The Gerda Henkel Foundation and the European Commission launch the second round of their funding initiative M4HUMAN. Following a successful start last year, when some 40 applicants from 17 countries were accepted into the program, the sponsoring partners are now offering additional funding for up to 60 fellowships.

The call for proposals is open to researchers from all over the world. Main areas of research are the disciplines promoted by the Gerda Henkel Foundation – History, Prehistory and Early History, Archaeology, Art History, Historic Islamic Studies, Legal History and history of Science as well as the special program “Islam, the Modern Nation State and Transnational Movements”.

The maximum amount of funding is € 100.000 per project application. Applications for limited travel and material grants only will not be accepted. Proposals will only be accepted in English language.

Application deadline: June 15, 2012.

for further information (including the required application forms, deadlines and available endowments), please refer to: www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/eng

The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to provide support for planning activities, partnership development and/or increasing the team’s understanding of the health research landscape that will contribute to the advancement of research consistent with the mandate of CIHR. Activities may focus on, but are not limited to, the following:

• Activities that assist potential teams of researchers, knowledge-users and/or partners in working together to identify research questions or emerging issues and priorities that could form the basis of a grant application;
• Stakeholder consultations, including citizen engagement activities, regarding needs, gaps and opportunities in the health research landscape, priority policy issues and/or priority research questions, where such common understanding is currently lacking or requires further development;
• Initial planning and discussion of a research project among potential team members including researchers, knowledge-users and/or partners to assess the viability of the research project and the partnership;
• Conducting an environmental scan or preliminary synthesis of relevant literature, activities or programs;
• Early-stage planning to determine possible commercial viability of a discovery;
• Opportunities for knowledge exchange involving stakeholder linkages (to inform practice, care, and/or policy) that could potentially lead to an application to a funding opportunity;
• Gatherings of partners, health researchers, and/or knowledge users where the main objective is to facilitate regional/national and/or international collaboration among individuals or groups from a variety of backgrounds (for example, building new and existing multi-sectored partnerships that include a significant number of participants from outside the conventional scientific community, consensus meetings, networking and partnership development events) interested in applying to a funding opportunity.

Note: This funding opportunity is not intended to support pilot testing or activities related to meeting/event planning.

Application deadline: June 15, 2012

Funds Available: The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $175,000, enough to fund approximately 7 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $25,000 for up to one (1) year. This funding is non-renewable.

For questions about this initiative and objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Telephone: 613-954-1944, Email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

The University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism seeks to appoint a full time tenure track instructor to teach in its innovative graduate program, complementing the School’s core strengths in digital, international, science, environment and public policy journalism as listed on its website: www.journalism.ubc.ca.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Journalism or a related discipline, a minimum of five years experience in teaching at a university level in journalism and/or communications courses at the undergraduate and graduate level (including the supervision of graduate theses), in addition to previous professional experience in journalism specializing in audio storytelling. Candidates are expected to provide high quality journalism instruction, as well as show potential for contributing to innovation in journalism pedagogy. Candidates should also have experience and knowledge of emerging practices in audio storytelling and the use of audio in multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of teaching and service, provide pedagogic leadership, and help facilitate the School’s internship program. The School offers concentrations in key areas of journalism, as well as academic specializations across disciplines. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to: Peter Klein, Acting Director and Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, Graduate School of Journalism, 6388 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2.

Application deadline: June 10, 2012

Applications must include: letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and addresses of at least four referees. The anticipated start date for this position is: July 1, 2012.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2012 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Art History and Critical and Curatorial Studies courses:

Term 1:
ARTH 225 901     Art in Europe to the Sixteenth Century
ARTH 227 001     Art and the Visual Environment in the Modern and Post-modern Periods
ARTH 335 001     Italian Renaissance Art and Culture (1500-1600)
ARTH 338 001     Visual Culture in the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution (1715-1830)
ARTH 376 001     Arts of the Northwest Coast Peoples: The North
ARTH 443 001     Seminar in Canadian Art
ARTH 448 001     Seminar in North American Architecture
Term 2:
ARTH 227 002     Art and the Visual Environment in the Modern and Post-modern Periods
ARTH 339 001     19th-Century Art and Social Space
ARTH 344 001     Art and Photography in Canada, 1920 to the Present

For more details on courses please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2012&sesscd=W for scheduled lecture times.

