Funding Opportunities

Canada Council for the Arts Killam Research Fellowship

Eight Killam Research Fellowships are awarded each year, normally to full professors at Canadian universities and research institutes, who have an outstanding reputation in their area of research. The fellowship provides 2 years of release time (valued at $70,000 per year). Details are available at: http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/Prizes/aa129448510070787398.htm

Application Deadline: May 15, 2013 (internal deadline May 14, 2013)

Contact: Luiza Pereira, Program Officer, Endowments and Prizes, Canada Council for the Arts, Tel: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4086.

SSHRC Digging Into Data Challenge

The Digging into Data Challenge aims to address how “big data” changes the research landscape for the humanities and social sciences. Now that we have massive databases of materials available for research in the humanities and the social sciences–ranging from digitized books, newspapers, and music to information generated by Internet-based activities and mobile communications, administrative data from public agencies, and customer databases from private sector organizations-—what new, computationally-based research methods might we apply? As the world becomes increasingly digital, new techniques will be needed to search, analyze, and understand these materials. Digging into Data challenges the research community to help create the new research infrastructure for 21st-century scholarship.

Applicants will form international teams from at least two of the participating countries. Winning teams will receive grants from two or more of the funding agencies and, two years later, will be invited to show off their work at a special conference sponsored by the ten funders. For Canadian teams, the award amount will range between CAN $25,000 and up to $250,000 (SSHRC and NSERC) or up to $750,000 (with CFI infrastructure funding).

Details are available at: http://www.diggingintodata.org/

Application Deadline: May 15, 2013

Contact: Program Officer (SSHRC): Crystal Sissons, crystal.sissons@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Tel: 613-947-4539

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants – Skills Development for Future Needs of the Canadian Labour Market

Following consultation with a range of stakeholders, including Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, SSHRC has identified a number of policy‑relevant issues and questions, and is offering a Knowledge Synthesis Grants funding opportunity focusing on skills development for future needs of the Canadian labour market.

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 accessible to a particular audience—in this case, primarily government policy-makers, but also education and training institutions, and employers.

Syntheses should address one or more subthemes within the following two themes:
Theme 1: Demand for skills in the future Canadian labour market:
Theme 2: Supply and development of skills for the future Canadian labour market

Further details are available at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/knowledge_synthesis_grants-subventions_connaissances_syntheses-eng.aspx

Application Deadline: May 10, 2013

Contact: Tim Russwurm, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Tel.: 613-992-0502, Fax: 613-995-5498, Email: tim.russwurm@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

NSERC Collaborative and Thematic resources Suport in Mathematics and Statistics (CTRMS) Program – Letter of Intent

The objective of the Collaborative and Thematic Resources Support in Mathematics and Statistics (CTRMS) Program is to enable the development of research activities and foster training and collaboration, within and among national or international (based in Canada) thematic research resources in mathematical and statistical sciences.

Collaborative and thematic resources are defined as research resources that promote and trigger national and international interactions within the mathematical and statistical sciences and provide a place where researchers meet, collaborate and exchange ideas. These resources provide an environment that serves to accelerate research in the mathematical and statistical sciences, as well as to develop partnerships and interactions with different disciplines, thus fostering interdisciplinary research. Further details available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/CTMRS-ARTCMS_eng.asp

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013 Letter of Intent

Contact: Madeleine Bastien, Team Leader, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences in Research Grants, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, email: Madeleine.Bastien@nserc-crsng.gc.ca, Tel.: 613-944-7527

NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (CREATE) – Letter of Intent

The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that:

• 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.

Funding of up to $150,000 in the first year, and up to $300,000 annually in subsequent years, will be provided by NSERC for a maximum period of six years. Details are available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-FONCER_eng.asp.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

Contact: Telephone: 613-943-1363, email: CREATE@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

CIHR Knowledge Synthesis Grant: Spring 2013

Details are available at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1763&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support teams of researchers and knowledge users to produce knowledge syntheses and scoping reviews that will contribute to the use of synthesized evidence in decision-making and practice. The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $500,000, enough to fund approximately five to ten grants. The maximum amount for a knowledge synthesis is $100,000 for up to one year. The maximum amount for a scoping review is $50,000 for up to one year.

