Funding partnership enables critical COVID-19 vaccine research in BC
To date, four COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use in Canada and priority populations are already receiving their vaccinations. However, critical questions remain around the vaccines’ performance, access, and public perception that need evidence-based answers from BC researchers. As research funders, MSFHR, Genome BC and the BCCDC Foundation for Public Health have joined […]
2021 Seeding Solutions Program
Pre-applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Seeding Solutions program, presented by the US Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. Applications from international higher education institutions are welcome. Funding range: $300K to $1M for up to ten awards Pre-application deadline: Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 5pm ET (2pm PST) Full application deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Your project has to […]
Submit a proposal to the Killam Connection Program by March 29
The Killam Connection program provides up to $25,000 to enable UBC faculty to host an innovative and interdisciplinary research forum and graduate course focused around a theme of general interest and public importance, and including a series of invited scholars. The purpose of the Killam Connection is to provide an opportunity for faculty to engage […]
Call for Nominations: Canadian Society of Animal Science Awards
The deadline for nominations for the Canadian Society of Animal Science Awards has been extended to March 31. Nominations are being accepted for the following: Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship Award for Excellence in Nutrition and Meat Science Award for Technical Innovation in Enhancing Production of Safe Affordable Food Canadian Animal Industries Award in Extension and […]
Alliance Grants Option 2 Info Session
SPARC will host Jennifer Bean and Kristina Dixie from NSERC on March 11, from 12–1:15pm, who will deliver an information session on the Option 2 stream of the Alliance grant, NSERC’s flagship research partnerships program. The session will review in depth the Option 2 additional criteria (Societal Impact, Making Connections, Broad Outcomes) vis-à-vis applied […]
International Development (Engberg-Fewster) Award – Call for Proposals
Canadian home economists and professionals in related fields1 (individuals, teams, or organizations) are invited to apply for grants to support projects carried out in the developing world. 1 graduates from a university program in home economics, human ecology, nutrition, family studies, consumer studies, and related areas LEVEL OF GRANT: Awards totaling up to $4,000 will […]
Nominations are now being accepted for the NSERC Prizes
NSERC is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Herzberg, Brockhouse, Polanyi and Strickland prizes. The nomination deadline for all four prizes is April 1, 2021. NSERC has established these prizes to recognize and celebrate exceptional research. Specific awards focus on accomplishments that range from interdisciplinary accomplishments to lifetime achievements and influence. […]
BC FNAR Grant Opportunity
Applications are now being accepted for the BC Foundation for Non-Animal Research (BC FNAR) funding program for the 2021 academic year. BC FNAR is committed to supporting a diverse range of creative methods that challenge the use of animals in research, testing, and education and encourages the adoption of alternatives to harmful animal use across Canada. The Foundation provides grants of up […]
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2021 Seeding Solutions Request for Applications
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is announcing the 2021 Seeding Solutions program and is inviting applications for audacious research that benefits farmers, consumers and the environment. FFAR seeks to award up to ten meritorious proposals across our Challenge Areas, prioritizing those projects that emphasize a commitment to cross-sector partnerships. Individual […]
UBC Nominations for Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship
UBC announced the February 12th internal deadline for the 2021 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship. The two-year fellowship recognizes innovative, promising early-career professors in the Americas exploring breakthrough, high-impact research in computer science or a related field. The award includes $100,000 USD in annual funding for two years beginning Fall 2021. Candidates must be nominated by their university or a […]