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Possibilités de financement
Mitacs Elevate Program – Call for Proposals
Please note that there are a number of internal and agency deadlines for this competition. The Intent to Apply and Conflict of Interest Declaration is due by 5:00pm PT on Wednesday January 13, 2021.
NATO Innovation Hub Challenge: Trust in Autonomous Systems
The NATO Innovation Hub recently launched a challenge seeking innovative solutions to Establish and Strengthen Trust in Autonomous Systems. The Hub is a community where experts from around the world collaborate to tackle NATO challenges and design solutions.
This Innovative Challenge is seeking innovative solutions that will address how trust in autonomous systems can be established and strengthened. Solutions can include any combination of methodologies, concepts, techniques and technologies.
For more information please visit: https://www.innovationhub-act.org/challenge-intro
Deadlines
Registration due at agency – up until Monday, November 16, 2020
Abstract submission due at agency – Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Pre-selection – Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Solution Submission due at agency (for selected abstracts/teams only) – Sunday, December 6, 2020
Pitch Day & Award Ceremony – Thursday, December 10, 2020
Association of Commonwealth Universities – Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants Program
Internal Deadline: October 30th, 2020
Agency Deadline: November 13th, 2020
Please note that applications are due at the agency by 11:59pm GMT on Friday November 13, 2020.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS – SSHRC PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – 2021 COMPETITION
Internal Deadline: November 23, 2020
Agency Deadline: February 15, 2021
For more information and to set up a one-on-one meeting contact Emma Doran, SIRI Specialist, at edoran@yorku.ca.
Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF) Stage 3
Internal Deadline: October 16, 2020
Agency Deadline: November 16, 2020
Please return completed excel spreadsheets to Alyson Nemeth (anemeth4@yorku.ca) by 9:00am on Monday November 16 2020.
NSERC Emerging Infectious Diseases Modelling (EIDM) Initiative
Agency Deadline:26 October, 2020
Please note that the EOI is due at the agency by Monday October 26 2020. Submission is through the NSERC secure site. There are a number of internal and agency deadlines for this competition.
Updated CIHR Spreadsheet
Due to the large volume of RFAs, the Office of Research Services has created a simplified Excel spreadsheet that will make it easier for researchers to locate the funding call that is most appropriate to their research area. To view the spreadsheet, please click on the link below. You will be required to enter your Passport York userid and password for YU Link to gain access to the spreadsheet. If the link below does not take you directly to Passport York, please copy and paste the link into your web browser.
Alternatively, you may contact ORS at research@yorku.ca to send you the file as an attachment.
Internal Deadline: Oct 19, 2020
Agency Deadline: Nov 02, 2020
The EOI is due at the agency by 11:59pm EST Monday November 2, 2020 and the Full Proposal is due at the agency by 11:59pm EST Sunday January 17, 2021
OCE/NSERC PARTNERSHIP – VOUCHER FOR INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY (VIP) PROGRAM
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) recently announced a new partnership stream with the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) relating to the Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) Program. This opportunity allows researchers to access NSERC (Alliance or Engage), Mitacs (Accelerate) and OCE (VIP) through a single application process. A summary is provided below.
Objectives
- To help companies develop, implement and commercialize technical innovations by supporting partnerships between Ontario’s industry and publicly funded post-secondary institutions
- To generate economic benefit for companies in Ontario (including job creation/retention, new revenue generation, investment attraction, cost savings, value chain development, in the short-to-medium term (e.g., within three years of project completion)
OCE-NSERC Co-Funding
- Supports R&D collaborations between companies and publicly funded universities
- Supports projects with budgets under $100K
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For further information on this program, eligibility and other criteria, please consult the following link:
https://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/voucher-for-innovation-and-productivity-(vip)
| Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF) Stage 3
Internal Deadline: Oct 13, 2020 Agency Deadline: Nov 15, 2020 Return completed excel spreadsheets to Alyson Nemeth (anemeth4@yorku.ca) by 9:00am on Tuesday, October 13 |
Mitacs Accelerate Program – Call for Projects with Municipalities
Deadlines
| Application and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for full review | Monday, October 19, 2020 |
| Final application and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for required review | by 9:00am on Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
| Full application due at agency | Monday, November 2, 2020 |
2021 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) Competition
ORS Deadline: October 23rd, 2020
Agency Deadline: November 6th, 2020
Agency deadline is by 11:59pm EST on Friday, November 6, 2020
ORS Deadline: September 28th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 13th, 2020
Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellowships
ORS Deadline: September 29th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 14th, 2020
Applications are due by 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Mitacs Accelerate Program – Call for Projects with Municipalities
Deadlines
| Application and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for full review | Monday, October 19, 2020 |
| Final application and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for required review | by 9:00am on Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
| Full application due at agency | Monday, November 2, 2020 |
2021 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) Competition
ORS Deadline: October 23rd, 2020
Agency Deadline: November 6th, 2020
Agency deadline is by 11:59pm EST on Friday, November 6, 2020
ORS Deadline: September 28th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 13th, 2020
Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellowships
ORS Deadline: September 29th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 14th, 2020
Applications are due by 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
COVID-19 Immunity Task Force – Request for Expressions of Interest: COVID-19 Hot Spots
Deadlines
| EOI and fully completed and signed ORS checklist due at ORS for required review | By 9:00am on Thursday, September 17, 2020 |
| EOI due at agency | Monday, September 21, 2020 |
| Final revised proposal due at ORS for full review | Friday, October 9, 2020 |
| Final revised proposal and fully completed and signed ORS checklist due at ORS for required review | By 9:00am on Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
| Final revised proposal due at agency (by invitation only) | Monday, October 26, 2020 |
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For more information on this funding opportunity, please visit the following link:
https://www.covid19immunitytaskforce.ca/research/funding-opportunities/
France-Canada Research Foundation (FCRF) – New Scientific Collaboration Support Program
Deadlines
| Application due at ORS for full review | By 10:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2020 |
| Electronic submission due at agency AND to ORS | By 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Friday, November 13, 2020 |
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For more information on this funding opportunity, please visit the following link:
Ontario Ministry of Education – Guide to Remote Learning for Students with Special Education Needs
Deadlines
| Application due at ORS for full review | Friday, September 18, 2020 |
| Final application and fully completed and signed ORS checklist due at ORS for required review | By 9:00am on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 |
| Application due at agency | By 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020 |
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For more information and how to apply, please consult the attached documents.
