elevate

how to apply: 

the mitacs elevate call for proposals has been launched – and enhanced funding is available for postdocs in emerging industry sectors: artificial intelligencecleantechquantum science, and biomanufacturing.

mitacs is committed to fostering new innovation partnerships. our elevate initiative, available to postdocs in all disciplines, can provide critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations.

as in prior years, postdoctoral fellows can apply for two years of funding valued at $60,000/year. and this year, sector-specific experts in artificial intelligence, cleantech, quantum science, and biomanufacturing are eligible for funding of $80,000/year.

postdoctoral fellows:

  • 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


enhanced funding: $80,000/year for research projects in artificial intelligencecleantechquantum science, and biomanufacturing.

and, if you are collaborating with a small or medium-size enterprise or nfp:

elevate (regular) = $60k/year award, partner sme contribution is $15k/year (3:1 leverage)

thematic elevate = $80k/year award, partner sme contribution is $20k/year (3:1 leverage)



key dates:

  • applications open at the end of november 2021
  • application submission deadline is january 19, 2022


start planning for your project now!


if you have questions or would like to learn more about how to apply, please consult our website

 
external deadline: 
wednesday, january 19, 2022
agency: 
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

pierre elliott trudeau scholarship

how to apply: 

this three-year leadership program is designed to train engaged leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, canada, and the world. scholars are selected each year and receive leadership training in the context of brave spaces, in addition to generous funding for their studies.

to apply to the pierre elliott trudeau scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1) you must be already accepted into or in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program, and expected to complete your doctoral studies in 2025 or later.

2) your field of study is broadly related to the humanities or human sciences of direct relevance to the future of canada;

3) your doctoral work must relate to at least one of the foundation’s four themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, canada and the world, people and their natural environment.

4) be a canadian citizen studying at a canadian or foreign institution, or a non-canadian (permanent resident of canada or foreign national) enrolled in a doctoral program at a canadian institution.

external deadline: 
tuesday, december 21, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
doctoral
research

postdoctoral diversity enrichment program (pdep)

how to apply: 

postdoctoral diversity enrichment program (pdep) provides a total of $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the united states or canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to helping them advance to stellar careers in biomedical or medical research.

external deadline: 
wednesday, january 12, 2022
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

eureka smart cluster's 5th call for proposals

how to apply: 

he eureka smart cluster has launched its 5th call for proposals for research, development and innovation (r&d&i) projects.

smart is a flexible, industry-driven eureka cluster program whose aim is to promote collaborative, international, and close-to-market r&d&i projects in advanced manufacturing.

open to:

  • small and medium-sized enterprises (smes)
  • large enterprises and industries
  • universities
  • research organizations
  • others

sector of focus:

advanced manufacturing with a focus on:

  • advanced manufacturing processes
  • intelligent and adaptive manufacturing systems
  • digital, virtual and efficient companies
  • person-machine collaboration
  • sustainable manufacturing
  • customer-based manufacturing

if this opportunity is of interest, please contact jill sherman, international research facilitator at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.

external deadline: 
monday, january 24, 2022
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

elevate

how to apply: 

the mitacs elevate call for proposals has been launched – and enhanced funding is available for postdocs in emerging industry sectors: artificial intelligencecleantechquantum science, and biomanufacturing.

mitacs is committed to fostering new innovation partnerships. our elevate initiative, available to postdocs in all disciplines, can provide critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations.

as in prior years, postdoctoral fellows can apply for two years of funding valued at $60,000/year. and this year, sector-specific experts in artificial intelligence, cleantech, quantum science, and biomanufacturing are eligible for funding of $80,000/year.

postdoctoral fellows:

  • 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


enhanced funding: $80,000/year for research projects in artificial intelligencecleantechquantum science, and biomanufacturing.

and, if you are collaborating with a small or medium-size enterprise or nfp, that organization pays only 25% of the cost of the fellowship for the entire two years!

key dates:

  • applications open at the end of november 2021
  • application submission deadline is january 19, 2022


start planning for your project now!


if you have questions or would like to learn more about how to apply, please consult our website

 
external deadline: 
wednesday, october 20, 2021
agency: 
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

kindred cares grant

how to apply: 

in 2021, kindred foundation established the kindred cares grant to help fund programs, projects and research in the area of hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care, for both adults and children with life-limiting conditions. the kindred cares grant was created to:

 

    • support community-based hospice/palliative care in ontario.

