Applications are being accepted to the Gubenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) Fellowship program in Lisbon for the academic year 2027-28.  Fellows join a world-class community for a 3 to 8 month residency at GIAS; 15 fellowships will be awarded. Funding includes a monthly stipend, travel expenses, family health insurance, and a partial housing allowance. While generally focused on the arts and humanities, projects will be considered in most fields of inquiry, provided that the proposed work does not require laboratory or experimental facilities and is not primarily practice- or application-oriented. Application Deadline: October 15, 2026. For more information and to apply, go to: https://gulbenkian.pt/gias/news/2027-28-applications-open/

Digital tools have expanded the reach of family planning programs in sub-Saharan Africa, but most existing approaches rely on one-way or rule-based messaging that cannot replicate the kind of responsive, personalized conversation that moves women from awareness to action. Recent advances in large language models have changed what is possible. AI-enabled consumer engagement tools can now hold nuanced, multi-turn conversations in local languages, respond to individual questions and concerns, and deliver personalized information at very low marginal cost across both public and private sector channels. This RFP seeks to answer a core question for the family planning field: can AI-enabled direct-to-consumer engagement improve contraceptive uptake, continuation, and informed method choice at scale - and, if so, which approach works best?

Diagnosing the causes, magnitude, severity, and population prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies is essential for designing appropriate treatments and interventions and for monitoring their effectiveness and safety. It is critical to assess micronutrient status together with biomarkers of infection and inflammation, and there is also a need to add bioindicators for micronutrients that are infrequently assessed but central to physiology. This Grand Challenge seeks novel approaches to extend analytical coverage, improve sensitivity and specificity, simplify measurement, reduce cost, and enable frequent monitoring of micronutrient status by local institutions.

The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to:

• Catalyze and support research efforts of Canadian researchers to use the available CLSA data to better understand how biological, medical, psychological, social, and/or economic aspects of people's lives have an impact on both maintaining health and the development of disease and disability as people age.

This program supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution will leverage the unique skills and specialized infrastructure that is instrumental to streamline internal innovations and commercialization needs. Resulting in targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.

Ontario Pork is pleased to announce a call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for research projects that focus on the Ontario swine industry and meet the overarching research objectives of:

• Innovation of technology and automation
  • Manure pit cleaning/disinfection methods and infected manure management to mitigate African swine fever *
  • RFID automation improvements for improved sow management
  • Novel technologies to assist with safe and efficient euthanasia of 8-20kg pigs
• Trade policy, economics, and consumer studies
  • Impacts of increased dedication of livestock trailers to U.S. loads only for increased biosecurity
  • Global trade policy analysis and their impacts on the export of Ontario/Canadian Pork
  • Understanding factors contributing to decreasing domestic pork consumption and identifying methods to improve its appeal to younger generations

Brain Canada and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI, powered by Baycrest) have launched the new 2026 Knowledge Mobilization Grants: Mental Health of Older Persons program to accelerate the application of evidence into mental health practices that benefit older Canadians. 

The purpose of the program is to support projects that generate novel and practical applications of existing research evidence to enhance the mental health and emotional well-being of older persons (60+), including those living with dementia, cognitive decline, or other neurological conditions, as well as their care partners (family caregivers and formal care providers).

Supporting the mental health of older persons encompasses multiple and intersecting areas of mental health across aging, including the mental health needs of individuals experiencing changes in mood, behaviour, or psychological well-being related to dementia or other neurological conditions. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting early identification and response to mental health needs in older persons, including mood, anxiety, behavioural, or psychological changes associated with dementia, cognitive decline, or neurological disease.
• Advancing preventive, promotive, and supportive approaches that maintain or enhance mental health and quality of life in older age, including psychosocial, community-based, and care-integrated supports.
• Protecting and strengthening the mental health and well-being of care partners, including family caregivers and formal care providers supporting older persons. Funded projects will address a critical barrier to the real-world adoption of transformative mental health innovations for older persons by catalyzing change among policymakers, practitioners such as health care providers, caregivers, and individuals who experience the downstream effects of policies and practices.

Brain Canada, through the Canada Brain Research Fund, in partnership with the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), have jointly allocated $300,000 CAD to this funding opportunity to support up to four grants for one (1) year, non-renewable. Project budgets must total $100,000 CAD, with applicants required to secure 25% of the funding from eligible sponsors.

Please refer to the Request for Applications for full details. 

Deadline for receipt of Registration Forms: September 15, 2026 at 17:00 ET 
Deadline for receipt of Full Applications: October 27, 2026 at 17:00 ET