Welcome to the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Researcher Funding Opportunities Index. We have included a number of relevant opportunities for our Faculty based on current research programs. This list is not exhaustive, and we recommend using the comprehensive funding opportunity resources below.

All Applicants submitting through the University of Toronto MUST have submitted their application information online via the My Research Applications (MRA) portal.

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Internal Opportunities

LDFP BMS Small Equipment Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Small Equipment Award is to support the purchase and repair of necessary research equipment for research and training of Highly Qualified Personnel.  The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy will provide up to $5,000 for successful applications that demonstrate need and where funding for equipment is a challenge to obtain.

Deadline:
Offered 4 times per year: January 31st, April 30th, July 31st and October 31st

Value:
Up to $5,000

For more information, please review the Program Guidelines and the Application Instructions.  Contact Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca) or Sam D'Alfonso (sam.dalfonso@utoronto.ca) with any additional questions.

LDFP CSAP Research Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Clinical, Social and Administrative Pharmaceutical (CSAP) Sciences Research Award competition is to support research excellence where funding is not currently held, e.g., pilot project, expand currently funded research, explore new areas of research. The objective of the program is to increase CSAP research impact by supporting research excellence that leads to publications and externally funded research proposals. Capacity building is encouraged, yet not required.

Deadline:
Offered twice yearly: April 30th and November 30th.

Value:
Up to $10,000

For more information, please review the Program Guidelines and the Application Instructions.  Contact Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca) or Sam D'Alfonso (sam.dalfonso@utoronto.ca) with any additional questions.

External Opportunities

Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) - Free online training on patient engagement

Click here to start any module of the course

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) has developed a set of online, self-directed, free modules related to Patient Engagement (PE) in research! IMHA’s patient partners identified a need for more training in patient engagement and set to work filling the gap for practical tools and resources to help people do patient engagement in research. Modules must be completed in chronological order; after completing each module, you will receive a certificate. While the modules have been developed by IMHA, they are not disease- or condition-specific and are applicable to any research where patient partners are engaged.

Course: A How-to Guide for Patient Engagement in Research

  • Module 1: What is patient engagement?
  • Module 2: The research process: (a) Understanding the research process for patient partners and (b) Supporting patient partners throughout the research process for other members of the research team
  • Module 3: Setting up a research project for successful partnership
  • Module 4: Patient engagement for research teams: (a) Being part of a research team for patient partners and (b) Engaging patients on your research team for other members of the research team

If you have any questions about the training or accessing the modules, please contact imha-iala@cihr-irsc.gc.ca and follow @CIHR_IMHA for related announcements!

Cancer Research Society - Operating Grants competition

The Cancer Research Society (CRS) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Operating Grants competition. This program offers $135,000 over two years per grant to support fundamental and early translational cancer research across Canada. Open to both new and established researchers, it plays a crucial role in advancing cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

For the 2024 Operating Grants competition, CRS awarded a record 100 research grants totaling $13M in funding for innovative research!

Deadlines for submission

Letter of Intent

Dec 10, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

Full application

Feb 11, 2025, 11:59 pm (EST)

Apply online

For more information, please refer to the program guidelines and general descriptions available on our website.
For any questions, please contact us at grants@src-crs.ca 

CANNSI Ontario Funding Opportunities

The Ontario Regional Centre of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANNSI Ontario) is pleased to share the upcoming funding opportunities with the University of Toronto research community.

  • CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data Science: Open to early-career researchers. This fellowship supports work in genomics and data science, with a focus on new genomic technologies or multi-omic integration, offering up to $50,000 in salary support per year for two years.
    Applications are due by February 3, 2025.  Click here to Learn More
  • CANSSI Ontario AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research Grant.  These one-year grants, of up to $12,500 each, will fund research that uses AI to enhance statistical methodology or theory. The goal of the program is to support a nascent research program or proof of concept, that could go onto more substantive grants. CANSSI Ontario will fund up to four projects.
    Applications are due by February 3, 2025.  Click here to Learn More
  • CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics: Offering up to $70,000 per year plus benefits for two years. While the primary focus is on theoretical statistics, other statistical research areas will also be considered.
    Postdoctoral fellow applications by January 17, 2025.  Click here to Learn More
  • Data Access Grants: Up to $5,000 to cover costs associated with accessing large data sources for data-intensive research. Each proposal must involve two faculty members from different academic units across CANSSI Ontario's twelve partner universities.
    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Click here to Learn More
  • CANSSI Ontario Workshop/Lecture Grants.  Supports workshops or lectures in emerging areas of statistical and data sciences, including applied statistics, such as biostatistics and financial statistics, that are organized by members of CANSSI Ontario partner universities.  Support amount is $1,000 to $500.
    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Click here to Learn More

Application process: Please follow the instructions on applying contained in the funding opportunity by following the “Click here to Learn More” link. 

An MRA is not required for these funds as awards from CANSSI Ontario are not set up in a restricted research fund. 

For more information about the above funding opportunities, please contact: Esther Berzunza at:  berzunza@utoronto.ca

Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) - Ignite Program

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, understands the critical hurdles early-stage Canadian innovators (including researchers, point-of-care staff, and companies) face when designing solutions for older persons. The Ignite program is offering early-stage Canadian innovators a range of $50,000 to $150,000 CAD in funding and additional supports to help develop, test, and validate their solutions.

Through this program, CABHI is aiming to support Canadian researchers, companies, and point-of-care staff who are developing and validating solutions that enhance the lives of older persons, people living with dementia, and their care partners. 

Please send an email to the Innovations and Partnerships Office regarding your intent to apply as soon as possible to ensure sufficient review of your application. An MRA submission through the My Research Portal is required.

Please see the below information about the Ignite program:

  • Innovators can apply until Monday, December 2, 2024.
  • Ignite is open to researchers, point-of-care staff members, and companies. 
  • Canadian innovators can receive non-dilutive funding in the range of $50,000 to $150,000 CAD and a suite of acceleration services to help develop, test, and validate their solutions. 
  • Call for innovation website pages:

Please click the link for a PDF with further information regarding the Ignite program.

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2025

CIFAR has announced its 2025 call for applications to the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program: an opportunity for early career researchers.

The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support over two years; leadership training, mentorship in a CIFAR research program; and opportunities to apply for time-limited seed funding to support collaboration across disciplines.

Applicants can be from anywhere in the world, must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within the first five years of a full-time academic position with responsibilities that include both conducting an independent research program and supervising/teaching trainees toward the completion of a degree (e.g. Assistant Professor level or equivalent).

Scholars' research interests must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research programs. In 2025, the eligible programs are:

Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2024, 11:59 pm. All applications are submitted online and must include two letters of reference. A detailed overview of the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program, along with full eligibility requirements and how to apply are available on the CIFAR website.

Once you complete your submission on the CIFAR website, kindly submit an MRA through My Research Application (MRA) that includes the same attachment as for your CIFAR submission.

If you have any questions about the CIFAR submission, please contact global.scholars@cifar.ca

DOD CDMRP Funding Opportunity Announcements

Pre-announcements released:

The Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Research Program (ASUDRP) released a pre-announcement for the following funding opportunities:

  •   Consortium Award

To view the pre-announcement visit https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2024/24asudrppreann

Funding announcements released:

1. The Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) released the following funding opportunities:

  • Concept Award
  • Idea Development Award
  • Resource and Community Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587103

2. The Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) released the following funding opportunities:

  • Patient-Centered Research Award
  • Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587105

3. The Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) released the following funding opportunities:

  • Clinical Trial Award
  • Early Investigator Research Award
  • Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award
  • Investigator- Initiated Research Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589102

4. The Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) released the following funding opportunities:

·        Idea Development Award

·        Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=587104

5. The Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) released the following funding opportunities:

  • Clinical Translational Research Award
  • Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award
  • Idea Development Award

To view the funding opportunity announcement and submit a pre-application visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=589101

Process:

A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline.

All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General Application Instructions which can be found on the Grants.gov website (https://Grants.gov).  A listing of all CDMRP and other USAMRDC extramural funding opportunities can be obtained on the Grants.gov website by performing a basic search using CFDA Number 12.420. Applicant organizations must be registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/) and receive confirmation of an “Active” status before submitting an application through Grants.gov. 

For email notification when CDMRP funding opportunities are released, subscribe to program-specific news and updates under “Email Subscriptions” on the eBRAP homepage at https://eBRAP.org. For more information about CDMRP-administered programs, please visit the CDMRP website (https://cdmrp.health.mil).

Additional Information

For more information on types of funding opportunities offered and application strategies, review the CDMRP Webinar Series: https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/Webinars/webinar_series. 

Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme: Calls for Proposals Now Available 

The summaries of the 2025 draft work programme for Horizon Europe Pillar II funding opportunities are now publicly available.

We encourage you to explore potential areas of alignment with your research interests. In addition to the summaries, researchers can review early drafts of Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society), Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) and Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) work programmes containing the full details of funding opportunities within each Cluster and are shared by Science / Business.  

