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Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity (SPARC)

We give UBC faculty members a competitive advantage by supporting major Tri-Agency research grant competitions with strategic professional services and resources.

Current Competitions

Dedicated support and resources are available for the following current competitions

CIHR
Operating Grants
Support & Resources
CIHR
Team Grants
Support & Resources
NSERC
Alliance
Support & Resources
SSHRC
Research on Research Joint Initiative
Support & Resources

Updates + Workshops

  1. Event date: to

    CIHR Project Grant Ask Me Anything Session, Dec 5, 10:30am

  2. Announcement date:

    2024-25 Research on Research Joint Initiative (SSHRC collaboration with CIHR and MSHR BC)

  3. Announcement date:

    Tri-Agency Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Development and Review of Research Proposals

  4. Announcement date:

    CIHR changes to Project Grant Notices of Recommendation and Decision - attend the Dec. 5 Ask Me Anything to pose questions

  5. Announcement date:

    LOI Relevance Review for CIHR Operating Grant: Pandemic Research Platforms Interim Funding

  6. Announcement date:

    Refreshing Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) - Community Engagement Summary Reports

  7. Announcement date:

    NSERC Announces Pause on Alliance International Catalyst Program
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SPARC signature UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio

UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity

101-6190 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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