A minimum of a M.A. in Art History is required and preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants from both inside and outside UBC are encouraged.

Applicants should include with their letter of application a c.v. which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all post-secondary courses taught including name, length, credit value, and teaching responsibilities; a sample course syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness; two confidential letters of reference mailed directly to the Department from the referees. Applicants should send application materials to:

Art History Sessional Search Committee
University of British Columbia
Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
403 – 6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: May 22nd 2012 4:30pm

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The current minimum salary is $5,970 per 3-credit course.

The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory invites applications for part-time Sessional lectureships for the 2012 Winter Session in the teaching of the following Visual Art courses:

VISA 240  001 Introduction to Photography
VISA 241  003 Introduction to Digital Photography
VISA 321  002 Intermediate Drawing II
For more details on course schedules, please see: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/main?sessyr=2012&sesscd=W for times.

A minimum of a M.F.A. in Visual Art is required and preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Applicants from both inside and outside UBC are encouraged.

Applicants should include with their letter of application a c.v. which includes a record of experience and a detailed list of all post-secondary courses taught including name, length, credit value, and teaching responsibilities; a sample outline; evidence of teaching effectiveness; two confidential letters of reference mailed directly to the Department from the referees. Applicants should send application materials to:

Visual Art Sessional Search Committee
Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory
403 – 6333 Memorial Road
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1

Deadline: May 22nd 2012 4:30pm

Applications received by email will not be considered.

For information please visit www.ahva.ubc.ca

All positions are subject to funding and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.”  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The current minimum salary is $5,970 per 3-credit course.

The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to support events/activities that contribute to the dissemination, exchange and uptake of research evidence. Relevant events/activities may focus on, but are not limited to, the following:

• Education of groups such as patients, health professionals, community organizations, policy-makers, the general public;
• Knowledge dissemination that will inform practice, clinical care, partnership best practices, policy and decision making;
• Dissemination and/or discussion of research findings at scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, congresses or symposia.

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $175,000, enough to fund approximately 7 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $25,000 for up to one (1) year. This funding is non-renewable.

Application deadline: June 15, 2012

For questions about this initiative and objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Tel: 613-954-1944, email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

The Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) program is a joint initiative between the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CHRP program supports innovative interdisciplinary collaborative research projects requiring participation from the natural sciences or engineering community together with the health sciences community. Proposed research projects must have a strong focus on knowledge translation (KT) and lead to health and economic benefits for Canadians, more effective health services and products, and/or a strengthened health care system.

CHRP projects must include training opportunities for highly qualified personnel (HQP) in collaborative and interdisciplinary research of relevance to health, preparing them for employment opportunities in the private, public or not for profit sectors. Given that interactions between personnel from academic institutions and other sectors contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of HQP, NSERC and CIHR encourage secondments, cross-appointments, co-supervision of students, internships, reciprocal laboratory visits and joint workshops.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2012 (Letter of Intent)

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact Krissy Davidge, Senior Advisor, Tel: 613-948-2299, email: krissy.davidge@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Application Deadline: May 15, 2012

For further information contact Luiza Pereira, Program Officer, Tel 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4086. Email: killam@canadacouncil.ca

The first step in applying to the MRS program is to submit a Letter of Intent to Apply for a Major Resources Support Grant (Form 181) to NSERC. Full applications that are submitted without first submitting a Form 181 will not be considered.

Application deadline: May 1, 2012 (Letter of Intent)

Further details at the following link: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/MRS-ARM_eng.asp
Contact: Tel 613-995-6378

• encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities; and
• facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce.

These innovative programs must include the acquisition and development of important professional skills among students and postdoctoral fellows that complement their qualifications and technical skills.

Applying to the CREATE Program involves a two phase application process: Phase 1: Letter of Intent and Phase 2: Application. The CREATE Program is highly selective, with pre-screening based on the LOI. To apply for a CREATE Program grant, researchers must first submit Form 187 to their university for consideration. Refer to Form 187 instructions for complete information or contact your university research grants office.

