SCN-Mitacs page: SCN-Mitacs Internship Partnership : Stem Cell Network  

1. Up to 5 awards (2IU each) awarded in this call 
2. Open to Masters, PhD, PDFs, and recent graduates 
3. Best part – Interested Partners have already submitted projects for students to bid on (the full list of project descriptions are on the website above). Stem Cell Network will be doing the matchmaking. 
1. Participating companies: 
1. Mediphage Bioceuticals 
2. Octane Orthobiologics 
3. Axolotl Biosciences 
4. Telescope Therapeutics 
5. AmacaThera 
6. Virano Therapeutics 
7. Mesintel Therapeutics 
4. Two Stage process: 
1. Expression of Interest due February 29, 2024 
1. Matchmaking occurs during March 
2. Those invited to Stage 2 (Full Mitacs Proposal) will be notified 
1. Full proposals will be due May 13, 2024 

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation, as listed in point 2 of these call conditions.

• The due date for applications is 16 February 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
• Researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by DRDC to conduct the quantitative data analysis using the 2024 Your Say Matters (YSM): Defence Team Well-Being Survey and examine attitudes, perceptions and experiences of Regular Force members, Primary Reserve members, and Department of National Defence Public Service personnel in the domains related to well-being, organizational culture, and retention.

• The due date for applications is 12 February 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
• Researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by DRDC to conduct a literature review of PFD in female military populations to get a better understanding of the problem and possible solutions that could be implemented in the future.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has a current requirement to undertake an assessment of the thermal insulation, evaporative resistance, and moisture management properties of in-service and prototype Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) clothing. This information will be used to inform future clothing acquisitions and in the development of heat/cold exposure policies, with the goal of optimizing the performance, health, and safety of CAF members.

Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial for building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research relevant to the field.

One fellowship of up to $200,000 CAD total is available for up to two years. A one-year fellowship of $100,000 CAD may be requested provided appropriate justification is included.

Specialized training of young MDs in both clinical care and research skills related to ALS is crucial for building better clinical infrastructure across Canada. This fellowship is designed to support the further training of a clinician to develop the skills necessary to be a specialist in ALS and provide experience/training in clinical or basic research relevant to the field.

One fellowship of up to $200,000 CAD total is available for up to two years. A one-year fellowship of $100,000 CAD may be requested provided appropriate justification is included.

The AMS Doctoral Research award provides funding to doctoral students to help support full-time dissertation writing leading to dissertation completion in the humanities or social sciences, writing on a history of medicine/health care topic – broadly defined as the study of past practices and epistemologies related to human health, healthcare, and disease.