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National Academy of Science (NAS) Awards
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8 days until deadline
Honours outstanding achievement in the physical, biological, and social sciences.
New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration
Canadian
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17 days until deadline
The objective of the Exploration stream of the NFRF program is to support high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research that is not easily supported through funding opportunities currently offered by the three agencies. Exploration grants aim to have a variety of types of impacts, some of which might be social, economic, scientific, artistic or cultural. Two stage Application process. NOI due October 11, 2023 and Full Application due December 12, 2023.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Prizes
International
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21 days until deadline
Recognizes individual papers, research contributions, lifetime achievement, and service to the mathematical sciences community.
Alliance Consortia Grants
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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 16, 2023. Please click on the link for additional information.
NSERC-CSE Research Communities Grant
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NSERC and the Communications Security Establishment are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. Individual projects can request either $700K or $1,400,00 per year over four years from NSERC. Letter of Intent applications are due October 18th, 2023 and full proposals (by invitation only) will be accepted until January 17th, 2024. Kindly click on the link for more information.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT)
Canadian
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30 days until deadline
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.
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Medal
International
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Recognizes exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic.
Millennium Technology Prize
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The Millennium Technology Prize celebrates the world’s greatest technological innovations that are crucial in solving global challenges.
NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants
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Through Canada's National Quantum Strategy, NSERC has introduced a new Alliance Quantum Grant program to address the following areas: quantum algorithms, quantum communications, quantum computing and materials, and quantum sensing. Grant support ranges from $50,000 to $500,000 per year for a duration of up to 5 years. NSERC will provide 100% of the eligible costs of research. NSERC will continue to accept applications until October 31, 2023. Please click on the link for more information.
Discovery Grants
Canadian
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38 days until deadline
The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.
Scialog® Fellow
International
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38 days until deadline
Funds collaborative, interdisciplinary projects to collaborate in high-risk discovery research.
Frontiers Planet Prize
International
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Rewards exceptional scientists whose work actively contributes to accelerating solutions to keep humanity remain within the 9 planetary boundaries
Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity: internal call and process
Canadian
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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-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative
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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.
NSERC Alliance Missions - Critical Minerals Research
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NSERC is pleased to officially launch the Alliance Missions: Critical Minerals research, a new and exciting challenge to strengthen Canada’s position as a global supplier of choice for critical minerals that are central to major global industries. Grants will provide $100K to $500K per year for three years and deadline to submit a LOI is September 7, 2023 and full applications are due November 9, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.
Governor General's Innovation Awards
Canadian
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Recognizes current or recent innovations that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Canada.
France Canada Research Fund (FCRF): New Research Collaborations
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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
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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.
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.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) John C. Polanyi Award
Canadian
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Recognizes a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Canadian
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65
65 days until deadline
Honours an individual or team whose research in Canada has led to exceptional benefits for Canadians.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellowships
Canadian
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Recognizes remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Canadian
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68 days until deadline
Recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Canadian
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68 days until deadline
Honours extraordinary women leaders.
NSERC-German Research Foundation call for Sustainable Processes and Chemistry Proposals
International
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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.
New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration
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79 days until deadline
The objective of the Exploration stream of the NFRF program is to support high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research that is not easily supported through funding opportunities currently offered by the three agencies. Exploration grants aim to have a variety of types of impacts, some of which might be social, economic, scientific, artistic or cultural. Two stage Application process. NOI due October 11, 2023 and Full Application due December 12, 2023.
NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Grant Initiative
International
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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.
NRCan Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
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The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program will provide funding to enable communities and sectors to work together at a regional scale to co-develop coordinated actions that increase climate resilience in coastal regions. Natural Resources Canada’s Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program (2023 to 2028) will fund up to 25 pilot projects that accelerate adaptation at a regional scale through integrated, inclusive, and innovative actions. The projects will advance systems-based approaches and will involve governments, Indigenous rights–holders, communities and organizations, businesses, academia, and other stakeholders to address key climate change risks. Applications are due December 13, 2023 at midnight EST. Please click on the link for further information.
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.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) A.M. Turing Award
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Recognizes major contributions of lasting importance to computing.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Prize in Computing
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Recognizes an early to mid-career fundamental innovative contribution to computing.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
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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
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89 days until deadline
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
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89 days until deadline
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.
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Horizon Global Platform Competition
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Please note that the New Frontiers in Research Fund is extending the deadline for registrations for the 2022 Horizon Global Platform competition. All SFU researchers named on an application to or project already funded through any Research and Innovation call under Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) of Horizon Europe with a deadline before September 30, 2023.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Awards
International
Recognizes technical and professional achievements and contributions in computing science and information technology.
Recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT)
Canadian
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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.
British Columbia Reconciliation Award
Canadian
Recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering Reconciliation or inspiring others to continue Reconciliation efforts.
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
NSERC-CSE Research Communities Grant
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NSERC and the Communications Security Establishment are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. Individual projects can request either $700K or $1,400,00 per year over four years from NSERC. Letter of Intent applications are due October 18th, 2023 and full proposals (by invitation only) will be accepted until January 17th, 2024. Kindly click on the link for more information.
Albert Einstein World Award of Science
International
Recognizes and encourages scientific and technological research and development.
MIT Technology Review Magazine's Innovators Under 35 Global list
International
Recognizes the top 35 innovators around the world who are under 35 years old.
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.
Recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.
