Public Safety Canada: Module 1 - Safeguarding Science: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.

Module 1 (Jan 21, 1:00-2:30 PM EST) – Safeguarding Science: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools
Want to know which collaboration red flags you should never ignore? This foundational session shows you how to identify research security risks before they derail your grants or partnerships. Start here.
 
To register, click here.
 

Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.

Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.

Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)

Public Safety Canada: Module 3 – Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.

 
Module 3 (Mar 19, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT) – Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process Ever wondered why some international students get denied at the border? Understand the security screening process and what immigration officials actually look for when evaluating study permit applications.
 
To register, please click here.
 

Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.

Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.

Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)

Public Safety Canada: Module 2 - Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know Your Partners – Assess the Risk

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.

 
Module 2 (Mar 24, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT) – Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know Your Partners – Assess the Risk Wonder if your research counts as "sensitive" under federal policies? Most researchers misjudge this. Learn what actually triggers STRAC requirements and how to properly assess partnership risks before submitting grant applications.
 
To register, please click here.
 

Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.

Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.

Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)

Public Safety Canada: Module 4 – Know Before You Export: Canada's Export and Brokering Controls

Event Date: 
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.

 
Module 4 (Jan 19, 1:00-2:00 PM EST) – Know Before You Export: Canada's Export and Brokering Controls Did you know sharing research data internationally might require an export permit? Learn what triggers export controls and how to navigate the permitting process without delaying your collaborations.
 
To register, please click here.
 

Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.

Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.

Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)

Public Safety Canada: Module 6 – Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

Public Safety Canada just announced their 2026 Safeguarding Science training series from January through March. These aren't your typical compliance webinars—they address the real-world scenarios you're probably already facing in your research partnerships and grant applications.

 
Module 6 (Mar 11, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT) – Travelling Safely: Protecting Your Research While Travelling Abroad Want to know what foreign intelligence services look for at academic conferences? Get practical strategies for protecting your research, devices, and data when traveling internationally.
 
To register, please click here.
 

Who Should Attend: Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, research staff, and administrators across all disciplines. These sessions provide knowledge that protects your grants, partnerships, and intellectual property.

Full details on all Safeguarding Science Training Modules can be found on their website, along with details for attending the French language versions of each module.

Questions about which modules apply to your research? Contact Andrew (security.research@lakeheadu.ca)

CIHR: Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program – Information Webinar for Applicants

Event Date: 
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

CIHR: Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program – Information Webinar for Applicants
Date/Time/Join Link:  December 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET | Join

Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe Calls: An Interdisciplinary Challenge

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 3:30am EST to Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 11:30am EST
Event Location: 
Online

ONLINE BROKERAGE EVENT

The collaboration between SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) disciplines and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is one of the key elements for a holistic approach to enhancing artificial intelligence in Europe. 

The brokerage event targets those interested in submitting proposals dealing with artificial intelligence in various fields, such as health, digital, climate and environment, and requiring the involvement of social sciences and humanities (such as sociology, ethics, laws, psychology, economics, linguistics, anthropology, etc).  

  • Applicants from Clusters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and Eu Mission Cities with STEM or SSH expertise relevant to AI 

  • SSH researchers interested in exploring opportunities beyond Cluster 2

  • Stakeholders from any field working with or impacted by Artificial Intelligence

  • Anyone preparing a Horizon Europe proposal involving AI and interdisciplinary collaboration

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2026

Horizon Europe Info Day: Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 3:30am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location: 
Online

This Info Day will inform (potential) applicants about the 2026 topics included in the Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' work programme 2026-2027.

Cluster 2 aims to meet EU goals and priorities on enhancing democratic governance and citizens’ participation, on the safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), and on to responding to and shaping multifaceted social, economic, technological and cultural transformations.

The program mobilizes multidisciplinary expertise of European social sciences and humanities (SSH) for understanding fundamental contemporary transformations of society, economy, politics and culture. It aims to provide evidence-based policy options for a socially just and inclusive European green and digital transitions and a post-COVID 19 recovery.

Future projects should deliver on the three intervention areas matching the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan (2025-2027):

  • · Green transition
  • · Digital transition
  • · A more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe

All topics under this Cluster are expected to mainstream Social Sciences and Humanities and to include a gender dimension in their research.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CIHR: Applicant Webinar: Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research

Event Date: 
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

CIHR will be hosting the following webinar to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research” and to answer questions on how to apply.

When: Tuesday, December 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET | Join
Duration: 120 minutes
Language: Bilingual presentation followed by a period of questions and answers in both official languages, English and French.

Canadian UArctic Project Funding Information Session

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

Canadian UArctic Project Funding Information Session
Date/Time: January 28, 2026 / 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
To register for this event, click here.

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