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NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
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2 days until deadline
The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH.Standard due dates for new applications are February 5, June 5, and October 5.
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Canadian
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9 days until deadline
Recognizes outstanding contributions to medicine and the health sciences that have led to extraordinary improvements in human health.
Operating Grant: Mechanisms in Brain Aging and Dementia
Canadian
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10 days until deadline
The goal of this Funding Opportunity is to advance the understanding about risk reduction and protective factors involved in promoting cognitive health and mitigating the changes that occur in the onset and progression of cognitive impairment and dementia in aging, while considering the intersection of different factors, including the social determinants of health and other structural and systemic barriers. The intent is also to build training and mentoring capacity for the next generation of researchers in the field.
Team Grant : E-Rare-7 Joint Transnational Call
International
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11 days until deadline
CIHR-IG is pleased to be partnering with Ataxia Canada, Cystic Fibrosis Canada and approximately 20 international funding organizations in the context of this European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases (EJP RD) call for proposals 2023. CIHR-IG is committed to expanding and improving the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases by creating the conditions needed to bring together creative, dynamic, interdisciplinary teams of researchers from across Canada and the European Community (EC) to collaborate for better health outcome for the rare disease patient community. The topic of the call is natural history studies addressing unmet needs in rare diseases.
Dorothy Killam Research Fellowships
Canadian
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13 days until deadline
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.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
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13 days until deadline
The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
Catalyst Grant : NWHRI: Innovation Fund - Biomedical Discovery Grants
Canadian
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18 days until deadline
The purpose of the National Women's Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), a joint initiative between CIHR and Women and Gender Equality Canada is to advance a coordinated research program that addresses under-researched and high-priority areas of women's health. The National Women's Health Research Initiative will help to ensure new evidence improves women's, girls', and gender-diverse people's care and health outcomes.
Health Research Foundation (HRF) Medal of Honour
Canadian
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19 days until deadline
Recognizes remarkable individuals whose research or contributions to public policies supportive of research and development in Canada have achieved international recognition.
Operating Grant : BHCIA: Knowledge Synthesis and Mobilization Grants
Canadian
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19 days until deadline
As a part of CIHR's Brain Health Cognitive Impairment in Aging (BHCIA) Research Initiative, they are launching this opportunity to support the development of knowledge syntheses, using an equity, diversity and inclusion lens, to assess the current state of knowledge and evidence base, and identify strengths and gaps in research areas related to the promotion of brain health and risk reduction for age-related cognitive impairment. This will include a specific focus on knowledge mobilization practices throughout the research process to increase the usefulness and uptake of findings to relevant stakeholders, including partners and knowledge users, as well as the creation of culturally appropriate, equitable and inclusive targeted knowledge mobilization (KM) products.
WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities- Request for Proposal 2023
International
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23 days until deadline
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.
Resilient Health Systems for All - Concept Notes
Canadian
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26 days until deadline
The Resilient Health Systems for All Call is a 2-stage application process contributing to Canada’s 10-Year Commitment to Global Health and Rights. As a first step, eligible organizations are invited to submit Concept Notes that describe how their projects will sustainably strengthen and build the resilience of health systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly at the community and primary health care facility levels.
BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
International
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27 days until deadline
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.
IDEAS Grant Program: 2023 Request for Proposals
Canadian
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27 days until deadline
Pancreas Centre BC IDEAS Grants are designed to support investigator-initiated, high-impact and innovative pancreatic cancer research projects in British Columbia, Canada, that have the potential to significantly impact the lives of pancreatic cancer patients. Projects may include basic science, translational or clinical research.
Clean50 Awards
Canadian
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28 days until deadline
Recognizes Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their contributions over the prior two years.
Templeton Prize
International
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28 days until deadline
Honours a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works.
Society of Toxicology of Canada Awards
Canadian
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28 days until deadline
Awards honouring contributions to the science of toxicology in Canada.
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
International
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32 days until deadline
The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH.Standard due dates for new applications are February 5, June 5, and October 5.
Brain Health: Sleep 2023 program
Canadian
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38 days until deadline
The Brain Health: Sleep 2023 program seeks to reduce the risk and/or slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases of aging by accelerating the development of healthy lifestyle approaches relating to sleep.
