The Brokerage Event 2026 focusing on EU Missions in Horizon Europe will take place on 28-29 January 2026. This event aims to support stakeholders in forming strong consortia and preparing competitive proposals for the 2026 EU Missions calls. It is organised by NCP4Missions, the international network of National Contact Points for the five EU Missions. The event will kick off on 28 January at 10:00 a.m. CET (4:00am ET) with an online plenary session offering practical advice on how to effectively tackle the Horizon Europe 2026 calls for proposals. Following the plenary, you will have the opportunity to schedule online bilateral meetings to present their expertise and/or project ideas and discuss potential collaborations. Registration is mandatory to attend the brokerage event.

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Dates and Timelines

OBW Summer Research Program (Students) - drop-in information session

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Join a drop-in information session hosted by York University and University of Konstanz, the coordinating institutions of the Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Summer Research Program.  The OBW Summer Research Program is open to Ontario graduate and undergraduate students in science, engineering, and health science disciplines. Each successful applicant will spend two to three calendar months in the summer at a university in Baden-Württemberg engaged in research projects relevant to their studies in Ontario.  Scholarships are in the amount of CAD 3,000 for two months, and 4,000 for three months, and many be combined with other funding (e.g. Mitacs Globalink Research Award).

Applicants to this program are eligible for scholarship support from OBW (available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only). Undergraduate students must be in at least the second year of their studies when applying, and graduate students may apply at any stage of their studies. German language ability is not required. 

Students must find a potential host professor at one of the nine universities in Baden-Württemberg. 

For assistance at Lakehead, contact intl.research@lakeheadu.ca

For more about the OBW partnership, CLICK HERE. 

Download the program brochure HERE.

Date/Time: December 4, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Register: MS Teams Link

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SSHRC will be holding a webinar regarding the Insight Development Grant competition via MS Teams. It will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for this webinar.

Date/Time: November 27, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
To register, click here.

RECORDING: CLICK HERE

PRESENTATION: CLICK HERE

Offered by Global Affairs Canada and China’s Ministry of Education, the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) aims to foster deeper mutual understanding, build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China, and develop future Canadian leaders with expertise and experience in China. CCSEP alumni are part of a distinguished network of professionals who have gone on to build impactful careers in academia, public service, business, and other fields that contribute meaningfully to Canada-China engagement.  

The program provides an excellent opportunity to learn Chinese, and/or pursue post-secondary studies or research at leading institutions across China.   

Who is eligible to apply? 

• Students at the post-secondary level

• Faculty members and researchers

• Mid-career professionals 

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens. 

Last year, the program introduced new components to expand eligibility and create new opportunities for participants:  

• Longer Stays for Graduate Students: Graduate students can now stay in China for up to 24 months with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China. 

• Shorter Stays for Professionals: The minimum stay requirement for faculty, researchers, and mid-career professionals has been reduced from 2 months to 1 month, offering greater flexibility for those seeking short-term professional development opportunities. 

The deadline to apply on the My EduCanada portal is January 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Apply today to start your extraordinary adventure in China!  

For more information:  Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program

At Lakehead, please contact: 

• For Research: Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca
• For Academic Study / Language study: Maiko Scorgie, coordinator.gem@lakeheadu.ca

CIHR will be hosting the following webinars to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants” and to answer questions on how to apply.

Duration: 90 minutes
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET | Register
Language: English presentation followed by a period of questions and answers in both official languages, English and French

CIHR will be hosting the following webinars to support participants with the requirements of the funding opportunity “Beyond Treatment: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Team Grants” and to answer questions on how to apply.

Duration: 90 minutes

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET | Register
Language: English presentation followed by a period of questions and answers in both official languages, English and French

SSHRC will be holding a webinar regarding the Connection Grant competition via MS Teams. It will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for the webinar. 

Date/Time: November 25, 2025 / 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Register: MS Teams Link

Join Mitacs Senior Advisor, Wilson Luo, for a presentation and update on Mitacs Programs, including the Globalink Research Award (GRA) and the Accelerate Program.  Faculty and students are welcome to attend.  

The presentation is being made in hybrid format (in person in Thunder Bay and online) and is being held in conjunction with Lakehead International's GlobalMe team and International Education Week.

If you cannot attend the live presentation, please register for the Zoom meeting to receive a copy of the presentation.

About the Event

Knowledge mobilization plans are an integral part of grant applications, particularly if you’re applying to SSHRC. This workshop will provide tips and tricks for writing an effective knowledge mobilization plan. Participants should come prepared with ideas for their knowledge mobilization plan as they will have an opportunity to receive feedback from other attendees.

Registration

Zoom/Registration link.