Michael Smith Health Research BC Pauses Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator programs
Program Link: https://healthresearchbc.ca/news_article/positioning-bc-health-research-system-for-the-future-research-talent/ Sponsor: Michael Smith Health Research BC Description: Michael Smith Health Research BC is pausing its Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator programs this fall. It will continue to offer the Research Trainee program and will also announce a new team funding program for knowledge translation this fall. The decision is not expected to impact existing funding commitments […]
Consider Writing About Your Research For The Conversation
Description: UBC Media Relations encourages faculty to consider writing for The Conversation, an online platform that publishes journalism written by Canadian scholars. It specializes in “explanatory journalism”—explaining complex issues in the news or introducing new ideas of public interest and illuminating them with academic expertise. If you’re interested in writing about your research in The […]
Congratulations to Dr. Joanna Cannon, appointed to the Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education
Dr. Joanna Cannon has been appointed to the Eleanor Rix Professorship in Rural Teacher Education for a three-year term, from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. Congratulations, Dr. Cannon! During the term of the Professorship, Dr. Cannon has the following mandate: Respond to the increasingly diverse landscape of rural school districts in British Columbia […]
CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program
Program Link: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52291.html Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Description: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Reviewer in Training (RiT) program for the Fall 2025 Project Grant competition. The RiT program offers Early Career Researchers (ECRs) a learning opportunity to gain a better understanding of the elements of high-quality review and […]
Canadian Postdoctoral Research Awards
Program Link: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/cpra-bprc_eng.asp Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Value: $70,000/year; 24 months Description: For full program description, eligibility guidelines and application instructions for the three separate agencies, first visit the program’s overview web page: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/cpra-bprc_eng.asp IMPORTANT At the […]
UBC SPARC NFRF Exploration Application Supports
Program Link: https://sparc.ubc.ca/cwl/resources-samples/nfrf-resources Sponsor: UBC SPARC Description: UBC’s SPARC office has assembled a range of supports for the fall 2025 New Frontiers in Research Fund: Exploration competition. These resources are CWL protected and SPARC respectfully requests that these materials are not distributed beyond the UBC community. Notice of Intent: Due date: August 19 (ORS deadline August 18) SPARC […]
SSHRC Insight Grants Internal Deadlines and Application Supports
Program Link: https://ors.ubc.ca/sshrc-insight-grant-esubmission-procedures-online-system Sponsor: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Value: 2 to 5 years Stream A: $10,000 to $125,000 Stream B: $125,001 to $500,000 Description: Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Funding is available to both emerging and established scholars for research initiatives of two to five years. SPARC Supports for Applicants to […]
New Frontiers in Research Fund: Exploration – NOI and Full Deadlines
Program Link: https://ors.ubc.ca/new-frontiers-research-fund-exploration-noi-and-full-application-convergence-portal Sponsor: New Frontiers in Research Fund Description: The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and 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 […]
Welcome Dr. Samia Khan, Associate Dean, Research
The Office of Research in Education (ORE) would like to welcome Dr. Samia Khan, Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), who assumed the role of Associate Dean, Research, starting July 04, 2025. ORE also extends sincere thanks to Dr. Nancy Perry, Professor in ECPS, who led the portfolio since July 01, 2023 […]
NSERC Discovery Grant Application Deadlines
Program Link: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/professors-professeurs/grants-subs/dgigp-psigp_eng.asp Sponsor: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Value: Funding available for up to 5 years Description: The DG program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research […]