Operating Grant: Mechanisms in Brain Aging and Dementia
Canadian
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39 days until deadline
The goal of this Funding Opportunity is to advance the understanding about risk reduction and protective factors involved in promoting cognitive health and mitigating the changes that occur in the onset and progression of cognitive impairment and dementia in aging, while considering the intersection of different factors, including the social determinants of health and other structural and systemic barriers. The intent is also to build training and mentoring capacity for the next generation of researchers in the field.
Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
Canadian
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42 days until deadline
Recognizes those with a demonstrated track record in research with excellence in scientific rigor, innovative thinking, imagination and originality.
NEW - Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Canadian
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42 days until deadline
Recognizes mid-career investigators who have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
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43 days until deadline
The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program
International
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45 days until deadline
This year's RFP seeks programs that focus on all novel approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with a particular emphasis on the areas of proteostasis and epigenetics. It provides up to $600,000 of funding support for two years.
Catalyst Grant : NWHRI: Innovation Fund - Biomedical Discovery Grants
Canadian
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46 days until deadline
The purpose of the National Women's Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), a joint initiative between CIHR and Women and Gender Equality Canada is to advance a coordinated research program that addresses under-researched and high-priority areas of women's health. The National Women's Health Research Initiative will help to ensure new evidence improves women's, girls', and gender-diverse people's care and health outcomes.
Canada Awards for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CANIEs)
Canadian
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52 days until deadline
Recognizes excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship, while educating present and future generations of disruptors.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award - General Call
International
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52 days until deadline
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.
Research Opportunities in Space Science (ROSS) Cycle 2
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55 days until deadline
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 July 28, 2023 at 4:00pm EST and funding ranges from $50,000 to $75,000.
Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
Canadian
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56 days until deadline
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.
Gairdner Early Career Investigator competition
Canadian
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59 days until deadline
Matches early-career investigators with Gairdner laureates to network, and present their work at the Gairdner Science Week
Catalyst Grant: Crisis Line and App-based Support for Public Safety
Canadian
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59 days until deadline
The intent of this funding opportunity is to address innovative research questions related to the efficacy/effectiveness, feasibility, development and/or evaluation of best practices, guidance documents and uptake of Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries services by Public Safety Personnel.
International Research in Infectious Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
International
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60 days until deadline
Topics of interest for this program cover a broad range of infectious diseases research topics, including, but not limited to: tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, parasitic diseases, vectors and vector-borne diseases, drug resistance (antimicrobial and/or insecticide), zoonoses with public health consequences, and other emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases that are of public health significance. Development of basic, immunological, microbiological, biostatistical, bioinformatics, genomics, epidemiological, data management, and clinical research capacity is encouraged.
CIHR-Institute of Aging Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging
Canadian
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67 days until deadline
Recognizes an individual, team or organization that has advanced the mobilization of research in aging at a local or regional level.
Catalyst Grant : Analysis of CLSA Data
Canadian
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74 days until deadline
This funding opportunity is a one-year grant to catalyze and support research efforts of Canadian researchers to use the available CLSA data in order to better understand how the biological, medical, psychological, social, lifestyle and/or economic aspects of people’s lives have an impact in both maintaining health and in the development of disease and disability as people age.
CIHR Project Grant: Fall 2022
Canadian
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75 days until deadline
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.
Climate Change and Human Health: Seed Grants
International
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88 days until deadline
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) aims to stimulate growth of new connections between scholars working in largely disconnected fields who might together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Over the next two years, $1M is dedicated to support small, early-stage grants of US$2,500 - US$50,000 toward achieving this goal.
Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research
International
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89 days until deadline
Rewards recent discoveries of particular originality and importance to basic medical research.
Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences
International
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89 days until deadline
Recognizes breakthroughs in pure or applied life science research.
Catalyst Grant : Standards for Children and Youth Mental Health Services
Canadian
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90 days until deadline
This funding opportunity supports research to inform standards specific to mental health and/or substance use health services for children, youth, and young adults (ages 0 to 25), including the perinatal period.
Dan David Prize
International
Recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms.
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.
Heineken Prizes
International
Rewards outstanding achievement on a global scale in the fields of: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Cognitive Science, Environmental Sciences, History, and Medicine
Sloan Research Fellowships
International
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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.
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
International
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A self-governing Fellowship made up of the most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists from the UK and the Commonwealth.
Tang Prize
International
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Aims to provide fresh impetus to first-class research and development in the 21st century, to bring about positive change to the global community, and to create a brighter future for all humanity.