If you are interested in applying to Horizon Europe Pillar II funding in 2025, we invite you to contact horizon.europe@utoronto.ca and provide an overview of your proposed project(s) including objectives, potential partners, and anticipated impacts. Our team will follow up with you to review specific 2025 Horizon Europe calls that may align with your proposed projects. 

We look forward to supporting your participation in Horizon Europe and exploring significant opportunities for international collaboration and research advancement.  

For more details and resources about the Horizon Europe funding program click here. 

Horizon Europe:  Canadian Researchers are now eligible for Pillar II Funding

We are pleased to share that Canadian researchers can now apply for and receive grants directly from the European Commission’s Horizon Europe, Pillar II Funding programs.

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s main Research and Innovation program, and the world’s largest with a total budget of €95.5 billion (2021-2027).

This wonderful news is the result of Canada achieving “associate country participant” status after recently completed negotiations between Canada and the EU.   In the past, Canada’s participation as a non-associated country participant meant Canadian researchers were not normally eligible to receive Horizon Europe funding.

About Pillar II Funding:

  • Funding under Pillar II is divided among 6 clusters which you can learn more about here:  Horizon Europe Pillar II Clusters.  
  • For most Pillar II proposals, an applicant must apply as a team of at least three partner organizations, with at least one partner from an EU country and, two partners from different EU or associated countries. Canadian researchers will count towards the two partners criteria.  These partnerships are commonly referred to as a 'consortium' under Horizon Europe funding terminology.
  • You can explore currently active Pillar II funding opportunities here:   Pillar II Funding opportunities.
  • Each funding opportunity may have some of its own unique requirements and  additional eligibility criteria, so it is essential to review the opportunity very thoroughly. 
  • The application process is more time consuming than applicants may have experienced in applying to other funders, which will be important to keep in mind when planning a submission.

More details to follow:

The news about Canada’s ability to apply to Pillar II has come quickly.  The Agreement was reached on November 24th followed by notification on December 5th that Canadian applicants could begin applying now.  Canadian universities have not been in a position to be the lead institution on past Horizon Europe funding programs.  As a result, Research Services is working quickly to understand and navigate through the key components of the application process as a lead applicant, and the steps involved in submitting a completed proposal.  We expect to update the community as soon as possible with more details.

Webinar:

See the recent “Horizon Europe and Canada” webinar presented by the Mission of Canada to the EU here. 

Additional Information:

Funding Opportunity: for details about the program, how to apply, and additional resources, click here. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact:  Drew Gyorke (drew.gyorke@utoronto.ca), Amanda Pennings (Amanda.pennings@utoronto.ca) or Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca)

HSC - Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children 2024 Catalyst Funding

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto (U of T) are hosting a call for applications for the 2024 Catalyst Grant Competition.  

The program seeks to support research in response to child and family health needs with the potential to translate into practice, and eventually into public policy. Where evidence-based interventions already exist, the fund seeks to support social policy research that mitigates the impacts of structural and social determinants of health.   

A preference will be given to the following areas: 

  • Pilot initiatives for health equity 
  • Intersectoral approaches 
  • Policy research

Eligibility: 

  • This competition is open to applicants holding a faculty-level appointment at the University of Toronto and who are eligible to apply for grants 

Funding: 

  • Funding of up to $75,000 is available for projects lasting up to two years, with priority given to projects that can be completed within one year

Timeline: 

  • Letter of Intent Deadline – December 6, 2024 
  • Full Application Deadline – February 14, 2025 

For full details on eligibility criteria and additional information, please visit this website. 

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals. 

Do not use MRA to submit this application. 

Indo-Pacific Regional Connectivity Envelope - Call for proposals

The Regional Connectivity Envelope is one of the new programs created under the Indo-Pacific Engagement Initiative (IPEI). The IPEI, funded under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, will support and enable Canadians to build new networks in the Indo-Pacific, strengthen Canada’s voice on priority issues and create partnerships on behalf of Canada.

The University of Toronto may submit up to three applications. If more than three PIs indicate their intention to apply (see below), an internal review committee with be struck to select which proposals will move forward.

Eligible project activity categories: 

  • Knowledge Sharing:
    • Conferences
    • Workshops
    • Round Table Discussions
    • Panels
  • Training
  • Research
  • Indo-Pacific Cultural Events
  • Indigenous Events and Reconciliation

Eligibility: 

Faculty members in continuing U of T appointments from all disciplines are eligible to submit proposals.

Funding:  

Between $20,000 and $250,000
If requesting over $40,000, a 15% match must be brought

Timeline:  

  • Intention to apply deadline, including a truncated proposal for internal review – Oct 7, 9am EST
  • Results of internal review – Oct 9, 12pm EST
  • Recommended deadline for full proposal – Oct 14
  • Final deadline for full proposal – Oct 17, 12pm EST

How to Apply:

Please email Kevin Rowley in Office of the Vice-President International at kevin.rowley@utoronto.ca for details, including the application templates.

Questions? For more information on this call, please see the Government of Canada website.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals. 

Do not use MRA to submit this application. 

Inlight Student Mental Health Research – 2024-25 Research Development Grant Program Expression of Interest for Researchers and Knowledge Users

Inlight Student Mental Health Research, an Institutional Strategic Initiative of the University of Toronto committed to improving post-secondary student mental health and wellness outcomes, is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Research Development Grant Program: Building Collaboration to Catalyze Research in Student Mental Health. 

Overview

Value: Up to $80,000 ($10,000 development and $70,000 catalyst funding)

Duration: 2-year award

Purpose:

The Inlight Research Development Grants will support the development of inter-disciplinary, multi-sectoral research teams that have a primary focus on post-secondary student mental health and wellness outcomes through research at the University of Toronto, and academic and community partners. Post-secondary student mental health is inclusive of mental wellness, mental illness and substance misuse. It encompasses the full length of a student’s journey—from transitions into post-secondary education to graduation; and the full range of student mental health experience—from community and individual well-being to clinical intervention, inside the classroom and out. 

Researchers and Knowledge Users are invited to apply to our Expression of Interest for the opportunity to become part of a team in a key priority area – whether as a principal investigator, researcher, or knowledge user. This opportunity is open to faculty, staff and student life professionals, postdocs, clinicians and healthcare providers across all disciplines, divisions and campuses at the University of Toronto.

Application Deadline:

The Inlight Research Development Grant program will be delivered in three phases:

  • Phase 1 – EOI Submission - December 11th 5:00pm EST
  • Phase 2 – Team and Project Development – January to May, 2025
  • Phase 3 – Application for Catalyst Funding – April, 2025 (adjudication in May)

How to Apply: Access the complete guidelines and online survey via Inlight’s website.

About Inlight Student Mental Health Research

By investing in high-quality, impactful research and driving research innovations into practice, Inlight is re-imagining how we support post-secondary mental health research on our campuses to enhance student mental health and wellness. We are working with students, faculty, researchers, staff, and administrators across our community to drive meaningful change in campus mental health. Inlight’s work is shaped by our vision, mission and guiding principles.

KBHN – Call for Proposals 2024

Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is pleased to announce a call for funding applications aimed at improving the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families across Canada. KBHN bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical innovation, focusing on interdisciplinary, equity-focused research. In support of these goals, the Innovation Program and Implementation Program were established as two distinct but complementary funding streams. These programs will leverage KBHN funds and Network expertise to support projects with the potential to scale and spread and generate impact for end users.

Funding Opportunities

Innovation Program: Designed to support projects with strong potential for implementation or commercialization readiness. Projects must align with KBHN’s mission and demonstrate a commitment to accessibility and national impact.

  • Funding: Up to $100,000 per year for up to 2 years, with 1:1 partner matching required.

Implementation Program: Designed to support large-scale projects that bridge the gap between scientific innovation and national impact. Projects should contribute to improving outcomes through rigorous scientific evidence and partnerships.

  • Funding: Up to $200,000 per year for up to 2 years, with 1:1 partner matching required.

Eligibility

  • Projects must advance innovative solutions in early identification, access to interventions, or family support. 
  • Applicants must engage individuals with lived experience and include partnerships with industry, government agencies, or community organizations. 
  • Proposals should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on under-served populations. 

Project teams must include a person with training in implementation science.

Timeline and Application Process

Deadline: December 16, 2024
Award Notices: Anticipated by February 28, 2025
Award Start Date: March 1, 2025

Internal Application Deadline: December 9, 2024

For complete program information, eligibility requirements and application instructions, please visit the program's website at KBHN - Call for Proposals 2024 or the program's Funding Opportuniy page.

Please note that a My Research Application (MRA) will be required for the institutional endorsement of the application. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance of the internal deadline to ensure a successful submission. Applications received after the internal deadline may impact IPO's ability to review and process your application prior to the KBHN's deadline.

