hfsp research grant program

how to apply: 

hfsp research grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries (see guidelines).

participation of scientists from disciplines outside the traditional life sciences such as biophysics, chemistry, computational biology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nanoscience or physics is recommended because such collaborations have open up new approaches for understanding the complex structures and regulatory networks that characterize living organisms, their evolution and interactions.

research grants are provided for teams of scientists from different countries who wish to combine their expertise in innovative approaches to questions that could not be answered by individual laboratories. preliminary results are not required and applicants are expected to develop new lines of research through the research collaboration.

it is understood that such research inherently contains risks and hfsp expects that teams of applicants address the risks and outline mitigation strategies for their research in case of failure and how they intend to achieve their goals.

applications for applied research, including medical research typically funded by national medical research bodies, will be deemed ineligible (see guidelines).

two types of grant are available: research grants – early career and research grants – program.

  
research grants - early career
all team members are expected to direct a research group (however small) and must have a doctoral degree (phd, md or equivalent). they must be in a position to initiate and direct their own independent lines of research.the hfsp award is not intended to create scientific independence, this is a decision of the research institute prior to the application.
research grants - program
awarded to teams of independent researchers at any stage of their careers. the research team is expected to develop new lines of research through the collaboration. applications including independent investigators early in their careers are encouraged
external deadline: 
thursday, march 18, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

funding opportunity – letters of intent

how to apply: 

the canadian mountain network (cmn) will invest a total of $3.4 million over 3 years to support the development of up to 6 place-based knowledge hubs supported at levels of $100,000-$300,000 per year (or $300,000 – $900,000 total over the three years).

cmn invites letters of intent (loi) to be submitted, on or prior to january 20, 2021, by individuals and organizations willing to lead a place-based knowledge hub.

we encourage individuals and organizations considering submission of a loi to request a contact list of potential contributors identified through the expression of interest (eoi) phase (completed november 6, 2020; eoi submission is not a requirement for loi eligibility).

external deadline: 
wednesday, january 20, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

connection grants

how to apply: 

connection grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the connection program.

these grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. these events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage with participants on research issues of value to them. events and outreach activities funded by a connection grant can often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.

connection grants support workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes, or other events or outreach activities that facilitate:

  • disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges in the social sciences and humanities;
  • scholarly exchanges between those working in the social sciences and humanities and those working in other research fields;
  • intersectoral exchanges between academic researchers in the social sciences and humanities and researchers and practitioners from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors; and/or
  • international research collaboration and scholarly exchanges with researchers, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and non-academic partners from other countries.
external deadline: 
saturday, may 1, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

eurostars - call for innovative r&d-performing smes projects

how to apply: 

eurostars is a joint program co‑funded by national and regional funding bodies from 36 countries and the european union. by participating, organizations can access public funding for international collaborative r&d projects.

sectors: all industry sectors, all civilian markets.

open to:

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

next deadline: february 4, 2021 at 20:00 central european time

important:

in canada, eurostars is delivered through the national research council. in order to be ready to submit a project proposal before the february 4, 2021 deadline, you must reach out to canada's eurostars national project coordinator, eric holdrinet. smes should also inform their nrc irap industrial technology advisor.

financial support:

financial support may be provided to selected smes in canada which are eligible for nrc irap assistance. support for project partners varies according to funding eligibility in their respective countries.

please contact jill sherman, international research facilitator, (intl.research@lakeheadu.ca) if you are interested in applying to this opportunity.

external deadline: 
thursday, february 4, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

training grant : health research training platform (2021/22 pilot)

eligibility: 

eligibility to apply

for an application to be eligible:

  1. the nominated principal applicant (npa) who will act as the platform leader must be an independent researcher or a knowledge user.
  2. the npa must be affiliated with an eligible institution (see the cihr application administration guide – part 4).
  3. in addition to the npa, at least two other members identified as principal applicants (pas) must be included.
  4. collectively npa and pas must:
  5. for an application to be eligible, the proposed training platform must:
    • identify at least eight mentors representing different institutions, disciplines, jurisdictions, sectors and career stages.
      • these mentors can include the npa or pas.
      • all other mentors must be listed as co-applicants.
      • the composition of the mentors must include:
    • the applicant team (npa, pas, or co-applicants) must be interdisciplinary and intersectoral.
    • identify one member who serves the function of an equity, diversity and inclusion (edi) champion with expertise in sound edi practices and principles. see additional information section for wise practices on including an edi champion and defining their potential roles in the platform.
      • the edi champion can be a mentor.
      • if not a mentor, the edi champion must be listed as a co-applicant.
    • identify a platform advisory committee (pac) that will help guide and monitor the progress of the platform and future directions, which:
      • cannot include the npa and pas (as advisors).
      • must include representation from both trainees and ecrs.
      • must include the edi champion.
      • must include representation from the institution administration of the npa or pas.

in addition to meeting the requirements above (1-5), pool-specific eligibility criteria may also apply:

  1. for the boys, men and masculinities pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
    • include four mentors who self-identify as indigenous (first nations, inuit and/or métis).
    • include at least two mentors who self-identify as belonging to a racialized group.
    • include at least two mentors with recognized expertise as social scientists.
    • the npa must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. see how to apply section for more details.
  2. for the ai, public health and equity pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
    • the nominated principal applicant (npa) must have a population and public health background;
    • the applicant team is required to include mentors from a range of disciplines, with at least one mentor from computational sciences, at least one mentor from social sciences, and at least one mentor with a demonstrated track record in health equity and working with diverse communities.
    • the npa must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. see how to apply for more details.
  3. for the girls and women's health and wellness pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
    • include three mentors who self-identify as indigenous (first nations, inuit and/or métis).
    • include at least two mentors who self-identify as belonging to a racialized group.
    • include at least two mentors with recognized expertise as social scientists.
    • the npa must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. see how to apply section for more details.
  4. for the stigma reduction and life course mental wellness for lgbtq/2s populations pool, applications must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
    • include two mentors who self-identify as indigenous (first nations, inuit and/or métis).
    • include lgbtq/2s mentors who may also self-identify as:
      • gender-diverse;
      • first nations, inuit and/or métis; and/or
      • racialized.
    • include mentors from a range of disciplines, including social sciences.
    • the npa must complete an attestation form confirming that their team meets these eligibility criteria. see how to apply section for more details.
how to apply: 

the specific objective(s) of this funding opportunity are to:

  • support the development of structured, openly accessible and sustainable training and mentoring platforms that build capacity in areas of major health issues, scientific opportunities and critical gaps by:
    • supporting the engagement of trainees and ecrs in collaborative research across institutions, disciplines, jurisdictions and sectors;
    • incorporating diverse training approaches, including experiential training opportunities;
    • including diverse and inclusive paradigms of research training and mentoring (e.g. indigenous ways of knowing) in a meaningful and culturally-safe manner; and
    • implementing recruitment, training, and mentoring strategies to attract high-caliber trainees and ecrs, including embedding and applying equity, diversity and inclusion (edi) best practices.
  • support the development of skills that increase the likelihood of employability and career prospects of trainees and ecrs across sectors, by integrating training on:
    • approaches to advance rigorous and responsible research (e.g., sex- and gender-based analysis (sgba), research data management, research involving indigenous peoples, ethics, unconscious bias);
    • grant/proposal writing, budgeting, and peer review;
    • professional development skills (including transferrable skills, such as communication, analytical thinking, problem solving, project management, leadership, etc.);
    • best practices in knowledge translation and implementation science; and
    • diverse career options and opportunities available across the different sectors (private/for profit, public and not-for-profit).
external deadline: 
wednesday, april 21, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

forest sector investment and innovation program

how to apply: 

description

the forest sector investment and innovation program provides funding for strategic investments in the forest sector that:

