Genome BC’s Sector Innovation Program has launched a new intake – SIP8
Genome BC’s Sector Innovation Program has launched a new intake – SIP8, focusing on health impacts related to climate change. Through this competition, Genome BC aims to support research projects related to the following key research areas: Infectious diseases Nutrition and food security Allergies and respiratory health Adaptation and evolution Digital solutions of climate change […]
UBC-Samsung Open Call for Innovative Projects in the Digital and Health domains
This open call invites UBC researchers to submit proposals for innovative projects in the Digital and Health domains. We seek initiatives that advance the state of the art, address emerging challenges and capture new opportunities in wearable technology, preventative health, and data security. In partnership with UBC, Samsung R&D Institute Canada invites proposals for research […]
Horizon Europe Announcement
On July 3, 2024, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, signed an agreement allowing Canada’s enhanced participation in Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe. The Government of Canada will allocate €99.3 million (about $147 million CAD) over four years to […]
Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant program changes
CIHR’s June 27 announcement, What’s new for the Fall 2024 Project Grant competition?, summarizes high-level program information for applicants. Full details will be available on July 4 when the competition launches in ResearchNet (look for “Project Grant: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025” and “Project Grant: Fall 2024 Priority Announcement”). SPARC will compile a complete list […]
Deadline (Notice of Intent): NSERC Discovery Grant
Researchers who intend to apply for a Discovery Grant (DG) in the 2025 competition must submit a Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI) by the deadline date of Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00pm PT. NSERC will not accept any NOI after the deadline. The NOI is mandatory when applying for a Discovery Grant and […]
New ‘EDI in Research’ online course now available
A new ‘EDI in Research’ course in now available through UBC Workplace Learning. This new online course is specifically developed for faculty, staff and students involved in research, to support the learning and implementation of appropriate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices within the UBC research ecosystem. Development of this course was a collaboration […]
International funding opportunity: Knowledge Synthesis Grants on the topic of governance
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has partnered with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UKRI-AHRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (UKRI-ESRC), both part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to launch an international call for proposals for Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSGs) on the topic of […]
Call for expressions of interest: Lead of a research consortium promoting socially inclusive climate adaptation and resilience
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are pleased to launch this call for expressions of interest to lead and implement research that enhances urban resilience to climate change in ASEAN member states. This call is the first stage of a process through which CLARE […]
UBC Research Community Survey
In the fall of 2024, the University-Industry Liaison Office and entrepreneurship@UBC, both under the Vice-President Research & Innovation Portfolio, will join together to offer enhanced support to UBC researchers. At this pivotal juncture, we kindly request 5-10 minutes of your time to help us identify opportunities and address gaps in our services […]
June webinars to kick-off SPARC Support for Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant
To kick-off support for the Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant competition, SPARC will be hosting a series of informative online webinars for new and returning applicants. These 1-hour events will be hosted over Zoom on the following dates and times. New Applicant Webinar #1 (competition overview): Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10-11 AM […]