the fy19 defense appropriation provides $10 million (m) to the department of defense hearing restoration research program (hrrp) to support promising, necessary research for treatment of burdensome and very prevalent auditory system injury.  as directed by the office of the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, the defense health agency j9, research and development directorate manages the defense health program (dhp) research, development, test, and evaluation (rdt&e) appropriation.  the managing agent for the anticipated program announcements/funding opportunities is the congressionally directed medical research programs (cdmrp) at the u.s. army medical research and materiel command (usamrmc).

fy19 hrrp program announcement and general application instruction for the following award mechanism are a posted on the grants.gov website.

https://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prgdefault

focused research award – preproposal due july 16, 2019

independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to submit applications.

preproposal is required; application submission is by invitation only.

• ·        supports promising research that will accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development for hearing restoration or accelerate advances in the assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of auditory dysfunction..

must address one or more of the fy19 hrrp focus areas.

• funding level 1 supports exploratory, high-risk/high-reward research that is in the earliest stages of idea development.

• funding level 2 supports the advancement of more mature research toward clinical translation.

• funding level 2 may include a pilot clinical trial component where limited clinical testing of a novel intervention is conducted to inform the feasibility, rationale, and design of subsequent clinical trials.

• it is the responsibility of the applicant to select the funding level that is most appropriate for the research proposed. the funding level should be selected based on the stage and maturity of the research, rather than the amount of the budget.

• tinnitus or vestibular-related research is excluded.

funding level 1:

• maximum funding of $250,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs).

• maximum period of performance is 2 years.

funding level 2:

• maximum funding of $1,000,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs).

• maximum period of performance is 3 years.

funding level 2 with pilot clinical trial option:

• maximum funding of $1,250,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs).

• maximum period of performance is 3 years.

a pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic biomedical research application portal (ebrap) at https://ebrap.org prior to the pre-application deadline.  all applications must conform to the final program announcements and general application instructions available for electronic downloading from the grants.gov website.  the application package containing the required forms for each award mechanism will also be found on grants.gov.  a listing of all cdmrp and other usamrmc extramural funding opportunities can be obtained on the grants.gov website by performing a basic search using cfda number 12.420. 

for email notification when program announcements are released, subscribe to program-specific news and updates under “email subscriptions” on the ebrap homepage athttps://ebrap.org.  for more information about the hrrp or other cdmrp-administered programs, please visit the cdmrp website (https://cdmrp.army.mil).

point of contact:

cdmrp help desk

301-682-5507 
help@ebrap.org

meopar postdoctoral fellowship awards

in 2019-20, the marine environmental observation, prediction and response (meopar) network expects to offer three postdoctoral awards. the awards will provide top-up funding ($20,000/year) to highly-qualified postdoctoral candidates who have secured a base level of funding from other sources.

proposed research activities must address meopar’s organizational objective: to connect partners, resources and expertise to prepare for risks and take advantage of opportunities in the changing marine environment. research must be linked to one of meopar’s four challenge areas: ocean observation; forecasting/projection; coastal resilience; and marine operations/ transportation. 

the purpose of these awards is to bring new postdoctoral fellows into the network and to connect them with meopar-funded researchers and highly-qualified personnel (hqp). meopar’s top-up funding will empower postdoctoral candidates to take full advantage of professional development and career-building opportunities, providing them with the ability to:

• increase their stipend for financial flexibility; 
• participate in training and networking opportunities through meopar; 
• present and discuss results at national and international conferences and other fora;
• purchase or fund specialized equipment, travel, or supplies for their research; or
• offset costs associated with publication. 

application instructions and eligibility criteria are available on meopar’s website:
http://meopar.ca/programs/training/training-initiatives/ 

the deadline to apply is 2 july 2019. questions about the award may be directed to laura avery (laura.avery@meopar.ca).

about meopar

established in 2012 through canada’s federal networks of centres of excellence program, the marine environmental observation, prediction and response (meopar) network is a national network of academic researchers, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , government scientists, and partners in the private, not-for-profit and community sectors working together to reduce canada’s vulnerability to marine risk. an independent not-for-profit organization, meopar supports interdisciplinary research, provides training opportunities for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , and mobilizes scientific knowledge and technology through cross-sector engagement. meopar’s objective is to connect partners, resources and expertise to prepare for risks and take advantage of opportunities in the changing marine environment. 

the law foundation of ontario is making a call for applications to its national access to justice fund (atjf) in the area of investor rights, in particular their legal rights. this initiative provides a unique and exciting opportunity to advance the protection of investor rights. the opportunity for granting is in three areas: research; projects; and articling fellowships.

many ordinary canadians invest in the market to provide needed income but they may lack financial literacy or expertise and require information and protection when navigating the often complex landscape. without adequate information and protection, the rights of retail investors, especially the most vulnerable, may be compromised and it is these investors who are of special interest to the law foundation of ontario.

solutions labs provides funding that allow housing stakeholders across canada to co-develop solutions to challenges in housing like:

