We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Funding Opportunities Bulletin June 20, 2022

In this issue:

Announcements
Funding opportunities: New, current and ongoing
Office of Research Services (ORS): Processes, internal requirements and contacts
Resources: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Tri-Agency; Navigator Tool

Announcements

New announcements

NSERC Discovery Grant NOI webinars will be replaced with pre-recorded videos followed by live Q&A sessions on June 23 and July 5 both from 1 – 2 pm (ET).
NSERC introduces revised guidelines on assessment of contributions to research, training and mentoring.
CIHR invites persons with lived experience to help identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility in the health research funding system. This includes virtual discussion sessions or a survey.
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Early Validation and Early Accelerator Grants. Register for webinar on June 30^th 2-3 pm ET.

Reminders

Transforming Low Survival Cancers Pre-Announcement: CCS Breakthrough Team Grants: View anticipated launch and timelines for this team grant.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
CIHR’s Anti-Racism Action Plan: Update and summary of findings from Environmental Scan
Government of Canada reinforces support for organization to counter harmful disinformation – Press Release

Funding Opportunities

Grants Officers will provide administrative review of grant applications to ensure completeness with agency guidelines and assist with institutional signatures. Submit your proposal for administrative review a minimum of five business days before the agency deadline.

Note: To learn about internal ORS information, deadlines and requirements, open the word version of this bulletin and click on ‘Internal ORS Info.’

New this month

Agency-Program	Internal Deadline	First Agency Deadline
Canadian Cancer Society - Breakthrough Team Grants: Transforming Low Survival Cancers – Expression of Interest	June 21, 2022	June 22, 2022
New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration - ORS internal info. and deadlines	June 27, 2022	June 28, 2022
JDRF: Career Development Awards for ECRs – Applications in Psychosocial and Behavioural Health are encouraged.	June 23, 2022	June 29, 2022
Terry Fox Research Institute: New Investigator Award – Registration of Intent	June 24, 2022	June 30, 2022
Accelerated materials innovation for clean fuels – National Research Council of Canada	June 24, 2022	June 30, 2022
Brain Canada Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association: Discovery Grant – 2 streams	June 30, 2022	July 5, 2022
Alzheimer Society Proof of Concept Grant - LOI	July 8, 2022	July 11, 2022
Brain Canada Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association: Advancing Research on Care and Outcome Measurement 2.0	July 8, 2022	July 13, 2022
OICR Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline: New Early Validation projects and Early Accelerator Projects. Webinar on June 30.	July 8, 2022	July 13, 2022
CCS Health Equity Research Grants – Advancing a more accessible and inclusive cancer care system	July 14, 2022	July 20, 2022
Health Equity Research Grants – Abstract registration	July 14, 2022	July 20, 2022
CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grants	July 21, 2022	July 27, 2022
Terry Fox Research Institute – New Frontiers Program Project Grant	July 27, 2022	August 2, 2022

Current Funding Opportunities

Agency-Program	Internal Deadline	First Agency Deadline
NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (I2I). Contact Alla.Darwish@ontariotechu.ca	May 30, 2022	June 27, 2022
JDRF: Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Awards	June 23, 2022	June 29, 2022
JDRF: Career Development Awards: accepting applications in the area of psychosocial and behavioural health.	June 23, 2022	June 29, 2022
Mitacs Elevate for Fellows who will work in agriculture, AI, biomanufacturing, clean tech, entertainment and media, social innovation.	June 29, 2022	July 6, 2022
SSHRC Connections Grants	July 25, 2022	Aug 1, 2022
OVIN Ontario Grant for SMEs – Round 2	Nov 10, 2022	Nov 16, 2022

Ongoing Opportunities – No Deadline

Notify ORS of your intention to apply a minimum of 2-3 weeks before you intend to submit your proposal.

