Announcements + Updates
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August 30, 2024
New NSERC RTI Application Web Guide for UBC Researchers
A web guide developed by SPARC staff is now available to assist UBC researchers who are applying to the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) competition this fall. This guide is intended to assist researchers in preparing an application and includes strategic advice for writing your proposal…
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August 29, 2024
Support available for NSERC-CSE Research Community Projects Focused on Exploratory Analysis for Unstructured Data
NSERC and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) are partnering for a second (of four joint funding opportunities) new funding opportunity to support Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and…
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August 7, 2024
Call for Applications: Fall 2024 CIHR-ICR Early Career Researcher Workshop
Applications are now open for the CIHR Institute of Cancer's Early Career Researcher Workshop 2024The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research is pleased to announce the open call for applications for its annual Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop, in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, the…
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August 7, 2024
"What We Heard" Report - Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications Review
The following message was sent to the CIHR University Delegates Network on August 6:We sincerely thank you for your ongoing feedback on the review of the Tri-Agency Open Access (OA) Policy on Publications.As an outcome of the tri-agency engagements on the OA Policy review, we are pleased to inform…
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August 7, 2024
The values of Tri-Agency scholarships and fellowships are increasing. What does this mean for grant budgets?
The following message, posted on July 29, can be viewed on the CIHR website at https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53988.html:Dear colleagues,As you have probably heard, the federal government’s Budget 2024 provided significant new investments in Canada’s research ecosystem. This is exciting news for the…
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August 7, 2024
CIHR is recruiting its next Institute Scientific Directors
CIHR is looking to fill three upcoming Scientific Director positions:Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (competition open – closes on September 16, 2024)Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (Start date…
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July 9, 2024
Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant program changes
Please see CIHR’s June 27 announcement, What’s new for the Fall 2024 Project Grant competition?, for an overview of changes for the Fall 2024 cycle. Then visit SPARC’s CIHR Project Grant Resources (CWL required) to access the detailed list of "Fall 2024 Project Grant Program Changes" across 7…
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May 24, 2024
Support for SSHRC Insight Grant 2024
Information Session: June 20Focuses on application requirements, evaluation criteria, adjudication process, and strategic advice for developing a competitive submission.Bridge Funding Deadline: June 15Available to all unsuccessful applicants from the October 2023 competition. Applicants are…
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April 25, 2024
New and Updated Research Security Requirements for Federal Funding Launch May 1, 2024
As of May 1st 2024, researchers applying for Tri-Agency or CFI funding must comply with Government of Canada research security requirements. Please see UBC’s Research Security website for more details or to book a consultation with the Research Security team.