Funding Opportunities: Researchers

Welcome to the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Researcher Funding Opportunities Index. We have included a number of relevant opportunities for our Faculty based on current research programs. This list is not exhaustive, and we recommend using the comprehensive funding opportunity resources below.

All Applicants submitting through the University of Toronto MUST have submitted their application information online via the My Research Applications (MRA) portal.

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Internal Opportunities

LDFP BMS Small Equipment Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Small Equipment Award is to support the purchase and repair of necessary research equipment for research and training of Highly Qualified Personnel. The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy will provide up to $5,000 for successful applications that demonstrate need and where funding for equipment is a challenge to obtain.

Deadline:
Offered 4 times per year: January 31st, April 30th, July 31st and October 31st

Value:
Up to $5,000

For more information, please review the Program Guidelines and the Application Instructions. Contact Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca) or Sam D'Alfonso (sam.dalfonso@utoronto.ca) with any additional questions.

LDFP CSAP Research Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Clinical, Social and Administrative Pharmaceutical (CSAP) Sciences Research Award competition is to support research excellence where funding is not currently held, e.g., pilot project, expand currently funded research, explore new areas of research. The objective of the program is to increase CSAP research impact by supporting research excellence that leads to publications and externally funded research proposals. Capacity building is encouraged, yet not required.

Deadline:
Offered twice yearly: April 30th and November 30th.

Value:
Up to $10,000

New Initiative and Innovation Award (NIIA) - Network for Improving Health Systems 2023-24 Competition

The purpose of the New Initiative and Innovation Award (NIIA) - Network for Improving Health Systems LDFP and DLSPH partnership is two-fold. First, to fund new and/or emerging research that is aimed at understanding a larger role for pharmacists and an expanded healthcare system that includes pharmacists. Second, to facilitate interdisciplinary research between LDFP and DLSPH in understanding a larger role for pharmacists and an expanded healthcare system that includes pharmacists. Applications will be accepted from teams that meet the key criteria outlined below. Funding through this program will support research that is not currently funded and that is expected to be leveraged through external sponsors to further develop the respective program(s).

Program Objectives

Program Objectives: The objectives of the NIIA - Network for Improving Health Systems is to:

Study an expanded role of pharmacists in our primary health care system and identify how pharmacists can be part of a bigger health system that is organized around the patient;
Fund research that catalyzes changes to the primary health care system;
Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building between Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Dalla Lana School of Public Health;
Stimulate opportunities for additional funding from external sources that can build on the research proposed; and
Build capacity in health services and policy research focused on improving the health care system.

Award Amount

NIIA - Network for Improving Health Systems grants have a value of $75,000 per award. Please note that

Application Deadline

The application deadline is December 12, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST
Application instructions can be found here. Applications are to be submitted using this link.

Additional Dates

Funding Start Date February 1, 2024
Grant Duration 18 months
Grant end date July 31, 2025

Additional Information

Additional information on the program, including eligibility and eligible expenses can be found here.

External Opportunities

Cannabis Research Permit Program

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is pleased to announce that the University has institutional research licenses for the use of Cannabis in research. We are now launching the new Cannabis Research Permit Program. This permit will allow U of T researchers to possess, examine and work with cannabis and cannabinoid products in U of T-controlled spaces under the University’s Health Canada research licenses. Applications can be submitted via the online Cannabis Research Permit Application. Once a permit is granted, researchers will be enrolled in the University’s online inventory program to assist with recordkeeping and inventory management.

Researchers with existing individual Health Canada cannabis research licences should contact ehs.cannabis.research@utoronto.ca for further information.

Note that all personnel working with cannabis must take the new EHS 116, Research Cannabis Training to understand the requirements for both the Cannabis Act and the University’s research licence requirements.

Key Features of the Cannabis Research Permit Program:

Allows researchers to conduct research with cannabis under the University’s institutional licences
Identifies other concurrent requirements for working with cannabis in research
Defines standard types of cannabis
Details security measures required for work with different types of cannabis and cannabis products
Provides online training for all personnel working with cannabis or cannabinoids
Provides an online centralized inventory database to minimize recordkeeping requirements and ensure up-to-date reporting to Health Canada

For more information about EHS programs please visit our webpage.