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation of Vancouver, BC would like to welcome research groups to apply for funding opportunities in the field of major illnesses with primary focus in oncology. We specialize in providing support to research projects that are novel and innovative and/or that otherwise experience difficulties in receiving support from other sources potentially resulted from inability to create intellectual property, or from lack of peer support – in other words, high risk, unconventional and disruptive research.

Because of that premise, research project must be of high quality. We welcome all spectrum of experimental design initiatives, from meta-analyses and pilots to randomized controlled double-blinded trials and operational support; both pre-clinical and clinical projects are invited, with preference being given to clinical trials.

Deadlines:

Currently, applications are reviewed three times per year with potential for funding starting in April, August, and December for successful applicants.

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants should telephone the Foundation to discuss their project ahead of submitting a proposal. If appropriate, a letter of intent and supporting documents will be requested.

Additional Information:

For more information, please, email anakonechnaya@hecht.org or visit our website at hecht.org.

Examples of previously funded research include:

  • Lessening organ dysfunction/injury with vitamin C (LOVIT trial) / University of Sherbrooke / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03680274
  • Phase II randomized cross-over study of the efficacy and safety of omega 3 fatty acid supplements on lung cancer-promoting inflammatory markers in heavy smokers / BC Cancer
  • Histamine receptor 2 antagonists as enhancers of anti-tumor immunity / Dalhousie University, through a collaboration with Canadian Cancer Society
  • Fecal microbial transplantation in combination with immunotherapy in melanoma patients (MIMic trial) / Lawson Health Research Institute / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03772899
McLaughlin Centre Accelerator Grants in Genomic Medicine 2025: “Genome Annotation Informatics/Data Science Research

Request for Letters of Intent (LOI):

The University of Toronto McLaughlin Centre (MC) is pleased to announce its 15th research funding competition. The competition will be based on invited grant applications passing an initial letter of intent stage. Both steps will go through committee peer-review adjudicated by the Director. McLaughlin Centre continues to be committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research and innovation.

Timelines:

  • LOI Deadline: December 20, 2024
  • LOI Decision: January 17, 2025
  • Application Deadline: March 14, 2025
  • Application Decision: April 25, 2025
  • Funding Start: May 1st, 2025

Option 1 (Research only)

Genome Annotation Informatics/Data Science: Discovery (data analyses and mining) and technology development (new algorithm, pipeline, database, machine learning/AI) proposals will be considered. Applications can range from across all ‘omic’ types of data and analyses. Funding for data generation experiments may be considered, but preference is to use existing datasets. Participation in the 2024 Genome Canada Precision Health Initiative is also encouraged and projects can be used as co-funding for each other.

Letters of Intent (LOI) up to two pages long should outline (i) background and rationale, (ii) objectives and activities, (iii) relevance to the McLaughlin Centre mission, (iv) planned deliverables and (v) a brief budget summary. Priority will be given to applications demonstrating promise for near-term deliverables, potential to seed larger grants, and those involving two or more institutions from the University of Toronto (UofT) and the hospitals/research institutes fully affiliated with UofT (TAHSN). Successful grants will be awarded for one year with up to $100,000. Matching funds (1:1) to MC Accelerator Grant is required.

Option 2 (Research + Post-doctoral Fellowship) – NEW for 2025!

MC Scholars Post-doctoral Fellowships: Independent from research funding request, each lab/team may opt in to nominate one candidate to apply for the inaugural MC Scholars Post-doctoral Fellowship Award ($100,000/year for two years). Student/trainee in the final 6 months of their PhD and/or MD or those with less than 3 years of post-doctoral experience is eligible to apply. Additional application component for the postdoc candidate will be requested in the LOI form.

Pre-submission enquiries are welcomed to encourage potential applicants to understand the intended scope including matching funds. For enquiries or direct submissions contact:

Hin Lee PhD, Program Manager, McLaughlin Centre

Email: hin.lee@utoronto.ca; Phone: 416-813-7654 ext. 309335

Click here to download LOI form.

Note:  This funding is being managed by the McLaughlin Centre. Applicants do not need to create an MRA. 

Mitacs & Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Globalink Research Awards

Mitacs and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is hosting a call for applications for the Globalink Research Awards, a cooperative seeking to advance and strengthen research collaboration between Germany and Canada. 

The call is open to proposals for the following themes:   

  • Digital and emerging technology (e.g. AI, advanced computing, cybersecurity, semiconductors). 
  • Sustainability and net zero (e.g. Electric vehicles, critical minerals, hydrogen, energy transition, oceans, clean technology). 
  • Life Sciences (e.g. Biomanufacturing, bioeconomy, agri-food, agri-tech, health sciences). 
  • Humanities and social innovation. 

Eligibility: 

Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, who were conferred their doctorates not more than five years ago. 

Funding: 

The program will enable up to eight doctoral and postdoctoral researchers each of KIT and eligible Canadian universities to conduct research in the partner country. 

Successful applications will receive a $6,000 CAD research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project. 

Timeline: 

Applications close - November 20th, 2024 

For more information on the call, please view the entire call at the Mitacs website here. 
If you have questions, please contact the Office of the Vice-President International at international@utoronto.ca.   

Applicants are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals. 
Do not use MRA to submit this application.

MITACS RISE-GRI: 2025 Call for Applications

MITACS is now accepting applications for the RISE-Globalink Research Internship, which offers a unique opportunity for undergrads in Canada to pursue summer research projects at eligible German institutions. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.

Please send an email to the Innovations and Partnerships Office regarding your intent to apply as soon as possible to ensure sufficient review of your application. An MRA submission through the My Research Portal is required

Mitacs has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), to support the mobility of students from Canadian universities to German universities and institutions. The RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI) is a competitive initiative that offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth science, and physics the opportunity to participate in a research project supervised by a doctoral student at a German university or institution.

The call for applications will be?opened from October 15, 2024 to November 30, 2024.?Applications must be submitted through the RISE Germany portal on the program website. Projects should last approximately three months (and at least 10 weeks) and must begin between May 15 and July 15, 2025. 

  • Mitacs provides $6,000?to support the student’s travel costs and living expenses. 
  • The DAAD provides health, accident, and liability insurance. 
  • The DAAD provides logistical support to selected students (including assistance finding accommodation in cooperation with mentors at the host institution, information on visas and work permits, and research arrangements).

Please access this link for further information on the opportunity as well as eligibility requirements.

For questions about the application procedure, the matching process and the internship placement, please contact rise-germany@daad.de. 

For any other questions regarding the funding, please contact Mitacs International at helpdesk@mitacs.ca. 

Mitacs Update - Globalink Research Award (GRA)

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaborations between Canada, selected partner organizations, and eligible countries and regions. Successful senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows will be funded to conduct a 12-to 24-week research project in another country under the joint supervision of a home and host professor. 

Recent updates to the Globalink Research Award (GRA) program:

Ministry of Education and Science – Ukraine (travel to Canada)

Only a limited number of spots remain for projects submitted through the Ministry of Education and Science - Ukraine. To ensure your ongoing projects are considered, please work with Mitacs local Advisors to submit them as soon as possible, as this offer will close once capacity is reached.

GRA Thematic Call: Save the Date

The Globalink Research Award (GRA) thematic call applications will open on September 12, 2024. Final submissions to Mitacs must be completed by November 20, 2024. The website link and application details will be shared on the call launch date.

Research Priorities

  • Digital and Emerging technology (AI, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors)
  • Sustainability and Net Zero (Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Oceans, Clean Technology)
  • Life Sciences (Biomanufacturing, Bioeconomy, Agri-Food, Agri-Tech, Health Sciences)
  • Humanities and Social Innovation (open category)

Award Details

Approved recipients will receive funds to support intern travel and accommodation expenses, research-related expenses, and stipend.

  • $6,000 research award to conduct a 12-to-24-week research project

Eligibility Requirements

Please refer to the Mitacs GRA Program rules on the Eligibility page.

How to apply

Please see the instructions on the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) page.

Mitacs International Partners:

  • Australia: Universities Australia
  • Brazil: Araucária Foundation
  • Chile: Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH-FUDEA)
  • France: CNRS
  • France: French Embassy in Canada
  • France: Université de Lorraine
  • Germany: Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ Helmholtz Association)
  • Germany: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
  • South Africa: National Research Council of South Africa (NRF SA)
  • Taiwan: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) - NARLabs
  • United Kingdom: British High Commission Ottawa

If you have a question on a specific international partner, please contact Étienne Pineault. For other questions, please contact the local Mitacs Advisor.

Mitacs Update – Accelerate Internship Units 2024/25 (Update)

Due to changes in the federal funding landscape in addition to provincial funding levels, there will be a significant reduction to the available funding in 2024-2025 for the Accelerate program in Ontario, including joint Mitacs applications with the Tri-Council Agencies. 

Mitacs has determined a maximum allowance of Accelerate Intern Units for each university in Ontario and the University of Toronto recently received notification regarding the maximum number of units for the Accelerate program for the current fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025).  This allowance equates to just over half of the average annual activity relative to previous years. 