Application deadline: May 1, 2012 (letter of Intent)

Further details available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-FONCER_eng.asp
Contact: Tel: 613-943-1363, email CREATE@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Requirements include: graduate degree (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing preferred, but a combination of a Masters degree in a related discipline and appropriate writing and publishing experience would be acceptable); demonstrated excellence and at least five years experience in the teaching of university-level creative writing courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level (including the supervision of graduate theses); experience in teaching in online settings; publication of at least three book-length works of fiction.

The ideal candidate will have an international profile. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate and graduate education and s/he will be expected to teach five one-term courses, for a total of 15 credits per year, to participate fully in Creative Writing teaching team work and program affairs, and to maintain an excellent record of teaching, service, and scholarly activity, which includes a distinguished record of professional publication and artistic production.

Applicants should send a letter of application, including a brief statement about pedagogical perspectives on the teaching of creative writing, an updated CV, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (course outlines, student evaluations, etc.) and should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation (including letters from established writers and indicating suitability of the candidate for appointment in an academic setting) to be sent under separate cover to:

Chair, Creative Writing Program

Creative Writing Program

University of British Columbia

Buchanan E462 – 1866 Main Mall

Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1.

Letters of application can also be sent electronically to crwr.chair@ubc.ca.  The deadline for receipt of applications is April 30, 2012.  The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for teaching undergraduate language courses in French at all levels, and coordinating all sections of either French 101 and 102, French 111 and 112, or French 122 and 123. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an annual teaching load of 21 credits (3-3-1) as well as other duties such as student advising and placement, TA training and supervision, liaison with the Writing Centre, curriculum development, creation of course content for different technological platforms, outreach to schools and community, and service on administrative committees as assigned by the Head. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements: Ph.D. in hand, a demonstrated record of successful and effective teaching in the field of French language, appropriate expertise in L2 and L3, experience with instructional technology, experience in course coordination, native or near-native fluency in French.

Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier that is comprised of a one-page teaching philosophy statement, teaching evaluations, a sample of course outlines and other relevant material, and the names and contact information of three referees. Application materials should be sent to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
University of British Columbia
Buchanan Tower 797 – 1873 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
Email: fhis-head@mail.arts.ubc.ca

The deadline for receipt of application materials is April 30, 2012.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

For information about the Department’s programs and activities, please visit: http://www.fhis.ubc.ca/.

The University of British Columbia is accepting applications for one 12-month lecturer position in Indonesian and Sanskrit languages and culture, commencing July 1, 2012. The successful applicant will be asked to teach 6 credits of Indonesian language and 6-12 credits of Sanskrit language courses at all levels, as well as up to 6 credits of undergraduate lecture courses on Indonesian culture, religion, literature or film, depending on the applicant’s area of expertise.

Applicants are expected to have native or near-native fluency in Indonesian, expertise in Sanskrit, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and experience teaching Indonesian and Sanskrit language as a second language in North America at the college/university level; strong preference will be given for applicants with training in Applied Linguistics or Language Education.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and three names of reference to: Indonesian & Sanskrit Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T-1Z2. Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.  UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. For information about the Department, please visit www.asia.ubc.ca.

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 ARTS ISIT Contact Centre: (604) 827-ARTS

As part of the Arts ISIT’s continuous improvement process, we are proud to announce the launch of a new Contact Centre on March 1, 2012. The Arts ISIT Contact Centre will provide our faculty and staff with a single point of contact to access our skilled technicians. No busy signals, no lost calls, just tech support when you need it.

The Contact Centre can be reached by calling 827-ARTS. It is the only number you will need for any of these services:

* Desktop, Network and IT related support

* Classroom and Multimedia support

* To book equipment and computer labs

Contact Arts ISIT support by phone or email at 604-827-ARTS (2787), or arts.helpdesk@ubc.ca

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Life Sciences Centre, Lecture Hall 2 (Ground Floor) – Point Grey Campus, UBC
Registration: http://research.ubc.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=60&reset=1

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Dr. Jane Aubin, Chief Scientific Officer of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will provide an overview and answer questions on the proposed changes to the CIHR Open Grant Competition. The changes include:

• two granting streams (including a 7 year program stream),
• a New Investigator track,
• and elimination of the current peer-review standing committees and a shift to a College of Reviewers.