Alliance International Collaboration Quantum
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Following up on Budget 2021, Government of Canada launched the National Quantum Strategy. NSERC supports the implementation of the NQS through funding opportunities. The Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grant programs aims to support Canadian academic researchers collaborating on research projects with international researchers from the academic sector and can range from $30,000 to $300,000 per year for up to three years. Applications will be accepted at any time up until January 31, 2024. Please click on the link for more information.
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.
Contributions Program
Canadian
The goal of the program is to generate new ideas, approaches and knowledge about privacy that organizations can apply to better safeguard personal information and that individual Canadians can use to make more informed decisions about protecting their privacy.
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.
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.
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.
Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
International
Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in a predetermined field of interest chosen each year.
King Faisal International Prize
International
Recognizes outstanding works in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
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.
Alliance International Quantum Catalyst Grants
International
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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 Catalyst grant 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 Catalyst grants will accept applications anytime up until March 31, 2024. Please click on the link for more information.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Michael P. Païdoussis Medal
International
This medal is awarded for or recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions to research, education and leadership in applied mechanics.
International Cosmos Prize
International
Honours those who have, through their work, applied and realized the ideals which the Foundation strives to preserve.
Order of British Columbia
Canadian
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
International
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
Honours the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs here and around the world.
Innovative Solutions Canada - Testing Stream Opportunities
International
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
International
Recognizes meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative
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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
International
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.
Global Health and Wellness - ICF Ideas Lab
Canadian
SSHRC, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Genome Canada, is welcoming applications from researchers to be part of Stage 1 of this Ideas Lab, the interactive workshop. This is a novel, two-year pilot funding opportunity designed to encourage innovative research partnerships and projects
L'Oreal UNESCO Women in Science International Awards
International
Identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world.
Logic and Memory Devices
International
Semiconductor Research Corporation has opened a call for white papers in the Logic and Memory Devices program. This solicitation, part of SRC's $16.5 million 2023 call for research, will fund 3-year projects that will generate critical, industry-relevant technology and support student scholars mentored by industry partners. SRC expects to support each project at $150,000 USD per year for three years. LOI is due May 31, 2023 at 11:59 EST. Kindly click on the link for more information.
Dorothy Killam Research Fellowships
Canadian
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.
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.
Clean50 Awards
Canadian
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.
Canada Awards for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CANIEs)
Canadian
Recognizes excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship, while educating present and future generations of disruptors.
Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) Ingenious Awards
Canadian
Celebrates the use of technology to improve the performance of large and small businesses, large and small government operations and not-for- profit organizations.
Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (FCCP) Award of Merit
Canadian
Recognizes distinguished Chinese Canadians who have made outstanding professional achievements.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT)
Canadian
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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.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellows
International
Recognizes outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community.
Sloan Research Fellowships
International
Stimulates fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise.
Robert Koch Award
International
Recognizes outstanding and Internationally recognized scientific 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.
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award
International
Supports women pursuing research in STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing & Design).
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.
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF)
Canadian
The CFI Innovation Fund supports transformative infrastructure projects that underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. The Vice-President, Research & International invites interested teams from all disciplines and Faculties to submit an internal Expression of Interest (iEOI) as part of our supportive internal selection process to decide which proposals will advance to submission to CFI within SFU's funding envelope.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Sir John William Dawson Medal
Canadian
Recognizes important contributions in multiple domains.
Bloomberg invites faculty worldwide to apply for unrestricted gifts that support research in broadly-construed data science, including natural language processing, machine learning, and data mining. We also invite proposals for creation of, or contributions to, open source software used for data science.
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.
To initiate interdisciplinary discussions on problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks, or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to applied problems.
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
International
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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.
Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
International
The Simons Foundation division for Mathematics and Physical Sciences seeks to extend the frontiers of basic research. The division's primary foci include mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science.
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.
Grants to fund research projects that are intended to advance general public knowledge in the field of computer science, with particular emphasis on computer technology and applicaitons relating to "human-machine interaction."
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
International
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
International
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
Canadian
To explore key questions of global importance that can best be addressed through interdisciplinary, international teams.
Honours those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind.
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.
Weston Brain Institute has launched a new "Big Ideas" funding program to support large scale research projects that have a significant and sustained impact on accelerating translational research on the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation Grants
Canadian
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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.
The Leaders Prize offers $1 million to the team that most effectively automates the fact-checking process using artificial intelligence.
IC-IMPACTS Innovative Technology Demonstration Project
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IC-IMPACTS is seeking project proposals in the deployment-ready stage of development related to IC-IMPACTS three themes on safe and sustainable infrastructure, integrated water management and public health and disease prevention.
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.
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.
The New Digital Research Infrastructure Organization has announced their Inaugural Funding Opportunity (IFO) to bridge the gap between the three digital research infrastructure (DRI) pillars (i.e. Advanced Research Computing, Research Data Management, and Research Software). This funding opportunity will provide $100,000 to $3 million for projects that address IFO's key objectives. Letter of Intent submissions will open in May 2021 and only applications selected at the LOI stage will be invited to submit a Full Proposal. For further details please click on the funding opportunity link.
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.
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.
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.
DIGITAL - Call for Proposals Horizon AI
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DIGITAL is seeking to co-invest and establish a new program, Horizon AI, focused on capturing the economic potential from Applied AI. DIGITAL is seeking to support 10-15 projects with total costs of at least $3 million. Projects must be industry-led but research or post-secondary institutions are encouraged to participate in a consortia-led project. Interested applicants may view more information by clicking on the link above.