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Canada Awards for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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11 days until deadline
Recognizes excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship, while educating present and future generations of disruptors.
Balzan Prize
International
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11
11 days until deadline
Fosters culture, the sciences and the most meritorious initiatives in the cause of humanity, peace and fraternity among peoples throughout the world.
Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering Program (CWSE)
Canadian
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26
26 days until deadline
The goal of the program is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering, and to provide role models for women active in, and considering, careers in these fields. The CWSE Program is regional—with one Chair for each of the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, and British Columbia/Yukon regions. NSERC funding must be matched by cash contributions from supporting organizations (e.g., SFU).
King Faisal International Prize
International
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27
27 days until deadline
Recognizes outstanding works in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
Robert Koch Award
International
27
27 days until deadline
Recognizes outstanding and Internationally recognized scientific achievements.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Henry Marshall Tory Medal
Canadian
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27
27 days until deadline
Rewards outstanding research in any branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an allied science.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medals
Canadian
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27
27 days until deadline
Recognizes outstanding research in physics and in chemistry.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Sir John William Dawson Medal
Canadian
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27
27 days until deadline
Recognizes important contributions in multiple domain.
KEK-TRIUMF Exchange Program for Early Career Researchers (EPECR)
International
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27
27 days until deadline
KEK (Japan’s High-Energy Accelerator Research Organization) and TRIUMF are pleased to announce the joint establishment of the KEK-TRIUMF Exchange Program for Early Career Researchers (EPECR). The EPECR is a researcher and student exchange program that promotes the development of up and comers, who will play a key role in accelerator science and its related fields. An important aim of the program is to help foster new collaborations between KEK and TRIUMF. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2021 at 5:00PM PST. Please see the above opportunity link for more information.
Breakthrough Prizes
International
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28
28 days until deadline
Recognizes individuals who have made profound contributions in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
Canadian
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28
28 days until deadline
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
Canadian
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28
28 days until deadline
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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28
28 days until deadline
Recognizes a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering.
Order of British Columbia
Canadian
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36
36 days until deadline
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.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Synergy Awards for Innovation
Canadian
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42
42 days until deadline
Recognizes partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development between universities and Canadian industries.
Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Canada
Canadian
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43
43 days until deadline
Honours the spirit and contribution of entrepreneurs here and around the world.
Harvey Prize
International
58
58 days until deadline
Rewards excellence by recognizing breakthroughs in science and technology.
Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) - LOI
Canadian
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60
60 days until deadline
CREATE supports the training of teams of highly qualified graduate (master's and doctoral) students from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. SFU is given a quota on the Letters of Intent (LOI) that can be submitted to NSERC.
Science Communication Skills grant (pilot)
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The Science Communication Skills grant (pilot) supports organizations providing science communication skills training to students, fellows, and faculty in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) from Canadian postsecondary institutions.
DAAD Research Stay Grant
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74 days until deadline
DAAD offers grants for one to three months in all academic disciplines to scholars at US and Canadian institutions of higher education to pursue research at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories in Germany. The aim of this particular program is to support short-term research stays and thus promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues. Grants are awarded for research and working projects and cannot be used for travel only. Airfare to Germany will not be covered and lecture tours, attendance at conferences or conventions, editorial meetings or extended guest professorships are not funded.
Killam Research Fellowships
Canadian
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89 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.
American Physical Society (APS) Fellows
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89 days until deadline
Recognizes exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise.
American Physical Society (APS) Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science
International
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89 days until deadline
Recognizes outstanding contributions to basic research which uses lasers to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light.
L'Oreal UNESCO Women in Science International Awards
International
89
89 days until deadline
Identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world.
American Physical Society (APS) Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics
International
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89
89 days until deadline
Recognizes and encourage outstanding experimental research in nuclear physics,
American Physical Society (APS) W.K.H. Panofsky Prize
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89 days until deadline
Recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in Experimental Particle Physics.
NSERC Alliance COVID-19 Grants
International
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89 days until deadline
NSERC Alliance team has announced a new funding opportunity to support academic researchers and the public and not-for-profit sectors, and industry to address pandemic-related research and technical challenges. Support for up to $50,000 for one-year projects is being made available immediately. Please see funding opportunity link below for more information.
A new initiative for launching big, audacious ideas.
IDEaS COVID-19 Challenges Launch
International
As part of the larger pan-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is participating in a multi-departmental initiative seeking innovative solutions to help in the fight against CV-19. IDEaS has created three challenges that are focused on improving disease tracking and likely exposure to CV-19 using data analytics as well as researching new decontamination technology and improved personal protective equipment. Please click on the new funding opportunity link for more information.
BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
International
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Recognizes and encourages world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of lasting impact for their originality, theoretical significance and ability to push back the frontiers of the known world.
Recognizes Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their contributions over the prior two years.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships (formerly known as the Steacie Memorial Fellowships)
Canadian
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.
Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (FCCP) Award of Merit
Canadian
Recognizes distinguished Chinese Canadians who have made outstanding professional achievements.
Seaborg Medal
International
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Recognizes outstanding scientific or engineering research achievements associated with the development of peaceful uses of nuclear science.
Discovery Grants
Canadian
The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences
International
Encourages dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding young scientists, under 40 years of age.
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.
Wolf Prize
International
Recognizes renowned scientists and artists for their achievements for humanity and for friendly relations between people.
Sloan Research Fellowships
International
Stimulates fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise.
