project grant: spring competition

how to apply: 

the project grant program is expected to:

  • support a diverse portfolio of health-related research and knowledge translation proposals at any stage, from discovery to application, including commercialization;
  • promote relevant collaborations across disciplines, professions, and sectors; and
  • contribute to the creation and use of health-related knowledge.
external deadline: 
monday, february 17, 2020
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

project grant : fall 2020

how to apply: 

the project grant program is expected to:

  • support a diverse portfolio of health-related research and knowledge translation proposals at any stage, from discovery to application, including commercialization;
  • promote relevant collaborations across disciplines, professions, and sectors; and
  • contribute to the creation and use of health-related knowledge.
external deadline: 
wednesday, september 16, 2020
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

research data management capacity building initiative

how to apply: 

to continue helping the canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, sshrc’s research data management capacity building initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious connection grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools and skills appropriate to their field.

research data management supports the effective and responsible conduct of research, and increases the ability to store, find and reuse research data. a strong culture of data management will serve canadian research excellence and support the development of social sciences and humanities insights. it will also benefit canadian researchers working in international partnerships and collaborations as funders around the globe implement and strengthen data management requirements.

sshrc, the natural sciences and engineering research council and the canadian institutes of health research released a draft tri-agency research data management policy for community consultation in june 2018. the policy builds on the tri-agency statement of principles on digital data management (spring 2016). the statement outlines the granting agencies’ expectations about research data management, and the roles and responsibilities of researchers, research communities, institutions and the granting agencies.

external deadline: 
sunday, august 1, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

research data management capacity building initiative

how to apply: 

to continue helping the canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, sshrc’s research data management capacity building initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious connection grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools and skills appropriate to their field.

research data management supports the effective and responsible conduct of research, and increases the ability to store, find and reuse research data. a strong culture of data management will serve canadian research excellence and support the development of social sciences and humanities insights. it will also benefit canadian researchers working in international partnerships and collaborations as funders around the globe implement and strengthen data management requirements.

sshrc, the natural sciences and engineering research council and the canadian institutes of health research released a draft tri-agency research data management policy for community consultation in june 2018. the policy builds on the tri-agency statement of principles on digital data management (spring 2016). the statement outlines the granting agencies’ expectations about research data management, and the roles and responsibilities of researchers, research communities, institutions and the granting agencies.

external deadline: 
saturday, may 1, 2021
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

research data management capacity building initiative

how to apply: 

to continue helping the canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, sshrc’s research data management capacity building initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious connection grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools and skills appropriate to their field.

research data management supports the effective and responsible conduct of research, and increases the ability to store, find and reuse research data. a strong culture of data management will serve canadian research excellence and support the development of social sciences and humanities insights. it will also benefit canadian researchers working in international partnerships and collaborations as funders around the globe implement and strengthen data management requirements.

sshrc, the natural sciences and engineering research council and the canadian institutes of health research released a draft tri-agency research data management policy for community consultation in june 2018. the policy builds on the tri-agency statement of principles on digital data management (spring 2016). the statement outlines the granting agencies’ expectations about research data management, and the roles and responsibilities of researchers, research communities, institutions and the granting agencies.

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

research data management capacity building initiative

how to apply: 

to continue helping the canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, sshrc’s research data management capacity building initiative will continue to fund at least 10 meritorious connection grants proposals per competition to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools and skills appropriate to their field.

research data management supports the effective and responsible conduct of research, and increases the ability to store, find and reuse research data. a strong culture of data management will serve canadian research excellence and support the development of social sciences and humanities insights. it will also benefit canadian researchers working in international partnerships and collaborations as funders around the globe implement and strengthen data management requirements.

sshrc, the natural sciences and engineering research council and the canadian institutes of health research released a draft tri-agency research data management policy for community consultation in june 2018. the policy builds on the tri-agency statement of principles on digital data management (spring 2016). the statement outlines the granting agencies’ expectations about research data management, and the roles and responsibilities of researchers, research communities, institutions and the granting agencies.

external deadline: 
sunday, november 1, 2020
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

call for proposals: 2021 wsib grants competition

how to apply: 

the wsib grants program aims to enhance workers’ compensation system outcomes by supporting innovative proposals that align to the wsib's strategic mandate. the proposals funded through the program will help to strengthen ontario's workers' compensation system and deliver on our priority of making ontario a safer place to work.


grant priority areas

the central areas of focus for the 2021 wsib grants program support the wsib’s strategic plan with a focus on the impact of covid-19. three considerations for potential proposals include:

1.        covid-19 is changing how we work

2.        covid-19 is changing how we approach health and safety

3.        covid-19 is changing how we support return-to-work and recovery

the grants program is committed to supporting the wsib’s strategic priority of being financially responsible and accountable through the operating practices of the program on an ongoing basis.

applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that align to the topics of interest identified. highly practical research and training proposals aligned to the three primary considerations are also accepted.

for more information about the program and the application process, please visit our website.

external deadline: 
friday, october 9, 2020
agency: 
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

2020 discovery grants program

how to apply: 

the brain canada foundation and als society of canada are pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 discovery grants program.

since 2014, als canada’s partnership with brain canada has resulted in nearly $20 million being invested in leading-edge als research that has helped further the study of the disease. the discovery grants program is designed to fuel the innovation that will accelerate our understanding of als, identify pathways for future therapies and optimize care to improve the quality of life for people and families affected by this devastating disease.

applications are now being accepted. all proposals that meet eligibility criteria will be peer-reviewed by a panel of international als experts in order to fund projects with the greatest potential to make a difference in creating a future without als.

application deadline is september 25, 2020. more information on this funding opportunity can be found at: https://braincanada.ca/for-researchers/

external deadline: 
friday, september 25, 2020
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

als canada & brain canada

brain health: lifestyle approaches and microbiome contributions

how to apply: 

the w. garfield weston foundation, through its weston brain institute and weston family microbiome initiative, is pleased to announce the launch of a new program in a new area of funding. as details emerge of the neurological effects of covid-19, preventing and maintaining brain health becomes even more critical for the long-term well-being of canadians. this $7m pilot initiative is designed to support research examining the impact of lifestyle and the microbiome on the maintenance of optimal brain health and, in particular, the prevention or delay of neurodegenerative diseases of aging.

 

brain health: lifestyle approaches and microbiome contributions

 

the brain health: lifestyle approaches and microbiome contributions program seeks to increase the number of canadians maintaining better brain health throughout their lives.  

 

goal: to accelerate the development of lifestyle approaches and an understanding of the contributions of the microbiome in maintaining optimal brain health.

 

funding available: up to $1.5 million per project over up to 3 years.

 

project eligibility:

 

  1. research questions: hypothesis-based investigations that both help to accelerate the development of lifestyle approaches that positively impact brain health, as well as the contributions of the microbiome to brain health.

 

  1. implementation initiatives: approaches to address operational questions and/or to put findings into practice toward the maintenance of optimal brain health.
external deadline: 
wednesday, november 25, 2020
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

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