Funding Opportunities Bulletin - August 2023

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
Funding opportunity details

Announcements

New announcements

ORS is hosting a Live NSERC Discovery Grant Q&A session with an Evaluation Group member on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Please rsvp to hui@ontariotechu.ca. Join the meeting.

NSERC is also hosting Live Discovery Grant Q&A Sessions

English:

August 22 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (E.T.)
September 21 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (E.T.)

New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2024 Transformation competition has been launched: LOI is due October 23, 2023, NOI is due January 10, 2024 and full applications (by invitation only) will be due September 5, 2024. Please see ORS Information and Deadlines below for details. NFRF is hosting a webinar on Thursday August 31, 2023 @ 1:00 pm. Webinar link will be posted here an hour before the start time.
New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2023 Exploration competition has been launched: NOI is due October 11, 2023, and full application is due December 12, 2023. Please see ORS Information and Deadlines below for details. NFRF is holding a webinar on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 1:00:

Join link
Webinar number: 2772 264 7118
Webinar password: PpFZKJTx332
(77395589 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: +1-613-714-9906 Canada Toll (Ottawa), Access code: 277 226 47118.

SSHRC Partnership Development Grant Webinar – September 27 @ 11:00 am – Join via WebEX (Webinar Number: 2331 826 2506; Password: SSHRC2023); please see ORS Information and Deadlines below for details.
The British Academy is inviting proposals for the next round of its Knowledge Frontiers: International Interdisciplinary Research Projects programme. The call is open to early career researchers, active in any discipline within the humanities or the social sciences and offers the opportunity to develop and lead international and interdisciplinary research projects. The Principal Investigator (PI) must be a researcher from the humanities and social sciences and be based at an eligible UK university or research institute, but the involvement of Co-Applicants based overseas is required. Applications are due November 1 @ 5pm GMT. Visit the funding opportunity’s webpage or contact the British Academy (at internationalchallenges@thebritishacademy.ac.uk) for more details.
Lab2Market Build is partnering with NSERC to to provide supplementary entrepreneurship support to recipients of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Phase 1 Grant. L2M Build is a comprehensive, exciting, and experiential opportunity for researchers looking to turn their ideas into a marketable product. The program offers a world-class curriculum developed by industry experts, mentorship from ex-startup founders and investors, up to $155,000 in funding, and a growing network of rising STEM entrepreneurs across the country. For more information, contact: Wesley Kosiba, DeepTech Startup Manager, Lab2Market Program (wkosiba@torontomu.ca).

Reminders

A review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications
NSERC Alliance Grant – Program Update: Effective immediately, all new Option 1 applications may request up to 66.7% of the project costs (2:1 leverage) from NSERC, regardless of partner organization size or sector. This change does not affect or apply to applications submitted prior to June 23, 2023. The remainder of our website and other program materials have not yet been updated to reflect this change. The above statement supersedes information on Option 1 cost sharing (i.e., 50% cost sharing / 1:1 leverage) that currently appears below and elsewhere. If you have any questions, please contact NSERC at alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

Mitacs Elevate Program updates: applications are being accepted year-round, proposals are now submitted via the online portal, standard $60,000/year award, open to all sectors and disciplines.
SSHRC-Mitacs Joint Initiative: Starting 2023-24: SSHRC applicants (PEG, PDG, PG-S2, IG) can simultaneously apply for Mitacs Accelerate internships (IDG in 2025). The advantages of the joint program are to: strengthen training and mentoring plans, access additional funding for student and postdoctoral resources, Reinforce engagement with partners and stakeholders, and develop skills and qualifications of students and postdoctoral researchers.

High-level process: (1) SSHRC applicant applies to Mitacs for Accelerate internships one week after SSHRC application deadline; (2) Mitacs and SSHRC conduct merit review separately; (3) Mitacs communicates results to Accelerate applicants after SSHRC does the same for its applicants.

Contact Grants Officer Ewa Stewart (ewa.stewart@ontariotechu.ca) for more information.

Update from the NSERC-SSHRC Awards Administration Team regarding the extension request process for grants requiring an extension due to pandemic delays.
CIHR – Mock Review Toolkit: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Mock Review Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed to allow individuals to familiarize themselves with CIHR’s peer review process by simulating the Project Grant competition. Using the Toolkit as a resource, users will be able plan, organize and run mock peer review sessions, from a light round table to a full mock review panel.
NSERC announces cooperation with the Swiss National Science Foundation – Complementary NSERC and SNSF funding opportunities will allow Canadian and Swiss researchers to access support for joint research projects.
City Studio Durham has projects for faculty and students, including projects on workplace modernization, carbon capture, building resilience for displaced residents and others.
Revisions made to CIHR Application Administration Guide to bring clarity on policy 3.6 regarding compensation for co-applicants and trainees.
New National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships to protect Canadian Science and Research
Research Data Management – Communication re: Tri-Agency Updates

Funding Opportunities

Grants Officers will provide administrative review of grant applications to ensure completeness with agency guidelines and assist with institutional signatures. Please notify your Grants Officer as soon as possible of your intent to apply to any opportunity and submit your application for administrative review a minimum of five business days before the agency deadline.

Note: We have provided some additional details on some opportunities in the Word document version of this bulletin. Click on “ORS information and deadlines” to link to these details within the Funding Bulletin document.

