The Gold Roof Award for Housing Research Excellence is for a significant research contribution that has increased knowledge or understanding in one of the National Housing Strategy’s priority areas. The research outcomes must have led to demonstrable impacts within the academic community or the housing sector. A cash award is given to the researcher, the research team, or the organization that did the research. It is to be used to promote and extend the research being honoured.

The President’s Medal is CMHC’s highest research honour. This prestigious award recognizes a significant research contribution that has not only increased knowledge or understanding in one of the National Housing Strategy’s priority areas but that has also addressed a priority action area identified by CMHC’s President and Chief Executive Officer. For this eighth edition of the President's Medal, the theme is Accelerating Housing Supply Through Construction Innovation. The research outcomes must have led to demonstrable impacts within the academic community or the housing sector.

The Gold Roof Award for Knowledge to Action recognizes initiatives that close the gap between what is known from excellent research and what is done with that knowledge in the housing sector. Its aim is to acknowledge innovative initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to housing and that are leading the way in best practice applications.

Mitacs has launched a new pilot program to advance Canada's engagement in Horizon Europe.  The program will support faculty mobility in relation to the development of research networks and consortia for Horizon Europe grant applications.  Applications must be submitted by one faculty member, with the option to include either one additional faculty member or one SME Partner Organization. Applications cannot include more than two travelers. There are no restrictions on academic disciplines or industry sectors however, fields must align with Horizon Europe calls for proposals and/or corresponding European research consortia. Awards will be valued at up to CAD $5,000 per traveler (maximum $10,000 per award). Travel must be completed by May 29, 2026.  For more information on applicant eligibility, please view the program website; contact Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca for assistance, both with Horizon Europe calls and this application.

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CIFAR is now accepting applications for the 2026-2028 cohort of the CIFAR Global Scholars Program. This unique initiative provides junior faculty the opportunity to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, expand their professional networks and receive focused leadership training in their pivotal first years as independent investigators. 

These experiences accelerate the rise of research leaders who are positioned to drive new discoveries and open new fields of inquiry.

Each Global Scholar:

• Joins one of CIFAR’s interdisciplinary research programs, a two-year opportunity to collaborate and receive mentorship within a close-knit network of leading global researchers.

• Receives $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support. These flexible funds may be used for research expenses, teaching release, student or postdoc support, conference travel, and more.

• May apply for CIFAR seed funding to pursue high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Gains access to leadership training in key areas, including team leadership, trainee mentorship, science communication and science advocacy.

CIFAR welcomes applicants within the first five years of their first independent faculty appointment, whose research complements the themes and goals of a research program listed below. There are no citizenship or geographic restrictions on who may apply. 

The CIFAR research programs accepting applications are:

• Child & Brain Development

• CIFAR MacMillan Multiscale Human

• Future Flourishing

• Humanity’s Urban Future

• Learning in Machines & Brains

• Quantum Materials

The Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes are awarded to two persons – one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities, who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements. The prizes are intended to encourage ongoing contributions to Canada’s cultural and intellectual heritage.

These prizes are administered by the Canada Council in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The winners are chosen by a peer assessment committee, which is appointed jointly by the Canada Council and the SSHRC.

If you are interested in being nominated for one of these awards, please contact Dr. Batia Stolar, Associate VP, Research & Graduate Studies, bstolar@lakeheadu.ca.

These grants support short-term partnered research activities involving a postsecondary institution and a single organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.

More than just a scholarship, the three-year program offered by the Foundation aims to train engaged leaders with the skills required to turn their ideas into actions and contribute concretely to addressing the challenges of their communities, Canada, and the world. They will benefit from exchanges, networking, and events with the Foundation’s Fellows and Mentors, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. The field of study of applicants should be broadly related to the humanities and social sciences or human sciences and is directly relevant to the future of Canada.

At the end of the process, about fifteen candidates will be selected to participate in this unique program, receiving a generous scholarship that can reach up to $210,000 in total, including:

• Up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and living expenses during their doctoral research.
• Up to $20,000 per year for three years to cover the costs of research travel, networking, and participation in Foundation events.

The grant for social science and humanities funds research collaborations with a PI in the UK.  Funds of up to £10,000 tenable for up to 2 years to cover research expenses, collaboration development, or travel in either direction. For more information, go to https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-leverhulme-small-research-grants/.  For assistance, contact Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.

Global Round: Provides small grants to to researchers in STEM fields for one-off or bilateral travel;  Grants are £3,000 for visits up to 3 months, or £6,000-12,000 for multiple visits over one or two years.  The program is intended to stimulate new collaborations; the  PI in UK applies; travel is supported in either direction.  (See https://royalsociety.org/grants/subject-groups/ for eligible subject groups).  For more information, go to https://royalsociety.org/grants/international-exchanges/.  For assistance, contact Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.