NSERC Call for Members: Selection Process
Program Link: https://pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/XWeb.asp?NTKN=c&clid=52106&Page=JobDetails&Jobid=J0224-0081&BRID=260359&lang=1 Sponsor: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Description: The Government of Canada has launched an open selection process to fill vacancies for the Governing Council of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) NSERC is a federal research funding agency that aims to make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators […]
Congratulations to Drs. Melanie Wong and Keri Ewart!
A warm congratulations to Dr. Melanie Wong (LLED) and her co-applicant Dr. Keri Ewart (MET) for receiving the Faculty of Education 2023-2024 John and Doris Andrews Research and Development Award for their project, Bridging Educational Access Through Inclusive Virtual Makerspaces: A Collaborative Teaching and Learning Project. Dr. John H. M. Andrews, former Dean of Education […]
UBC Public Humanities Hub Fellowship Awards
Program Link: https://publichumanities.ubc.ca/funding/public-humanities-faculty-fellowships/ Sponsor: UBC Public Humanities Hub Value: 1. salary costs associated with hiring a sessional lecturer to teach a three-credit course that the faculty member would normally teach that semester (up to $11,000, paid directly to the faculty member’s department); 2. up to $5000 to cover research expenses. Expenses eligible under the Tri-Agency […]
Tri-Agency Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Program Link: https://students.ubc.ca/career/campus-experiences/undergraduate-research/nserc-undergraduate-student-research-awards Sponsor: NSERC, CIHR and SSHRC Value: $6,000 + top-up from faculty member (see note below on minimum Faculty pay rates) Description: Objectives To 1) nurture interest by undergraduate students in developing their potential for a research career in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences or humanities, and, 2) to encourage them to undertake graduate […]
NSERC CREATE Information Webinar
Program Link: https://sparc.ubc.ca/events-workshops/nserc-create-information-webinar-february-7-2024 Sponsor: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Description: NSERC’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program awards grants of up to $1.65M over 6 years for the development of innovative training programs designed to enhance collaboration and facilitate the transition of trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce. In preparation for the next CREATE […]
CIHR Project Grant – Spring 2024
Program Link: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=3961&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&next=1&all=1&masterList=true Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Value: The total amount available for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Project Grant Competitions is $650M. Within the investment allocated to each Project Grant competition, there will be a funding envelope of: $16.25M dedicated to large grants. Large grants are defined as those within the top 2% largest […]
Congratulation to Dr. Johanna Sam (PI) for her successful Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Program application!
A warm congratulations to Dr. Johanna Sam (PI), Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Assistant Professor in ECPS, as well as NITEP – Indigenous Teacher Education Program, for her successful Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Program application. Dr. Sam was awarded $450,000 for her project titled Nini nanaghintsan ?anh (is your mind tired?): The Healing Journeys of Indigenous Adolescents Navigating Pathways to Urban and […]
ORE Workshop: How to Build and Manage Effective Research Teams
Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or relatively new to the role, leading research teams comes with opportunities and challenges. How do I hire, train, and coach/mentor research assistants? How do I identify and assign responsibilities to co-applicants and collaborators? What are some strategies for creating an inclusive and collegial research environment? How do I manage […]
SPARC SSHRC Insight Development Grant Writing Bootcamps
Program Link: https://sparc.ubc.ca/announcement/sshrc-insight-development-grant-2024-information-session Sponsor: Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity Description: In these hands-on workshops, open to both new and re-applicants, participants will be guided through “writing prompt” exercises on the Summary, Knowledge Mobilization Plan, Expected Outcomes Summary, Budget Justification and Student Training modules, followed by dedicated writing time for each. Workshops are held on […]
SPARC SSHRC Insight Development Grant Information Session 2024
Program Link: https://sparc.ubc.ca/announcement/sshrc-insight-development-grant-2024-information-session Sponsor: Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity Description: This Zoom workshop will introduce the IDG funding opportunity, including required application modules and adjudication process, giving strategic tips and advice for constructing a competitive proposal. All registered applicants will receive a zoom invite link. Looking for more support? We encourage you to sign up […]