Application Deadline: April 2, 2013

For questions about this initiative and research objectives contact: Yumna Choudhry, Senior KT Specialist, Knowledge Translation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Telephone: 613-954-1944, Email: yumna.choudhry@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

NSERC Strategic Project Grants

Details are available at: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/SPG-SPS_eng.asp. The goal of Strategic Project Grants (SPG) is to increase research and training in targeted areas that could strongly enhance Canada’s economy, society and/or environment within the next 10 years. Strategic Project Grants fund early-stage project research in targeted areas. The anticipated budget for the 2013 Strategic Project Grants (SPG) competition is expected to result in about 15 to 18 new awards per target area.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

Contact: Telephone: 613-995-1111, email: strgr@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

CIHR Operating Grant: 2012-2013

Details are available at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1547&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true. 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 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).

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013 (internal deadline Feb 26, 2013)

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

Specific information about the Open Operating Grant Program peer review committees can also be obtained by contacting the individuals listed on the CIHR Committees and Programs Contacts page of the CIHR website.

 

CIHR Planning Grants: Winter 2013

Details available at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1711&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true. The CIHR Knowledge Translation (KT) Branch will provide support to individuals or groups for planning activities that will contribute to the advancement of research consistent with the mandate of CIHR.

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: February 15, 2013

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

CIHR Dissemination Events: Winter 2013 Competition

Details available at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1707&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true. 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 $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: February 15, 2013

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

SSHRC Partnership Grants Letter of Intent (LOI)

Details are available at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_grants_loi-bourses_partenariat_li-eng.aspx. Partnership Grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over four to seven years to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities through mutual co-operation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources as evidenced by cash and/or in-kind contributions.

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. 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.

Application deadline: February 15, 2013 (internal deadline Feb 13, 2013)
For more information about this funding opportunity, or for advice on how to prepare your application, please contact: Email: partnershipgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Telephone: 613-943-1007.

 

CIHR Fellowship: 2012-2013

Full details available at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1591&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true. Fellowships provide support for highly qualified candidates in all areas of health research at the post-PhD or post-health professional degree stages to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad. For this competition, applications will be accepted in all areas of health research, including biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, and social, cultural, environmental and population health.

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 determined by the major degree held, licensure (where applicable), location of tenure and experience of the applicant.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013 (internal deadline Jan 30, 2013)
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact: Fellowships Program Delivery Coordinator, Telephone: 613-960-6219, Email: Fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

SSHRC Insight Development Grants

Details are available at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_development_grants-subventions_de_developpement_savoir-eng.aspx. 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. Proposed projects may involve, but are not limited to, the following types of research activities:

• case studies;
• pilot initiatives; and
• critical analyses of existing research.

Projects may also involve national and international research collaboration, and the exploration of new ways of producing, structuring and mobilizing knowledge within and across disciplines and sectors. Within the Insight Development Grants funding opportunity, funding is available for two distinct categories of scholars: emerging scholars and established scholars.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013 (internal deadline Jan 30, 2013)
Contact: email insightdevelopment@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, Telephone: 613-996-6976

Release of the 2011 Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) Financial Administration Guide

The Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide was recently updated. Changes made to this year’s guide supersede last year’s guide and took effect on September 15, 2011. Revisions have been made to i) reflect the recently harmonized Tri-Agency policy on stipends paid from grants; and ii) detail eligible expenses under CIHR’s Release Time Allowance Policy.

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.

Revisions to SSHRC Guidelines for Subject Matter Eligibility

Click to view PDF of SSHRC Revised Guidelines for Subject Matter Eligibility: Revised Guidelines – Lignes directrices révisées

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

New SSHRC Priority Area: Digital Economy

SSHRC has launched a new Digital Economy priority. Applicants for SSHRC funding are encouraged to consider this priority area when developing their proposals and considering opportunities for partnerships. See a description here: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/priority_areas-domaines_prioritaires/digital_research-recherche_numerique-eng.aspx