Simons Foundation Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards
Deadlines
| Letter of Intent (LOI) due at ORS for full review | Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
| Submission of Reference Letters to agency | by 5:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, October 30, 2020 |
| LOI and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for required review | By 9:00am on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
| LOI due at agency | by 5:00pm Eastern Time on Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
| Full application due at ORS for full review | Thursday, February 4, 2021 |
| Full Application and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for required review | By 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 |
| Full application due at agency (by invitation only) | Friday, February 19, 2021 |
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For more information on this funding opportunity, please visit the following link:
Canadian Hemophilia Society Research Programs – Call for Applications
Application due at ORS for full review: Monday, 02, 2020
Application and fully signed ORS checklist due at ORS for required review: 9 am, Thursday, 2020
Agency Deadline: Monday, November 16th, 2020
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) recently announced the 2021 Call for Applications to the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program. A summary is provided below.
Objectives
This program provides funding and support to help early career researchers build networks and develop essential skills to become the next generation of research leaders.
Scholars’ research interest must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program.
Internal Deadline: October 16, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 30, 2020
Notes: Please note that applications are due at the agency by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on October 30, 2020.
| Canada Council for the Arts – 2021 Molson Prize Competition |
Agency Deadline: September 17, 2020
Notes: Please Note: If you are planning to submit a nomination, please contact Reagan Brown at Rbrown@glendon.yorku.ca and Abby Vogus at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss how the SIRI team can support it.
ORS Deadline: September 03, 2020
Agency Deadline: September 17, 2020
Notes: Please note that applications are due at the agency by 11:59 pm EST on Thursday September 17, 2020
CIHR Project Grant Program
The CIHR Project Grant Program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 Project Grant competition and registration is open until September 16, 2020.
For further details on the registration procedure, please consult the following web site:
https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/viewOpportunityDetails.do?progCd=11077&language=E&org=CIHR
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program 2020
ORS Deadline: October 9th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 26th, 2020
SSHRC Connection Grants – Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative
ORS Deadline: October 19th, 2020
Agency Deadline: November 2nd, 2020
There are four deadlines – November 2, 2020, February 1, 2021, May 3, 2021, and August 2, 2021
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board – 2021 Grants Program
ORS Deadline: September 25th, 2020
Agency Deadline: October 9th, 2020
Initial proposal due on Friday, October 9, 2020 before 11:59pm (EST) and detailed proposal due on Monday, February 22, 2021 (by invitation only)
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation – Brain Health: Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions
ORS Deadline: Nov 11, 2020
Agency Deadline: Nov 25, 2020
LOI is due November 25, 2020 and full application is due April 15, 2021 ( by invitation only)
CALL FOR PROPOSALS – SSHRC PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – 2021 COMPETITION
ORS Deadline: Nov 23, 2020
Agency Deadline: Feb 15, 2021
For more information and to set up a one-on-one meeting contact Diana Frasca, SIRI Specialist, at dfrasca@yorku.ca.
| Sloan Research Fellowships |
Agency Deadline: September 15th, 2020
The SIRI team is available to support nominations. Please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss timelines and how the team can assist.
Agency Deadline: September 14th, 2020
Anticipated Foundation deadline: Mid-September 2020. The new cycle will be announced in August, which is a one-month delay from the normal cycle. Typically applications are due around September 15. Please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss timelines and available supports.
Agency Deadline: October 01, 2020
If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist at avogus@yorku.ca.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS – SSHRC PARTNERSHIP GRANTS – 2021 COMPETITION
ORS Deadline: Nov 23, 2020
Agency Deadline: Feb 15, 2021
For more information and to set up a one-on-one meeting contact Diana Frasca, SIRI Specialist, at dfrasca@yorku.ca.
| Sloan Research Fellowships |
Agency Deadline: September 15th, 2020
The SIRI team is available to support nominations. Please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss timelines and how the team can assist.
Agency Deadline: September 14th, 2020
Anticipated Foundation deadline: Mid-September 2020. The new cycle will be announced in August, which is a one-month delay from the normal cycle. Typically applications are due around September 15. Please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss timelines and available supports.
Agency Deadline: October 01, 2020
If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please contact Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist at avogus@yorku.ca.
Appel de synthèse des connaissances «Compétenc es et travail à l’ère de l’économie nu mérique »
Le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada (CRSH), en collaboration avec le Centre des Compétences futures, lance un concours de subventions de synthèse des connaissances afin de cerner l’état de la recherche sur le thème de « Compétences et travail à l’ère de l’économie numérique. »
Le travail à l’ère de l’économie numérique est l’un des 16 défis mondiaux de demain identifiés en 2018 dans le cadre de l’initiative Imaginer l’avenir du Canada du CRSH. Travailler à l’ère de l’économie numérique est également un objectif majeur pour le nouveau Centre des compétences futures du Canada, un centre de recherche et de collaboration tourné vers l’avenir qui se consacre à préparer les Canadiens à réussir sur le marché du travail et à répondre aux besoins émergents des employeurs en matière de talents.