Some important considerations: 

  • Projects already pending institutional signature and/or submitted as of June 10 will be accepted and included within the institutional allowance. 
  • Projects previously approved by Mitacs will be honoured, including all variants of the Accelerate program and multi-year Accelerate projects. 
  • Previously approved Accelerate units included within NSERC-Alliance joint projects will continue to be honoured. 

Programs which are NOT impacted by these restrictions include: 

Mitacs Elevate and the Business Strategy Internship (BSI) programs will continue to be progress but will be closely monitored to identify any capacity issues. 

If you have a Mitacs Accelerate project in development, you are highly encouraged to contact your Mitacs Business Development Advisor or the  U of T Lead Advisor, Laura Yu (lyu@mitacs.ca) to assess if there is an opportunity to transfer either the full project, or a portion, to the Elevate or Business Strategy Internship (BSI) programs.   

Mitacs will continue to work with the University to ensure applications submitted for funding do not exceed the University’s allowance.  If you have any questions regarding the change in funding, please contact Mitacs or refer to the How To Apply section on Accelerate on Mitacs’s website: Mitacs Acceleration Program 

Quantum Project Eligibility 

“Quantum” projects refer to those in the ‘quantum’ field of science and technology which seek to predict and explain the behaviour of atoms and molecules and involve the manipulation and control of systems at the atomic and subatomic levels. Quantum science and technology projects broadly refer to projects that aim to study one or more of the following: 

  • Quantum computers – a type of computer that exploits the behaviour of microscopic elements of the size of atoms to perform calculations;
  • Quantum software – software and algorithms that run on quantum computers, and enable the operation and design of quantum computers and/or development and optimization of quantum applications;
  • Quantum communications – networks that utilize the laws of physics to protect and share data;
  • Quantum sensors – devices that use quantum science to perform measurements with high sensitivity and accuracy; and,
  • Quantum materials – materials with unusual magnetic and electrical properties resulting from quantum effects 

 Indigenous Pathways Eligibility 

In order to be eligible to the Indigenous Pathways offering, one of the following requirements must be met: 

  • The partner organization must be a for-profit organization with self-identifying Indigenous persons (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) who hold 50% or greater ownership shares 
  • The partner organization must be a not-for-profit organization with board membership consisting of 50% or greater self-identifying Indigenous Persons (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) 
  • The student assigned to the project must be a self-identifying Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) 

On June 14, 2024 the research community was advised of a significant reduction in funding for the Mitacs Accelerate program and the University received a maximum number of Accelerate internship units (IUs) available for the current fiscal year.

Based on the Mitacs Accelerate applications submitted at the time of this announcement, in addition to numerous proposals already under development, the University is currently exceeding the maximum allowable number of internship units for the remainder of the year.

Researchers with applications in development will be contacted directly regarding next steps and in many cases will be required to reduce the number of internships requested.

If you are considering a Mitacs Accelerate application and have not already been in touch with Mitacs and approved to proceed, your application will need to be considered in next year’s allocation.  

If you have any questions please contact your Mitacs Business Development Advisor or the  U of T Lead Advisor, Laura Yu (lyu@mitacs.ca).

As a reminder, these changes only affect the Accelerate Program.  The following Mitacs programs are NOT impacted by these restrictions: 

MITACS Elevate proposals now accepted year round

As of today, the Mitacs Elevate program will be open all year round to provide more flexibility and unlock more opportunities for postdoc researchers across the globe!

This evolution is part of an ongoing effort to make Mitacs Elevate a more inclusive and accessible program and support academic-industry collaboration through the seasons. Plus, evergreen Elevate program now offers the following benefits:

No more deadlines — apply anytime
Elevate proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis.

A more efficient and accessible application process
Proposals can now be submitted through the Registration and Application Portal (RAP) for quick and easy access.

Agile research projects, $60K/year in funding
One-year projects will now be accepted for a standard $60,000 award per year to allow more researchers to participate in training and gain valuable experience.  Two-year projects are also still available as per previous guidelines.

Open to all sectors and disciplines
To simplify requirements, the thematic award will no longer be offered. This means postdocs from any sector or academic discipline can apply anytime.

For detailed program and application information, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/mitacs-elevate

Please note:  the applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance in parallel to ensure a successful submission since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.

National Research Council of Canada: The Pandemic Response Challenge Program - Call for Expression of Interest

The Pandemic Response Challenge Program is currently structured around four main research areas:

  • Rapid detection and diagnosis
  • Therapeutics and vaccine development
  • Digital health

Purpose: This program will build teams to address challenges requiring further research and development for solutions to meet COVID-19 related needs. The NRC will build these teams drawing on internal-to-government capacity and academic researchers who register using the button below to indicate their interest, and related areas of expertise and capabilities.

The NRC will receive $15M to form dedicated teams to address challenges in the areas of greatest research and development (R&D) need in the fight against COVID-19. The NRC Pandemic Response Challenge Program will accelerate the development of diagnostics and medical countermeasures for a rapid front-line response to protect and treat Canadians. This national vehicle will convene the best Canadian and international researchers from academia and small and medium-sized businesses to collectively accelerate R&D to address specific COVID-19 gaps and challenges as identified by Canadian health experts. 

Researchers at Canadian and international universities, government departments, colleges, and highly innovative firms with relevant expertise can now register their interest to work with NRC on these challenges by Registering via the link below.

On that linked page, you will be asked to identify your primary area of interest.  Please note that, as a 'radio button,' you can only select one Challenge area at a time.

Funding is available to help cover the costs of research for academic institutions, small and medium-sized businesses, and other eligible recipients participating in the challenge teams. Over the coming weeks, NRC will post the specific R&D challenges,  send information to registered researchers, and invite them to indicate the expertise and capabilities they can bring to a team.

https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/expression-interest-challenge-program-collaboration

Additional Information and Submission Guide

For more information about the different research areas for the NRC Pandemic Response Challenge, please visit the program website. 

In order to manage the University's response to the COVID-19 Challenge, please confirm your registration via a courtesy email to strat.initiatives@utoronto.ca identifying the Challenge stream to which you have registered.  As with other Challenges in relation to COVID-19, this is a rapidly evolving real-world situation, so please be patient as NRC finalizes program details.

NIH - Research Grant Program (R01)

The Research Project Grant (R01) provides support for health-related research and development based on the mission of the NIH. R01s are most often investigator initiated in response to either the R01 Parent Announcement or a Program Announcement highlighting particular scientific areas. Requests for Applications (RFAs) may also utilize the R01 mechanism.

NIH runs three open investigator intiated competitions per year for new R01 Research Grants (February, 5, June 5 and October 5). Other deadlines apply for resubmission/renewal of Research Grants, other NIH research program announcements (PA) and for Requests for Applications (RFAs).   Applications in response to RFAs are managed through the University's Innovations & Partnerships Office. Internal deadlines: 4 business days in advance of the NIH deadline.

UT Information:

Resources for applications led by UofT Researchers:

  • University of Toronto Submission Guide found here.
  • For more information on Writing NIH applications click here.
  • NIH Tips for Preparing Your Application Using ASSIST can be found here 
  • Please note these documents are supplemental resources only and the details and instructions for applications is found in the specific Funding Opportunity Announcement

  • Applicants applying to NIH applications a should access the application by signing-in to ASSIST using their eRA Commons user name and password

Resources for UofT co-applicants on proposals led by other institutions:

  • University of Toronto Submission Guide for Faculty Applying as a Subaward found here

  • Submission Process

    The internal deadline for applications to be submitted to the Research Services Office is 4 business days prior to the NIH submission deadline.  Applications must be submitted through My Research Application (MRA) for department and faculty approval prior to the internal deadline.

Help with Application

NIH Grant Application Basics

  • NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices can be found here. Please consult the Parent Announcement, Program Announcement or RFA to confirm that non-US institutions are eligible to apply.
  • Register for NIH newsletters, funding announcements, Podcasts here.
  • NIH has created a series of Podcasts about Grant Writing, Early Stage Investigators and Jump Starting Your Research Program. Access them here.

Additional Information

Visit here to see the National Institutes of Health’s recently released requests for applications and program announcements. For more information on NIH application and the submission process, please visit the University’s Research Funding Opportunities found here.

*NIH is informing the applicant of changes to grant application forms and application guide instructions for due dates on or after January 25, 2022.  Application guides for FORMS-G application packages will be posted to the How to Apply - Application Guide page.

NIH Small Research Grant Program (R03)

The R03 grant mechanism will support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.

The common characteristic of the small grant is the provision of limited funding for a short period of time. Examples of the types of projects that ICs support with the R03 include the following:

  • Pilot or feasibility studies
  • Secondary analysis of existing data
  • Small, self-contained research projects
  • Development of research methodology
  • Development of new research technology

The current R03 Parent Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for investigator-initiated R03 applications can be found at here and articulates the policies and procedures that apply to this grant mechanism.