Questions can be directed to ehs.cannabis.research@utoronto.ca.

EHS is available to provide cannabis research information sessions to various U of T departments and divisions. These sessions will elaborate on the information provided in the program and requirements to hold a Cannabis Research Permit. If your unit or department is interested in scheduling an information session, please send a request to ehs.cannabis.research@utoronto.ca.

Cancer Research Society: Operating Grants Competition

The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society (CRS) fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early translational and environment-cancer research in the broad field of cancer to contribute to the advancement of science aimed at preventing, detecting and treating this disease. The annual CRS Operating Grants Competition is open to new and established researchers across Canada.

Funding Details

Amount: $ 65,000 per year
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September 1
For the 2023 Operating Grants Competition, CRS awarded a record 83 research grants worth $10.4M. Click HERE to consult the list of selected projects.

This year, CRS is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to jointly fund 20 grants in the 2024 Operating Grants Competition. These grants aim to support the most promising and innovative cancer research related to:

In addition, CRS is pleased to be partnering with Ovarian Cancer Canada to jointly fund 2 ovarian cancer projects with the potential to improve patient outcomes along the care continuum.

Up to five (5) projects focusing on research to improve breast cancer treatment for Black women will be funded in partnership with different partners.

Click HERE to consult the complete list of targeted funding opportunities available this year. Please check back periodically for updates as more partnerships will be confirmed in the months to come. Five (5) grants for Early-career Investigators on any type of cancer Ten (10) grants on breast cancer Five (5) grants on for projects targeting cancer survivorship research

Deadlines

Letter of Intent: Dec 13, 2023 11:59 pm (EST)
Invitation to submit Full Proposal: December 19, 2023
MRA deadline (on-campus UofT applicants only): February 6, 2024.
Full Application: Feb 13, 2024, 11:59 pm (EST)

Apply online

For more information about the competition consult the Program Guidelines, available in our website.

CanCOVID - New Canada-wide COVID-19 collaboration network: Accepting registrations

CanCOVID is an expert network of Canadian COVID-19 researchers, clinical collaborators, and healthcare stakeholders from across the country. It is accepting registrations from recognized experts in the COVID-19 research and response community, including the following areas:

Diagnostics	Vaccines & Therapeutics	Modeling
Fundamental Science	Clinical trials	Cohort studies
Social & behavioural sciences	Healthcare	Policy decision-making
Indigenous knowledge	Medical devices	Patient services
Community health

The CanCOVID network membership is by invitation. To be considered a recognized expert, you must have professional affiliation with a university, hospital, clinic, government office, non-profit association or business. All prospective members will be vetted, including verifying email addresses and professional affiliations.

Post Doctoral and PhD Trainees will qualify for membership ONLY if serving as representatives for faculty supervisors who are actively researching COVID-19, or if they can demonstrate substantial prior research experience on COVID-relevant topics.

Researchers who meet the above criteria can register to join the network at https://cancovid.ca/#join.

Please do not register if you do not meet the above criteria. Limiting membership in this way will enable COVID-19 researchers to focus on critical research without distraction. It will also enable the platform administrators to focus their efforts on supporting core platform activities.

Canada’s Chief Science Officer mandated the creation of CanCOVID to expedite communication and collaboration between the scientific, healthcare and policy communities during the COVID-19 crisis. The CanCOVID networkis designed to support collaboration, coordination and communication between scientists, clinical collaborators, funding agencies, government policy makers, and healthcare practitioners. CanCOVID is linking up Canada’s research network using Slack, an online messaging and collaboration platform. Volunteers are available to help members who are new to Slack; you can indicate your need for Slack assistance on the registration form.

