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 - November 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

SSHRC Upcoming Webinars:
1. Connection Grants: November 28 at 11:00 a.m. – Join via WebEX
2. Insight Development Grants: December 7 at 1:00 p.m. – Join via WebEX
Convergence Portal Update – Multi-Factor Authentication: Over the next few months, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) will be implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Convergence, as mandated by Government of Canada security policies. Visit the multi-factor authentication page for more information.
Mitacs is launching a new quantum technology offer for the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA). For internships starting in Spring 2024, please submit your application by January 12, 2024. For internships starting in Summer 2024, please submit your application by March 31, 2024. Please see full details below.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Call for applications for Master’s, PhD and Post-Docs is now open. The deadline to apply for the Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program is November 30, 2023. Please see program details and contact our Mitacs Advisor Hayley McKay (hmckay@mitacs.ca) if you are interested in applying.
Mitacs-RISE Globalink Research Internship – offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities the opportunity to undertake summer research internships at eligible German institutions. Open to full-time undergraduates in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field) who have completed at least two years of a four- or five-year program. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2023.

Reminders

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
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).
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
Heart & Stroke Foundation – CIHR - Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health	Full: TBD	Registration: November 30, 2023 Full: April 18, 2024
Spencer Foundation – Research Grants on Education: Small	November 29, 2023	December 6, 2023 at noon
SSHRC-PHAC Joint Initiative: Advancing Socio-Economic Research for Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision-Making	December 8, 2023	December 15, 2023
Imperial Oil – Imperial Research Grant	December 18, 2024 (Mandatory internal deadline due to holiday closure)	December 31, 2023
OSSTF/FEESO Research Grant for Emergent Issues and Priorities Theme: How identity-based hate speech impacts school climate and student/staff mental health	January 2, 2024	January 5, 2024
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) - 2023-24 Call for Proposals	January 4, 2024	January 11, 2024
Spencer Foundation – Research Grants on Education: Large	Full: February 20, 2024	NOI: January 24, 2024 at noon Full: February 27, 2024 at noon
Banting Research Foundation – Discovery Award Program	January 17, 2024	January 24, 2024
WSIB - 2023 Grants Program Strategic Initiative: Occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust (DEE) and lung and bladder cancers (Systematic Review)	January 22, 2024	January 29, 2024
SSHRC – Connection Grant	January 25, 2024	February 1, 2024
SSHRC – Insight Development Grant – ORS Information and Deadlines SSHRC IDG Webinar – December 7 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Join via WebEX	Comprehensive Review: January 8, 2024 Admin review: January 25, 2023 (mandatory)	February 2, 2024
SSHRC - Partnership Grants (Stage 1) – 2024 Competition – ORS Information and Deadlines Please let Ewa Stewart know if you are interested in applying by December 8, 2023. (mandatory)	Comprehensive Review: January 15, 2024 Admin review: January 29, 2024 (mandatory)	February 12, 2024
NSERC- French Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR) call for proposals on quantum technologies	March 14, 2024	March 28, 2024

Current Funding Opportunities

Agency-Program	Internal Deadline	First Agency Deadline
Mitacs – Globalink Research Award (GRA)	November 10, 2023	November 17, 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
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 from noon to 1:00 p.m.	December 7, 2023	December 14, 2023
SSHRC – Partnership Engage Grant Webinar: November 14, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.	December 8, 2023	December 15, 2023
CIHR - Team Grant : Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging KM Hub Webinar: October 17, 2023 from 1:00 p.m -2:30 p.m.	LOI: January 2, 2024 Full: July 3, 2024	LOI: January 9, 2024 Full: July 10, 2024
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
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