Resources for applications led by UofT Researchers:

Resources for UofT co-applicants on proposals led by other institutions:

  • University of Toronto Submission Guide for Faculty Applying as a Subaward found here

Submission Process

The internal deadline for applications to be submitted to the Research Services Office is 4 business days prior to the NIH submission deadline.  Applications must be submitted through My Research Application (MRA) for department and faculty approval prior to the internal deadline.

Please notify the appropriate contact in Research Services Office by e-mail if you are planning to apply to an NIH funding opportunity.

Help with Application

NIH Grant Application Basics

  • NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices can be found here. Please consult the Parent Announcement, Program Announcement or RFA to confirm that non-US institutions are eligible to apply.
  • Register for NIH newsletters, funding announcements, Podcasts here.
  • NIH has created a series of Podcasts about Grant Writing, Early Stage Investigators and Jump Starting Your Research Program. Access them here.

Additional Information

Visit here to see the National Institutes of Health’s recently released requests for applications and program announcements. For more information on NIH application and the submission process, please visit the University’s Research Funding Opportunities found here.

*NIH is informing the applicant of changes to grant application forms and application guide instructions for due dates on or after January 25, 2022.  Application guides for FORMS-G application packages will be posted to the How to Apply - Application Guide page..

NIH Developmental Research Grants (R21)

The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. The NIH has standardized the Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) application characteristics, requirements, preparation, and review procedures in order to accommodate investigator-initiated (unsolicited) grant applications.

The R21 Parent Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for investigator-initiated R21 applications can be found at the Program Home Page and articulates the policies and procedures that apply to this grant mechanism.

Resources for applications led by UofT Researchers:

Resources for UofT co-applicants on proposals led by other institutions:

  • University of Toronto Submission Guide for Faculty Applying as a Subaward found here

Submission Process

The internal deadline for applications to be submitted to the Research Services Office is 4 business days prior to the NIH submission deadline.  Applications must be submitted through My Research Application (MRA) for department and faculty approval prior to the internal deadline.

Help with Application

NIH Grant Application Basics

  • NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices can be found here. Please consult the Parent Announcement, Program Announcement or RFA to confirm that non-US institutions are eligible to apply.
  • Register for NIH newsletters, funding announcements, Podcasts here.
  • NIH has created a series of Podcasts about Grant Writing, Early Stage Investigators and Jump Starting Your Research Program. Access them here

Additional Information

Visit here to see the National Institutes of Health’s recently released requests for applications and program announcements. For more information on NIH application and the submission process, please visit the University’s Research Funding Opportunities found here.

*NIH is informing the applicant of changes to grant application forms and application guide instructions for due dates on or after January 25, 2022.  Application guides for FORMS-G application packages will be posted to the How to Apply - Application Guide page..

NSERC Alliance grants: Canada’s Research Partnerships Program

NSERC is pleased to announce the launch of several improvements to its Alliance Grants program, described below.

Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada.

Alliance Advantage grants (formerly Alliance Option 1) are for partner-driven projects. They fund projects focused on the partners’ goals, with at least one partner sharing in the costs of research. Research supported by Alliance Advantage grants will:

  • generate new knowledge and/or technology to address complex challenges;
  • create economic, social and/or environmental benefits;
  • contribute to Canada’s long-term competitiveness;
  • support public policy;
  • train new researchers in areas that are important to Canada and to the partner organizations;
  • draw on diverse perspectives and skill sets to accelerate the translation and application of research results.

Alliance Society grants (formerly Alliance Option 2) fund projects with societal impact as the main driver. Research supported by Alliance Society grants will:

  • address a societal challenge that will result in new natural sciences and engineering knowledge and societal impact;
  • bring together academic, partner organization and societal perspectives and skill sets throughout the collaboration;
  • demonstrate how all interested individuals will learn about and use the products, services or policies that stem from this research;
  • generate new knowledge and/or technology to address complex challenges;
  • create economic, social and/or environmental benefits;
  • contribute to Canada’s long-term competitiveness;
  • support public policy;
  • train new researchers in areas that are important to Canada and the partner organizations;
  • draw on diverse perspectives and skill sets to accelerate the translation and application of research results.

Who can apply?

Canadian university researchers who are eligible to receive NSERC funds can apply on their own or as a team with co-applicants who are also eligible academic researchers. Researchers must have at least one partner organization (in the private, public or not-for-profit sector) whose cash contributions will be recognized for cost-sharing (see Alliance Society: Partner organizations and Alliance Advantage: Partner organizations) but may include other partner organizations who play an important role in the research project whether or not the cash contributions are recognized for cost sharing.

Funding the Research Project

The researchers and the co-applicants may receive funds from multiple sources to cover the costs of the research project.

Please see Alliance Advantage - Funding your research project and Alliance Society - Funding your research project to learn about the eligible funds from multiple sources that can be used cover the costs of the research project.

The funds from NSERC and from the partner organization must be paid to eligible universities and cannot be used to buy equipment, products or services from any partner organization, or to cover any part of the travel and travel-related subsistence expenditures for partner organization personnel.

Alliance Society Funding: Value: over $30,000 to $1 million per year, no limit on number of applications per year, duration: one to five years

Alliance Advantage Funding: Value: $20,000 to $1 million per year, no limit on number of applications per year, duration: one to five years

How to apply

Following the instructions for completing an Alliance grant application, fill out the proposal template and complete the other sections of your application. In the case where your application involves one or more partner organizations from the private sector, including when they participate alongside other partner organizations from the public and/or not-for-profit sectors, also complete the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships’ risk assessment form.

 

You can apply at any time. The number of applications and review mechanism differ for each cost-sharing option (see Funding and Review).

Ontario Centre of Innovation: Collaborate 2 Commercialize - Call for Applications

The Ontario Centre for Innovation’s Collaborate 2 Commercialize program (C2C, formerly VIP) supports Industry/Academia collaboration solving an industry-based problem and driving the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution leverages the unique skills and specialized infrastructure instrumental in streamlining internal innovations and commercialization needs. Benefits include targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.

Grant Program: Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C, formerly VIP)

C2C has two variants/options:

1:  C2C R&D Standalone Grant

2:  C2C grant combined with NSERC Alliance Grant

  • OCI cash contribution $20K-$30K (Industry Direct Cash $10K-$15K + in-kind, cash matched 2:1 by OCI, and also matched 2:1 by NSERC for an additional $20K-$30K Project duration 6-12 months
  • companies must be Ontario SMEs (global headcount <500 employees)
  • More info: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/VIP-BIP_eng.asp  (NSERC website may still refer to VIP rather than C2C)

For full application information and guidelines please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/ontario-centre-innovation-collaborate-2-commercialize

Please note: the applicant must upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System.  MRA is the internal University approval system that confirms support for your application from your department/faculty.

Research on Research Joint Initiative

Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects that can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers evidence and data; undertakes experiments; and develops tools to improve how research is funded, practiced, communicated and evaluated. 

The three Canadian core partners of RoRI—SSHRC, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Michael Smith Health Research BC—have together launched this joint initiative as part of ongoing efforts to support metaresearch in the Canadian context. The goal of this joint initiative is to enhance national capacity for metaresearch, and bring Canadian expertise and perspectives into the international dialogue on improving research funding practices. Metaresearch is a vital element of social sciences and humanities research, as well as multidisciplinary research, as it allows greater insight into the ways in which research is conducted, evaluated and supported.

This joint initiative aims to:

  • build knowledge and understanding on metaresearch, i.e., the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, incentives, standards and evaluation—and the practices of how that research is funded, communicated, applied and evaluated
  • produce data on metaresearch that may have impacts on research and innovation policy and funding practices in Canada and other jurisdictions
  • take part in knowledge mobilization among Canadian and international researchers, including members of RoRI’s consortium, to contribute to the development of research and innovation policies and research funding practices;
  • provide training for students and highly qualified personnel;
  • build collaborations among researchers working on metaresearch, both in Canada and internationally

Applications that align with RoRI priority areas as identified in the list of current RoRI projects (whether or not directly linked to those current RoRI projects) are welcome in this joint initiative, but the alignment is not mandatory. Applicants are invited to submit applications dealing with metaresearch in any disciplinary context. Possible research areas supported within the objectives of this joint initiative may include (but are not limited to):

  • research on talent and professional development, including studying the effectiveness of interventions in: training and skills, talent retention, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and/or training and professional development assessment methods in research contexts
  • research on allocation of research funding, including different peer review methodologies and different modes of funding (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, research grants), and their impacts on the distribution of research funds and associated research and career outcomes
  • research integrity, including issues of reproducibility and the impact of interventions such as preregistration, open data, research data management, and reproducible code
  • research on research infrastructure, including physical, digital and human infrastructures
  • improving the dissemination of research outputs and their impact, including the role of technology transfer offices, varying publication practices, conferences and knowledge dissemination platforms
  • understanding research impact, including improving the nuance with which the impact of research projects and programs can be defined and measured, and under what conditions various approaches to research facilitate meaningful use of evidence
  • understanding the impacts of AI on the research ecosystem

Value and duration

Research on Research Joint Initiative grants are valued at up to $200,000 per grant over three years. SSHRC, CIHR and Health Research BC aim to fund approximately nine grants.

