Funding Opportunities Bulletin - October 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
- NSERC Alliance Grant Program update – Simplified option 1 funding ratio:Effective June 23, 2023, all new Alliance 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. Implementing a single 2:1 funding ratio provides more generous cost-sharing for many partnerships and simplifies the Alliance option 1 application process. The Alliance grants website and program materials are currently in the process of being updated to reflect this change. If you have any questions, contact alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
One-year extensions with funds: NSERC recognizes that opportunities to increase the impact of results may arise as your Alliance projects unfold. Effective August 21, 2023, NSERC is introducing a straightforward process for requesting a one-time, one-year extension with additional funding for Alliance option 1 grants. (Please see NSERC announcement for more information).
- The presidents of Canada's federal research granting agencies announce a review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications
- Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA): Mitacs is back with another thematic call for applications! We are now accepting proposals until November 17, 2023. See announcement for details.
Reminders
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- A review of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications
- 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.
- 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 |
WSIB Ontario - 2024 WSIB Research and Grants Program Four considerations for the competition include: 1) how we work 2) how we approach health and safety 3) how we support return-to-work and recovery 4) how we meet our customers’ expectations
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October 9, 2023 |
October 13, 2023 |
NSERC Alliance – Communications Security Establishment (CSE) joint program |
LOI: October 16, 2023 Full: January 10, 2024 |
LOI: October 18, 2023 Full: January 17, 2024 |
DND-IDEaS – Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Concept Development Call for Proposals (Two deadlines to apply) |
Full #1: October 19, 2023 Full #2: April 8, 2024 |
Full #1: October 26, 2023 Full #2: April 15, 2024 |
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars |
October 23, 2023 |
October 30, 2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada - National Adaptation Strategy & Hydrologic prediction and innovation
Applicants are welcome to apply to the following streams: Stream 1: Priority Climate Data, Services, and Assessments Stream 2: Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP) Stream 3: Hydrologic Prediction Stream 4: Innovation in Hydrometry |
October 24, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 at 3:00pm ET |
Amazon Science - Amazon Research Awards
Topics include: AI for Information Security, Automated Reasoning, AWS AI, AWS Cryptography and Privacy, AWS Database Services, Sustainability |
October 25, 2023 |
November 1, 2023 |
Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation – Request for Proposals |
November 9, 2023 |
November 16, 2023 |
Mitacs – Globalink Research Award (GRA) |
November 10, 2023 |
November 17, 2023 |
Natural Resources Canada – Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program |
December 6, 2023 |
December 13, 2023 |
SSHRC – Knowledge Synthesis Grant “Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories” Webinar: October 25, 2023 12:00-1:00pm |
December 7, 2023 |
December 14, 2023 |
CIHR - Team Grant : Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging KM Hub Webinar: October 17, 2023 at 1:00-2:30pm |
LOI: January 2, 2024 Full: July 3, 2024 |
LOI: January 9, 2024 Full: July 10, 2024 |
Current Funding Opportunities
Agency-Program |
Internal Deadline |
First Agency Deadline |
CIHR – Catalyst Grant: Health Impacts of Gambling and Gaming |
Full: October 3, 2023 |
Registration: September 26, 2023 Full: October 10, 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 |
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 – 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 |
NSERC Alliance Missions – Critical Minerals Research |
LOI: August 30, 2023 Full: October 24, 2023 |
LOI: September 7, 2023 Full: November 6, 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 |
CIHR – Team Grant: Strengthening the Health Workforce for System Transformation |
Full: November 2, 2023 |
Registration: October 5, 2023 Full: November 9, 2023 |
November 2, 2023 |
Registration: October 12, 2023 Full: November 8, 2023 |
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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 |
NOI: N/A Full: September 18, 2023 |
NOI: August 1, 2023 Full: November 1, 2023 |
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SSHRC – Connection Grant |
October 25, 2023 |
November 1, 2023 |
NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable agriculture research initiative – ORS Information and Deadlines
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Full application internal deadline: October 4, 2023 |
Preparatory Funding Requests: May 1, 2023 Full application: November 8, 2023 |
Full: November 2, 2023 |
Full: November 8, 2023 |
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CIHR – Healthy Cities Research Initiatives: Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts |
November 2, 2023 |
November 8, 2023 |
SSHRC – Open Research Area 8th 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 |
Full: November 8, 2023 |
Registration: August 1, 2023 Full: November 15, 2023 |
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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: November 8, 2023 |
NOI: October 17, 2023 12:00 pm Central Time Full: November 15, 2023 12:00 pm Central Time |
SSHRC – Partnership Engage Grant Webinar: November 14, 2023 1:00-2:00pm |
December 8, 2023 |
December 15, 2023 |
No later than January 10, 2024 |
Rolling deadline until January 31, 2024 |
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No later than March 4, 2024 |
Rolling deadline until March 31, 2024 |
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 |
City Studio Durham: matching students with real-world projects - Contact Felipe.Rubio@ontariotechu.ca |
Teaching City Oshawa: addressing Oshawa’s urban issues through research and innovation - Contact Felipe.Rubio@ontariotechu.ca |
NSERC Alliance |
Mitacs - Most MITACS Applications have resumed as normal. - Mitacs Accelerate - Internal ORS Info. - Mitacs Accelerate: Connecting SMEs with AI - Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) - Mitacs Entrepreneur International - Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) - Mitacs – Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (CSPF) (Due February 1 and March 1, 2023) - Joint NSERC Alliance – Mitacs Accelerate Streamlined Funding |
Cisco Research – Research Grants - Quantum Computing and Networking - Tech for Healthcare - Edge Computing - Future of Work |
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 |
Government of Canada Department of National Defence (DND) - DND Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program |
Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) To drive commercialization of intellectual property - Collaborate 2 Commercialize Program, 2022-2023 (Previously OCI-VIP) - OCI TalentEdge Internship Program (TIP) - NGNP |
Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenges Grants |
Honda Canada Foundation Grants - ORS Information and Deadlines |
IC-IMPACTS: Innovative Technology Demonstration Projects |
Government of Canada Multi-sectoral Partnerships to Promote Health Living and Prevent Chronic Disease |
SOSCIP Collaborative R&D projects for academia and industry partners |
Max Bell Foundation: Project and Development Grants - Environment - Health and Wellness - Education - Improving Indigenous health - Impact of Tech on society |
Please see Funding Bulletin attachment for more information.