INMD Training and Community Support Grant (2022/2023)
Canadian
The INMD Training and Community Support Grant will support INMD research communities, including researchers and Partner Organizations, to build training programs in research domains largely and directly relevant to the Institute's mandate. INMD will fund a total of two grants with a maximum amount of $50,000 for a single grant.
John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
International
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Recognizes the world's top scientists who have made outstanding achievements in Global Health Research.
Canada Gairdner International Award
International
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Recognizes outstanding researchers whose unique scientific contributions have increased the understanding of human biology and disease.
Operating Grant : Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (2022)
Canadian
This funding opportunity supports proposals that advance health knowledge through the analysis of existing large cohort, survey and/or administrative datasets.
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
International
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The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH.Standard due dates for new applications are February 5, June 5, and October 5.
NHLBI - Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Administrative Supplements and Revision Supplements on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
International
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is issuing this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight the urgent need for research on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and on biological effects of its causative agent, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Topics of specific interest to NHLBI include host response, associations with heart, lung, and blood (HLB) diseases, potential impacts on transfusion safety, and clinical outcomes of infected individuals.
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).
CALL FOR LOI Public Health Measures for COVID-19
Canadian
The purpose of this call for letters of intent is to fund research that investigates the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical public health measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity is a two-stage process seeking to fund two research projects.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
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The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
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).
NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants
International
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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.
Operating Grant : Diabetes, Psychosocial Health, Prevention and Self-Management
Canadian
The Operating Grants in Diabetes, Psychosocial Health, Prevention and Self-Management will support research into approaches that will build on successful models of care, knowledge mobilization, and optimization of self-management.
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
International
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The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH.Standard due dates for new applications are February 5, June 5, and October 5.
Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
International
Recognizes the world’s most foremost scientists, physicians and researchers for their breakthroughs in bio-medicine.
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative
International
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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.
Operating Grant: Healthy Cities Research Initiative: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts
Canadian
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This funding opportunity will support research that leverages existing data to improve the health, wellness and health equity of urban populations.
Catalyst Grant: Healthy Youth
Canadian
This catalyst grant funding opportunity is part of the first phase of the Healthy Youth Initiative led by the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). It aims to help identify and develop emerging research foci relevant to Canada's Youth Policy, foster networking and collaboration, and build capacity for youth engagement in health research.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
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The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
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.
Team Grant : THINC Implementation Science Team Grants
Canadian
The THINC Implementation Science Team Grants will support interdisciplinary research teams dedicated to understanding the implementation, evaluation, adaptation, and/or and spread/scale of transformative evidence-informed integrated care policies and interventions that will advance the Quadruple Aim and health equity
Honours individuals who have recently achieved significant breakthrough in academic and scientific research or applications.
CIHR IPPH Trailblazer Award in Population and Public Health Research
Canadian
Recognizes exceptional contributions in the area of population and public health research.
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.
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
Canadian
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Recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Canadian
Honours extraordinary women leaders.
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.
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.
Recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Crafoord Prize
International
Recognizes excellence in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research.
Allergic Airways Diseases Innovation Grant
Canadian
The objective of the Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant is to fund innovative research of a "high-risk, high-reward" nature that will have impact on the prevention or treatment of allergic airways disease. There are three awards available for a maximum value of $85,000 each.
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
Other : Network Grants in Skin Health, Bone Health, and Muscular Dystrophy
Canadian
These grants will support the creation of three networks, one each in the areas of Skin Health, Bone Health, and Muscular Dystrophy. The networks will provide research leadership, stimulate innovative research and practices, strengthen research capacity, and provide a forum engaging the research community and its partners.
Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics
International
Promotes originality and excellence of research in the field of Biophysics.
Dr. Samarthji Lal Award for Mental Health Research
Canadian
Recognizes researchers in the area of psychiatry who are making an outstanding contribution in the field.
Albert Einstein World Award of Science
International
Recognizes and encourages scientific and technological research and development.
Immunodeficiency Canada Research Fellow/Early Investigator Award in Immunodeficiency
Canadian
The objective of the award is to support early career investigators doing research into advancement of knowledge into understanding the molecular and genetic basis of primary immunodeficiency as well as breakthroughs in novel treatments for these conditions. There is one award available with a value of $20,000.
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.
Japan Prize
International
Recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.
Lasker Award
International
Recognizes the contributions of scientists, physicians, and public servants who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease.
