Important Updates - June 25th 2024
Regular updates outlining research opportunities and special activities emailed to faculty on behalf of the Office of Research & Innovation.
News and Updates
Opportunity for U.S. Colleagues! – Fulbright Canada U.S. Scholar Awards
Fulbright Canada Scholar Awards provide the opportunity for outstanding American scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in Canada in the 2025-2026 academic year. Award recipients include prominent and promising scholars, as well as experienced professionals. Awards span from 4 months to a full academic year, with funding ranging from US$25,000 to US$50,000.
American scholars can apply for Traditional Scholar Awards or Fulbright-Carlos Rico Awards to be hosted at any institution in Canada. Scholars can choose to apply to predetermined affiliations through Postdoctoral Research Awards, Distinguished Research Chair Awards, and, along with professionals and artists, Research Chair Awards.
Visit the website and see the attached flyer for more details. For inquiries, please contact info@fulbright.ca.
Mitacs Update – Accelerate Internship Units 2024/25
Due to funding constraints at Mitacs, Trent University has two (2) Mitacs Accelerate internship units remaining in the current fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025). The Indigenous Pathways initiative and Quantum Strategy projects are not included in these cuts.
If you have any Mitacs Accelerate projects at the draft stage, there may be an opportunity to transfer either the full project or a portion of it to the Elevate or Business Strategy Internship (BSI) programs, which are not affected.
For questions, please contact our Mitacs Regional Director, Kristin Spong (kspong@mitacs.ca).
Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations
Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations in response to key concerns raised by stakeholders during the 2022 targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act.
The proposed amendments include facilitating access to confidential test data (CTD) and clarifying the information needed from applicants to set maximum residue limits for imported foods.
Written comments on the proposed amendments will be accepted until August 24th, 2024. Comments can be submitted by visiting the following website.
Multifactor Authentication Coming to CIHR ResearchNet in September
CIHR has announced that they will be implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) in ResearchNet beginning on September 18th, 2024. The MFA process will be triggered when a user signs into ResearchNet
To access the application, users will be required to enter a code sent to the email address connected to their ResearchNet account profile. Should their session be timed out after 60 minutes of inactivity, users will need to re-authenticate themselves using MFA.
CIHR is asking all ResearchNet users to double-check that they have access to the email address connected to their account profile before September 18th. This will ensure users have uninterrupted access to ResearchNet and can log in without seeking assistance from the Contact Centre. To verify the email address connected to your ResearchNet account, please refer to the steps outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Users can use the Manage Access task in ResearchNet to delegate access to applications easily and securely to a set number of individuals. For additional information on the Manage Access task, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions for the Manage Access Task.
Funding Opportunities
ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program 2024
Applications are now being accepted for the ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program 2024. The purpose of the 2024 Discovery Grant Program is to invest in the best possible projects that are focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for ALS and/or related neurological diseases.
The grants are designed to support teams of multiple investigators and especially encourage multidisciplinary teams with individuals from outside the field who can combine their expertise in novel or innovative ways.
Applications are due by July 11th, 2024, 1:00 pm EDT.
For more information, visit the website.
2025 NATO Defense College (NDC) Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted to the 2025 NATO Defense College Fellowship in Rome.
MINDS is offering a 5-month posting that is open to Canadian citizens with a doctoral degree interested in working on defence and security issues.
Applications are due by July 15th, 2024.
For more information and to apply, please visit the website.
AGE-WELL 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program
AGE-WELL has launched a Call for Proposals for the 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program.
As AGE-WELL completes its 10-year mandate as a Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE), the network is advancing Canada’s aging innovation ecosystem through three interconnected pillars. The 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program supports the critical research pillar of the ecosystem, focusing on technology-enabled solutions that support healthy aging.
Applications are due by July 19th, 2024.
For more information, refer to the website.
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) - Exploration Stream
Notices of Intent are now being accepted to the NFRF Exploration Stream. The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward, interdisciplinary research.
Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are encouraged to think “outside of the box” and undertake research that would defy current paradigms; brings disciplines together in unexpected ways and from bold, innovative perspectives; and has the potential to be disruptive or deliver game-changing impacts.
The Exploration competition has two stages:
- Notice of Intent to Apply (NOI) stage with a deadline of August 27th, 2024 (at 8 p.m. Eastern Time)
- Full Application stage with a deadline of November 5th, 2024 (at 8 p.m. Eastern Time)
For more information, refer to the website.
Access the competition by visiting the Convergence Portal.
Reminders
Office of Research & Innovation hosted SSHRC Information Sessions
The Office of Research and Innovation will be offering information sessions for the various SSHRC competitions throughout the summer. All sessions will be hybrid, room is to be determined. To register, contact Breanne Whitwell. For detailed information about each session, refer to the ORI website.
Partnership Development Grant Session
This session will provide an overview of the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant program. For more information on the funding program, refer here.
- July 9th – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
All the best,
Brianne Lisinski
Research Operations Coordinator
Office of Research & Innovation
(705)-748-1011 ext.7050