Genome Canada: Genomics in Society Interdisciplinary Research Teams: Request for Applications
Summary: This program aims to strengthen the connections between researchers, users and other stakeholders on issues that could impact the uptake and application of genomic technologies, including commercialization. The goal of the team program is to support and enhance GE3LS (Genomics and its Ethical, Environmental, Economic, Legal and Social aspects) research that addresses important and […]
IDRC invites applications for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2019
IDRC invites applications for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2019 This call is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. This year’s John G. Bene Fellowship is intended to facilitate field research on the relationship between forest resources and the social, economic, cultural, and environmental […]
Banting Research Foundation: Discovery Award
The Discovery Award is a one-year grant of up to $25,000 for innovative health and biomedical research projects by outstanding new investigators at universities and research institutes in Canada who are within the first three years of their first academic appointment. The intent is to provide seed funding so that applicants are able to gather […]
Town Hall: Update on Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster
The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation is hosting a town hall information session where Dr. Gail Murphy, VP Research & Innovation will provide an update about Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster. DATE: Tuesday, February 19th 2019 TIME: 11:30am – 1:00pm ROOM: DMP 110 ADDRESS: Hugh Dempster Pavilion, 6245 Agronomy Road, Vancouver […]
Call for applications: Equity & Inclusion Scholars Program
The Equity & Inclusion Office is inviting faculty members at the Vancouver campus to apply for the inaugural Equity & Inclusion Scholars Program. The program provides up to $15,000 for qualified projects that build capacity for transformative teaching and learning through the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching practice and scholarship. Eligible […]
New funding opportunity for SSH+ researchers through Genome BC
Genome BC has launched a new competition: Societal, Economic and Regulatory Implications of Pathogen Control. This competition aims to integrate SSH+ research with genomics research projects funded through our Sector Innovation Program – Intake 5 (SIP5) which focuses on pathogen control, in particular, pathogens that can have a significant impact on food safety and human […]
2019 NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) and UBC Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards (IURAs)
The LFS quotas for the USRAs and IURAs have been announced by the UBC Centre for Student Learning and Careers. The Faculty of Land & Food Systems has available for 2019: 5 NSERC USRAs and; 5 Work-Learn IURAs The LFS internal deadline for both the NSERC USRA and Work-Learn IURA applications is Friday March […]
SSHRC’s Storytellers contest
The contest is open to all students—graduate and undergraduate—enrolled at Canadian postsecondary institutions. Their task is to tell the story, in 3 minutes or 300 words, of a SSHRC-funded research project—their own or a professor’s—taking place at their institution. We will select 25 finalists to receive a $3000 cash prize and specialized training in research […]
UBC Call for proposals: Program for Undergraduate Research Experience
Broadening access to and enhancing undergraduate research experiences is a central priority in UBC’s strategic plan. As such, the university has committed $1 million in strategic funds over two years to fund the Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE). A call for proposals for innovative pilot projects is launching today (January 7, 2019) and is […]
Innovate BC Ignite Program Round 7
Innovate BC Ignite Program Round 7: Message from Kailyn Skuban, Program Manager A quick heads up that Innovate BC’s next intake deadline for Round 7 of the Ignite program is approaching on January 28, 2019. I would greatly appreciated if you could alert the appropriate faculty in the Natural Resources, Applied Sciences and Engineering of the upcoming deadline. […]