Application deadline

February 20, 2025

Webinar

Two informational webinars about the Research on Research Joint Initiative between the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Michael Smith Health Research BC have been scheduled.

The webinars will be held via MS Teams at the following dates and times:

Webinar

Date

MS Teams Link

Research on Research Joint Initiative (English)

December 6th, 2024

1:00-2:00 pm, ET

MS Teams Link

Webinar number: 295 950 382 612

Webinar passcode: jNX9kT

Research on Research Joint Initiative (French)

December 9th, 2024

1:00-2:00 pm, ET

MS Teams Link

Webinar number: 213 469 677 455

Webinar passcode: VumsDD

Please note that webinar registration information and communications appear in your browser's preferred language setting.

Additional Information

Additional information can be found here: Research on Research Joint Initiative (sshrc-crsh.gc.ca).

SDG Catalyst and Synthesis Grants - Call for Proposals

SDGs@UofT is excited to announce the Fall launch of our Catalyst and Synthesis Grant program, and we are now accepting proposals!
Grant Value: Up to $20,000

Grant Duration: 1 to 2 years
The Catalyst and Synthesis Grant program aims to:

  • Support multidisciplinary teams of researchers to test novel research questions and pursue pioneering conceptual and methodological approaches that have high potential to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inform future goals.
  • Create and mobilize knowledge that enhances learning and catalyzes equitable action on the SDGs by engaging faculty and trainees and building strong, inclusive, and innovative partnerships.

Background

There are many definitions of sustainable development that often have three cross cutting dimensions: environment, economy, and equity. Generally, sustainable development is defined as “development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Research on sustainable development emphasizes the intersections of complex environmental, social, political, cultural, health, and economic problems that influence equity. Equity is a key component of sustainability and addresses systematic disparities based on underlying and unfair advantages/disadvantages that the SDG framework is meant to address.

Types of Grants

Projects should aim to fall into one of the following categories:

  • Catalyst: these projects will bring together local, national and/or international experts across disciplines to create knowledge that incorporate the use of critical and “non-mainstream” epistemologies/methodologies. Catalyst projects should be used to develop and/or evaluate SDGs initiatives that will result in equitable solutions that address systems of oppression and marginalization.
  • Synthesis: these projects will bring together local, national, and international experts across disciplines to work on a specific problem aligned with one more of the research themes, to produce knowledge syntheses, such as scoping, systematic or literature reviews, that respond to the needs of knowledge users (e.g., policymakers, community organizations, educators, private sector organizations, etc.) in areas relevant to the SDGs.

Apply by December 3rd, 2024. For more information on the application procedure, please visit the SDGs@UofT website.


About the SDGs@UofT

The SDGs@UofT is an Institutional Strategic Initiative (ISI). It seeks to catalyze research that guides effective actions on the SDGs and informs future global goals for an equitable and sustainable future.

SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals - update on delay of next funding opportunity

SSHRC has announced that the next Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) competition will be delayed from summer 2024 to summer 2025, as they say that this delay will allow more time for engagement with the research and journal communities and other stakeholders as the three federal research funding agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) conduct a review of the current Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications with the goal of making any peer-reviewed journal articles resulting from agency-supported research freely available, without subscription fee, at the time of publication. That new OA policy will be released by the end of 2025.

Once the new ASJ competition guidelines have been released by SSHRC, then potential applicants may view them on the SSHRC ASJ website, and UofT applicants can also go to RSO's funding opportunities database to view the SSHRC ASJ listing for internal deadlines and other information/resources.

Please see SSHRC's full message sent out about this on Dec 19, 2023, copied below. ***For those who are current ASJ holders, please note the information in bold at the bottom of SSHRC's message, as more information will be forthcoming in the future.

"In July 2023, the three federal research funding agencies announced a review of the current Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (OA Policy) with the goal of making any peer-reviewed journal articles resulting from agency-supported research freely available, without subscription fee, at the time of publication. The renewed Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications policy will be released by the end of 2025.

SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) funding opportunity plays an important role in supporting the OA Policy. Transitioning the ASJ funding opportunity to support journals that adopt immediate open access will provide Canadian social sciences and humanities researchers with high-quality publications in which they may publish their research results, while removing barriers to access these research articles.

To facilitate an effective, sustainable and equitable transition of the ASJ funding opportunity toward immediate open access, SSHRC is delaying the launch of the next ASJ funding cycle from summer 2024 to summer 2025. This delay will allow more time for engagement with the research and journal communities and other stakeholders. Current ASJ grant recipients will receive a funded one-year extension to their grants. Further details will be communicated closer to the end-date of the current awards.

If you have questions, please contact scholarlyjournals@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca."

SSHRC Insight Development Grant 2025 competition and webinar information

SSHRC has now updated their Insight Development Grant funding opportunity for the 2025 IDG competition. The funding opportunity description and link to the application form are available on SSHRC's website.

Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. They enable the development of new research questions as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. Funding is provided for short-term research development projects, of up to two years, proposed by individuals or teams. At least 50% of available funding is reserved for applications from emerging scholars.

Maximum budget request: $75,000

Duration: one or two years

Deadlines for UofT applicants:

  • Noon - Monday, January 27, 2025 – completed My Research Application form (submitted and approved, i.e. please submit MRA at least two days earlier) - Please check with your administering unit/department to see if they have an earlier internal deadline for the MRA, and whether or not a draft application/proposal (with a firm budget) or a complete/finalized application is needed for their review and approval.
  • 9am - Friday, January 31, 2025 – completed SSHRC Application (including CCV upload for main applicant and any co-applicants) submitted via the SSHRC Research Portal; please note that this is earlier than SSHRC's posted deadline of Feb 2 because after online submission by the applicant through the SSHRC Research Portal, the application does not go directly to SSHRC, but instead first comes to UofT Research Services. Research Services will then conduct an administrative review of the application (i.e., an eligibility check among other things) before approving and forwarding the application to SSHRC prior to SSHRC's formal deadline, so it is important for applicants to submit their application by the UofT internal deadline so that Research Services has sufficient time to complete its administrative review and forwarding of all applications to SSHRC by Feb 2.

For more information, please visit the SSHRC IDG funding opportunity and the UofT RSO SSHRC IDG webpage

Webinars: Please note that UofT will be holding a webinar for the 2025 IDG competition on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10:30am-12am (details available on the CRIS website).

Additionally, SSHRC will be holding its own webinars for the IDG competition on Wednesday, November 27 (in both French (10am-12pm) and English (1pm-3pm). For details and the links to the SSHRC webinars, please visit SSHRC's upcoming webinars webpage.

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Envisioning Governance Systems that Work

SSHRC, in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on Envisioning Governance Systems that Work. 

Envisioning Governance Systems that Work is one of the 16 global future challenges identified through SSHRC’s Imagining Canada’s Future initiative. These complex issues, identified in 2018 following an extensive foresight exercise, reflect key challenges that Canada and the world are likely to face over the coming decades. All the challenges cross multiple sectors, jurisdictions and research disciplines, and require broad collaboration to address. A full summary of the context of this funding competition (including the themes or questions intended for guidance for applicants) is available on SSHRC's website here.

SSHRC, CIHR, UKRI-AHRC and UKRI-ESRC have partnered on this funding opportunity to support research that will foster a deeper understanding of the state of knowledge about the global challenge of Envisioning Governance Systems that Work. This competition includes two streams:

  • Stream 1 will be reserved for applications submitted by an applicant affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution. Up to 20 grants of up to C$30,000 per project may be awarded. SSHRC may fund up to 17 projects and CIHR may fund up to three. The projects funded by CIHR must address governance questions that directly or indirectly impact population health and/or social inequities in health, such as governance of public health systems, healthy cities, and global health.
  • Stream 2 will be reserved for applications jointly submitted by two applicants, one based in Canada and the other in the United Kingdom, who are affiliated with eligible institutions in their respective countries. SSHRC, UKRI-AHRC and UKRI-ESRC may jointly fund up to 27 projects. Grants will be up to C$30,000 in total per project. The international teams should include balanced budget requests for both portions of the project with their application, directed to SSHRC, UKRI-AHRC and/or UKRI-ESRC, respectively. Budgets cannot exceed a maximum 60/40% or 40/60% split across the two agencies (e.g., C$18,000/£10,517 or £7,011/C$12,000). For more information, please see the "Value and duration" section of the program guidelines on SSHRC's KSG website here.