New this month

Agency-Program	Internal Deadline	First Agency Deadline
NSERC Alliance Missions – Critical Minerals Research	LOI: August 30, 2023 Full: October 24, 2023	LOI: September 7, 2023 Full: November 6, 2023
CIHR – Catalyst Grant: Analysis of Canadian Longitudinal Study in Aging (CLSA) Data (2023)	Full: October 12, 2023	Registration: September 19, 2023 Full: October 19, 2023
New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2023 Exploration competition – ORS Information and deadlines	NOI: October 10, 2023 Full: November 21, 2023	NOI: October 11, 2023 Full: December 12, 2023
New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2024 Transformation Competition – ORS Information and deadlines	NOI: October 23, 2023 LOI: December 4, 2023 Full: TBD	NOI: October 24, 2023 LOI: January 10, 2024 Full: September 5, 2024
CIHR - Operating Grant: Evaluation of Dementia Programs, Services, & Care Models	Full: November 28, 2023	Registration: November 2, 2023 Full: December 5, 2023

Current Funding Opportunities

Agency-Program	Internal Deadline	First Agency Deadline
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology – Global Research Outreach 2023	August 15, 2023	August 22, 2023
Heart & Stroke Foundation – Grants-in-Aid of Research	August 24, 2023	August 31, 2023
Heart & Stroke Foundation – New Investigator Award	August 31, 2023	September 7, 2023
Sony Research Award Program - Faculty Innovation Award (up to $100,000 USD) Focused Research Award (up to $150,000 USD)	September 8, 2023	September 15, 2023
NSERC – PromoScience *This program has an institutional application quota. Please contact Ewa Stewart (ewa.stewart@ontariotechu.ca) as soon as possible if you are interested in applying to ensure that your application will not exceed the institutional quota for this program.	September 8, 2023	September 15, 2023
CIHR – Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (2023)	Full: September 26, 2023	Registration: September 7, 2023 Full: October 3, 2023
CIHR – Project Grant (Fall 2023 Competition) – ORS Information and Deadlines	Comprehensive review: August 31, 2023 Admin Review: September 7, 2023	Registration: August 17, 2023 Full: September 14, 2023
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative – 2023 Summer Pilot Award	September 7, 2023	September 14, 2023
Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities -Democracy, Governance and Trust English webinar: August 23, 2023 2:00-3:30pm EST WebEx	Full: October 30, 2023	LOI: September 15, 2023 Full: November 6, 2023
SSHRC – Partnership Engage Grant	September 8, 2023	September 15, 2023
Natural Resources Canada – Education and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels – ORS Information and Deadlines	September 12, 2023	September 26, 2023
CIHR – Catalyst Grant: Health Impacts of Gambling and Gaming	Full: October 3, 2023	Registration: September 26, 2023 Full: October 10, 2023
SSHRC – Insight Grant – ORS Information and Deadlines	Comprehensive review: September 6, 2023 Admin review: September 25, 2023	Full: October 2, 2023
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Innovations in IBD Research	September 25, 2023	October 2, 2023
CIHR – Team Grant: Strengthening the Health Workforce for System Transformation	Full: November 2, 2023	Registration: October 5, 2023 Full: November 9, 2023
CIHR – Catalyst Grant: Healthy Youth (2023)	November 2, 2023	Registration: October 12, 2023 Full: November 8, 2023
SSHRC – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Network on Sustainable Agriculture in a Net-Zero Economy	October 13, 2023	October 20, 2023
The College Student Success Innovation Centre - CSSIC Research Fellowship Goal is to provide funding to emerging and established scholars at Canadian postsecondary institutions whose research is positioned to promote college student success.	October 13, 2023	October 20, 2023
NSERC – Research Tools and Instruments – ORS Information and Deadlines	Comprehensive review: October 4, 2023 Admin review: October 18, 2023	October 25, 2023
NSERC – Alliance Quantum Grants	No later than October 3, 2023	Rolling deadline until October 31, 2023
The Raymond Corporation, A Toyota Industries Company – University Research Program Raymond is seeking proposals for academic research that drives new technology or innovative approaches to the material handling industry.	October 24, 2023	October 31, 2023
NSERC – Discovery Grants – ORS Information and Deadlines	NOI: N/A Full: September 18, 2023	NOI: August 1, 2023 Full: November 1, 2023
SSHRC – Connection Grant	October 25, 2023	November 1, 2023
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative – ORS Information and Deadlines	Full application internal deadline: October 4, 2023	Preparatory Funding Requests: May 1, 2023 Full application: November 8, 2023
CIHR - Operating Grant: HCRI – Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts (Healthy Cities Research Initiative: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts)	Full: November 2, 2023	Full: November 8, 2023
CIHR – Healthy Cities Research Initiatives: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts	November 2, 2023	November 8, 2023
SSHRC – Open Research Area 8^th Call for Proposals - Funding for Social Sciences and Humanities research projects with researchers with at least 3 out of the 4 participating countries (Germans, UK, France, Canada) English webinars: September 21, 2023 @ 7:00 am and 2:00 pm EST (Check SSHRC’s Upcoming Webinars page for details)	November 7, 2023	November 14, 2023
CIHR – Catalyst Grant: Crisis Line and App-based Support for Public Safety (Crisis/Suicide Line and App-based Support Models for Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries in Public Safety Personnel (PTSI in PSP) 2023)	Full: November 8, 2023	Registration: August 1, 2023 Full: November 15, 2023
SSHRC – Partnership Development Grant – ORS Information and deadlines Please notify ewa.stewart@ontariotechu.ca if you are interested in applying	Comprehensive review: October 30, 2023 Admin review: November 8, 2023	November 15, 2023
Spencer Foundation for Education – Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative research for educational change	Full: TBD (Mid November 2023)	NOI: TBD (Late October 2023 Full: TBD (Late November 2023)
SSHRC – Partnership Engage Grant	December 8, 2023	December 15, 2023
NSERC – Alliance International Collaboration Quantum Grants	No later than January 10, 2024	Rolling deadline until January 31, 2024
NSERC – Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grants	No later than March 4, 2024	Rolling deadline until March 31, 2024