the banting postdoctoral fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research‑based growth.

the objective of the banting postdoctoral fellowships program is to:

• attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
• develop their leadership potential
• position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow

the banting postdoctoral fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between the following:

• applicant – individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career
• host institution – commitment to the research program and alignment with the institution's strategic priorities

an applicant to the banting postdoctoral fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.

for complete banting applications (for postdoc candidates to be held at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 under the supervision of a lakehead faculty member)  submitted by september 10, 2014, the university is prepared to make a cash contribution towards the banting application.

please inform the office of research services (e-mail to ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) by september 2, 2014 if you will be submitting a banting pdf application.

the preterm birth initiative was created to increase the understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying parturition and spontaneous preterm birth and will provide up to $600,000 over a four-year period ($150,000 per year).  the initiative is designed to stimulate both creative individual scientists and multi-investigator teams to approach the problem of preterm birth using creative basic and translation science methods.  postdoctoral fellows nearing their transition to independent investigator status through senior established investigators are encouraged to apply.  molecular and computational approaches such genetics/genomics, immunology, microbiology, evolutionary biology, mathematics, engineering, and other basic sciences hold enormous potential for new insights independently or in conjunction with more traditional areas of parturition research such as maternal fetal medicine, obstetrics, and pediatrics. the formation of new connections between reproductive scientists and investigators who are involved in other areas will give preterm birth research a fresh and unique look, and stimulate a new workface to tackle this challenge.

the current call for proposals is open to arcticnet network investigators wanting to pursue their research within the network during phase 4 (2015-2018) as well as to all other eligible arctic researchers in canada. we encourage new applicants and collaborators who are members of an established centre of excellence in arctic research and not previously engaged in arcticnet to apply. all projects currently funded during the third funding phase of arcticnet (2011-2015) will be terminated on 31 march 2015.

arcticnet is funded until 31 march 2018 and the present call for proposals is for the network’s last 3-year nce funding phase starting on 01 april 2015.

the list of research fields targeted by the current call for proposals builds upon the accomplishments of arcticnet to date as well as our network’s cycle ii strategic plan and includes:

1. projections of regional-scale arctic climate;
2. monitoring of marine, terrestrial and atmospheric climate indicators;
3. sensitivity and change of cryospheric systems;
4. coastal processes, communities, infrastructure and resources;
5. impacts of climate shifts on marine and terrestrial ecosystems and their services;
6. legal, political, security and navigation issues in a changing arctic;
7. assessing, understanding and monitoring the health of northern canadians;
8. socio-economic change in arctic communities;
9. community resilience, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change and modernisation;
10. sustainable development and healthy communities;
11. food and water security in northern communities;
12. traditional knowledge in relation to research and policy;
13. new and innovative research that contributes to arcticnet’s objectives.

idrc offers this fellowship (a bequest from helen s. bentley and c. fred bentley) every two years in october to a canadian, permanent resident of canada, or citizen of a developing country. you must be a graduate student with a university degree in agriculture, forestry, or biology, and wish to undertake applied, on-farm research with cooperating farmers in one or more developing countries.

idrc's canadian partnerships program invites organizations incorporated and headquartered in canada to submitapplications for its 2014-2015 small grants for innovative research and knowledge sharing.

who can apply

• local, regional, national, and international organizations incorporated and headquartered in canada that produce or share knowledge for development. individuals are not eligible. 
• organizations applying must have one canadian partner organization and may have others from canada and/or from one or more developing countries.

what do the grants fund?

• research projects up to $60,000, or
• events and small dissemination activities and products up to $15,000

other important things to note:

• research projects must have at least 180 days between the call deadline date and the project start date.
• events and small dissemination activities must have at least 140 days between the call deadline date and the event or dissemination activity.
• grant duration can be anywhere up to 24 months.

• applicants will be asked to provide an explanation of the likely impact of activities in canada, and in a developing country.

the deadline for applications is september 23, 2014.

learn more and apply by visiting the competitions page.​

this knowledge to action grant has been created to encourage ideas that will close the gap between what is known from research and what is done with that knowledge. these grants are intended to provide funding for research projects that build on existing cancer research findings and aim to improve outcomes and experiences through knowledge translation (kt) for people and populations at risk, patients, their families and communities across the cancer trajectory e.g., to assist knowledge users (researchers, practitioners, policy makers, ccs program delivery staff and/or volunteers) in their awareness of knowledge or innovations and facilitating their use in health or healthcare system improvement. the grant should incorporate the principles of knowledge translation including knowledge synthesis, dissemination, exchange and/or ethically sound application of knowledge to improve health and the health system.

workplace opportunities: removing barriers to equity is a new grant and contribution program designed to support employers subject to the employment equity act in their efforts to improve designated group representation in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies.

since its enactment, the act has sought to achieve equality in the workplace and correct the disadvantages experienced by four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. despite varying degrees of progress, under-representation persists in a number of occupational groups and sectors.

workplace opportunities will provide funding to eligible recipients to develop tailored solutions to support sectors experiencing low representation. the representation tab identifies the areas of low representation that workplace opportunities will focus on. actual representation and availability data is available upon request.

veterans affairs canada (vac) has an interest in the benefits of psychiatric service dog for those veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) in canada. in 2013 vac commissioned a report on the use of psychiatric service dogs (psds) as an intervention to assist individuals with a mental health condition. the report found that while the current state of the research is very limited, there is anecdotal evidence that psds might assist persons who live with ptsd. however existing research on these questions is not conclusive. vac intends to fund a 24 month pilot study to investigate the potential benefits and risks of psds in functionally assisting veterans who have ptsd to inform policy development. the department requires a detailed proposal that articulates how researchers would develop, conduct and report on this pilot study according to specified goals and objectives.

the canadian institute for military and veteran health research (cimvhr) has entered into partnership with the government of canada to procure research and development services related to the mental, social and physical wellbeing of active military members, veterans and their families. cimvhr is seeking notices of interest from researchers to enter into a contract with cimvhr to produce this work.

the successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

 _an md or phd in a relevant discipline;

 _demonstrated experience with the research design of applied complex studies;

 _demonstrated experience and knowledge in the domain of mental health and more specifically in the area of ptsd;

 _demonstrated experience working in the area of veteran health research and an understanding of the unique mental health needs of canadian veteran populations;

 _a faculty appointment at or formal affiliation with one of cimvhr’s 32 partner universities (a list of partner universities is available at www.cimvhr.ca);

 _be able to meet project deliverables within 3 months of contract award.

 _please see the attached statement of work (sow) for more details.

interested researchers may submit a notice of interest that includes:

 _their cv;

 _a 1 page document (500 words max.) listing relevant experience;

 _a draft project budget as per the requirements of the sow

please submit applications by september 15th, 2014 to:

mike schaub,

contracts and publications manager

canadian institute for military and veteran health research

queen's university

phone: 613-533-6000 xt 79363

the $15k challenge: call for proposals

notice of intent due september 2^nd, 2014 by 5pm
applications due october 1^st, 2014 by 5pm

what would you do with $15k to improve women's health?

women’s xchange invites you to apply for the $15k challenge.  the $15k challenge will award $15,000 or more to individuals in organizations working to advance the health of women and girls.  funding is available for one year, and organizations must be based in ontario.

you’ve got the ideas. we’ve got the funding. let’s work together.

we can help transform your ideas into research that will make an impact in the communities you serve.  from help on framing a research question to aid in communicating the results of your project to others, women’s xchange wants to support you.

for more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit our website http://womensxchange.ca/15k/  or e-mail stephanie lagosky at  info@womensxchange.ca