The Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Grants-in-Aid of Research program is intended to support research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This research program helps to advance prevention, treatments, health policy and to ultimately find cures.

GIA’s support research projects with a defined objective, conducted by an investigator working alone or in collaboration with others. Grants will be awarded for a maximum of three years, not to exceed $125,000 per annum. A grant of $5,000, provided in partnership with CIHR’s the Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes’ (INMD), may be awarded as a one-time lump sum to the highest ranked project from a new investigator. This funding would help support travel and ancillary costs for the individual to attend or speak at gastroenterology conferences or to purchase essential equipment necessary to their study.

Letter of Intent deadline:  November 14, 2016

Canadian Health Measures Survey

We welcome applications from “bona fide” researchers who conduct research in Canada and work under the direction or supervision of a recognized public or private organization. The biospecimens, which have been collected from 22,000 individuals from all over Canada to date, are available to any Canadian researcher who meets the requirements following a review conducted by Statistics Canada.

The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants  is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company. The I2I Grants provide funding to college and university faculty members to support research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential. This is achieved through defined phases by providing crucial assistance in the early stages of technology validation and market connection.

The Canadian Honey Council (CHC) is the national organization of the beekeeping industry.  It is a not for profit organization, established in 1940 and incorporated in 1950.  

The Canadian Honey Council is the national association of beekeepers representing over 8,000 apiculturists across Canada. The CHC provides a forum where producers, packers, professionals, provincial associations and officials from different levels of government can talk and recommend action in the best interests of the Canadian honey bee industry.

Projects are expected to be completed within one year of funding, although renewal applications may be considered.

Please submit an electronic version of your application by 15 December to:

Leonard Foster
Chair
Canadian Bee Research Fund
2125 East Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4
foster@chibi.ubc.ca

The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program, a national peer reviewed application process, supports pulmonary research or development projects and offers grants for research operating costs, including laboratory supplies, technicians and some equipment for up to one or two years (varies from province to province). The Canadian Lung Association (CLA) manages the GIA program application and peer review processes. The provincial Lung Associations make funding decisions and administer the awards, taking into account application budgets and competition results. The participating provincial Lung Associations are:
• British Columbia Lung Association
• Lung Association of Alberta & NWT
• Ontario Lung Association
Applicants should refer to their respective provincial regulations governing Grants-in-Aid for additional information as guidelines vary from province to province.

Registration deadline is November 18, 2016.

Funding Information

Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Round 8 of Genome Canada’s GAPP competition is now open.

The GAPP promotes the commercialization and translation of genomics-derived technologies. It provides a unique opportunity for User organizations to leverage their R&D investments with public funding. GAPP fosters academic collaborations with Users from industry, government, not-for-profits, and other organizations. Successful projects are driven by the User and focus on areas of opportunity that they have identified.

Key program highlights:

• Budget: $300K - $6M
• Sources: 1/3 from Genome Canada, 1/3 from User, 1/3 other co-funding
• Award duration: 6 months – 3 years
• Stage: downstream R&D/validation

Examples of previously-funded projects

To apply, contact Ontario Genomics to determine project eligibility and to obtain the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

EOI forms are due to Ontario Genomics on Nov 14, 2016 at 5 pm ET.

In order to better prepare applicants for this competition, Ontario Genomics will complete an external panel review of the EOIs in late November. All eligible applicants must present in person at that time.

Learn more about the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP), and contact Shobha Ramsubir, Senior Manager, Business Development & Research.

Information about other funding opportunities.

Call for Research Proposals – Best in Science Research Grant Program 2016-17

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is accepting applications for 2016-17 Best in Science research grants.

Scientific research is essential for the development of environmental policies and decisions that will ensure Ontario has clean air, safe communities and healthy ecosystems.

The Best in Science program provides funding in support of research that addresses Ontario’s environmental priorities. The program’s research priorities for 2016-17 include:

o   climate change, specifically reducing greenhouse gases

o   the development, enhancement and validation of testing methods for pathogens and environmental pollutants that affect the Great Lakes, inland lakes, drinking water, ground water, surface water, beaches or land resources, including application of methods for mercury source tracking

o   Great Lakes and inland lakes, specifically toxic algae blooms and the impacts of climate change on water quantity and quality

o   pollinator health and effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on non-target organisms

A complete list of the research priorities for 2016-17 is included as Table 1 of the Application Guide, attached.

This year, $700,000 is available to fund scientific research.

Use the forms provided with the Application Guide, attached and available on request from BestInScience@ontario.ca . The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. (EST) November 13, 2016.

Applicants must be affiliated with a recognized legal entity that is (i) a university or a college of applied arts and technology, (ii) a research network, or (iii) a public or non-profit research institute.

Guidelines

Form

Budget Form

For more information, please contact BestInScience@ontario.ca