In addition, CIHR has stated that there will be a greater need for institutions to identify commitment and support to the researchers (e.g., time release, infrastructure). The document outlining the changes and timeline is available at http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/44761.html. We encourage all faculty, scientists, grant developers, grant facilitators, trainees and others who are involved in health research to attend.

To aid with organizing this event, please register through the following web portal – http://research.ubc.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=60&reset=1

Since graduating, Oliver Zihlmann (BA’05) has provided guidance to more than 100 students. While that may seem like a daunting figure, Zihlmann thinks mentoring is quite simple.

“What would you have wanted to know as a student that you know now?” asks Zihlmann, Development Coordinator for the UBC Faculty of Applied Science.

Whether chatting with students at an event, meeting them during lunch, or providing tips via e-mail, this International Relations alumnus is keen to apply his volunteer philosophy.

“It really boils down to people, relationships and sharing knowledge,” says Zihlmann who enjoys learning about students’ stories and developing relationships with them in a professional capacity. Discussion topics often include managing student debt, paying your dues in the workplace, and gaining experiences that could lead to a dream job.

“It’s not earth shattering, ground-breaking or mind-blowing advice,” says Zihlmann, who has volunteered with the Arts Co-op Program, Career Services and International Relations Students Association. “It’s just some basic things to think about.”

Zihlmann thinks that students and professionals are not entirely different. “At the end of the day, we’re all looking for connections or ideas. And I think we all want to be inspired.”

While students undoubtedly benefit from the exchange, Zihlmann believes that mentors also have a lot to gain. “Mentoring offers a refreshing perspective. It has inspired me to do the best in my job and to think of ways that I can continue to learn.”

By Michelle Keong

To volunteer as a mentor please contact:
Christine Lee
604.822.9359

The MSFHR Career Investigator Program is designed to attract and foster the development of outstanding health researchers in British Columbia. The intent of the program is to allow researchers to initiate an independent research career, build a leading research program and expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research.

Deadlines
LOI application deadline: February 24, 2012
Full application deadline: March 23, 2012 (ORS internal deadline Mar 21, 2012)

For further information contact: Rashmita Salvi, Manager, Programs by telephone at 604.714.2779, or email careerprogram@msfhr.org

The CIHR Open Operating Grant Program (OOGP) provides operating funds to support research proposals in all areas of health research including randomized controlled trials. The mandate of CIHR is to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system (Bill C-13, April 13, 2000).

The minimum amount available for this funding opportunity is $440M (i.e., $220M per competition) over the multi-year terms of the grants. It is anticipated that this will fund a minimum of 800 new grants per year (i.e., a minimum of 400 per competition). Within the overall OOGP budget, there will be a specific funding envelope of $25M, i.e., $12.5M per competition, over the multi-year terms of the grants for large grants. In each competition this is equivalent to approximately $2.5M per year for five-year grants. Individual grant applications requesting a total of $12.5M or more from CIHR will be withdrawn. Equipment will not be funded.

Deadline: March 1, 2012 (ORS internal deadline Feb 27, 2012)

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: CIHR Info Service, Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Telephone: 613-954-1968, Toll-free: 1-888-603-4178, or Email: info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

February 15, 2012
1:45pm to 5:00pm

Robson Square
University of British Columbia
Lecture Theatre C300
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7

RSVP by February 10, 2012
michael.adams@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

With
Pam McKenzie
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean Research, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario

Thursday January 5
10am PT/ 11am MT/ noon CT/ 1pm ET/ 2pm AT/ 2.30pm NT

In this webinar Pam will share her experiences serving on a SSHRC IDG committee during the first year of the competition. As someone who has served on adjudication committees for both the SSHRC Standard Research Grant and the first round of SSHRC IDGs Pam will discuss the similarities and differences in the adjudication processes between the two competitions. The webinar will cover the adjudication process, and discuss the evaluation criteria and the adjudication forms used by the committee members.  Pam will also present best practices common to the strongest applications. This is a one hour presentation with approximately 30 minutes for Q+A/experience sharing. The webinar will be archived.