La date limite de présentation des demandes est le 3 septembre 2020. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l’appel de propositions, veuillez communiquer avec nous à l’adresse suivante : ksg-ssc@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
NSERC PromoScience Program – Call for Applications
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has released a Call for Applications for the NSERC PromoScience Program. This program offers financial support for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering to Canada’s young people, particularly to groups such as girls and Indigenous peoples that are under-represented in scientific and engineering careers.
Objective
To support hands-on learning experiences for young students and their science teachers. Grants may be used to cover improvements to program content or delivery, as well as for new programs and activities. Grants can also be used to cover operational costs such as salaries, travel, postage, materials and supplies, provided that they relate to the promotion of science and engineering.
Click here to know more:
SHASTRI COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE GRANT (SCPRG): CALL FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Objectives
- To conduct joint India-Canada research (virtually) from all domain of knowledge inclusive of STEM, Humanities & Social Sciences and Arts and provide solutions to deal with both the immediate and long-term effects of the global crisis in terms of building new devices, creating new knowledge, development of a vaccine, new methods of treatment & diagnosis, and ways of dealing with the socio-economic and psychosocial consequences of the outbreak, so as to address the urgency created by Covid-19.
- To build on the strengths of diverse and interdisciplinary teams of Indian and Canadian member institutions of SICI, of two or more researchers, to meet the assigned goals.
Eligibility
The applicant and co-applicant should be a full-time faculty member of a Canadian or Indian member institution.
Overhead
Not applicable
Value
INR 20 lakhs each grant is admissible to the bi-national teams from SICI’s member institutions in India and Canada
Duration
1 year
New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2020 Exploration Stream Competition
The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) recently launched the 2020 Exploration stream competition. The Convergence Portal is now open for submission of a Notification of Intent (NOIs). A summary is provided below.
New this year, the competition has only 2 stages:
- Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI) stage
- Full Application stage
In preparation for the NOI deadline, NFRF is offering the following webinars:
July 7th – 2020 Exploration NOI – French
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Meeting link – Event password: kpQPBsTv728
July 7th – 2020 Exploration NOI – English
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
Meeting link – Event password: SWrPUuX93C8
Objective
The objective of the Exploration stream is to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. It seeks to inspire projects that bring disciplines together in unexpected ways and from bold, innovative perspectives. With the Exploration stream, there is recognition that innovation often carries risk; proposals for high-risk research projects that have the potential to deliver game-changing impacts are strongly encouraged.
Exploration stream grants support projects that:
- bring disciplines together beyond traditional disciplinary or common interdisciplinary approaches;
- propose to explore something new, which might fail; and
- have the potential for significant impact.
Projects must be interdisciplinary. The nominated principal investigator and team members (if applicable) can be from any discipline, but the proposed research project must include elements from at least two different disciplines (as defined by a group-level classification based on the Canadian Research and Development Classification).
Value
Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs)
Indirect Costs
Researchers must include 25% in indirect costs in their applications on top of the direct costs of research. The 25% of indirect costs will be used by the university to cover indirect costs driven by your project and will be managed as per the Research Support Fund under the SHARP budget model and will not be available to the applicants to spend.
Duration
Up to 2 years
Deadlines
- Copy of NOI along with a completed and fully signed ORS Checklist are due at ORS no later than 9:00am on Monday, August 17, 2020, in order for ORS to provide institutional approval and forward your NOI to NFRF by the August 18th agency deadline
- NOI due at agency – Tuesday, August 18, 2020
- Application due at ORS for full review – Monday, October 5, 2020
- Final application and fully signed ORS Checklist are due at ORS for required review no later than 12noon on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in order for ORS to provide institutional approval and forward your application to NFRF for October 20th deadline
- Application due at agency – Tuesday, October 20, 2020
All competition documents are now available on NFRF’s website
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
CIHR Operating Grant: COVID-19 Mental Health & Substance Use Service Needs and Delivery
*PLEASE NOTE THE SHORT DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY**
Please forward this email to all York University faculty members in your unit.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced an Operating Grant: COVID-19 Mental Health & Substance Use Service Needs and Delivery. This funding opportunity is part of the Government of Canada’s continued rapid response to address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
| COVID-19 Global South Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation ProgramResearch consortia and individual organizations may apply, with preference in selection for those based in Low and Middle Income countries.
For the purposes of this call, research consortia are defined as multidisciplinary research collaborations and networks made up of multiple organizations. Preference will be given to research consortia that demonstrate an ability to work across different contexts and directly with governments. Please note that more than 50% of organizations in a consortium must be based in low- and middle-income countries. Deadline: June 28, 2020 by 23:45 (EDT)COVID-AI_-_Call_Document_-_Eng |
Call for proposals-2020 Canada-China Initiatives Fund
The York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) invites applications from York University faculty and graduate students for the 2020 Canada-China Initiatives Fund call for proposals.
Founded in 2019, the Canada-China Initiatives Fund (CCIF) was created to support scholarly exchanges and research on modern (i.e. post 1911) and contemporary China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and their global outreach or Canada-China linkages, or the experiences of the Chinese-Canadian community.
Fulbright Opportunities for Canadian Scholars in the US for academic year 2021/2022
Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program
This program enables Canadian citizens who are exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals to conduct research, develop collaborations, guest lecture and/or teach at select American universities and research centres, normally for one semester, though this may be extended to a full academic year.
The submission deadline to the agency is Sunday, November 15, 2020.
Value
The award ranges from US $25,000 to US$50,000. Basic health insurance is also provided, along with visa services and on campus support. Enrichment opportunities are available through the Fulbright Mobility Initiative in Canada and the Outreach Lecturing Fund in the United States. Faculty sabbatical, leave-of-absence, or retirement pay may be used concurrently with Fulbright support.
Click here to view the Call for Application:
Fulbright Opportunities for Canadian Scholars in the US for academic year 2021/2022
For further information on the Research Chairs Program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program.html
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) COVID-19 Challenge
The Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) is inviting COVID-19 related proposals through its Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program. A summary of the program is provided below.
