Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund

Eligibility: 

An eligible project is one that involves acquiring or developing research infrastructure to increase research capacity in existing CL3 or CL4 facilities and only those CL2 or CL2+ facilities that are essential to the operations of the CL3 or CL4 facilities. Projects submitted may include renovations, repairs to existing infrastructure (whether CFI-funded or not), and equipment housed within the CL3 or CL4 facilities or which are necessary to maintain, renew or augment their Canadian Biosafety Standards certification to work with human pathogens. Proposals for the construction of new CL4 facilities will be considered but would be expected to be exceptional, given the unique and highly specialized nature of these assets. In addition to containment facilities, eligible projects may involve associated facilities for large animals, such as non-human primates. Small-animal (e.g. rodents, ferrets, etc.) facilities are not eligible.

How to Apply: 

The objectives of this competition are to:

• Address immediate infrastructure needs in postsecondary institutions’ and affiliated research hospitals’ capacity to support pandemic preparedness and respond to emerging health threats, consistent with Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy

• Support the development of strong linkages among researchers working in a variety of settings, including government laboratories, and users of research results in all sectors \

• Create an environment to attract and train highly qualified personnel linked to the needs of the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector.

Please notify the Office of Research Services (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) if you intend to apply to this opportunity by September 30, 2021.

 

External Deadline: 
Monday, October 18, 2021
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research