CIHR Barer-Flood Senior Career Prize in Health Services and Policy Research
Canadian
Recognizes an outstanding contribution to health services and policy research, policy and/or care delivery in Canada.
Other : National Women’s Health Research Initiative: Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition - Hubs
Canadian
This funding opportunity will support the creation of several virtual hubs to form a Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition. The maximum amount per grant is up to $210,000 per year for up to 4 years, for a total of $840,000 per grant.
Operating Grant : Evaluation of population-level interventions to reduce AMR
Canadian
This funding opportunity will support projects evaluating domestic or international population-level interventions to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use and prevent the spread of resistant pathogens in humans, animals and the environment. The maximum amount per grant is $150,000 per year for up to two years, for a total of $300,000 per grant.
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 Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and CAHSPR Article of the Year Award
Canadian
Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
Canadian
Recognizes a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or development of therapies for cancer.
Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize
Canadian
Recognizes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of brain disorders.
Margolese National Heart Disorders Prizes
Canadian
Recognizes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of heart disorders.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
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.
Rumelhart Prize
International
Recognizes contributions to the theoretical foundations of human cognition.
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.
Bressler Prize in Vision Science
International
Recognizes contributions to the understanding of vision loss.
Keio Medical Science Prize
International
Recognizes the outstanding and creative achievements of researchers in the fields of medicine and life sciences, in particular those contributing to scientific developments in medicine.
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
International
The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH.Standard due dates for new applications are February 5, June 5, and October 5.
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Fellowships
Canadian
Recognizes contributions to the promotion of health science.
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.
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21)
International
The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. Standard due dates are February 16, June 16, and October 16.
Action Canada Fellowships
Canadian
A national fellowship program that builds leadership for Canada’s future.
King Faisal International Prize
International
Recognizes outstanding works in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
LifeSciences BC Awards
Canadian
Celebrates and honours those in our B.C. community who successfully position our province as a competitive global cluster in the life sciences sector.
Takeda Innovators in Science Award
International
Recognizes a promising Early Career Scientist and an outstanding Senior Scientist’s contributions to science.
Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease
International
Recognizes scientific contributions relating to tobacco consumption and disease.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) McLaughlin Medal
Canadian
Recognizes excellence in medical science.
Breakthrough Prizes
International
Recognizes individuals who have made profound contributions in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics.
Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases
Canadian
Honours outstanding research in the field of circulatory diseases by a scientific investigator or group of investigators.
New Horizons in Mathematics Prize
International
Awarded to promising early-career researchers in mathematics.
Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize
International
Awarded to women mathematicians who have completed the PhD within the preceding two years.
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.
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.
Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Award
Canadian
Honours champions in health research advocacy.
Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
Canadian
Recognizes individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to cancer research and cancer control in Canada.
Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
Canadian
Recognizes individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to cancer research and cancer control in Canada.
John Maddox Prize
International
Rewards an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest.
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
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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.
Medical Council of Canada Outstanding Achievement Awards in Evaluation of Clinical Competence
Canadian
Honours sustained excellence in Canadian health care and/or health care research.
William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund
Canadian
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.
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
Massry Prize
International
Recognizes substantial recent contributions in the biomedical sciences.
L'Oreal UNESCO Women in Science International Awards
International
Identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world.
J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine
International
For contributions to a field of basic or clinical research in one of the Institute's principal areas of research.
Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research
Canadian
Engages the broad public in informed discourse on matters related but not limited to health research and health research policy.
Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) Awards
Canadian
Celebrates the contributions of individuals who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Jason A. Hannah Medal
Canadian
Recognizes an important publication in the history of medicine.
AKBTC Sponsored Research Projects
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To improve the treatment, quality of life, and long-term outlook for children with brain tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy.
An Investigator Award supports individuals who are 4‐10 years into their careers as investigators and have made outstanding contributions and demonstrated leadership in arthritis research.
These grants provide support for meetings that promote the development of new research teams, for grant planning specifically for arthritis
Provides one-time funding to catalyze research in models of care in preparation for larger scale competitions to be offered by the Society and other funding agencies.
Funding to support research proposals aligned with the Society’s priorities.
To assist young investigators with laboratory start up costs. These grants can be combined with institutional, provincial or other eligible matching funds to purchase major equipment.
Intended to provide junior academics within 4 years of a full time research appointment, with what would usually be their first opportunity to demonstrate their ability to initiate and carry out independent research of relevance to arthritis.