Objectives
- To help the Defence Team analyze, understand, and learn from the pandemic
- To funds projects such as conferences, roundtables, workshops, research, and publications.
Proposals should consider how COVID-19 mitigation measures will impact their project’s feasibility and ways they can use virtual collaboration.
Applications must be relevant and align with the MINDS COVID-19 Challenge Questions.
Value
Maximum of $10K
Duration
N/A
Deadlines
| Full proposal due at ORS for full review | Wednesday, June 17, 2020 |
| Final proposal and fully signed ORS Checklist due at ORS for required review | by 9:00 am Monday, June 29, 2020 |
| Full proposal due at agency | Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 |
Please contact your Faculty Research Officer for information on their internal deadlines.
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
For more information or to apply, please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/minds/current-opportunities.html
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John Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing – Call for Projects
The Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) at the Bloomberg School of Public Health is soliciting projects to help accelerate the discovery of mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for coronaviruses. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To centralize the information and stimulate the funding of the development of non-animal, human biology-based models to help coordinate and accelerate response to emerging pandemics in the future.
Examples of acceptable projects could include providing mechanistic understanding of in vitro responses to coronaviruses in human cells, screening of potential drugs and vaccines in human relevant cell models, AI tools to detect new treatments, etc.
Value
Up to $40K
Required Overhead
15%
Duration
Up to 1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS for full review – by 12noon, Friday, April 24, 2020
Submission to ORS of full application plus completed and signed ORS checklist – no later than 12noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Submission to agency – Thursday, April 30, 2020 by 11:59pm (EDT)
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following website:
https://caat.jhsph.edu/programs/grants/covid19.html
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Facebook Economic Impact of Digital Technologies Request for Proposals
Facebook recently issued a Request for Proposals for projects that address the economic impact of digital technologies. A summary is provided below.
Value
$50K – $100K
Required Overhead
5%
Duration
1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS for full review – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Submission to agency – Wednesday, May 20, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. EDT
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following website:
Objective
- To support projects that address the economic consequences and implications of developing digital technologies for small businesses
- To support broader research efforts on the topic of economic impact of digital technologies
CIHR Operating Grant : COVID-19 May 2020 Rapid Research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced an Operating Grant funding opportunity: COVID-19 May 2020 Rapid Research. This funding opportunity is part of the Government of Canada’s continued rapid response to address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary is provided below.
Objective are to:
- Accelerate the availability of high-quality and real-time evidence to support Canada’s rapid response to the global pandemic in order to better prevent, detect, treat and manage COVID-19;
- Develop, test, and study the implementation of effective interventions to prevent, detect, treat, and manage COVID-19 at the individual and/or population levels by reorienting or amplifying existing research platforms, networks, and trials as well as funding new research projects within existing and established research infrastructure;
- Enable Canadian engagement and coordination in national and international large-scale trials and better enable harmonized data collection, sharing of data, quasi-experimental and observational studies, and rapid large-scale evaluation of impact;
- Provide evidence to inform clinical and health system management and public health response, and/or decision-making and planning within and across jurisdictions in Canada and internationally; and
- Enhance local, national and/or international collaborative efforts, including in low- and middle-income countries, to mitigate the rapid spread of COVID-19 and related negative consequences.
Duration
Clinical Trial research – 1 year
All other types of research – 1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – Monday, May 4, 2020
Submission to agency – Monday, May 11, 2020
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following website:
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
AWS Diagnostic Development Initiative (DDI)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued a call for diagnostic research projects under the Diagnostic Development Initiative (DDI). A summary is provided below.
Objective
- To provide support for innovation in rapid and accurate patient testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and other diagnostic solutions to mitigate future outbreaks.
- To offer technical support and provide AWS promotional credits to support the use of AWS services to advance diagnostic research
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Submission to agency – Tuesday, June 30, 2020
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following website:
https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/disaster-response/diagnostic-dev-initiative/
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Vale is joining the fight against COVID-19 by inviting researchers to submit proposals to the Vale COVID-19 Challenge. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To support low to zero-cost solutions that can be deployed to the end-user within 15 (fifteen) days from the approval date.
For this challenge, Vale is looking for solutions that can:
- Allow access to reliable information;
- Leverage existing data to improve what we know about the virus;
- Immediately help protect people involved in essential services;
- Help guarantee the supply of protective equipment;
- Allow basic access to sanitation and hygiene;
- Provide geographical reference of people affected by COVID-19;
- Identify risk zones; and
- Improve isolation areas.
Please see the following document for more details:
http://www.vale.com/PT/sustainability/Documents/covid-19-desafio/Call%20out%20Canada_2020.pdf
Overhead
Not eligible
Value
- Up to US $200K
- Access to other partners
- Access to Vale’s AIC (Artificial Intelligence Center)
Duration
Approximately 15 days
Deadlines
Submission of application to ORS – by 9:00am on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Submission of application to agency – April 9, 2020
For more information on this funding opportunity and to apply, please visit the following link:
http://www.vale.com/canada/EN/sustainability/Pages/covid-19-challenge.aspx
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Urgent Call – New Ontario Funding for COVID-19 research
IMPORTANT UPDATE
York University has been asked to advise our researchers submitting research applications to this call to submit as follows:
1 – submissions for research projects should be made through the IDEAS stream: https://www.ontario.ca/form/submit-your-ideas-to-help-fight-coronavirus
2 – the name of the proposal should include the word RESEARCH
3 – applicants must include the name of their institution (select Organization and put York University)
The following funding opportunity requires quick action.
The Government of Canada is working closely with the Ontario government to minimize the health, economic, and social impacts of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), by making sustained investments in Ontario’s universities and colleges. One of the key initiatives include $20 million in research and innovation funding to develop tools and resources to combat COVID19 and related diseases by leveraging the strengths of Ontario’s world-class research institutions, industry and non-profit scientific partners.
