize
International
Fosters culture, the sciences and the most meritorious initiatives in the cause of humanity, peace and fraternity among peoples throughout the world.
Action Canada Fellowships
Canadian
A national fellowship program that builds leadership for Canada’s future.
Canada Space Agency - Industrial Capability Building Contribution
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The Canadian Space Agency has announced a new funding opportunity to support the Canadian space sector with funds to demonstrate new technologies in space, before December 2026. CSA will award non-repayable contributions of up to $2M per research and development project that expect benefits in the short to medium term (1 to 5 years). Applications will be accepted until March 29, 2024. Kindly click on the link above for further information.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Innis Gérin Medal
Canadian
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Rewards a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences.
Heineken Prizes
International
Rewards outstanding achievement in the fields of: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Cognitive Science, Environmental Sciences, History, and Medicine
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
International
Supports a new or ongoing project anywhere in the world, which has capacity to improve lives, or protect the world’s natural and cultural heritage.
The programme supports research and study visits up to three months within the framework of the bilateral exchange of scientists and scholars.
Going Global Innovation Program
Canadian
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Supports eligible recipients to pursue targeted R&D partnerships with key foreign organizations that may lead to the commercialization of Canadian technologies.
Build research partnerships while funding your grad students and postdocs. Apply any time for flexible funding.
A pilot program to grow small to medium enterprises and other companies in Canada by connecting them with multinational sponsor companies and talented researchers at Canadian universities to collaborate on industrial research challenges of mutual interest.
Mitacs Globalink Partnership Awards: CDN graduate student internships at companies abroad
Canadian
This program supports graduate student research in a 16 to 24 week research project with an international industry partner located in any country except the United States.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Grants Program
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The US National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering.
Industrial Research Chairs (IRC)
Canadian
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An IRC grant provides funding for the salary of the Chairholder, infrastructure, research tools and instruments, and general expenses related to the Chair’s program of research. Chairholders are expected to focus their activities on conducting research and training highly qualified personnel, while carrying a reduced administrative and teaching load.
Aimed at researchers who want to host their own scientific event in Switzerland, invite colleagues from abroad for a research visit to Switzerland, or visit their colleagues in another country.
Fredrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
International
This award would be suitable for spending a sabbatical year in Germany. An academic in Germany with whom you would collaborate during your sabbatical could nominate you for this award.
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
International
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To carry out long-term research (6-24 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host.
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers
International
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To sponsor a 6 to 18 month research stay at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.
Scientists and scholars from all non-European countries, who completed their doctorates less than 18 years ago, who are internationally recognized for their achievements in the field of applied research, and who in future are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements which will have a seminal influence on their discipline beyond their immediate field of work, are eligible to be nominated for a Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award.
Alexander von Humboldt Professorship
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Academics of all disciplines from abroad, who are internationally recognized as leaders in their field and who are expected to contribute to enhancing Germany's sustained international competitiveness as a research location in consequence of the award, are eligible to be nominated for an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship.
Granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date, to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future.
Excellent scientists and scholars of all nationalities who are expected to continue producing outstanding academic achievements in international collaboration are eligible to be nominated for the Max Planck Research Award.
Konrad Adenauer Research Award for Canadian Researchers
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The Konrad Adenauer Research Award honors researchers from Canada whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond.
International and Interdisciplinary Workshops
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To explore key questions of global importance that can best be addressed through interdisciplinary, international teams.
Chemistry of Indoor Environments
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To grow a new field of scientific inquiry focused on understanding the fundamental chemistry taking place in indoor environments and how that chemistry is shaped by building attributes and human occupancy.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
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Recognizes teams of researchers from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding international significance in the natural sciences and engineering.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
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Recognizes individuals who has demonstrated sustained excellence and influence in research for a body of work conducted in Canada that has substantially advanced the fields of natural sciences or engineering.
Honours those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
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Recognizes early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and supports them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Synergy Awards for Innovation
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Recognizes partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development between universities and Canadian industries.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) John C. Polanyi Award
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Recognizes a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering.
Designed for those very few instances when an exceptional research opportunity would be missed if a project had to wait to undergo the normal course of a national competition before a decision could be rendered.
VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation Grants
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VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation grants assist SFU faculty members who are applying for major external research grants (e.g., CFI, NCE or SSHRC MCRI or INE). Assistance may take the form of support salaries for personnel needed to prepare application materials, costs of travel required to meet with research collaborators, long-distance telephone/fax charges, etc. These grants do not fund research per se.
Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.
Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience - Research Grant
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Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience is a non-profit organization established on October 1, 1992 with funds donated by the late Mr. Masakane Mizutani, former Emeritus Chairman of Seikagaku Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. The objective of the Foundation is to promote world-wide progress in glycoscience.
The Pandemic Response Challenge Program
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This program will build teams to address challenges requiring further research and development for solutions to meet COVID-19 related needs. The NRC will build these teams drawing on internal-to-government capacity and academic researchers who register to indicate their interest, and related areas of expertise and capabilities.
Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster Call for COVID-19 Project Ideas
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Please see the following important call for project ideas or proposals from Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster for COVID-19 related-research. Further information and questions can be directed to Avi Kapoor, Strategic Partnerships Manager for SFU's Big Data Initiative.
The National Research Council is offering support, advice, and help for COVID-19 related projects in the immediate, near and medium term. Kindly see opportunity for further information.
WorkSafe BC Innovation at Work grant is designed to support small-scale one year research projects (maximum of $50,000) that lead to the development of practical solutions to address workplace health and safety issues. Please see funding opportunity for further eligiblity and application details.
Research Training Awards are designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety research expertise in B.C. These awards are available to highly-qualified graduate students at the master's and doctoral level and their purpose is to enable highly qualified students to undertake full-time research training.
WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities/Systematic Reviews - Request for Proposals
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The WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities/Systematic Review grants are designed to address operational need and help answer key questions in occupational health and safety and workers' compensation. These grants support short-term, primary and secondary research of immediate relevance. This research gives WorkSafe BC the strongest scientific evidence to use when developing policy and practice.
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Tunisia, United Kingdom, USA, and Ukraine. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.
PICS Climate Solutions Research - Opportunity Projects Program
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The PICS Opportunity Projects Program provides support for engaged research projects that develop new knowledge and directly facilitate use of that knowledge for climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions. This program is aimed at self-contained projects of less than three years duration and encourages applications involving one or more of the following attributes: innovative and impactful ideas, new entrants to the climate solution generation space or new partnerships between academics and practitioners that may not have developed a prior track record of success.
German Research Foundation: Initiation of International Collaboration
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This grant serves to establish collaboration between German universities and international partners. Applications must be submitted by German researchers. Researchers who have already achieved their doctorates and who are based at a German research institution in Germany or abroad can apply.All disciplines are eligible for the grant.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships – European Fellowships
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The goal of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers, wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and intersectoral mobility. Individual Fellowships provide opportunities to researchers of any nationality to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research and innovation in Europe (EU Member States and Horizon 2020 Associated Countries) and beyond. The scheme particularly supports the return and (re)integration of European researchers from outside Europe and those who have previously worked here, as well as researchers displaced by conflict outside the EU and Horizon 2020 Associated Countries. It also promotes the career restart of individual researchers who show great potential.
CSA - Data and Sample Mining and Research Models in Health and Life Science
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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is interested in human spaceflight and maintains a highly qualified Canadian astronaut corps capable of participating in space exploration missions. CSA has announced two new funding opportunities to provide financial support to researchers to conduct science investigations that will lead to a better understanding of human spaceflight risks while contributing to improve remote medicine and health benefits here on Earth. Please see funding opportunity link for more information.
American Assn for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards
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Science magazine recognizes the achievements of researchers at all stages of their careers through a variety of prizes and awards.
Genomic Applications Partnership Program
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The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) funds downstream research and development (R&D) projects that address real world opportunities and challenges identified by industry, government, not-for-profits and other “Receptors” of genomics knowledge and technologies. GAPP projects are collaborations between academic researchers and Receptor organizations, and are co-funded by Genome Canada, Receptors and other stakeholders.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
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Honours an individual or team whose research in Canada has led to exceptional benefits for Canadians.
Canada Biomedical Research Fund
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The Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF) is an institutional program administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) housed at Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) on behalf of the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and SSHRC. The CBRF is based on an ecosystem approach and is designed to build on existing assets, infrastructure, partnerships, and strengths of institutions and to support targeted investments for maximum impact. The total budget for CBRF is $250 million over four years starting in 2022-2023.
NSERC-NSF Collaboration on Quantum Science and Artificial Intelligence
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NSERC and the US National Science Foundation are pleased to announce the first joint collaborative research opportunity focusing on discoveries and innovations in the areas of quantum science and artificial intelligence. The work funded through this call is expected to push the boundaries of new knowledge and provide a rich training experience for young researchers. The NSERC-NSF opportunity will support collaborations between members of the research community in both countries through a flexible, streamlined application process. Through a lead agency model, U.S. and Canadian research teams will submit a single collaborative proposal that will undergo a single review process at the NSF, which will be the lead agency. Canadian academic researchers may receive funding from NSERC and U.S. researchers may receive funding from the NSF. Kindly click on the bulletin link for more information.
Alliance International Grants
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NSERC has announced a new, permanent funding stream called the Alliance International Grants. This new stream is to support Canadian university researchers working with leading international academic researchers to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects of global importance that will generate benefits to Canada. Alliance International offers two grant types: (1) International Catalyst grants that will provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaboration in the NSE disciplines and (2) International Collaboration grants that will provide up to $100,000 per year, for up to 3 years, for Canadian researchers to participate in international projects. There are no deadlines to apply and grants will awarded throughout the year. Click on the link above for more information.
Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration RFP
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The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) jointly announce that the Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration RFP is now accepting letters of intent. This RFP supports innovative small molecule and biologic (antibodies, oligonucleotides, peptides, gene therapy) drug development programs for frontotemporal dementia (FTD).