The Discovery Horizons program provides NSERC’s entry-point to the tri-agency interdisciplinary peer-review mechanism. It supports Discovery research projects that would significantly benefit from being assessed by a tri-agency interdisciplinary peer review committee, and aims to

1. answer NSE research questions that are best addressed through interdisciplinary approaches
2. advance NSE disciplines through cross fertilization and new ways of thinking about research questions; ideas and frameworks; approaches and methods; platforms, tools and infrastructure; people, partners and trainees
3. provide leading-edge NSE training for highly qualified personnel (HQP) in interdisciplinary research environments

The Mitacs Elevate Spring 2022 call for proposals is now open — and enhanced funding is now available in key sectors!

Mitacs Elevate provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations.

This call, we have increased postdoctoral funding from $60,000 per year to $80,000 per year for two-year research projects in key priority sectors. We are accepting proposals in seven thematic areas, including four from last year. The complete list of priority sectors can be found below:

• Agriculture and food
• Artificial intelligence
• Biomanufacturing
• Clean technology
• Entertainment and media
• Quantum science
• Social Innovation

Projects addressing at least one of the key priority sectors above can apply for an enhanced research award valued at $80,000 per year.

As an Elevate fellow, you will:

• Manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or not-for-profit organization
• Receive exclusive professional development training in career fundamentals, interpersonal skills, communication, intrapreneuralism, leadership and management, and much more
• Cultivate cross-disciplinary networks and take advantage of peer-learning opportunities

Key dates:

• The deadline to apply is July 6, 2022

If you have questions or would like to learn more the application process, please consult our website.

Together, Brain Canada, the Canadian Stroke Consortium, and Heart &Stroke are pleased to launch the 2022 Stroke Clinical Research Catalyst Grant program. This funding opportunity will provide seed funding to develop new lines of research and generate preliminary data that would support successful applications to larger grants from granting agencies, while broadening the researcher’s clinical research program.

Up to ten grants of $100,000 each over two years will be awarded through this new program, with a minimum of four of these grants intended for early-career investigators.

Brain Canada, The Canadian Stroke Consortium, and Heart & Stroke are committed to excellence through equity and encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to this funding opportunity, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.

Click here to view the Request for Applications.

Deadline to register: May 31, 2022 at 16:00 ET

Deadline for receipt of Full Applications: August 5, 2022 at 16:00 ET

For more information, please contact  karen@strokeconsortium.ca and/or ashkan.shoamanesh@phri.ca

Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) grants foster and enhance the discovery, innovation and training capability of university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment.

Description

The RTI grants program provides the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments with a net cost between $7,001 and $250,000. Net cost is defined as the purchase cost of the equipment after any discount from the vendor and before taxes, customs and importation fees, transportation and shipping charges, and assembly and installation costs. The vendor discount must be free of conditions, restrictions or limitations (e.g., cannot be offered in exchange for services from users benefiting the vendor company). The research community is also encouraged to explore other avenues for funding research tools and instruments, including NSERC’s other programs that allow the purchase of equipment as eligible expenses.

The Discovery Grants program assists in:

• promoting and maintaining a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities;
• fostering research excellence;
• providing a stimulating environment for research training.

The Discovery Grants program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. Discovery Grants are typically five years in duration and are considered “grants in aid” of research, as they provide long-term operating funds and can facilitate access to funding from other programs but are not meant to support the full costs of a research program.

Recipients of Discovery Grants are not restricted to the specific activities described in their applications and may pursue new research interests, provided they are within NSERC’s mandate and adhere to the principles and directives governing the appropriate use of funds as outlined in the Tri-agency guide on financial administration. This provides researchers with the flexibility to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge and the opportunity to address higher risk (higher reward) topics. Researchers can use their grants to participate in collaborative efforts.

Discovery Grant NOI now available on Research Portal (https://tinyurl.com/zk4nnrx). Deadline date August 2, 2022, 8pm (ET).

Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce that our Digital Health Application Grant competition is now open!

It is our intent that successful applicants will utilize the funding to enhance and evaluate a health app that will engage people living with Parkinson's and support their approach to wellness by offering education and wellness tracking metrics to empower them to optimize their health. 

Important dates:

• April 25, 2022: Release date – request for applications
• June 6, 2022 (by 11:59 p.m. EDT): Competition deadline

Visit our website to learn more and apply.

Applications are being now accepted for Round 2 of the Standard Award scheme, which supports travel for new research collaborations with UK investigators working within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.  Faculty members are eligible; in some cases, PhD students and post-doctoral fellows may be eligible.  Funding is dependent on the length of the visit: up to 3,000 pounds for one-off travel up to 3 months, up to 6,000 pounds for multiple visits within one year, and up to 12,000 pounds for multiple visits within 2 years.  For the multiple visit awards, travel must be bi-directional. Adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities. For more information and to apply, go to https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/international-exchanges/. For assistance, contact Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.

Internal Call for Proposals:  2022-2023 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Competition
The 2022-2023 Banting PDF competition has been officially launched. Please click here to access the Banting program launch information, and consult the Banting website at www.banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca for further details on the program.  Due to the fact that the Banting program expects universities to submit applications for the best candidates, in order to select the most meritorious applicants for endorsement, Lakehead University has outlined specific deadlines/procedures that will be followed for this year's competition. Please click here for more information on the internal application process including deadlines.