The Ontario government invites researchers to submit innovative ideas and solutions to support its response to COVID-19.
For more information on this initiative, please visit the following website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-your-organization-can-help-fight-coronavirus.
All applications should be submitted through MCU Portal:
https://www.ontario.ca/form/submit-your-ideas-to-help-fight-coronavirus
Deadlines
Submission of application to ORS – by 9:00am on day of submission to the agency
Submission of application to agency – as soon as possible
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here: https://research.info.yorku.ca/2020/03/important-news-submission-of-research-applications-and-ors-checklists/
FUNDER DEADLINE EXTENDED – NSERC EWR MEMORIAL STEACIE FELLOWSHIP
NSERC’s E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowships are awarded to enhance the career development of outstanding and highly promising university faculty who are earning a strong international reputation for original research. For further context, potential applicants and/or nominators are encouraged to view past winners.
Please note that this year’s competition has changed significantly from previous years. Self-nominations are now permitted, which, along with changes in the evaluation and eligibility criteria, are designed to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. Please see the attached memo for further details on how equity, diversity and inclusion will be taken into account in the internal nomination process.
Relevant Deadlines
April 10, 2020 Faculties submit internal nominations to VPRI
Late April MAAC Review
Late April VPRI decisions and feedback provided to nominees
July 2 Final submission to ORS
July 5 (July 7 is a Sunday) NSERC deadline
NEW DEADLINE – Canadian Cancer Society: 2020 Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists Competition
The Cancer Research Society recently announced that the deadline to submit applications to the upcoming Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists competition has been postponed to May 22, 2020, 11:59 pm (EST).
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The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) recently announced the launch of its 2020 Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists competition, an initiative aiming at supporting future generations of Canadian researchers. Further details are provided below.
Objectives
To support future generation of Canadian researchers.
The award consists of two part covering a period of three years:
Part 1
This is a post-doctoral salary award for a candidate finishing his/her fellowship. The candidate must have completed at least two years of postdoctoral training when he/she will accept the salary award on September 1st.
Part 2
This is an operating grant that is awarded once the candidate has obtained a faculty position at a recognized Canadian institution.
Value
Part 1: Postdoctoral Salary Award – $50K
Part 2: Operating Grant – $75K/year
Duration
Part 1: Postdoctoral Salary Award – 1 year
Part 2: Operating Grant – 2 years
IMPORTANT: Applying to only one part of the award is prohibited.
Deadlines
Submission of full application to ORS for review – May 8, 2020
Submission of full application to agency – May 22, 2020, 11:59 pm (EST)
If you are interested in applying to this competition, please contact Kim McIntyre, post-doctoral services coordinator, at kimmcint@yorku.ca or extension 22993.
For more information on this funding opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following web page:
WorkplaceNL – 2020 Research Initiatives Program
WorkplaceNL recently announced the deadline for the 2020 Research Initiatives Program has been extended to June 17, 2020.
Objectives
To promote and provide funding for workplace health and safety research to inform innovative, practical, and easy-to-implement solutions that support the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses or support re-integration into the workplace, post-injury.
For further details on this funding opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following link:
https://workplacenl.ca/about/research/workplacenl-2020-research-initiatives/
CANADA-BRAZIL AWARDS – JOINT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Global Affairs Canada and the Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) of Brazil are offering scholarships to support team-oriented research projects, between Canadian and Brazilian universities. This program is open to all academic disciplines. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To support team-oriented research projects between Canadian and Brazilian universities collaborating in mutually beneficial areas of research. The collaborations are expected to result in high quality research that will have an impact in Canada and in Brazil through the mobility of both Canadian and Brazilian research students and Project Leads.
Duration
2 years
Deadlines
Application due at ORS – November 12, 2019
Application due at agency – November 26, 2019 by 11:59 EDT
Please see the following link for further details on this funding opportunity:
https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/brazil-cbjp-brezil.aspx?lang=eng&utm_source=cbie&utm_medium=listserv_out&utm_term=&utm_content=mobile&utm_campaign=cbjrp_20_22_en
CROHN’S AND COLITIS CANADA GRANT-IN-AID OF RESEARCH
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is accepting applications for its 2020 Grant-in-Aid of Research (GIA) competition. The GIA supports research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A summary is provided below.
Objectives
- To help advance prevention, treatments, health policy and, ultimately find cures
- To support research projects with a defined objective, conducted by an investigator working alone or in collaboration with others
Value
Up to $125K/year
Duration
Up to 3 years
Deadlines
Notice of Intent due at ORS – Friday, November 8, 2019
Notice of Intent due at agency (mandatory) – Friday, November 22, 2019 by 5:00 pm (EST)
Full application due at ORS – Monday, January 6, 2020
Full application due at agency – Friday, January 17, 2020 by 5:00 pm (EST)
For further information on this funding opportunity, guidelines and how to apply please visit the following link:
https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Research/IBD-Researchers-and-Health-Care-Providers/apply-for-funding
GERDA HENKEL PRIZE
The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s Board of Trustees has invited individuals and institutions to nominate candidates for the Gerda Henkel Prize 2020. This Prize, valued at €100,000, recognizes outstanding researchers in the disciplines and funding areas supported by the Foundation (primarily historical humanities).
Both institutions and individuals may nominate candidates; however each institution or individual may nominate only one candidate. Note that self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must be received by the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s office by 17 January 2020.
Please see the Gerda Henkel Foundation website for full details on eligibility requirements and the nomination process: https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/prize.
Institutional Support for Nomination Development
The Strategic and Institutional Research Initiatives (SIRI) team will offer support in the development of nominations. Interested nominees are asked to notify Abby Vogus (by email to avogus@yorku.ca) by November 1, 2019.
