CFI Annual Public Meeting Invitation: Traditional Knowledge as a powerful driver in research
How new generations of students and researchers are increasingly integrating Indigenous insight into their work to address critical issues like climate change The Right Honourable Paul Martin, 21st Prime Minister of Canada, in conversation with Chantelle Richmond, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Environment, Associate Professor of Geography and Environment, […]
Mushrooms Canada Seeking New Research Opportunities
Mushrooms Canada is developing a long-term research strategy and is seeking input from institutions and other stakeholders for potential research projects. Projects between one and five years in duration will be preferred, however longer-term projects will be considered. Submission deadline is January 4, 2022 at 4:00pm EST. View the request for research LOIs here.
CFI launches draft call for proposals for the 2023 Innovation Fund
The CFI has published the 2023 Innovation Fund draft call for proposals online, and will be holding information sessions in December. Please see here for details. Note that this does not change the UBC internal deadline for proposals that are due on November 24th 2021. The UBC Internal proposal instructions can be found on […]
NSERC Alliance Missions grants
We are pleased to announce the launch of the NSERC Alliance Missions grants, a unique opportunity aimed at addressing critical science and technology challenges that can play a pivotal role in Canada’s economy. Alliance Missions grants will provide $100,000 to $500,000 per year for two years, to initiate research collaborations between Canada’s academic researchers and […]
Competition Announcement: Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s and CGS-M competitions and upcoming information session
Please notify Lia or Iris (see emails below) about your intention of applying by November 15, 2021 Lia – lia.maria@ubc.ca Iris – lfs.gradasst@ubc.ca UBC Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s competition runs in concert with the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M; see below) competition. Approximately 50 fellowship with values ranging from $175 to $16,000 are […]
Lab2Market NSERC – A New Research Commercialization Opportunity
Lab2Market (L2M) Program is excited to announce that applications for Lab2Market NSERC program are now live! This program is delivered in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and is an extension of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Market Assessment Grant. This 4-month program offers: Curriculum (lectures, talks, and workshops) […]
Registration Open – CNS Advances in Nutrition and Immune Function Thematic Conference (January 22, Toronto)
In-person, individual and group live-streaming registration options are available This one-day in-person (Toronto) and live-streamed event will address nutrition and immune function across the lifespan – from immune systems in infants / toddlers / young children through to older adults. It will cover broad themes that include allergies / oral and immune tolerance, dietary patterns, biomarkers […]
DFC Nutrition Research Funding Program – Call for Proposals
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is launching its Call for Proposals for the 2023-2024 competition as part of the Nutrition Research Funding Program. Letters of Intent must be submitted no later than December 1st, 2021 for consideration for funding, starting in January 2023, at dairyresearch@dfc-plc.ca. Documents and additional information are available on the web […]
Funding opportunities with PepsiCo for UBC faculty
PepsiCo is looking to partner with university scientists to reinvent the flavor of coconut water. They are looking to modify the current From Concentrate Coconut Water ingredients to minimize off flavor and the aroma profile making it more neutral in taste, expanding the application potential, and improving juice portfolio margins. Proposal submission deadline is […]
CPS Call for Preliminary Proposals and Research Priorities
The Center for Produce Safety announced its annual call for preliminary research proposals. Pre-Proposals and required documents should be received by CPS at the following email address: proposals@centerforproducesafety.org no later than 12:00noon (Pacific Standard Time) on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Pre-Proposal Resources CPS Grant Opportunities webpage provides guidance documents, required forms, and industry collaborators […]