For more information, visit the CanCOVID website https://cancovid.ca/ or follow us on T

Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) - Free online training on patient engagement

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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) has developed a set of online, self-directed, free modules related to Patient Engagement (PE) in research! IMHA’s patient partners identified a need for more training in patient engagement and set to work filling the gap for practical tools and resources to help people do patient engagement in research. Modules must be completed in chronological order; after completing each module, you will receive a certificate. While the modules have been developed by IMHA, they are not disease- or condition-specific and are applicable to any research where patient partners are engaged.

Course: A How-to Guide for Patient Engagement in Research

Module 1: What is patient engagement?
Module 2: The research process: (a) Understanding the research process for patient partners and (b) Supporting patient partners throughout the research process for other members of the research team
Module 3: Setting up a research project for successful partnership
Module 4: Patient engagement for research teams: (a) Being part of a research team for patient partners and (b) Engaging patients on your research team for other members of the research team

If you have any questions about the training or accessing the modules, please contact imha-iala@cihr-irsc.gc.ca and follow @CIHR_IMHA for related announcements!

CNRS - The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)- University of Toronto Call for Joint Proposals

The CNRS and the U of T are launching a joint call for proposals between the two institutions in order to further develop collaborations. This call invites project proposals aligned with the following U of T Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISIs):

The joint call is intended to fund up to 3 years of a PhD fellowship and travel starting in March 2024 for U of T awardees and September 2024 for CNRS awardees.

Funding: Up to $7,500 per year for U of T students to travel to France.

Duration: March 2024 – March 2027

Application deadline: January 29, 2024, 11:59pm Paris time

Notification to successful applicants: February 29, 2024

Applications will be assessed by a joint committee of members from both institutions.

Eligibility:

Principle Investigators:

U of T: Faculty with graduate faculty member status. Projects must be aligned with the work of one or more of the aforementioned ISIs
CNRS: Researchers working in a CNRS unit holding an accreditation to supervise PhD students (HDR)
A PI cannot submit more than one application in the framework of this call.

Students:

U of T: any PhD student

Selection criteria:

Research quality & originality of the project
Research merit of the teams
Training environment for the PhD students involved
Synergy, including interdisciplinary collaboration, between the teams
Capacity for future collaboration & plans for raising external competitive funding (EU collaborative grants, national research agency grants, etc)

For more information on this call, including detailed instructions on how to submit a proposal, please see the funding opportunities page.

If you have questions, please be in touch with Kevin Rowley, International Research Officer, Office of the Vice-President International at kevin.rowley@utoronto.ca

Community-Engaged Research Faculty Discussion Club

Launching this Fall, the Community-Engaged Research (CER) Faculty Discussion Club is an opportunity for faculty with an interest in deepening their understanding and practice of CER to connect with, and learn together from, colleagues and their community partners. The theme for the launch of this series is “Initiating and Building the Relationship”, learn more about the upcoming session topics below!

Discussion Club Format

Panel presentation on a focused theme by faculty members and/or community partners from diverse disciplinary backgrounds
Lunch and moderated group discussion with guest speakers and faculty attendees to follow presentation

Session 1: Foundations in Community Engaged Research

Audience

Faculty members at University of Toronto, curious about, and/or experienced with, community engaged research who are interested in deepening their learning on this collaborative approach to research.

Upcoming Fall Schedule

Session 3: Partnership Functioning—How is a CER relationship sustained & nurtured? (Part I)

Date & Time: Friday February 16, 2023 | 10:00 am – 12:45 pm (lunch provided)
In-Person Location: Centre for Research & Innovation Support, 9 Kings College Circle
Coming soon: Session Information & Registration

Session 4: Partnership Functioning—How is a CER relationship sustained & nurtured? (Part II)

Date & Time: Friday April 19th, 2023 | 10:00 am – 12:45 pm (lunch provided)
In-Person Location: Centre for Research & Innovation Support, 9 Kings College Circle
Coming soon: Session Information & Registration

This series is hosted by the Centre for Research & Innovation Support in collaboration with the Centre for Community Partnerships. Questions about registration can be directed to cris@utoronto.ca. Due to space limitations, the panel portion of each session will also be live-streamed and open to the University of Toronto community participate virtually. Contact cris@utoronto.ca for details.