Please register with tyriea@telus.net for how to get into the session:
*** We have different technology for 2012 so you must register to get the updated instructions. You will need the same equipment as previous webinars, with a new and improved software platform.

The CIHR Knowledge Translation (KT) Branch will provide support to dissemination events/activities that focus on the communication of health research evidence to the appropriate researcher and/or knowledge user audience(s), tailoring the message and medium as appropriate. The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $125,000, enough to fund approximately 5 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $25,000 for up to one (1) year. This funding is non-renewable.

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: Susan Birbeck, Program Delivery Coordinator, Knowledge Creation Programs, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Telephone: 613-954-1970, email: MPD-SRPD@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Partnership Grants undergo a two-stage adjudication process, involving a letter of intent and a formal application. Only applicants successful at the letter of intent stage will be invited to submit a formal application.

Stage 1: Letter of Intent
Deadline: February 15, 2012 (ORS internal deadline February 13, 2012)

Applicants successful at the letter of intent stage will be offered a grant worth up to $20,000 to help in the preparation of the formal application—i.e., to further refine the question(s) to be addressed; to establish partnership arrangements, governance structure and/or approach/methodology; and to consolidate their collaborative activities. At the letter of intent stage, eligible expenses are limited to travel, workshops, meetings, administrative support, and communication and dissemination activities.

Stage 2: Formal Application
Partnership Grants are typically valued at $500,000 to $2.5 million over four to seven years. Requests outside this range will also be considered.

For more information about this funding opportunity, or for advice on how to prepare your application, please contact SSHRC by telephone at: 613-943-1007, or by email at: partnershipgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to build capacity in ethics as it applies to health (including health research, health promotion and maintenance, clinical care, population and public health, health systems and services, policy and governance) by encouraging applications from nominated principal applicants who are new investigators in the field of health ethics, or investigators new to the field of health ethics, by offering one or two-year pilot project grants. It is expected that this targeted investment will enable researchers to embark on research in health ethics and prepare to become competitive in other CIHR funding opportunities.

The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $400,000, enough to fund approximately 4 grants. This amount may increase if additional funding partners participate. The maximum amount per grant is $50,000 per year for up to 2 years. The equipment amount, where applicable, is awarded in year one.

The application process for this funding opportunity is comprised of two steps: Registration and Application.
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2012
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: Krista McLean, Program Delivery Coordinator, Canadian Institutes of Health Research by telephone at: 613-957-6125, or by email at: krista.mclean@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

It is anticipated that approximately $21 million over five years will be available for the Fall and Winter competitions, enough to fund approximately 170 awards. The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $60,000 for up to 5 years. The value and duration of each fellowship is related to the major degree held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.

Deadline: February 1, 2012 (ORS internal deadline January 30, 2012)

For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: Fellowships Program Delivery Coordinator, Research Capacity Development, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, by telephone at: 613-960-6219 or email: Fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants 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.

Deadline: February 1, 2012 (ORS Internal Deadline January 30, 2012)

For more information about the Insight Development Grants funding opportunity, please contact SSHRC by telephone at 613-947-9659 or by email at: insightdevelopment@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• describe the state of knowledge about international best practices in leveraging public investments in R&D in the higher education sector in order to stimulate innovation;
• mobilize knowledge about innovation and innovation systems between the academic and public policy sectors; and
• form the basis of dialogue between academic researchers, and science and innovation policy-makers in government.
• Knowledge Synthesis Grants are not intended to support original research. They are intended to support the synthesis of existing research knowledge and the identification of knowledge gaps in a format that is accessible for a particular audience—in this case, primarily government policy-makers.

Supported knowledge syntheses should examine the experiences of various national and subnational funders and performers of Higher Education Research & Development (HERD)—both in Canada and abroad—with different strategies to ensure that public investment in HERD brings greater economic benefit. Supported syntheses should also examine the applicability of these strategies to the Canadian context.