  • improve productivity and innovation
  • enhance competitiveness
  • support new market access
  • provide benefits to ontario’s broader forest sector
  • strengthen regional economies

support is available under two project categories:

  • business projects
  • collaboration projects

learn more about the funding amounts and selection process.

eligibility

business projects

support is available for ontario-based projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs undertaken by for-profit manufacturers and processors of wood and forest biomass across ontario, including:

  • saw mills
  • pulp and paper mills
  • secondary wood manufacturers
  • bio-economy projects

harvesting and resource extraction projects are not eligible for funding.

collaboration projects

support is available for ontario-based projects with at least $3 million in eligible costs undertaken through a collaboration of:

  • forest sector for-profit businesses
  • not-for-profit research organizations
  • forest industry associations
  • academia

eligible collaborations should develop, diversify and transform ontario’s forest sector through innovation in technology, process or products.

a minimum of three partners are required (including at least one ontario-based for-profit forestry/wood products company).

external deadline: 
friday, march 19, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

centre of excellence in next generation networks

krescent post-doctoral fellowship / krescent new investigator award

how to apply: 

krescent program: post-doctoral fellowships

a krescent program post-doctoral fellowship is an “in-training” award intended for applicants with a phd, md or equivalent degree. the objective is to attract and foster young investigators to initiate and/or continue their training in kidney research.

the krescent program has moved to an on-line application system. all forms, guidelines and procedures can be found on the proposalcentral website. please click here to reach proposalcentral. to apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for “krescent” or “kidney” and fill out the krescent post-doctoral fellowship application.

resources
krescent post-doctoral fellowship guidelines
policy on indirect costs of research 
the art of grantsmanship (helpful pointers on preparing funding applications) 
best practices for writing a plain language summary

krescent program: new investigator award

the krescent program new investigator award is awarded to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in kidney disease and provides salary support for up to three years of the faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor or equivalent at a canadian university. the purpose of this award is to support the investigator in becoming established as a fully independent investigator in the field of kidney disease.

the krescent program has moved to an on-line application system. all forms, guidelines and procedures can be found on the proposalcentral website. please click here to reach proposalcentral. to apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for “krescent” or “kidney” and fill out the krescent new investigator award application.

resources 
krescent new investigator award guidelines 
policy on indirect costs of research 
the art of grantsmanship (helpful pointers on preparing funding applications) 
best practices for writing a plain language summary

the krescent program new investigator award is awarded to individuals who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in kidney disease and provides salary support for up to three years of the faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor or equivalent at a canadian university. the purpose of this award is to support the investigator in becoming established as a fully independent investigator in the field of kidney disease.

the krescent program has moved to an on-line application system. all forms, guidelines and procedures can be found on the proposalcentral website. please click here to reach proposalcentral. to apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for “krescent” or “kidney” and fill out the krescent new investigator award application.

external deadline: 
monday, february 1, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

2021 kidney health research grant competition

how to apply: 

kidney health research grants provide financial support to medical researchers in defraying research operating costs, including the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment and the payment of laboratory assistant. grants are available for one, two or three years. the research must be carried out in canada.

the kidney health research grants competition has moved to an on-line application system. all forms, guidelines and procedures can be found on the proposalcentral website. please click here to reach proposalcentral. to apply through this site, you will have to set up a profile, and then search for “kidney foundation of canada” or “kidney” and fill out the kidney health research grant application.

resources
kidney health research grant policies 
policy on indirect costs of research 
the art of grantsmanship (helpful pointers on preparing funding applications) 
best practices for writing a plain language summary 

external deadline: 
monday, february 1, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

investigation of the thermoregulatory implications of varying soft armour torso coverage during prolonged physical activity in a hot environment

how to apply: 

the following services of the sub contractor are required: to conduct an observational study of the thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, and perceptual implications of varying soft armour torso coverage during physical activity under controlled environmental conditions.

external deadline: 
wednesday, january 27, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

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