Agency-Program	Disciplines
City Studio Durham: matching students with real-world projects - Contact Danielle.Saney@ontariotechu.ca	All
Teaching City Oshawa: addressing Oshawa’s urban issues through research and innovation - Contact Danielle.Saney@ontariotechu.ca	All
NSERC Alliance NSERC Alliance – Internal ORS Info. NSERC Alliance International – Internal ORS Info.	FSci; FEAS; FESNS
Mitacs Mitacs Accelerate - Internal ORS Info. Mitacs Accelerate: Connecting SMEs with AI Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) Mitacs Entrepreneur International Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Joint NSERC Alliance – Mitacs Accelerate Streamlined Funding	All
Cisco Research – Research Grants Quantum Computing and Networking Tech for Healthcare Edge Computing Future of Work	Sciences; Engineering; Nuclear; Health; Business and IT
Canada Space Agency - Programs Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) Space Data Utilization Space Exploration Research and Development International opportunities	Sciences; Engineering; Nuclear; Health; Business and IT
Government of Canada Department of National Defence (DND) DND Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program	All
Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) To drive commercialization of intellectual property Voucher for Innovation and Productivity OCI TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) - NGNP OCI TalentEdge Fellowship Program (TFP) - OVIN Joint NSERC Alliance – OCI VIP Funding	Sciences; Engineering; Nuclear; Health; Business and IT
Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenges Grants	Health; Sciences; Business and IT; Social Sciences and Humanities
RBC: Youth Mental Well-being Grants	Social Sciences; Health; Business and IT
Honda Canada Foundation Grants - Internal ORS Info.	Health; Sciences; Business and IT; Social Sciences; Engineering; Sciences
IC-IMPACTS: Innovative Technology Demonstration Projects	Health; Sciences; Business and IT; Social Sciences; Engineering; Sciences
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction: Building resilient communities	Health; Sciences; Business and IT; Social Sciences and humanities; Engineering; Sciences
Ontario Health Data Platform: The Challenge Questions Initiative on COVID-19. Expressions of Interest	Health; Sciences; Business and IT; Social Sciences and Humanities
Government of Canada Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Health Living and Prevent Chronic Disease - Internal ORS Info.	Sciences; Health; Business and IT; Social Sciences and Humanities; Engineering
The National Geographic Society: Research and Exploration Grant Application; Internal ORS Info. Current topics include: AI for Earth Innovation Equity and the Natural World Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability	Sciences; Engineering; Nuclear; Health; Business and IT; Social Sciences and Humanities
SOSCIP Collaborative R&D projects for academia and industry partners	Sciences; Health; Business and IT; Engineering
Max Bell Foundation: Project and Development Grants Environment Health and Wellness Education Improving indigenous health Impact of Tech on society	Sciences; Health; Business and IT; Social Sciences and Humanities; Engineering

ORS – Internal processes, information and contacts

Grant Submission Process

Step 1 - Notification of Intent to Apply: Engage the ORS as early as possible in planning to submit any grant applications. Your Grants Officer can support your application development and ensure your proposal aligns with program guidelines and internal university policies.

Step 2 (Optional) - Comprehensive Proposal Review: If you would like a comprehensive review of your grant application, submit it to the appropriate Grants Officer three weeks to one month in advance of the agency deadline, or according to the internal deadlines noted below.

Step 3 - Administrative Review and Internal Approvals: To ensure internal approvals, including required institutional signatures, we require faculty members to provide grant applications and the completed Research Grant/Contract Authorization (RGA) Form a minimum of five business days before the agency deadline. Grants Officers will provide administrative review of new grant applications to ensure completeness with agency guidelines and assist with institutional signatures.

Internal Information regarding External Grants

Certain funding programs have limitations or specific application requirements. The Office of Research Services will promote specific grants that may include internal competition deadlines or other internal requirements. Faculty are strongly encouraged to review information posted by the ORS and to notify their Faculty Grants Officers regarding their intent to apply.

Faculty Grants Officers - Contacts

FESNS, FEAS – Joanne Hui – joanne.hui@ontariotechu.ca

FHS, FS – Raluca Dubrowski – Raluca.dubrowski@ontariotechu.ca

FED, FSSH, FBIT – Kamla Ross McGregor – kamla.rossmcgregor@ontariotechu.ca

Resources

Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Tri-Agency EDI Action Plan 2018 - 2025
NSERC EDI Research Guide
NFRF Best Practices in EDI in Research
EDI in the Research Enterprise
NFRF EDI Research presentation – Contact ORS for copy

National Security Guidelines

NSERC Alliance – Press Release – Jul 2021 / ORS Information on Security Guidelines and FAQ

Tri-Agency

Data Management Policy and FAQ / Guide on Financial Administration

NFRF

Research Stories

SSHRC

News Room / Covid Updates / Forms / Funding opportunities / Competition Results

NSERC

Latest News / 2030 Strategic Plan – Engaging Stakeholders / NSERC Interactive Dashboard / Covid Updates

CIHR

Application Administration Guide / Policy on Identical and Essentially Identical applications
CIHR Covid Updates / CIHR Funding opportunities
CIHR Policy Guide – Registration and disclosure from clinical trial results – Overview; FAQs

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