CIHR: Project Grant Applicant Webinars - Fall 2025
Event Date:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
NSERC: 2025 PromoScience Information Session
Event Date:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
NSERC invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada’s young people, particularly to groups that are underrepresented in NSE careers.
NSERC invites researchers for a Microsoft Teams information session for more information about the PromoScience program:
Date/Time: July 23, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Webinar link.
UArctic Webinar: Arctic Economy and Business Development
Event Date:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
Date/Time: August 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM NST
- Economic opportunities and challenges in the Arctic.
- Supporting Indigenous-led businesses and entrepreneurship.
- Sustainable development strategies for Arctic industries.
Decolonizing Education and Policy in Canada
Event Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
UArctic is pleased to invite you to register for the 2025 UArctic Webinar Series —a dynamic and timely exploration of the key issues shaping the future of the Arctic and Northern regions. Bringing together diverse voices from across the Circumpolar North and beyond, this series creates space for critical conversations, shared learning, and collaborative action on the challenges and opportunities facing Northern communities.
We’re excited to announce the panelists for the second session of the series: Decolonizing Education and Policy in the North. This session will highlight perspectives from Indigenous leaders, educators, and community members who are advancing decolonial approaches across sectors and institutions. Together, they’ll discuss the pathways to more equitable, culturally grounded, and community-led systems of education and governance in the North.
Webinar Series Schedule:
Decolonizing Education and Policy in Canada – [REGISTER HERE]
May 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM NST
- Integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into education and policymaking.
- Addressing colonial legacies in the education system.
- Examples of successful decolonization efforts in Canada.
Moderator: Dr. Kirk Anderson, Dean, Faculty of Education, Memorial University and UArctic Chair in School Effectiveness and School Improvement
Panelists: Dr. Ramona Neckoway, Vice-President, Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation and University College of the North
Councillor David Swanson, Norway House Cree Nation
Dr. Shauneen Pete, Chair, Emerging Indigenous Scholars at Royal Roads University
CIHR - Team Grants - Strengthening Resilient and Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS) Webinar
Event Date:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
Date/Time/Join Link: July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET | Join
CIHR is hosting a webinar to provide interested applicants with information on the requirements of the “Team Grants - Strengthening Resilient and Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)” funding opportunity and to answer questions on how to apply.
CFI JELF Workshop
Event Date:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:30am EDT
Event Location:
Online
In order to assist applicants preparing applications for our internal CFI JELF call, the Office of Research Services is offering a CFI JELF workshop on July 16, 2025 on Zoom from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The session will be presented by Andrew Hacquoil, Research Facilitator, (Institutional Programs) Office of Research, who will provide an overview of the internal competition and Dr. Mike Rennie, Associate Professor, and Chair, Department of Biology, who will provide tips and insights into applying for funding from the CFI.
If you are interested in attending, please register for the session by completing this form and a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the event.
Ask Us Anything! REB Office Hours
Event Date:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Graduate Student Lounge (CASES Building) and Zoom
We are excited to continue a new initiative designed to support researchers, students, and faculty members in navigating the REB application process for research involving human participants. These informal, drop-in sessions aim to address any questions you may have, clarify application requirements, and help demystify the submission process.
Session Details:
Next Session: July 8, 2025 / 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Format: Both in-person on campus and virtual via Zoom to accommodate all participants.
In-person on campus: in the Graduate Student Lounge (CASES Building)
Virtual via Zoom.
Whether you're new to the process or have specific questions about an ongoing project, our team will be available to provide personalized support and guide you through the necessary steps. No appointment is required, so please feel free to drop in anytime during the session. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your research meets all necessary requirements. To access the Zoom link, click here. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you at our next session!
Ask Us Anything! REB Office Hours
Event Date:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Zoom and Graduate Student Lounge (CASES Building)
We are excited to continue a new initiative designed to support researchers, students, and faculty members in navigating the REB application process for research involving human participants. These informal, drop-in sessions aim to address any questions you may have, clarify application requirements, and help demystify the submission process.
Session Details:
Next Session: June 17, 2025 / 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Format: Both in-person on campus and virtual via Zoom to accommodate all participants.
In-person on campus: in the Graduate Student Lounge (CASES Building)
Virtual via Zoom.
Whether you're new to the process or have specific questions about an ongoing project, our team will be available to provide personalized support and guide you through the necessary steps. No appointment is required, so please feel free to drop in anytime during the session. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your research meets all necessary requirements. To access the Zoom link, click here. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you at our next session!
CIHR Webinar for Operating Grant: Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Allied Health and Genetics
Event Date:
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
SSHRC Webinar: Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution
Event Date:
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 10:30am to 12:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Online
Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to launch the Indigenous Science and the Impacts of Plastic Pollution funding opportunity. This joint initiative provides research funding support to address knowledge gaps about the potential impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous communities through the various stages of the plastic lifecycle, focusing on social, cultural and economic impacts. For this funding opportunity, at least one partner organization must be an Indigenous partner in Canada. Proposals should demonstrate that project priorities have been designed through consultation with, co-developed with, or initiated from Indigenous communities and/or organizations.
Each grant is valued at up to $237,500 annually for a duration of up to 2 years. Research projects must address at least one of the following research objectives, as applicable, locally or across Canada:
Theme 1: Understanding the Potential Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Indigenous Peoples
Theme 2: Indigenous Approaches to Address Plastic Pollution
For more information, please click here.