Announcements + Updates

SSHRC Destination Horizon - UBC Internal Selection Deadline 12 noon, May 4th

SSHRC Destination Horizon fundingUBC Internal Selection Deadline for May 2026: 12 noon, May 4thOverview: Destination Horizon Grants support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks…

Strengthening peer review together: Engaging the community to shape the future of the Project Grant program

Update on CIHR's transition to the Tri-Agency CV

CIHR has provided an update on its transition to the new tri‑agency narrative CV, confirming it will not be implemented for the Project Grant competition until Fall 2027 at the earliest and that the research community will receive at least a year’s notice before the change. The agency continues to…

CIHR seeking new Institute Advisory Board Members

CIHR is seeking new Institute Advisory Board (IAB) members. Terms for these positions are up to three years and may be reappointed for a second term of up to three years, for a maximum of six consecutive years of service on any one IAB. Responsibilities include advising on Institute health…

2026/2027 NSERC CREATE – Important Changes and Competition Support

For the 2026/2027 CREATE competition, there are no limits to how many Letters of Intent (LOIs) universities can submit for the regular and international stream. Universities may also submit one (1) to the Quantum Call (this year only); please see key internal deadlines and internal selection…

French-language grant development support available through new Acfas partnership

UBC and Acfas (the French-Canadian organization for the advancement of science) have signed a three-year partnership agreement to provide UBC researchers with access to the French-Language Research Support Service (SARF) from Acfas.Researchers at either of UBC's campuses can access SARF's research…

SPARC Review of SSHRC Insight Grants 2025

Applicants are invited to submit their Insight Grant materials (both individual modules and full proposals are accepted) for review by members of the SPARC team by or before Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12pmSPARC staff will endeavour to return feedback on the One Page Summary and Budget modules…

New data management plan templates available to help researchers planning projects

SPARC Support for SSHRC Policy Innovation PGs

SPARC is pleased to offer the following support for the 2025 SSHRC Policy Innovation Partnership Grant (PIPG) competition:One on One ConsultationsInterested researchers/teams are encouraged to meet with SPARC early to discuss eligibility and fit to program.  Please contact danica.kell@ubc…

New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation 2026 Competition Launched

NFRF has launched the 2026 competition of the Transformation stream. For more information about the competition please visit the NFRF Transformation webpage.More details about SPARC supports are forthcoming and will be updated on our website.Please contact Kelly Cubbon with questions.