• affordability 
• social inclusion 
• northern and remote supports 
• indigenous housing 
• environmental sustainability 

the program requires applicants to seek out and partner with experts in the design and implementation of solutions labs on their team. the teams are made up of diverse stakeholders—including those with lived experience and expert innovation consultants.  

together, they will problem-solve using an innovation lens and the tools and methodologies that have emerged from social innovation labs. 

the team will use an inclusive process. this fosters a ‘ground up’ approach to understanding and addressing key barriers to solving complex and persistent affordable housing problems. they will: 

• examine and reframe current housing issues 
• use innovative problem-solving processes  
• co-develop potential solutions to be prototyped and tested  

the teams in the labs will lead to the development of solutions to identified housing issues within the national housing strategy’s key priority areas. potential solutions may include: 

• emerging technologies 
• best practices 
• innovative policies 
• programs 

solutions labs will be a catalyst for driving action and innovation in the affordable housing sector. it enables opportunities to enhance sector viability and sustainability by providing roadmaps from successful solution development to full-scale uptakes. 

overview

making the shift has put out a call for expressions of interest for research and implementation projects focussing on the prevention of, and/or sustainable exits from youth homelessness. projects are eligible for one to five years of funding. successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal this summer.

making the shift – youth homelessness social innovation lab (mts) is a federally funded networks of centres of excellence, with the goal of transforming how we respond to youth homelessness in canada. mts is designed to affect a shift from the ad-hoc response to youth homelessness – centred on emergency services and time-limited supports – to a strategic and coordinated system that prioritizes the prevention and ending of youth homelessness.

funding streams

there are two funding streams one can apply to:

• core research projects (crp) these are larger multi-year projects with budgets of over $50,000 (total).
• small research projects (srp) this program funds smaller scale, shorter term research projects valued at less than $50,000 (total).  the application process for this stream is less onerous.

how to apply

to submit an expression of interest:

• all applications must use the mts expression of interest portal.
• applicants should consult the making the shift – research application guidelines before completing the expression of interest.
• applicants should determine eligibility before submitting an expression of interest
• ensure your project fits with the research and knowledge mobilization mandate of making the shift
• all sections of this template must be completed.
• for inquiries and to discuss how your proposed project can fit with the vision and overall deliverables of mts, please contact: mtsfunding@yorku.ca

completed application packages are due by 5 pm et on may 21th, 2019. 

expressions of interest portal

feel free to contact us if you have any questions. for additional information or assistance with the application process, contact: mtsfunding@yorku.ca

stephen gaetz  c.m.

professor and president of the canadian observatory on homelessness (homeless hub)

faculty of education | york university  | 631 kaneff tower  | 4700 keele street  | toronto, ontario  | m3j 1p3

( (416) 736 2100 ext. 20050 |  sgaetz@yorku.ca

pronouns: he/him

melanie redman

president & ceo

a way home: working together to end youth homelessness in canada

www.awayhome.ca

416-453-3489 (cell)

pronouns: she/her

idrc has helped graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 undertake thesis research in the field of international development since 1982. the bene fellowship, a bequest from the estate of john g. bene, is offered annually to canadians and permanent residents of canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a canadian university. candidates should have an academic background that combines an interest in forests with social sciences (e.g., forestry/agroforestry/natural resources management/environmental sciences).

we offer this fellowship to facilitate field research on the relationship between forest resources and the social, economic, cultural, and environmental welfare of people in developing countries, particularly in the face of changing climate conditions. the successful candidate will propose research that benefits less privileged people in developing countries, aiming to increase the resilience of individuals and forest communities facing difficult contexts and challenges. note that work focused on genomics and/or genetic modification is not eligible.

the investigators in the pathogenesis of infectious disease (path) award provides $500,000 over five years to support accomplished investigators at the assistant professor level to study pathogenesis, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology, shedding light on how human and microbial systems are affected by their encounters.

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 on research issues of value to those participating. events and outreach activities funded by a connection grant may 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 humanities and social sciences;
• 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 humanities and social sciences 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.

the discovery grants program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. these grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. discovery grants are considered “grants in aid” of research, as they provide long term operating funds and can facilitate access to funding from other programs, but are not meant to support the full costs of a research program.

recipients of discovery grants are not restricted to the specific activities described in their applications, and may pursue new research interests, provided they are within nserc’s mandate. this provides researchers with the flexibility to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge and the opportunity to address higher-risk (higher reward) topics. researchers can use their grants to participate in collaborative efforts. 

applicants are encouraged to increase the inclusion and advancement of women and other under-represented groups in the natural sciences and engineering, as one means to enhance excellence in research and training. applicants should refer to the discovery grants application instructions and the guide for applicants: considering equity, diversity and inclusion in your application.

the knowledge synthesis of socio-economic burden of inherited disease grants are expected to:

• identify and synthesize existing data about the cost of managing inherited diseases to clearly identify future research needs;
• synthesize scientific knowledge that will contribute to a common understanding of the current knowledge gaps in this area; and
• identify the best approach to fill the defined knowledge gap.