Syntheses should focus on what the emerging best practices are in one or more of the following areas:

1. creating and sustaining effective networks, collaboration and linkages of higher education researchers with industry, communities, governments and others;
2. supporting cross-disciplinary research for greater innovation potential;
3. the transfer of knowledge from higher education institutions to industry, including through technology transfer; commercialization; management of intellectual property agreements; and the mobility of people trained in research; and
4. stimulating and supporting knowledge receptor capacity in industry, including the role of government-funded or private sector intermediaries in identifying opportunities for university research to support firm and market objectives and needs.
5. This call for proposals invites applications from researchers in various disciplines (including, but not limited to, economics, public policy, business, geography and sociology, and multidisciplinary approaches) that can inform and contribute to science and innovation policy.

Deadline: January 27, 2012
Grants are worth up to $25,000 over 14 weeks. Up to 12 grants will be awarded.
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/herd-dirdes-eng.aspx

The deadline for submission of applications is January 25, 2012.
To learn more, read the announcement about the call for proposals for the 2012-13 Contributions Program.

For further information, please contact: François Cadieux, Manager, Contributions Program, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by telephone at 613-947-3090, or email: Francois.Cadieux@priv.gc.ca

In line with the objectives of Canada’s Science and Technology Strategy and the India Engagement Strategy, the CIRCE Initiative will raise Canada’s reputation as a research leader internationally by partnering with India on cutting-edge initiatives. The new Centre is expected to take advantage of existing partnerships to more rapidly achieve results that can be applied to productivity, economic growth, public policy or quality of life in both countries. Building on the government’s wider strategy to increase ties between Canada and India and enhance Canada’s international role as a research leader, the Centre will also provide training opportunities for students in both countries.

The CIRCE Initiative is a key element of the India Engagement Strategy. Through the India Engagement Strategy, the Government of Canada recognizes India as one of the world’s fastest growing economies and identifies a need to build and enhance the Canada-India bilateral relationship to create a more effective and beneficial partnership. The successful Centre application will receive $15 million over five years to create partnerships that accelerate the exchange of research results between Canada and India in an area of strategic importance to both countries. Funding for the initiative was announced in the 2011 federal Budget.

Please note that the deadline for a Notification of Intent (NOI) is January 9, 2012. The submission of the NOI is mandatory.

For competition details, please visit: www.nce-rce.gc.ca. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Fouad Elgindy: fouad.elgindy@nce-rce.gc.ca or Stéphanie Michaud stephanie.michaud@nce-rce.gc.ca.

Application deadline: January 9, 2012

NSERC Staff are willing to review draft proposals submitted sufficiently in advance of the application deadline. For further information contact NSERC by telephone at 613-947-9485, or email at: i2i@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

Faculty members in the regular academic track are invited to submit proposals for the organization of research workshops with participation of Israeli and Canadian researchers, to be held at the Hebrew University (requests for follow-up workshops in Israel or Canada will be considered by the Halbert Centre if appropriately justified).

The goal of the workshops is to strengthen academic ties between researchers from the Hebrew University in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Social Work, and cohorts from universities throughout Canada; to promote the exchange and development of ideas and knowledge with Israeli and Canadian content; and to keep abreast of latest developments in the fields related to the themes of the  workshops. The Israeli-Canadian teams will focus on a specific theme for a period of about 3-4 days.

Value: CAD $12K – for travel and accommodation of Canadian researchers and other workshop-related expenses.
The final date for submission is: January 3, 2012.

Proposals should be sent by e-mail to: mscanada@mscc.huji.ac.il.
Please contact the Halbert Centre secretariat with any questions.

SSHRC is continuing the process of renewing its program architecture with the renewal of the funding opportunities under the Talent program. This program supports the development of the next generation of researchers and leaders across society.

A discussion document on the renewal of Talent is now posted on SSHRC’s website. You are invited to provide feedback by December 15, 2011. Your feedback will be considered in possible adjustments and improvements to the Talent suite of funding opportunities.

