purpose

the gender wage gap grant program (gwggp) is intended to advance actions to promote equality between women and men that support efforts to close ontario's gender wage gap. this call for proposals supports the government’s priority of economic growth by adding to our understanding of the gender wage gap and how the earning potential of ontario’s working women can be maximized. this in turn benefits working families, the labour force in general and overall economic productivity.

the species at risk branch is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 species at risk research fund for ontario (sarrfo).

the sarrfo supports the protection and recovery of species at risk by funding high quality scientific research that addresses key threats, knowledge gaps, and informs better species protection and management. 

all applicants are to carefully read the following sarrfo guidelines before completing and submitting an application. 

priorities have been identified for the 2015-16 funding year and are outlined within the guidelines. applications that address any of the 2015-16 priorities will be considered for funding before subsequent applications.

for more information, please contact kim jaxa-debicki at 705-755-5506 or sar.stewardship@ontario.ca

putting women and girls at the center of development

this $46 million business-driven network,managed by the centre for excellence in mining innovation (cemi) aims to become the leading expert in ultra-deep (below 2.5km) research and innovation and to solve the challenges that impact resource extraction in these environments. recognizing the importance of deep mining, earlier this year, the federal government’s business‐led networks of centres of excellence (bl‐nce) program awarded $15 million to ultra-deep mining network.

this program aims to support solution-providers capable of creating the industry-needed tools and technologies that will help ultra-deep mines (below 2.5kms) to operate more effectively and safely, generate more value, improve the human environment and enhance mine productivity in the short term.

working to amplify and expedite commercial value and enhance ultra-deep mining innovations in canada and beyond, this program is intended to help the mining industry accelerate research and development, increase investment in r&d and/or deploy proven innovative and advanced technologies. this program is not intended to support fundamental research, but rather apply new forward-looking technologies to mining at depth.

this program also seeks solution-providers to collaborate with industry (private organizations), canadian academia, research institutions to implement solutions for ultra-deep mining. successful applicants will have a project that is industry-supported, addressing a specific industry challenge to advance development in ultra-deep mining environments.

the udmn and its think deep program are guided by four strategic themes:

1.  rock stress risk reduction: improve the control of stability in deep underground excavations

2.  energy reduction & optimization: the 40% mine; improve the energy consumption profile and cooling of deep mines

3.  novel methods of material transport and productivity: increase the rates of development and production in mines

4.  improved human health: use a human-centered approach to improve environment in deep mines

only projects with a well defined near term application deemed to optimally impact the ultra-deep mining field will be supported by this program. 

applicants to the think deep program fall under two streams: open call or current network member. it is recommended that applicants visit www.miningdeep.ca for additional information on both streams and detailed application instructions.

open call applicants are required to submit a letter of intent by november 10, 2014. 

about the udmn:

the udmn is a business-driven network, managed through the centre for excellence in mining innovation (cemi), and supported by members of the mining and oil & gas industries, and with the active participation of small-to-medium sized enterprises, industry agencies, research facilities and academia. the goal of the udmn is to help the mining industry develop and adopt commercially viable research and development projects that result in the deployment of proven innovative technologies.

announcement: prostate cancer canada offers a new competition in prostate cancer research

targeted rfa in survivorship research

prostate cancer canada (pcc) invites applications for investigator-initiated grants in survivorship research. this request for applications (rfa) solicits research proposals from groups taking novel approaches to studies focusing on the behavioural, physical, psychosocial, social/family, mental, functional, spiritual, emotional and practical concerns of daily living. projects should aim to inform the development and delivery of interventions and best practices in follow-up care for cancer patients, survivors and their families and caregivers.

award amount: up to $1.5m over 5 years

key dates:
registration deadline: december 5, 2014
full application deadline: january 15, 2015
funding start date: april 1, 2015

this opportunity is proudly funded by the movember foundation.

full details on this program can be found at targeted rfa survivorship

programs available under the fy14 psychological health/traumatic brain injury research program

investigational treatments for tbi and ptsd clinical trial award (ittpcta)

• the intent of the fy14 ph/tbirp investigational treatments for tbi and ptsd clinical trial award (ittpcta) is to address section 704 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2014, which directs a pilot program and establishment of a process for randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials of investigational treatments (including diagnostic testing) of tbi and ptsd received by members of the armed forces in health care facilities other than military treatment facilities.the proposed research may focus on new clinical trials or leverage existing studies. investigational treatments considered under this award mechanism may include a device, drug, biologic, surgical procedure, rehabilitative modality, behavioral intervention, or other relevant intervention. all studies must clearly describe how they would incorporate the requirements and meet the intent of this award mechanism.

community partners in mental health research award (cpmhra)

• section 706 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2013 directs the secretary of defense to carry out a pilot program to enhance the efforts of the department of defense (dod) in research, treatment, education, and outreach on mental health, substance use disorders, tbi, and suicide prevention in members of the national guard and reserves, their family members, and their caregivers through community partners.  the intent of the fy14 ph/tbirp community partners in mental health research award (cpmhra) is to address section 706 by supporting research on the causes, development, and innovative treatment of mental health, substance use disorders, tbi, and suicide prevention in members of the national guard and reserves, their family members, and their caregivers. the focus of the cpmhra is on research only; proposed projects should not include other treatment, education, and outreach efforts. research projects should be carried out by or in collaboration with community partners. community partners as referenced in section 706 are private non-profit organizations or institutions that engage in (1) research on the causes, development, and innovative treatment; (2) identifying and disseminating evidence-based treatments; and/or (3) outreach and education for mental health, substance use disorders, tbi, and suicide prevention in members of the national guard and reserves, their family members, and their caregivers.