Contact: Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, avogus@yorku.ca, ext. 44670.
Imperial Oil – University Research Awards Program
Objective
To encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil’s petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. These areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, and physical sciences.
Awards for specific research projects are made to full-time faculty members to support research work carried out by university students under their direction.
Value
Individual awards are normally available in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.
Required Overhead
40%
Duration
Awards are made for one year and may be renewed annually for a maximum tenure of three years.
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – December 2, 2019
Submission to agency – December 15, 2019
For complete details on this opportunity and application form, please consult the following web links:
https://www.imperialoil.ca/en-CA/Sustainability/Innovation-and-research/University-Research-Awards#areasOfInterest
Fulbright Canada – Call for Applications
Fulbright Canada recently announced a Call for Applications for its Canadian Scholar Awards 2020-2021 Program. This program strengthens binational collaborative research and promotes thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries.
1)Visiting Research Chairs Program
For further information on the Visiting Research Chairs program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program-can.html
2)Traditional Fulbright Scholar Award
For further information on the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards-2.html
CIHR-NSERC-SSHRC Healthy Cities Research Training Platform (HCRTP)
Value
Up to $25K in development funds if invited to Full Application stage
$4.95M over 6 years
Application Procedure
Phase 1: Letter of Intent – Due December 10, 2019
Phase 2: Full Application (by invitation only) – Due August 27, 20
Click here to know more about the University’s internal process and the upcoming deadline
2020 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) Competition
The Alzheimer Society is now accepting applications to the 2020 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) competition. A summary is provided below.
Value and Duration
New Investigator Operating Grants; $200,000 for up to 4 years
Proof of Concept Grants: $100,000 for up to 5 years
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – October 25, 2019
Submission to agency – November 8, 2019, by 11:59 p.m. ET
To obtain further information on this funding opportunity and to access the guidelines and application form, please consult the following links:
https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home/Research/Alzheimer-Society-Research-Program/How-to-apply
https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/national/research/2020-asrp-guidelines.pdf
The Office of Research Services (ORS) recently received information regarding a Call for Proposals (CFP) from the France-Canada Research Foundation (FCRF) regarding its New Scientific Collaboration Support Program. This CFP is open to all disciplines. Further details are provided below.
Value
$8,000 – $15,000 CDN per project for travel and living expenses.
Important Note: These funds are primarily intended to support the mobility of researchers and their students. No more than 10% of the total budget can be allocated to equipment or the like.
Duration
2 years
Deadline
Submission to ORS for administrative review – November 1, 2019
Electronic submission to agency AND to ORS – November 15, 2019 by 23:59, Pacific Time
Canada Council for the Arts – 2020 Molson Prize Competition
The Canada Council for the Arts will soon be accepting nominations for the 2020 Molson Prize competition. A summary is provided below and application materials will be update shortly on the Council’s website.
Value
Each prize is in the amount of $50,000.
Deadline
November 1, 2019
ORS Nomination Support
If you are planning on submitting a nomination, please contact Abby Vogus at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss how the SIRI team can support it.
For more details on this opportunity, please visit the following links:
http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/molson-prizes.
John Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing – Call for Projects
The Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) at the Bloomberg School of Public Health is soliciting projects to help accelerate the discovery of mechanisms, medicines and vaccines for coronaviruses. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To centralize the information and stimulate the funding of the development of non-animal, human biology-based models to help coordinate and accelerate response to emerging pandemics in the future.
Examples of acceptable projects could include providing mechanistic understanding of in vitro responses to coronaviruses in human cells, screening of potential drugs and vaccines in human relevant cell models, AI tools to detect new treatments, etc.
Value
Up to $40K
Required Overhead
15%
Duration
Up to 1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS for full review – by 12noon, Friday, April 24, 2020
Submission to ORS of full application plus completed and signed ORS checklist – no later than 12noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Submission to agency – Thursday, April 30, 2020 by 11:59pm (EDT)
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following website:
https://caat.jhsph.edu/programs/grants/covid19.html
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Facebook Economic Impact of Digital Technologies Request for Proposals
Facebook recently issued a Request for Proposals for projects that address the economic impact of digital technologies. A summary is provided below.
Value
$50K – $100K
Required Overhead
5%
Duration
1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS for full review – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Submission to agency – Wednesday, May 20, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. EDT
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following website:
Objective
- To support projects that address the economic consequences and implications of developing digital technologies for small businesses
- To support broader research efforts on the topic of economic impact of digital technologies
CIHR Operating Grant : COVID-19 May 2020 Rapid Research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced an Operating Grant funding opportunity: COVID-19 May 2020 Rapid Research. This funding opportunity is part of the Government of Canada’s continued rapid response to address the health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary is provided below.
Objective are to:
- Accelerate the availability of high-quality and real-time evidence to support Canada’s rapid response to the global pandemic in order to better prevent, detect, treat and manage COVID-19;
- Develop, test, and study the implementation of effective interventions to prevent, detect, treat, and manage COVID-19 at the individual and/or population levels by reorienting or amplifying existing research platforms, networks, and trials as well as funding new research projects within existing and established research infrastructure;
- Enable Canadian engagement and coordination in national and international large-scale trials and better enable harmonized data collection, sharing of data, quasi-experimental and observational studies, and rapid large-scale evaluation of impact;
- Provide evidence to inform clinical and health system management and public health response, and/or decision-making and planning within and across jurisdictions in Canada and internationally; and
- Enhance local, national and/or international collaborative efforts, including in low- and middle-income countries, to mitigate the rapid spread of COVID-19 and related negative consequences.
Duration
Clinical Trial research – 1 year
All other types of research – 1 year
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – Monday, May 4, 2020
Submission to agency – Monday, May 11, 2020
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following website:
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
AWS Diagnostic Development Initiative (DDI)
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued a call for diagnostic research projects under the Diagnostic Development Initiative (DDI). A summary is provided below.