Global Grand Challenges, Africa: Innovation Seed Grants
International
The Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), an initiative of the African Academy of Sciences and the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched two requests for proposals for Grand Challenges Africa - Innovation Seed Grants
A Brain Tumour Research Fellowship encourages and enables young clinicians and scientists to enter the field of brain tumour research and will accelerate studies leading to a cure for brain tumours.
CCS-Partner Prevention Research Grants have been created to support investigators who approach research in key prevention and risk reduction areas.
Knowledge to Action Grants [Abstract Registration]
Canadian
To encourage research projects that will close the gap between what is known from research and what is done with that knowledge in the health care community and public health practice.
To support and accelerate research and the application of new knowledge with imminent application potential relevant to cancer prevention in human populations.
Broad Medical Research Program (BMRP)
International
This program funds innovative pilot research so that scientists can test their initial ideas and generate preliminary data used to qualify for larger, more sustained grants from other organizations.
Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Clinical Development Award
International
The mission of the OCRP is to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Research Award
International
The mission of the OCRP is to support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Academy Award - Early-Career Investigator
International
The overarching goal of the Ovarian Cancer Academy is to develop successful, highly productive ovarian cancer researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.
Ovarian Cancer Research Program: Pilot Award
International
To support patient-centered research to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer. Currently no program funding opportunities are open.
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
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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.
Grand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas for products, services and implementation models that could transform how persistent challenges in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health are addressed in low- and middle-income countries.
Funding for investigation and support of complementary and alternative medicine and for economic education that promotes the principles of a free market.
IC Impacts Innovative Demonstration Initiative
Canadian
The objectives of the IC-IMPACTS Innovation Demonstration Initiative are to encourage the transfer of technology and knowledge resulting from India-Canada research and technology development partnerships, foster Canada-India collaborative research and trade development activities, demonstrate the effectiveness of innovative technologies for the Canadian and Indian marketplace, and improve the health, safety and prosperity of communities through the introduction of new technologies in Canada and/or India and to improve Canada-India economic ties.
Diabetes Research Funding Opportunities
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A variety of targeted research grants related to understanding and curing diabetes, launched on an ongoing basis.
Breathing as One (Various Programs)
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The Canadian Lung Association funds research and research training at the national level, offering several competitions for research funding.
Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Grants (BOC)
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The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
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.
Health research grants and contracts
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NIH offers funding for many types of grants and contracts.
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.
Prostate Cancer Canada offers a limited number of Discovery Grants. While supporting novel research that aims to open up new lines of investigation, the goal is to support new and innovative studies in prostate cancer research.
Prostate Cancer Canada invites applications for investigator-initiated Movember Translation Acceleration Grants that address a significant issue in the management of prostate cancer. Proposals should leverage existing knowledge and capabilities to accelerate impact without overlapping currently funded Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember initiatives.
SFARI Explorer Awards (Autism Research)
International
The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative is to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.
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.
Research grants for children's medical research.
Small grants
Awarding educational and research grants to recipients who have become the world’s leading scientists and voice clinicians.
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 outstanding Canadian charitable organizations offering unique and inspiring programs or projects for the benefit, improvement and development of Canadian society.
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
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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
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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.
Prevention Innovation Grant [Abstract Registration]
Canadian
To support innovative, creative problem solving in cancer research.
Junior Investigator Grant Panel Travel Award
Canadian
A special initiative to allow junior investigators in cancer research to gain knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute peer-review process.
Focused on increasing Canada’s capacity for breast cancer prevention research. Recently appointed Assistant Postdoctoral and clinical fellows and junior faculty in the field of breast cancer, breast health, and cancer prevention are encouraged to apply.
Honours those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind.
To support innovative, creative problem solving in cancer research.
Early Phase Clinical Trials
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To provide funding support for clinical trials and clinical trial sub-studies that have excellent preliminary data, targeting neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
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.
Match Funding Opportunities
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MSFHR offers match funding to qualifying BC-based researchers and research teams who are applying to non-BC government-funded research competitions that require applicants to source match funding as a condition of the application.
Improving Bowel and/or Bladder Function after SCI
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This Request for Applications (RFA) is designated for research to advance methods to restore, replace or provide reliable gastrointestinal and/or urodynamic function following SCI.
Translational Research Partnership Program
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The Translational Research Partnership Program supports collaborative projects in cancer research to help accelerate the development of new treatments and/or technologies for the benefit of patients.