Deadlines for UofT applicants:

Internal deadline #1 (MRA) - noon, Tuesday, December 3, 2024: 

  • receipt by Research Services of an approved MRA - please include at least a draft application and finalized budget amount (note that after you submit it, your MRA may take several days to receive approvals from department, division etc. so please submit it well before the deadline)

Internal deadline #2 (full application submission) - 9 am, Tuesday, December 10, 2024:

  • submission on the SSHRC site of the finalized application

For more on the internal deadlines and other information, please see the UofT webpage for this competition here. For full competition details and to access the form and application instructions, please visit the SSHRC website:

https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/ksg_governance_systems-ssc_systemes_gouvernance-eng.aspx

For further information on this call, please contact the sponsors: 

Stream 1 and Stream 2—Applicants affiliated with a Canadian institution
Email: KSG-SSC@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
Toll-free: 1-855-275-2861

Stream 2—Applicants affiliated with a United Kingdom institution
Email: Ksgongovernance@esrc.ukri.org

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants - November 2024 competition now open

SSHRC has now released the updated guidelines and application instructions for the November 2024 Partnership Development Grants competition.

SSHRC's Partnership Development Grants provide support to:

  • develop research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities, including knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of students and new scholars, by fostering new research partnership activities involving existing and/or potential partners; or
  • design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that may result in best practices or models that either can be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up at a regional, national or international level.

Highlights

Proposals to this funding opportunity can have a duration of 1-3 years with a budget that can range between $75,000 and $200,000.  Applicants are required to secure Cash/In-Kind contributions towards their proposal but no minimum value is required.  Partners, as outlined in the proposal, must provide evidence that they have entered into a formal partnership.

For UofT applicants 

Information on internal deadlines (including the required MRA), proposal development and editorial review options, any upcoming and previous webinars, and links to other resources may be found on the SSHRC PDG listing on the UofT Research and Innovation Funding Opportunities Database. 

For complete PDG program information, please see SSHRC's PDG webpage here. 

SSHRC Partnership Grant stage 1 2025 competition – now open

The Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC) has launched the 2025 Partnership Grant stage 1 competition. 

Partnership Grants are intended for large teams working in formal collaboration between postsecondary institutions and/or organizations from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors, to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in any of the disciplines eligible for funding at SSHRC. 

  • Value: Up to $2.5million 
  • Duration: 4-7 years 

The application is a two-step process. Only applicants successful at Stage 1 will be invited to submit a Stage 2 application. Applications successful at Stage 1 may receive up to $20,000 towards development of the Stage 2 proposal. 

Researchers considering an application to the Partnership Stage 1 competition should contact their divisional research office as early as possible to discuss their plans and seek proposal development support, while also informing the University’s central research office by emailing Mark Bold, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Funding Manager, at mark.bold@utoronto.ca. 

Information on UofT internal deadlines and resources is available on the Research Services website. Here is a summary of those internal deadlines: 

  • Deadline #1: Friday, November 15, 2024 - internal Expression of Interest 
  • Deadline #2: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 for Internal Peer Review and Editorial Review (reviews to be completed by January 15, 2025, and returned to Project Directors shortly thereafter) 
  • Deadline #3: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - MRA deadline, administrative review for UofT Letter of Support 
  • Deadline #4: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - Deadline for online submission of completed application via the SSHRC website 

Please visit the Research Services website for more details on those internal deadlines, and for full competition details, please see the main SSHRC PG stage 1 website and its related instructions.  The SSHRC PG team can be contacted at partnershipgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.  

SSHRC upcoming webinars

SSHRC will be holding a series of webinars for applicants and research administrators on upcoming competitions. Here is a list of those upcoming webinars (***note that the first one below for SSHRC's most recent KSG competition will be held tomorrow, Sept 10, 2024). 

Note that in general, SSHRC lists their webinars on their "Upcoming Webinars" website, which you can see here. These links and other information (including internal deadlines) are available for each individual grant in OVPRI's Funding Opportunities Database. For full program guidelines for each of these grants, please visit the SSHRC website.

SSHRC will be holding a series of webinars for applicants and research administrators on upcoming competitions. Here is a list of those upcoming webinars (***note that the first one below for SSHRC's most recent KSG competition will be held tomorrow, Sept 10, 2024). 

Note that in general, SSHRC lists their webinars on their "Upcoming Webinars" website, which you can see here. These links and other information (including internal deadlines) are available for each individual grant in OVPRI's Funding Opportunities Database. For full program guidelines for each of these grants, please visit the SSHRC website.

Webinar

Language

Date and time (eastern)

November 2024

Connection Grants
Webinar number: 245 801 144 687
Webinar passcode: tMiZZ5

English

Wednesday, 

Connection Grants
Webinar number: 217 840 965 547
Webinar passcode: iLC6cS

French

Thursday, 
Tri-Agency and CFI launch new STRAC Policy

As of May 1 2024, the Tri-Agency federal granting agencies (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) implemented the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) policy which was announced earlier this year.  All applications to these agencies and programs must adhere to the STRAC Policy, as outlined on the Tri-Agency Guidance on the STRAC Policy webpage.   

 To be eligible to receive new research funding in any Sensitive Technology Research Area (STRA) from the CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC and the CFI, each investigator named in the application must provide an individual Attestation that they do not have any affiliation nor are in receipt of funding or in-kind support from any entity on the Named Research Organizations.  

?Additionally, the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) currently implemented in the NSERC Alliance program will be expanded to multiple Tri-Agency and CFI applications that have a corporate partner. 

As always, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the federal Safeguarding Your Research portal as requirements and information may be updated. 

Questions or comments directed to NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC and the CFI may be addressed to researchsecurity@nserc-crsng.gc.ca. 

The CFI has launched a new webpage on research security for its programs. 

For U of T specific resources and questions, please consult the internal Research Security website?and email address: 

https://research.utoronto.ca/safeguarding-research/safeguarding-research 

researchsecurity@utoronto.ca. 

TRANSFORM HF 2025 Collaboration Starter Grants

TRANSFORM HF is pleased to announce a call for Collaboration Starter Grants (CSGs) applications. 

Value: Up to four grants are available, each up to $10,000

Duration: One year from April 2025-2026 

Purpose: TRANSFORM HF is offering Collaboration Starter Grants (CSGs) to encourage and support our members in forming collaborations with new partners – either within or outside the TRANSFORM HF network – on early-stage projects that advance our mission of advancing equitable access to high quality heart failure care through digital innovation.

Three types of supports are available: 

Grants up to $10K for proposal development meetings, collaborative project activities, patient or Knowledge Keeper compensation and facilitation.   Grants up to $10K for scoping and preliminary project research and data collection.   Grants up to $10K for research proposal writing and editing.  

 

Funding will be reserved for at least one CSG that seeks to explore opportunities in sustainable digital health (i.e., at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and digital innovation in cardiovascular care).   

Priority will be given to project proposals that were initiated during a TRANSFORM HF network meeting, that expand the network and its reach, and that are led by applicants who have not received previous CSG funding. 

The number, type of grant, and funding amount for each award to be supported depends on the mix and quality of applications received. Up to four awards are available. 

Application Deadline: January 17, 2025 at 5:00pm EST

Submission: Applications are to be submitted as a single PDF document via email to info@transformhf.ca by the deadline.

How to Apply: Access and complete the Application Form via the TRANSFORM HF website.

About TRANSFORM HF

In response to the grand challenge of inequity in heart failure care, the TRANSFORM HF Institutional Strategic Initiative was formed in partnership between the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research in May 2020. The initiative and its network are committed to empowering collaboration and patient-driven, technology-powered equitable care with the ultimate goal of changing the lived experience of HF care. 

To learn more about TRANSFORM HF, visit our website.

U of T Public Policy Reports Collection: Call for Submissions

The Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) and the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) are calling for submissions to the U of T Public Policy Reports Collection.

This collection assembles public policy-related research reports produced by University of Toronto units. It is a collection of grey literature (research not published through traditional means such as in an academic journal). It is housed in TSpace, a free and secure research repository established by the University of Toronto Libraries to disseminate and preserve the scholarly record of U of T. The collection aims to improve discoverability of U of T contributions in a variety of areas including local, provincial, national, and global public policy.

Eligibility:

We invite submissions to the Public Policy Reports Collection that meet the following criteria:

  • At least one report author was a faculty, fellow, student or staff at U of T when the report was issued.
  • Authored by U of T academic units with explicit U of T branding and affiliation of the author.
  • Not published in an academic journal in an identical form. 

Benefits to Researchers:

The U of T Public Policy Reports Collection provides permanent URLs on a high-traffic repository, enabling timely research to be available sooner than through traditional scholarly publication channels. Many U of T faculty produce public policy reports outside of traditional publishing and dissemination channels. These reports are not easily found through standard bibliometric searches or through search engines and can be lost when department or personal websites are redesigned.

For more information and instructions on submitting public policy reports to the collection, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/reports-publications-metrics/public-policy-reports-collection  

United States Department of Defense (DOD) - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Funding Opportunities

US Department of Defense (DOD) Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) has released pre-funding announcements for the following programs:

Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP)

Focused Research Award

Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson’s (NETP)

Early Investigator Research Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Synergistic Idea Award (NEW!)

Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP)

Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award
*Descriptions of each of the funding opportunities, eligibility, key mechanism elements, and funding can be found in the respective Program pre-announcement at http://cdmrp.army.mil

Application Information:
UofT campus based applicants should select Toronto, University of for the institution and indicate the appropriate Research Services Office contact (see below) as the Business Official in their pre-application in the eBRAP System.  

Contact Information:
Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca): for UofT Faculty appointed within Dalla Lana, Applied Sci & Eng, Dentistry, Forestry, Kinesiology & PE, Nursing, Pharmacy, UTM, and Medicine (last names A-M only).

Deadlines: Individual deadlines available at http://cdmrp.army.mil

Awards

2025 Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS) Awards including: 

Details regarding nomination and submission information for each award is available on the Awards section on the CSPS website.

Deadline for all nominations and submissions is March 14, 2025. 

Please contact Sam D'Alfonso if you are interested in being nominated for any of these awards. 

IDRC Research Awards 2025

This year, IDRC will offer research awards related to these development areas or themes:   

  • Climate-resilient food systems (based in Nairobi) 
  • Democratic and inclusive governance (based in New Delhi) 
  • Education and science    
  • Ethics in development research   
  • Global health 
  • Policy and evaluation, and   
  • Sustainable inclusive economies.  

All awards will be based in Ottawa except for the Climate-resilient food systems award that will be based in Nairobi, and the Democratic and inclusive governance award based in New Delhi. 

Apply now

2025 Ludwik & Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize

The 2025 Ludwik & Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize, is an award within the Pinnacle Awards Program—part of the broader University of Toronto Awards of Excellence (AWEX) program.  

The prize recognizes exceptional contributions by administrative staff, librarians, faculty members, and students for their scholarship, personal service to others, and / or activities in support of the University of Toronto’s commitment to human rights and equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

The award was established in 1995 in memory of two Polish educators who risked their lives during the Holocaust to rescue Jewish people. Ludwik & Estelle Jus believed deeply in the moral value of human beings, irrespective of race, nationality, class, or religion. 

Nominations can be made in one of two categories: 

Emerging Leader – presented to a current student or administrative staff member who has consistently made positive and lasting contributions in the areas of scholarship, service to others, and / or action against discrimination; and

Influential Leader – presented to a faculty member, librarian, or administrative staff member who has consistently made positive and lasting contributions in the areas of scholarship, service to others, and / or action against discrimination. 

Any member of the University of Toronto community can nominate another member of the University community.  

Nomination Details 

Nominations can be submitted to the Employee Recognition & Engagement Team until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. 

The AWEX website provides complete details about both prize categories, including program criteria, eligibility and submission guidelines, and the nomination form. 

Questions? 

Please contact Sam D'Alfonso. 

2025 President’s Impact Awards

The 2025 University of Toronto President’s Impact Awards are now open for nominations. These annual awards celebrate and honour faculty members whose research has led to significant impact beyond academia. President’s Impact Award winners receive an award of $10,000 per year for five years to be used toward their research and are also designated by the University as members of the President’s Impact Academy for a minimum of five years.

The President’s Impact Awards are open to nominations of individual faculty members and to teams of two or more faculty members, who may be nominated for impacts emerging from collaborative research.

Nominations should be led by a Chair, Academic Director, Vice- or Associate-Dean, Research, or Vice-Principal, Research as appropriate, and must be endorsed by the nominee’s or team lead’s academic division. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please check with divisional awards offices for earlier internal deadlines.

Individual nominees whose research impact is related to public policy may be simultaneously nominated for the Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award, a separate award that is presented annually under the banner of the U of T Awards of Excellence.

Eligibility

Nominees must be current faculty members in any discipline who hold full-time academic appointments (tenure stream, teaching stream, clinical or status) and have completed research, primarily during their appointment at the University of Toronto, that has had a significant impact beyond academia.

Teams of eligible faculty may be nominated for significant impacts that have emerged from their collaborative research. Nominated team members must include the director(s) or leader(s) of the collaborative research, and all nominated faculty must have significantly contributed to both the research and impacts.

The University of Toronto recognizes that diversity is essential to the creation of a vibrant intellectual community that allows our researchers to maximize their creativity, contributions and impact. The President’s Impact Awards are therefore strongly committed to recognizing diversity in research impact and especially welcomes nominations of racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and impact.

For detailed information on preparing a nomination and the selection process, please visit the President’s Impact Awards website.

If you are considering being nominated for the President's Impact Award, please contact Sam D'Alfonso. 

2025 Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars

The nomination period for the 2025 cohort of RSC Members is now open.

The Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists enables the participation of early- and mid-career faculty in the activities of the Royal Society of Canada. Members of the College are Canadians and Permanent Residents who, at an early stage in their career, have demonstrated a high level of achievement. The criterion for nomination is excellence, and membership is for seven years.

Together, the members of the College will address issues of particular concern to new scholars, artists and scientists, for the advancement of understanding and the benefit of society, taking advantage of the interdisciplinary approaches fostered by the establishment of the College.

Membership in the College is one of several Royal Society of Canada honours, medals and awards.

Deadline

December 13, 2024

How to Nominate

Nominations are accepted annually from current RSC Fellows and College Members. Please see the program homepage for a detailed nomination guide.

 

Who may nominate: Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada or Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Who may be nominated: Faculty within 15 years of the conferral of the PhD or equivalent qualification; exemption period up to three years for career interruptions

Nomination letter required: Yes

Reference letters required: Yes; two letters required

Nomination format: Online form

Nominations valid for: One award cycle; resubmissions allowed

Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor website for more details.

Please submit your nomination through our portal here. All nominations must be received by the RSC Secretariat by December 13th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EST.

For a guide with information about nominating someone to be a Fellow of the RSC, click here.

All nominations must be initiated by RSC Fellows or Institutional Members (IMs).

This year, there are no limits to the number of nominations submitted by Fellows or IMs.

The criterion for nomination shall be excellence, which is understood to encompass the goals of diversity and inclusivity to which the RSC is committed, and to which the membership of the College is expected to exemplify in terms of discipline, gender, ethno-racial diversity, Aboriginality, and official languages

The Selection Committees will select the candidates for the Class of 2025 to reflect the fields currently represented by the Academies of the RSC.

Nomination dossiers will be valid for one competition only.  

If you have questions, please contact Sam D'Alfonso.

Education Awards

Learning Education Advancement Fund (LEAF)

The Learning & Education Advancement Fund (LEAF) program aims to support the President’s Three Priorities:

Leverage our urban location(s) more fully, for the mutual benefit of University and City; Strengthen and deepen key international partnerships by means of a well-defined strategic focus; Reimagine and reinvent undergraduate education.

Funding:

A two-tiered system of funding, LEAF provides funding opportunities for teaching and learning projects that explore, implement and scale up promising practices at different stages of their development and implementation. Focused on projects connected to the academic curriculum, LEAF creates a pathway for projects from their initial inception to their full potential. 

Seed grants are intended to encourage experimentation at the local level, either within a course or a set of courses, as a means of fostering small-scale enhancements or pilots with the potential for future scalability. These projects should have the potential for either scalability within their home unit or transferability into other undergraduate learning contexts. Grants in this category range from $5,000 to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Impact grants are designed to support large-scale projects with the potential to significantly enhance core elements of undergraduate education within or across academic units and divisions at the University. This can range from scaling high-impact teaching practices that have already experienced successful experimentation in their local contexts, to the development of new pedagogical or curricular approaches and practices. Grants in this category range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years.

The next funding cycle is expected in Summer 2024 

Workshops

  1. Workshop: Building an Effective LEAF Application: Assessment Strategies for a Meaningful Project 
    This workshop explores how you measure the effectiveness of a LEAF project. In this session, we examined building a meaningful and integrated assessment strategy from thinking about what sort of assessment tools work for your project to when and how you are assessing your project.

    Participants in this session gained an introductory overview of different assessment tools and techniques and clear next steps for how to build an assessment strategy in the context of a teaching grant.
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  2. Workshop: Building an Effective LEAF Application: From Idea to Submission 
    This workshop is designed for instructors and staff interested in applying for the LEAF program. Our workshop explored everything from designing a research question for the Expression of Interest to the basics of building an effective, integrated assessment strategy.

    Participants gained insights into strategies and suggestions for successful applications, collaborating with peers on proposals and learned from a panel of former LEAF recipients.
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  3. Workshop: Strategies for Writing an Effective Teaching & Learning Grant
    In support of instructors and staff interested in the LEAF program as well as the Graduate Education Innovation Fund, the Instructional Technology and Innovation Fund (ITIF) and other teaching and learning funding opportunities, this workshop was jointly hosted by our office, the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation and Academic & Collaborative Technologies.
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Additional Information

Additional information can be found here.