thematic areas

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• support indigenous-led research related to gender and wellness;
• encourage knowledge creation that will raise awareness and improve understanding of indigenous concepts of gender in a strengths-based, wellness context;
• facilitate knowledge sharing as to how indigenous concepts of gender can affect wellness, in a manner that is directly relevant to and for the benefit of indigenous communities; and
• support the implementation of action-oriented, community-based projects that will improve wellness among indigenous communities from a gendered perspective.

the eureka clusters euripides² and penta have launched a joint call for proposals for research, development, and innovation (r&d&i) projects related to electronic components and systems value chain.

penta is a eureka cluster with a mission to catalyze research, development, and innovation in areas of micro and nanoelectronics-enabled systems and applications.

euripides², also a eureka cluster, focusses on smart electronic systems and smart systems integration from components to systems.

these clusters are transnational and industry‑driven research, development, and innovation programs that enable a global and knowledgeable community of large industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (smes), start‑ups, academia, and customer organizations to collaborate on funded projects that turn innovative ideas into new businesses, jobs, economic growth, and benefits for society.

open to:

• small and medium-sized enterprises
• large enterprises and industries*
• universities*
• research organizations*
• others*

*nrc irap funding is only available for eligible canadian smes. all other organizations need to secure alternative funding.

the canadian science policy fellowship is now accepting applications from prospective fellows interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a canadian government host office beginning in september 2021.

eligible applicants must:

• be a canadian citizen or permanent resident*
• hold a phd in any academic discipline at the start of the fellowship
• participate full-time in a 12-month fellowship with the host office
• secure accommodation in the host city, and relocate to their host office as needed
• negotiate a leave of absence from their current employer, as applicable

the health system impact fellowship is expected to:

• support impact-oriented career paths and elevate the career readiness of phd trainees and post-doctoral fellows studying hspr or related fields by supporting experiential learning opportunities with health system and related organizations outside of the traditional university environment and enriched competency development (e.g., leadership, project management);
• expand and enrich the traditional doctoral and post-doctoral training environment by engaging health system and related organizations in preparing a cadre of promising doctoral trainees and post-doctoral fellows for successful careers in academic and applied health system settings; and
• provide health system and related organizations with direct opportunities to realize and harness the benefits that research-trained individuals can bring to such organizations for improved decision-making.

insight development grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the insight program.

insight development grants support research in its initial stages. the grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. funding is provided for short-term research development projects of up to two years that are proposed by individuals or teams.

insight development grants foster research in its early stages, but are not intended to support large-scale initiatives. long-term support for research is offered through sshrc’s insight grants.

proposed projects can involve, but are not limited to, the following types of research activities:

• case studies
• pilot initiatives
• critical analyses of existing research

projects can also involve national and international research collaboration, and the exploration of new ways of producing, structuring and mobilizing knowledge within and across disciplines and sectors.

funding is available for two distinct categories of scholars:

• emerging scholars who will develop new research questions and/or approaches. such projects may build on and further the applicant’s (or team’s) graduate work and/or represent a continuation of their overall research trajectory.
• established scholars who will explore new research questions and/or approaches that are distinct from the applicant’s previous/ongoing research. research projects should be clearly delimited and in the early stages of the research process. insight development grant funding is not intended to support ongoing research for established scholars.

sshrc welcomes applications involving indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.

ohtn has launched a new call for the hiv endgame funding program.

the ohtn will offer two types of award:

1. game changer awards: investigator-driven awards that will build on the engagement of ontario’s hiv innovation community to generate game-changing knowledge, and pilot and scale up innovative interventions. this stream includes the breaking new ground award and the implementation science award.
2. community based project and participatory evaluation awards: support for community-based agencies, their staff, and people living with hiv to undertake projects, needs assessments, quality improvements, and evaluation activities that help develop and modify effective programs, services, and policies or generate data to make the case for additional hiv inquiry relevant to ontario’s needs.

priorities

through a strategic planning process and stakeholder consultations, ohtn has identified seven priorities or key learning areas:

1. effective prep scale-up in ontario
2. population-focused prevention and health promotion
3. hiv testing
4. linkage, adherence, and retention in care
5. clinical care standards and capacity
6. integration of services
7. mental health and well-being of people living with and at risk of hiv (including stigma reduction)

in addition, ohtn welcomes applications for project designed to implement and evaluation interventions that:

• promote equity, efficiency, and integration of hiv health and social services
• mitigate or remove structural barriers and promote equity of access to hiv services
• increase uptake of hiv testing and diagnosis, and prep
• address mental health needs of those with or at risk of hiv

review process

a diverse ohtn review committee will review and appraise every proposal submitted to the endgame funding program. review criteria are included in the application guidelines.

important deadlines

information session: november 26, 2020 at 12pm est. register here.

loi application deadline: december 7, 2020 at 5pm est

results of loi: mid-december 2020

full application deadline: january 18, 2021 at 5pm est