You can find the consultation document, as well as a form for providing your response at the following link: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/umbrella_programs-programme_cadre/talent-consultation-eng.aspx

Sincerely,
Brent Herbert-Copley, PhD                                Gisèle Yasmeen, PhD
Vice-President                                                     Vice-President
Research Capacity                                              Research
www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

Mitacs Accelerate currently has funding for Accelerate internships with not-for-profit partners in Ontario and British Columbia. This offer is designed for graduates students or post-doctoral fellows enrolled at an Ontario or British Columbian university to undertake collaborative research projects with not-for-profit partners while developing professional skills to enhance their non-academic career opportunities. Valued at $15,000 over a period of 4 months, this program will support graduates students pursuing research including collaborative work with a not-for-profit partner.  Research contributing directly to a thesis is preferred.

British Columbia:
·   Call deadline: Applications must be received a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the planned start date of the internship.
·   Projects must start by: January 2nd, 2012

Please note: students and not-for-profit partners should both be located in British Columbia.

Eligibility

This offer is open to all graduate students or post-doctoral fellows enrolled at an Ontario or British Columbian university. All disciplines are welcome to participate. Eligible partners must be non-for-profit companies with operations in Ontario or British Columbia such as Provincially-funded agencies, hospitals, charitable organizations and foundations, municipalities, non-governmental organizations, and research organizations with a facility in Ontario or British Columbia.  A contribution of $7500 from the not-for-profit partner is required.  Partner contributions will be invoiced by, and must be sent directly to, Mitacs.

Proposal Submission

Please find the program guide, application procedures, as well as all the necessary proposal documents at:
http://www.mitacs.ca/accelerate 
For more information, please contact us at accelerate@mitacs.ca

Wednesday, November 9, 2011: 1pm to 2pm eastern time (English)
Thursday, November 10, 2011: 1pm to 2pm eastern time (French)

Please submit your questions by text at any time during the presentation via the Q&A interface. The presenters will answer as many questions as possible during the Q&A period.
For technical questions, please contact your local IT professional.
It is recommended that you register and attempt login prior to the start of the webinars.
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To join the November 9th webinar in English, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=SSHRC1109&role=attend&pw=123456

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Phone number: 1-877-413-4790
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In order to create a simpler, more flexible and effective system of application and assessment, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is in the process of implementing its new umbrella programs, Talent, Insight and Connection. Under this new program architecture, SSHRC’s Partnerships Portfolio launched the Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants funding opportunities last year. The application deadline for the Partnership Development Grants is November 30, 2011 and for the Partnership Grants – Letter of Intent is February 15, 2012.

In order to inform the community about these funding opportunities, representatives of SSHRC’s Partnerships Portfolio will be holding information webinars. These webinars will focus on the features of the Partnership Funding Opportunities, and will offer advice on how to prepare an application. They will also provide a chance for participants to ask questions regarding SSHRC’s funding opportunities. The webinars are scheduled for the following dates and times (eastern time):

Wednesday, October 19, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (French)
Thursday, October 20, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (English)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (English)
Thursday, October 27, 2011: 1pm to 3pm eastern time (French)

Please submit your questions by text at any time during the presentation via the Q&A interface. The presenters will answer as many questions as possible during the Q&A period. For technical questions, please contact your local IT professional. It is recommended that you register and attempt login prior to the start of the webinars. (Please note that the web interface is English only)

To join the October 19th webinar in French, click the following link up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/pragmatic_PRO/join?id=CRSH1019&role=attend&pw=123456
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Macintosh users – In order to hear the audio portion of the webinar, Macintosh users will need to dial in by telephone using the following information: Phone number: 1-877-413-4790, Participant code: 4697446

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For faculty members or students considering the United States as an option, Fulbright Canada will be holding a webinar for all prospective Canadian applicants on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 12:00pm (EST), and 9:00 am (PST). Fulbright Canada will be hosting this live webinar to discuss the many opportunities available to graduate students and scholars through Fulbright Canada.  The webinar will be open to interested applicants from across Canada.  The webinar will be hosted using Microsoft Office Live Meeting.  For the best webinar experience, we recommend that all interested attendees download Microsoft’s Live Meeting software.  Please note it is possible to access the webinar through most internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari) with an updated version of Adobe Flash installed.  To join the meeting on October 18th, simply follow these steps:

1. Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/communique/join
2. Copy and paste the required information:
   Meeting ID: G8N242
   Entry Code: 3?z}bfP
   Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/communique
3. If you still cannot enter the meeting, contact support to be connected.