Objective
- To provide support for innovation in rapid and accurate patient testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and other diagnostic solutions to mitigate future outbreaks.
- To offer technical support and provide AWS promotional credits to support the use of AWS services to advance diagnostic research
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Submission to agency – Tuesday, June 30, 2020
For complete details on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following website:
https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/disaster-response/diagnostic-dev-initiative/
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Vale is joining the fight against COVID-19 by inviting researchers to submit proposals to the Vale COVID-19 Challenge. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To support low to zero-cost solutions that can be deployed to the end-user within 15 (fifteen) days from the approval date.
For this challenge, Vale is looking for solutions that can:
- Allow access to reliable information;
- Leverage existing data to improve what we know about the virus;
- Immediately help protect people involved in essential services;
- Help guarantee the supply of protective equipment;
- Allow basic access to sanitation and hygiene;
- Provide geographical reference of people affected by COVID-19;
- Identify risk zones; and
- Improve isolation areas.
Please see the following document for more details:
http://www.vale.com/PT/sustainability/Documents/covid-19-desafio/Call%20out%20Canada_2020.pdf
Overhead
Not eligible
Value
- Up to US $200K
- Access to other partners
- Access to Vale’s AIC (Artificial Intelligence Center)
Duration
Approximately 15 days
Deadlines
Submission of application to ORS – by 9:00am on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Submission of application to agency – April 9, 2020
For more information on this funding opportunity and to apply, please visit the following link:
http://www.vale.com/canada/EN/sustainability/Pages/covid-19-challenge.aspx
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here:
Urgent Call – New Ontario Funding for COVID-19 research
IMPORTANT UPDATE
York University has been asked to advise our researchers submitting research applications to this call to submit as follows:
1 – submissions for research projects should be made through the IDEAS stream: https://www.ontario.ca/form/submit-your-ideas-to-help-fight-coronavirus
2 – the name of the proposal should include the word RESEARCH
3 – applicants must include the name of their institution (select Organization and put York University)
The following funding opportunity requires quick action.
The Government of Canada is working closely with the Ontario government to minimize the health, economic, and social impacts of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), by making sustained investments in Ontario’s universities and colleges. One of the key initiatives include $20 million in research and innovation funding to develop tools and resources to combat COVID19 and related diseases by leveraging the strengths of Ontario’s world-class research institutions, industry and non-profit scientific partners.
The Ontario government invites researchers to submit innovative ideas and solutions to support its response to COVID-19.
For more information on this initiative, please visit the following website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-your-organization-can-help-fight-coronavirus.
All applications should be submitted through MCU Portal:
https://www.ontario.ca/form/submit-your-ideas-to-help-fight-coronavirus
Deadlines
Submission of application to ORS – by 9:00am on day of submission to the agency
Submission of application to agency – as soon as possible
ORS is accepting electronic applications – the process is outlined here: https://research.info.yorku.ca/2020/03/important-news-submission-of-research-applications-and-ors-checklists/
FUNDER DEADLINE EXTENDED – NSERC EWR MEMORIAL STEACIE FELLOWSHIP
NSERC’s E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowships are awarded to enhance the career development of outstanding and highly promising university faculty who are earning a strong international reputation for original research. For further context, potential applicants and/or nominators are encouraged to view past winners.
Please note that this year’s competition has changed significantly from previous years. Self-nominations are now permitted, which, along with changes in the evaluation and eligibility criteria, are designed to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. Please see the attached memo for further details on how equity, diversity and inclusion will be taken into account in the internal nomination process.
Relevant Deadlines
April 10, 2020 Faculties submit internal nominations to VPRI
Late April MAAC Review
Late April VPRI decisions and feedback provided to nominees
July 2 Final submission to ORS
July 5 (July 7 is a Sunday) NSERC deadline
NEW DEADLINE – Canadian Cancer Society: 2020 Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists Competition
The Cancer Research Society recently announced that the deadline to submit applications to the upcoming Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists competition has been postponed to May 22, 2020, 11:59 pm (EST).
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The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) recently announced the launch of its 2020 Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists competition, an initiative aiming at supporting future generations of Canadian researchers. Further details are provided below.
Objectives
To support future generation of Canadian researchers.
The award consists of two part covering a period of three years:
Part 1
This is a post-doctoral salary award for a candidate finishing his/her fellowship. The candidate must have completed at least two years of postdoctoral training when he/she will accept the salary award on September 1st.
Part 2
This is an operating grant that is awarded once the candidate has obtained a faculty position at a recognized Canadian institution.
Value
Part 1: Postdoctoral Salary Award – $50K
Part 2: Operating Grant – $75K/year
Duration
Part 1: Postdoctoral Salary Award – 1 year
Part 2: Operating Grant – 2 years
IMPORTANT: Applying to only one part of the award is prohibited.
Deadlines
Submission of full application to ORS for review – May 8, 2020
Submission of full application to agency – May 22, 2020, 11:59 pm (EST)
If you are interested in applying to this competition, please contact Kim McIntyre, post-doctoral services coordinator, at kimmcint@yorku.ca or extension 22993.
For more information on this funding opportunity and how to apply, please visit the following web page:
WorkplaceNL – 2020 Research Initiatives Program
WorkplaceNL recently announced the deadline for the 2020 Research Initiatives Program has been extended to June 17, 2020.
Objectives
To promote and provide funding for workplace health and safety research to inform innovative, practical, and easy-to-implement solutions that support the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses or support re-integration into the workplace, post-injury.
For further details on this funding opportunity and how to apply, please consult the following link:
https://workplacenl.ca/about/research/workplacenl-2020-research-initiatives/
CANADA-BRAZIL AWARDS – JOINT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Global Affairs Canada and the Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) of Brazil are offering scholarships to support team-oriented research projects, between Canadian and Brazilian universities. This program is open to all academic disciplines. A summary is provided below.
