our joint process offers applicants a streamlined, harmonized model with one window for access to two pools of money. collectively, there is $40 million available, with a maximum of $10 million per project. the matching funds available here (up to 66.7%) are more than applicants could get through either the sdtc or ccemc processes individually.

eligible projects:

·       advancing pre-commercial technology for ghg reduction with a current technology readiness level from 4-7, and includes prototype development, field pilots, and commercial demonstration projects.

·       led by applicants incorporated and operating in canada with fewer than 500 employees and less than $50 million in annual gross revenue.

·       have a maximum project length of four years.

·       can demonstrate anywhere in canada but technology must be applicable and well suited for deployment in alberta.

·       meet a consortium requirement of applicant and at least one contractual non-related partner in the project. a consortium partner must provide cash and/or in-kind contributions.

deadline for submission: wednesday, april 13, 2016 at 8:00 pm edt

apply now at www.ccemc-sdtc.ca

note:  under this program, a company must be the lead applicant, but universities can participate as partner organizations.

are you (or do you know of) an organization, business, university or community college that could benefit from funding to support an internship in the area of natural sciences?

§   looking for practical experience to support your career development in the natural sciences?

the science and technology internship program (stip) provides funding to organizations, businesses and institutions to support youth in the natural sciences to gain relevant and meaningful work experience within their field of study.  since 1997, natural resources canada (nrcan) has been contributing to approximately 50 to 60 internships annually to assist youth find valuable work experience.

eligible employers (referred to as partners) can receive a contribution payment for up to 50% of the intern’s salary to a maximum of $13,200 per year.  partners are responsible for finding their own interns.

eligible interns include youth between the ages of 15 and 30 who are:

§   legally entitled to work in canada

§   not previous participants in an internship under the youth employment strategy

interns apply directly to employers and are employees of the partner.  approximately 80% of interns have found permanent employment immediately after their internship. 

if you, or someone you know, could benefit from this opportunity, please visit our website at: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/careers/87 .  alternatively, you may call toll free at 1-877-996-6199, or contact us by e-mail at stip/psst@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. 

our grand challenges explorations  fosters early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges. launched in 2008 with an initial $100 million commitment from the foundation, grand challenges explorations grants have already been awarded to more than 1100 researchers from more than 60 countries.

we are accepting applications on the following six topics until may 11, 2016:

• assess family planning needs, preferences and behaviors to inform innovations in contraceptive technologies and services
• develop novel platforms to accelerate contraceptive drug discovery
• design new analytics approaches for malaria elimination
• accelerate development of new therapies for childhood cryptosporidium infection
• novel approaches to characterizing and tracking the global burden of antimicrobial resistance
• explore new solutions in global health priority areas

a limited number of travel awards to phd or md/phd 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , and post-doctoral/medical/clinical fellows are available. the purpose of this program is to defray the travel costs associated with making a scientific presentation as a first author or presenter at a conference, symposium or other appropriate professional meeting.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by rapid and progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons, resulting in paralysis and death. there are currently 2,500-3,000 canadians living with als, and there is no cure or effective treatment. the goal of the canada: als 2016 program is to provide targeted support for outstanding translational research that accelerates the development of safe and effective therapies for als.

proposed projects may relate to any disease; however, the basis for selection will be on the potential impact of the project on als. applicants may submit projects that fall within the scope of the weston brain institute’s rapid response and/or transformational research programs. more information can be found below and in the program details.

request for applications (rfa)

 program details

apply now

important dates

program information session:        tuesday, march 22^nd, 2016, 2:00pm edt register here

letter of intent deadline:                  tuesday, april 19^th, 2016, 2:00pm edt

proposal deadline:                              monday, august 15^th, 2016, 2:00pm edt

anticipated award notification:      october 2016

notes: all program dates are subject to change.

application process

there are two stages to the application process:

1. letters of intent (loi)
2. proposals