NSERC PromoScience 2020 Initiative
International
NSERC invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada's young people, particularly to under-represented and disadvantaged groups in NSE careers, including girls and Indigenous peoples. Kindly see the following PromoScience opportunity for more information if interested. For assistance please contact ors@sfu.ca
Kyoto Prize
International
Honours those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind.
Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) - Full Application
Canadian
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The CREATE Program primarily supports the training of teams of highly qualified students (master's and doctorals) from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. Full application is by invitation only.
National Academy of Science (NAS) Awards
International
Honours outstanding achievement in the physical, biological, and social sciences.
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award
International
Supports women pursuing research in STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing & Design).
Climate Action and Awareness Fund
Canadian
Supports climate awareness and engagement and scientific and technical research on climate change.
Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program
Canadian
The RTI Program provides the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments.
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars
International
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research has opened applications for the 2021 Azrieli Global Scholars program for early-career researchers. Applications are due by October 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Successful applicants will receive $100,000 CAD of unrestricted research support over two years. Please click the link above for further information.
Simons Investigators
International
Supports active and creative researchers with $100,000 USD per year over five years to undertake new and creative investigations in Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems.
Discovery Grants - Northern Research Supplement Program (NRS)
Canadian
The Northern Research Supplement program has been established to help promote Canadian university-based research and training in the Canadian North and to augment the associated logistical costs. To apply for NRS, you must indicate your interest and include the required attachments as part of the Discovery Grant application on the Research Portal.
American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellowship
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Recognizes meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.
Discovery Grants - Northern Research Supplement Program (NRS)
Canadian
The Northern Research Supplement program has been established to help promote Canadian university-based research and training in the Canadian North and to augment the associated logistical costs. To apply for NRS, you must indicate your interest and include the required attachments as part of the Discovery Grant application on the Research Portal.
Discovery Grants, Department of National Defence Supplement
Canadian
A joint initiative between the DND and NSERC, aimed at supporting unclassified university-based research dedicated to the development of non-weapon specific technologies with dual-use applications in defence and security target areas. Applications to the DG competition will require a justification of how the proposed research falls within the DND target areas. No additional application to the DND is required.
Scialog® Fellow
International
Funds collaborative, interdisciplinary projects to collaborate in high-risk discovery research.
Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards
Canadian
Traditional Fulbright awards are open to Canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research center of their choice in the United States.
Cottrell STAR and IMPACT awards
International
Advance the skills, knowledge and experience of Cottrell Scholars.
Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program
International
Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program is now accepting applications for awards to be taken up in the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are intended for Canadian citizens who are exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals who wish to conduct research and/or lecture in the United States. Applications are accepted until November 15, 2020.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Awards for Science Promotion
Canadian
Focuses on people and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. The individual recipient will receive an award of $10,000. The winning group will be awarded $25,000 to further science promotion activities. Funds paid to winners of this prize are subject to the PromoScience Grants Guide.
Governor General's (GG) Innovation Awards
Canadian
Recognizes current or recent innovations that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Canada.
Shaw Prize
International
Honours individuals who have recently achieved significant breakthrough in academic and scientific research or applications.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellowships
Canadian
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
Recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.
Albert Einstein World Award of Science
International
Recognizes and encourages scientific and technological research and development.
Gruber Prizes
International
Honours individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, and Neuroscience, whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.
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.
International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Medal
International
Recognizes exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic.
Recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Recognizes and promotes excellence in science, technology, and industry.
American Physical Society (APS) Prizes & Awards
International
Honours notable contributions to research in the fields that the APS covers.
Science magazine recognizes the achievements of researchers at all stages of their careers through a variety of prizes and awards.
Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics
International
Promotes originality and excellence of research in the field of Biophysics.
Crafoord Prize
International
Recognizes excellence in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research.
Partners in Research (PIR) National Awards
Canadian
Recognizes the importance and significance of research within the biomedical and natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics domains.
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Canadian
Honours extraordinary women leaders.
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.
LUI Che Woo Prize
International
Recognizes remarkable achievements that are contributing to world civilization.
Copley Medal
International
For outstanding achievements in research of any branch of science.
John H. Chapman Award of Excellence
Canadian
Recognizes a remarkable contribution to space science and technology.
Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Innis Gérin Medal
Canadian
Rewards a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences.
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.
Heineken Prizes
International
Rewards outstanding achievement in the fields of: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Cognitive Science, Environmental Sciences, History, and Medicine
Horizon 2020 - Opportunities for International Cooperation
International
By coupling research and innovation, Horizon 2020 emphasizes excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges. The goal is to ensure Europe produces world-class science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation.
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.
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 Elevate trains emerging research management leaders through an exclusive professional skills curriculum. Fellows gain theoretical and experiential training in areas such as project management and presentations.
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.
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.
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.
Designed for those very few instances when an exceptional research opportunity would be missed if a project had to wait to undergo the normal course of a national competition before a decision could be rendered.
VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation Grants
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VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation grants assist SFU faculty members who are applying for major external research grants (e.g., CFI, NCE or SSHRC MCRI or INE). Assistance may take the form of support salaries for personnel needed to prepare application materials, costs of travel required to meet with research collaborators, long-distance telephone/fax charges, etc. These grants do not fund research per se.
Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Horizon Global Platform Competition
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The objective of the International stream is to support international research collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners at the international level. The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Horizon Global Platform competition provides funding for Canadian researchers who are partners on successful projects funded through eligible calls under the EU Horizon 2020.
The Pandemic Response Challenge Program
Canadian
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.
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.
German Research Foundation: Initiation of International Collaboration
International
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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
International
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.