The meeting will become open for joining 15 minutes before the start time. All guests who participate in the webinar will be able to ask Fulbright Canada staff questions throughout the presentation using the chat room.  Participants using computers enabled with voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) will be able to ask questions at the end of the session as well.

Fulbright Canada is now accepting applications from exceptional Canadian students interested in a one-of-a-kind exchange opportunity in the U.S. Please remember to engage your students in the final days of our competitions and encourage them to think seriously about taking up a Fulbright Canada experience in the U.S. A reminder the deadline for applications for both the student and scholar competitions is: November 15th, 2011.

If you have any questions about the webinar, or if you would like assistance in promoting Fulbright Canada opportunities on your campus in the final days of the competitions, please contact Jesse Schell, Program Officer, Recruitment, Outreach and Alumni Relations, Fulbright Canada, Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 688-5519, email: jschell@fulbright.ca.

www.fulbrightcanada.com

General Fulbright Poster – 2012-2013

• Hampton Grants
• VPRI Internal Funding
• VPRI Faculty Research Awards
• Peter Wall Solutions Initiative

National Funding Agencies

• SSHRC
• NSERC
• CIHR
• Canada Council for the Arts
• British Columbia Arts Council
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

International Funding Agencies

• National Endowment for the Humanities
• National Institutes of Health
• Guggenheim Foundation

Research Support Offices

• Office of Research Services
• Research & Trust Accounting
• University-Industry Liaison Office
• Human Ethical Review

Funds are available to support a variety of formal partnership development initiatives in the social sciences and humanities. Partnerships may be between academic institutions, or between one or more academic institutions and one or more non-academic partners. These grants are valued at $75,000 to $200,000 over one to three years. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2011.

We invite you to consult the updated Insight and/or Connection umbrella program descriptions for additional information on the notional competition budget for the Partnership Development grants and updated priority area descriptions. For more information, please contact us by telephone at 613-943-1007 or email at: partnershipgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

• Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences: November 9, 2011
• Public Outreach: November 28, 2011

The application forms for Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences were made available September 9.  The forms for Public Outreach will be available September 29. Early in 2012, as part of SSHRC’s Program Architecture Renewal, we expect to launch a new funding opportunity combining both of these former programs in an innovative format to allow rapid response to knowledge mobilization opportunities as they arise.  More details to follow.

For an overview of the changes, consult the Guide’s Summary of Changes at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/FinancialAdminGuide-GuideAdminFinancier/TFAGChange-GAFTRevision_eng.asp.

Please note that minor revisions to the guidelines on Subject Matter Eligibility have been posted on the SSHRC web site to provide further clarification to applicants regarding the eligibility of health-related research. Specifically, the revisions provide additional examples of eligible and ineligible topics based on the experience of the past competition year.

The revised guidelines can be found at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/apply-demande/background-renseignements/selecting_agency-choisir_organisme_subventionnaire-eng.aspx

Please click here for the program.

The workshop is designed to provide expert advice, from experienced European Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (SP7) project managers, to Canadian researchers and research managers who are currently, or who plan to, participate in SP7 projects. It will focus on SP7 Cooperation (research) and People (Marie Curie mobility and training) Grants and cover:

-How to prepare a successful application: from project development to submission

-How to manage the negotiation phase: from evaluation to project launch

-How to successfully manage participation in a project: from launch to completion It will address all legal and financial issues relevant to Canadians and provide ample time for questions and answers.

Registration is free.  To register, please send an email to Melodie Cardin at melodie.cardin(at)era-can.ca

We are hoping to hold these drop-in session on the last Thursday of every month between 2:30pm -4:30pm in the TEFIII boardroom. The first one will be held on Thursday, September 29th, 2011.

Details are posted on the RISe homepage for more information: http://rise.ubc.ca/

2011/2012 schedule of Faculty of Arts Meetings

Term 1: October 11 and October 25, 2011   |   Term 2: February 14 and May 8, 2012

Meetings of the Faculty of Arts were held on October 11 and October 25, 2011 in Buchanan A203, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and on February 14, 2012 in Buchanan D322, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday May 8, 2012 in Buchanan B215, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.