funding (up to $1,500,000 over up to 3 years) for transformative, novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research projects on neurodegenerative diseases of aging. preliminary data is not required. other lifestyle interventions are now eligible for funding if they meet our other scope criteria and there is specific supportive evidence/justification to warrant further investigation. cycles of this program will run back-to-back going forward.

parkinson’s & related diseases (pd, psp, dlb, msa, prodromes, and vascular contributions to the listed diseases)
note: the program dates have been extended. the deadline for lois is now may 15, 2019.

rapid response: canada 2019

seed funding (up to $300,000 over up to 18 months) for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research projects on neurodegenerative diseases of aging. preliminary data is not required. other lifestyle interventions are now eligible for funding if they meet our other scope criteria and there is specific supportive evidence/justification to warrant further investigation. cycles of this program will run back-to-back going forward.

alzheimer’s & related diseases (ad, ftd, mci, and vascular contributions and prodromes to the listed diseases)

program opens: currently open
loi deadline: april 1, 2019

rapid response: canada 2019

seed funding (up to $300,000 over up to 18 months) for novel, high-risk, high-reward translational research projects on neurodegenerative diseases of aging. preliminary data is not required. other lifestyle interventions are now eligible for funding if they meet our other scope criteria and there is specific supportive evidence/justification to warrant further investigation. cycles of this program will run back-to-back going forward.

parkinson’s & related diseases (pd, psp, dlb, msa, prodromes, and vascular contributions to the listed diseases)
note: the program dates have been extended. the deadline for lois is now may 15, 2019.

program opens: currently open
loi deadline: may 15, 2019

genome canada has announced a request for applications (rfa) for the genomics in society interdisciplinary research teams program. this program aims to facilitate collaborations and dialogue among researchers and other key stakeholders to ensure effective and responsible translation of innovative genomics applications into sectors capable of transformation by genomics advances.

this program will support teams of researchers from diverse disciplines to address issues at the intersection of genomics and society. research teams of at least three researchers from different disciplines investigating the advancement, adoption, evaluation, and governance of genomics research are encouraged to apply.

the narsad young investigator grant provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological research. two-year awards up to $70,000, or $35,000 per year are provided to enable promising investigators to either extend research fellowship training or begin careers as independent research faculty. basic and/or clinical investigators are supported, but research must be relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders or child and adolescent mental illnesses.

a key responsibility of canada’s federal government is ensuring canadians are safe and protected. public safety personnel (psp) are the backbone of the broad and multi-sectoral system which maintains public safety. psp include, but are not limited to, first responders, such as firefighters, police, and paramedics; search and rescue volunteers; correctional services officers; border services officers; operational intelligence analysts; indigenous emergency managers; and others.

the large bulk of psp engage in prevention and response work to protect canadians from a spectrum of threats and to provide assistance during emergencies, often at great personal risk. in doing so, they can work in hazardous and unpredictable environments, and are often more likely to witness and experience traumatic or disturbing situations than the general population. this can present a host of challenges to their physical and mental health, and social well-being. central among these challenges are post-traumatic stress injuries (ptsi), which refer to a broad set of persistent psychological difficulties including those resulting from operational duties performed as psp (also known as operational stress injuries). extending beyond clinically diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), ptsi can also include substance use, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

previous research has indicated that women are more likely to develop ptsd, even though men are more likely to live through potentially traumatic events. nevertheless, many earlier studies focused largely or exclusively on men, creating a knowledge gap that persists for ptsi research. given the growing numbers of women psp, there is a need for ptsi research that appropriately integrates sex as a biological variable and gender as a social determinant of health.

although much of the research in ptsi has focused primarily on military and veteran populations to date, there is growing awareness of the incidence of ptsi among psp. while psp face similar traumatic experiences as military personnel, the unique circumstances in which they undertake their duties can have a significant impact on their wellbeing. for example, unlike military personnel who may be afforded breaks between deployment periods, psp are continually deployed within their own communities, increasing the likelihood that they will be exposed to traumatic situations, sometimes involving someone they know, without interventions to prevent future health issues. when psp experience stress- and trauma-related psychological difficulties, their ability to function at the individual and professional level may be compromised (presenteeism). both public safety and health stakeholders have identified a need for additional research in this area to ensure the mental health risks associated with carrying out public safety work are well understood and resources are effectively deployed to ensure psp well-being.

the national research consortium for ptsi among psp is a joint initiative between cihr and cipsrt announced in the 2018 federal budget. the consortium represents a $20 million federal investment over five years to support research and knowledge translation activities in core areas of research expertise and strategic importance related to psp mental health.

to fulfill this federal commitment and build on previous investments in ptsd and ptsi research, cihr is launching the mental wellness in public safety team grants funding opportunity, to support the development of new research evidence and tools needed to address existing and emerging gaps in ptsi as it relates to psp in canada. as part of the consortium, researchers funded by cihr through this initiative will work with cipsrt who will serve as the consortium’s national hub for coordination and knowledge translation. this could include, for example, participating in cipsrt-led knowledge translation activities.

the science for peace and security (sps) programme promotes dialogue and practical cooperation between nato member states and partner nations based on scientific research, technological innovation and knowledge exchange. the sps programme offers funding, expert advice and support to tailor-made, security-relevant activities that respond to nato’s strategic objectives.

1. call description

the aim of the joint canada-united kingdom (uk) call for proposals on enhanced industrial productivity is to foster and support eligible uk and canadian organizations in pursuing collaborative projects that will deliver enhanced competitiveness via the development and application of novel technologies, including artificial intelligence (ai), advanced manufacturing, and food production.

funding to foster enhanced industrial productivity projects is available for eligible consortia of canadian and uk organizations and researchers as outlined below. project results are expected to contribute to the development of commercial products, processes and/or technical services.

this eureka bilateral call for proposals is managed by innovate uk and the national research council of canada (nrc), including the nrc industrial research assistance program (nrc irap).

applicants are advised to read the following information carefully.

2. key dates and milestones

• launch of the call for proposals: february 11, 2019  
• canadian expression of interest deadline(canadian requirement only): march 15, 2019
• international consortium project proposal submission deadline: may 9, 2019*
    *applications must be received in full by 17:00 bst / 12:00 edt / 09:00 pdt
• notification of successful proposals: july 31, 2019
• executed funding agreements and potential project start: october 2019

the acs petroleum research fund offers several research grant programs supporting fundamental research in the petroleum field for both new faculty and established researchers.  the next submission window for research proposals opens on monday, february 18^th.  proposals must be received no later than 5:00 pm et, march 15, 2019.  please notify your department staff of this deadline.

more information on acs prf grant programs that support fundamental research directly related to petroleum or fossil fuels is available on our website along with application forms.  there are alsoinstructive videos and other useful information for applicants on this site.