Objective
To support team-oriented research projects between Canadian and Brazilian universities collaborating in mutually beneficial areas of research. The collaborations are expected to result in high quality research that will have an impact in Canada and in Brazil through the mobility of both Canadian and Brazilian research students and Project Leads.
Duration
2 years
Deadlines
Application due at ORS – November 12, 2019
Application due at agency – November 26, 2019 by 11:59 EDT
Please see the following link for further details on this funding opportunity:
https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/brazil-cbjp-brezil.aspx?lang=eng&utm_source=cbie&utm_medium=listserv_out&utm_term=&utm_content=mobile&utm_campaign=cbjrp_20_22_en
CROHN’S AND COLITIS CANADA GRANT-IN-AID OF RESEARCH
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is accepting applications for its 2020 Grant-in-Aid of Research (GIA) competition. The GIA supports research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A summary is provided below.
Objectives
- To help advance prevention, treatments, health policy and, ultimately find cures
- To support research projects with a defined objective, conducted by an investigator working alone or in collaboration with others
Value
Up to $125K/year
Duration
Up to 3 years
Deadlines
Notice of Intent due at ORS – Friday, November 8, 2019
Notice of Intent due at agency (mandatory) – Friday, November 22, 2019 by 5:00 pm (EST)
Full application due at ORS – Monday, January 6, 2020
Full application due at agency – Friday, January 17, 2020 by 5:00 pm (EST)
For further information on this funding opportunity, guidelines and how to apply please visit the following link:
https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Research/IBD-Researchers-and-Health-Care-Providers/apply-for-funding
GERDA HENKEL PRIZE
The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s Board of Trustees has invited individuals and institutions to nominate candidates for the Gerda Henkel Prize 2020. This Prize, valued at €100,000, recognizes outstanding researchers in the disciplines and funding areas supported by the Foundation (primarily historical humanities).
Both institutions and individuals may nominate candidates; however each institution or individual may nominate only one candidate. Note that self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must be received by the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s office by 17 January 2020.
Please see the Gerda Henkel Foundation website for full details on eligibility requirements and the nomination process: https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/prize.
Institutional Support for Nomination Development
The Strategic and Institutional Research Initiatives (SIRI) team will offer support in the development of nominations. Interested nominees are asked to notify Abby Vogus (by email to avogus@yorku.ca) by November 1, 2019.
Contact: Abby Vogus, SIRI Specialist, avogus@yorku.ca, ext. 44670.
Imperial Oil – University Research Awards Program
Objective
To encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil’s petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. These areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, and physical sciences.
Awards for specific research projects are made to full-time faculty members to support research work carried out by university students under their direction.
Value
Individual awards are normally available in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.
Required Overhead
40%
Duration
Awards are made for one year and may be renewed annually for a maximum tenure of three years.
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – December 2, 2019
Submission to agency – December 15, 2019
For complete details on this opportunity and application form, please consult the following web links:
https://www.imperialoil.ca/en-CA/Sustainability/Innovation-and-research/University-Research-Awards#areasOfInterest
Fulbright Canada – Call for Applications
Fulbright Canada recently announced a Call for Applications for its Canadian Scholar Awards 2020-2021 Program. This program strengthens binational collaborative research and promotes thoughtful public debate on topics that reflect the broad range of contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States and the relationship between the two countries.
1)Visiting Research Chairs Program
For further information on the Visiting Research Chairs program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/visiting-chairs-program-can.html
2)Traditional Fulbright Scholar Award
For further information on the Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards program, please visit:
https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards-2.html
CIHR-NSERC-SSHRC Healthy Cities Research Training Platform (HCRTP)
Value
Up to $25K in development funds if invited to Full Application stage
$4.95M over 6 years
Application Procedure
Phase 1: Letter of Intent – Due December 10, 2019
Phase 2: Full Application (by invitation only) – Due August 27, 20
Click here to know more about the University’s internal process and the upcoming deadline
2020 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) Competition
The Alzheimer Society is now accepting applications to the 2020 Alzheimer Society Research Program (ASRP) competition. A summary is provided below.
Value and Duration
New Investigator Operating Grants; $200,000 for up to 4 years
Proof of Concept Grants: $100,000 for up to 5 years
Deadlines
Submission to ORS – October 25, 2019
Submission to agency – November 8, 2019, by 11:59 p.m. ET
To obtain further information on this funding opportunity and to access the guidelines and application form, please consult the following links:
https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home/Research/Alzheimer-Society-Research-Program/How-to-apply
https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/national/research/2020-asrp-guidelines.pdf
The Office of Research Services (ORS) recently received information regarding a Call for Proposals (CFP) from the France-Canada Research Foundation (FCRF) regarding its New Scientific Collaboration Support Program. This CFP is open to all disciplines. Further details are provided below.
Value
$8,000 – $15,000 CDN per project for travel and living expenses.
Important Note: These funds are primarily intended to support the mobility of researchers and their students. No more than 10% of the total budget can be allocated to equipment or the like.
Duration
2 years
Deadline
Submission to ORS for administrative review – November 1, 2019
Electronic submission to agency AND to ORS – November 15, 2019 by 23:59, Pacific Time
Canada Council for the Arts – 2020 Molson Prize Competition
The Canada Council for the Arts will soon be accepting nominations for the 2020 Molson Prize competition. A summary is provided below and application materials will be update shortly on the Council’s website.
Value
Each prize is in the amount of $50,000.
Deadline
November 1, 2019
ORS Nomination Support
If you are planning on submitting a nomination, please contact Abby Vogus at avogus@yorku.ca to discuss how the SIRI team can support it.
For more details on this opportunity, please visit the following links:
http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/molson-prizes.