    • address important research questions relating to the clinical care and preferences of adults and children with palliative needs, and their families.

    • assist with projects and programs related to palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions.

 

the kindred cares grant is administered and managed by kindred foundation. the amount allocated each year will vary; however, the goal is to grow the kindred cares grant as an important funding initiative in kindred foundation.

 

 

purpose

to help fund programs, projects, and/or research in two areas, each of which have a separate stream of funding as detailed below:

 

funding stream one: pediatric palliative care

children with life-limiting conditions who currently receive or might benefit from palliative care in ontario.

 

funding stream two: hospice care

hospice care with both residential and support programs in ontario.

 

funding may be used for a stand-alone initiative or may be utilized as seed funding for a pilot project where the results could then be used to apply to a larger granting agency.

 

 

overall information

    • competitive peer-reviewed review process.

    • $30,000 in total funding is available; maximum $7,500 per grant.

        • approximately $15,000 is awarded for pediatric palliative care (in any setting).

        • approximately $15,000 is awarded to community hospice/palliative care (adults and/or pediatric).

    • funding is available for programs, projects or research.

    • budget must be adequately detailed, with preference given to impactful projects with an economical but feasible budget.

 

 

deadline

 

monday november 8, 2021 – 5pm est. late submissions will not be accepted.

 

funding application should be emailed to: info@kindredfoundation.ca

external deadline: 
monday, november 8, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

kindred foundation

thunder bay community foundation (tbcf) call for proposals

how to apply: 
please note that the thunder bay community foundation (tbcf) call for proposals is now open for its various funding opportunities.
 
the tbcf offers one specific research grant:  dr. r. k. dewar medical research grant fund:   the dr. r. k. dewar medical research grant was established in 1987 by ms. helen dewar to honour the life and work of her brother, dr. robert kerr dewar. dr. dewar had faith in the future and progress of medical science and had a keen interest in cutting edge research of his day. he was particularly interested in neuro-regeneration and molecular biology
  • as a research grant, applicants applying this opportunity would have their application reviewed by the office of research.
regarding the tbcf's other programs (see attached document), these programs are not research related, but fall more under the purview of the office of external relations.  therefore, if any of the tbcf's other funding opportunities (besides the r.k. dewar medical research grant) are of interest, please contact the office of research services (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) as soon as possible to indicate your interest in a particular tbcf program, so it can be confirmed with external relations that the university is not already submitting an application to the same tbcf program.   in such a case, the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 external relations submission could take precedence.
 
 if you have any questions, please contact andrew hacquoil at ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca or meghan hanbury at mahanbur@lakeheadu.ca.
external deadline: 
monday, november 15, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

2021 future leaders in canadian brain research program

how to apply: 

this new funding opportunity is open to early-career researchers within five years of starting their first independent research position. through this program, brain canada will award 20 grants of $100,000 each to projects that successfully represent new lines of research with potential for significant impact on our fundamental understanding of the brain.

interested applicants will be required to submit a letter of intent by november 16, 2021. select applicants will be invited to proceed to the full application phase. the deadline to submit a full application is february 16, 2022.

evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity and inclusion (edi) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation and creativity. brain canada is committed to excellence through equity, and we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to our funding opportunities.

please refer to the request for applications for additional details.

for more information, please contact futureleaders@braincanada.ca

external deadline: 
tuesday, november 16, 2021
agency: 
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

university research awards program

how to apply: 

university research awards are designed to encourage research at canadian universities in areas of interest to imperial oil's petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. these areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, and physical sciences.

awards for specific research projects are made to full-time faculty members to support research work carried out by university 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 under their direction.

individual awards are normally available in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on budgets for the proposed research, availability of funds, and potential significance of the research as determined by imperial.

awards are made for one year and may be renewed annually for a maximum tenure of three years. successful award applicants and their universities will be required to sign the non-negotiable terms and conditions of the award.

for further information and applications, please visit our web site at imperial under the heading sustainability/innovation and research/university research awards, or go directly to university research awards.

deadline for submission is december 15, 2021.

please note that applications must be submitted in electronic format (pdf) to ura.sru@esso.ca.

external deadline: 
wednesday, december 15, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

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