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.
2019 CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AZ Canada/AllerGen Emerging Researcher Awards in Allergic Asthma
International
The goal of the CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AZ Canada/AllerGen Emerging Researcher Awards in Allergic Asthma is to enable Canadian allergists, clinical immunologists, MD clinician scientists, and basic scientists working in translational research to pursue academic research in allergic asthma.
Standardization Platform on Age and Sex as Biological Variables
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This opportunity is to support the establishment of a multidisciplinary platform with the research expertise to identify best practices for studying sex and age as biological variables in basic science, provide training, and promote these methods and services.
Operating Grant, Terry Fox New Investigator Award
International
This program supports outstanding new investigators as they develop their careers as independent research scientists or clinician scientists to undertake high-quality cancer research, while in close collaboration and mentorship with established TFRI or CIHR-ICR-funded research teams
Operating Grant, SPOR Innovative Clinical Trial Multi-Year Grant
International
This funding opportunity supports the development and testing of innovative methodologies/designs of innovative clinical trials (iCT) that is integrated with the principles of Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR).
Catalyst Grant, Understanding Disease Prevention and Risk Factor Modification
International
This catalyst grant supports research to expand current evidence and understanding of disease prevention that will lead to future intervention studies.
RFP: Respite Services for Children and Youth with Special Needs
International
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals to complete one environmental scan, a comprehensive literature review, and a knowledge synthesis and options paper that focus on respite services and support for families of CYSN (children and youth with special needs) in order to provide evidence-based advice that will support better, less fragmented services to families of CYSN in BC.
The field of sex and gender science aims to deepen our understanding of how biological and social influences interact to affect health and disease.
Genome BC’s Sector Innovation Program has launched a new intake – Intake 6 (SIP6), focusing on environmental DNA (eDNA). This competition aims to support genomics research which will address gaps in eDNA analyses that pose barriers to extract and utilize environmental information.
AstraZeneca Canada’s Corporate Giving Program seeks to improve the health and quality of life of Canadians. The company supports projects and initiatives that improve healthcare in the company's local communities, promote science education and skills among young people, support chronic disease prevention programs for adolescents, or are connected to the giving and volunteer activities of company employees.
The Canadian Hemophilia Society invites applicants to apply for basic scientific research grants in fields relevant to hemophilia A and B, von Willebrand disease, rare factor deficiencies, platelet function disorders (and platelet pathophysiology) and other congenital and acquired bleeding disorders.
Early Phase Clinical Trials: Canada
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The Early Phase Clinical Trials: Canada program was created to provide funding support for clinical trials and clinical trial sub-studies with excellent preliminary data.
Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience - Research Grant
International
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.
Planning Award for Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation
Canadian
The Planning Award will support teams in partnering with patients and other stakeholders to plan research studies or knowledge translation (KT) projects (knowledge dissemination or implementation) in the Fraser region.
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.
NCATS - Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Applications to Address 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Heath Need
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National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is issuing this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight the urgent need for research on the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). NCATS is particularly interested in projects focusing on the use of informatics solutions to diagnose cases and the use of CTSA-supported core resources (e.g., advanced scientific instruments, highly-specialized facilities, and regulatory expertise) to facilitate research on COVID-19 and advance the translation of research findings into diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. NCATS is soliciting applications for Administrative Supplements to UL1, U01, and R21 awards (through PA-18-591), Collaborative Innovation Awards to U01 and R21 awards (through PAR-19-099 and PAR-19-100, respectively), and Competitive Revisions for UL1 awards for each of the non-administrative supplement awards (through PAR-19-337).
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.
Fast Funding for COVID-19 Science
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IC-IMPACTS: Innovative Technology Demonstration Projects
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IC-IMPACTS is calling for Innovative Technology Demonstration Project proposals on an ongoing basis, relevant to one of IC-IMPACTS’ three themes of safe and sustainable infrastructure, integrated water management, and public health and disease prevention. IC-IMPACTS is especially inviting proposals within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Emergency Awards: PAR-20-177 Rapid Investigation of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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Next-Generation Methods of Pregnancy Termination
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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.
Diagnostic Accelerator
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The Diagnostics Accelerator challenges the research community to develop cutting-edge biomarkers and explore novel diagnostic technologies that will aid in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and clinical trial design. Research funded to date focuses on various methods and targets including blood tests in various stages of development, as well as eye scans and digital tools.
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.