Announcements + Updates
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July 27, 2023
Register for Internal Peer Review of your SSHRC Insight Grant
Applicants to the October 2023 SSHRC Insight Grant are invited to submit their draft proposal for Internal Peer Review. Please visit the link below for more information, including submission requirements. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 8th. https://sparc.ubc.ca/internal…
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May 1, 2023
SSHRC Institutional Grants central competition: Apply by June 1
UBC researchers in the faculties of Land & Food Systems, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Science are invited to apply for SSHRC Institutional Grant fundi
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April 30, 2023
NSERC-NRCan partnership to fund research on small modular reactors
Program Overview In support of Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan, NSERC is partnering with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to fund research on SMRs. NRCan has set aside approximately $1,000,000 per year, for 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC’s Alliance grants…
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March 30, 2023
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…
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March 30, 2023
CIHR seeking new Scientific Director for the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
CIHR is seeking a new Scientific Director for the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH). This is a 4-year term (with the possibility of a second-term appointment), with responsibilities including providing overall direction and leadership for CIHR-ICRH. Deadline for applications…
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November 30, 2022
SSHRC PG Stage 1 2023 - Letter of Support Requirements & SPARC Review
Interested applicants are asked to email danica.kell@ubc.ca by Friday, January 6th to receive a copy of the institutional support letter template and instructions for confirming internal contributions. This support letter is a mandatory element of the Stage 1 proposal and applicants must work with…
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October 7, 2022
CIHR seeking new Scientific Director for the Institute of Population and Public Health
CIHR is seeking a new Scientific Director for the Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH). This is a 4-year term (with the possibility of a second-term appointment), with responsibilities including providing overall direction and leadership for CIHR-IPPH. Deadline for applications is…
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September 2, 2022
Opportunity to provide feedback regarding CIHR implementation of ResearchNet security enhancements
As part of CIHR’s ongoing security enhancements to ResearchNet, a multifactor authentication process will need to be implemented. This process would require ResearchNet users to enter a code at time of login that would be sent to the email address connected to their account profile to authenticate their identity. CIHR would like to to hear from the research community about about how this change will impact their use of ResearchNet.
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August 29, 2022
SSHRC Insight Grant Criteria & Editorial Review
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 Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 9am. SPARC staff will endeavour to return feedback on the One Page Summary and Budget…
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June 23, 2022
New SPARC Resource: Alliance Grants Web Guide
SPARC is pleased to present a new online resource for the NSERC Alliance grants competition. This guide will assist UBC applicants in understanding partnership requirements, determine partner eligibility and NSERC cost-sharing with budgeting examples, and provides strategic advice on completing…