Considerations for Cross-Border Funding

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with the Innovations and Partnerships Office (IPO) is hosting a 60-minute webinar focused on cross-border considerations in company creation.

Most Canadian start-ups expand to the US market where companies inevitably run into both Canadian and US legal issues. Our panelists will share their experiences and advice on how start-ups can avoid these legal problems when expanding their company. This session will highlight the pros and cons of various approaches to structuring your company and discuss case study examples.

Our panel will include perspectives from an investor and from an attorney from Mintz, a top-ranking US and Canadian based law firm that specializes in servicing life science start-ups. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Moderator:

Jennifer Fraser, Director, Innovations, University of Toronto

Featured Presenters:

Cheryl Reicin, Partner/International Chair, Life Sciences, Mintz
Parimal Nathwani, President & CEO of Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:

How to be strategic about structuring your company and maintaining flexibility
How to best position yourself for financing with investors
How to find experienced investors

Schedule & Registration:
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Session Details & Registration (UTORid required)
Please contact cris@utoronto.ca to register without UTORid.

Questions about registration can be directed to cris@utoronto.ca. For additional program and event information visit our Programs Page.

Data Sciences Institute: Seed Funding for Methodologists

The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is a central hub and incubator for data science research, training, and partnerships at the University of Toronto. Its goal is to accelerate the impact of data sciences across disciplines to address pressing societal questions and to drive positive social change.

The DSI Seed Funding for Methodologists initiative supports single applicants working in data sciences methodology or theory. In applying for this grant, applicants agree to (a) present their work to an audience of applied researchers and (b) apply for a Catalyst Grant with a new Collaborative Research Team (CRT). Ideal candidates will have a novel methodological or theoretical tool that has potential uses in a variety of applications.

The purpose of this grant is to catalyse new Collaborative Research Teams by encouraging new collaborations of data science methodologists and theorists with applied researchers. By presenting and bringing to the fore innovative methodological and theoretical work, our goal is to spotlight exciting methodological innovations and facilitate new and unexpected connections between data science methodologists and applied researchers to foment cutting edge data science work.

An applicant’s research area should focus on data sciences methodology or theory with the potential to be relevant to applied fields. Applicants should summarize their innovative data sciences work and explain its relevance and potential for engaging applied fields.

If successful, applicants will present their work and funds of up to $10,000 can be used to seed a new Collaborative Research Team with the aim of applying for a DSI Catalyst Grant. Funds can be used for up to eight months to support that team through the application process. The DSI will fund five applicants each year and will hold calls twice yearly until our funding is used.

Successful applicants are required to:

Present their research and methodology/theory at a seminar, including its potential for applied fields. (The logistics to be supported by the DSI Office.)
Engage co-PIs to develop a DSI Catalyst Grant application with a new collaborative research team.

In addition, awardees may be called upon to act as reviewers for future DSI awards competitions.

The DSI is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Deadline:

The application deadline is January 26, 2024 23:59ET

Value and Duration:

CDN $10,000 for up to 8 months

How to apply:

Information about the applicant eligibility, the application process and the evaluation/selection process can be found on the DSI website.

All application materials can be submitted directly onto the form. Certain fields on the form ask for uploads and require the following templates:

Further Information

For more information, please contact awards.dsi@utoronto.ca.

Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium – Future Leaders Prizes

The University of Toronto Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) is pleased to announce a new call for the Future Leaders Prizes.

Value

One-time prize of $5,000

Purpose:

EPIC Future Leaders Prizes celebrate the best and brightest PhD students who graduated each year among the EPIC research community. These competitive prizes identify the most outstanding graduate in each of four research streams: applied and translational; clinical; fundamental; and population, global and public health. Nominees will be put forward by a faculty member (typically their supervisor) who must have a primary appointment at the University of Toronto (U of T) or one of EPIC’s partner research institutes. Prize winners will have submitted an excellent thesis, both in scientific content and communication style, as well as demonstrated a high degree of leadership outside of their scientific pursuits. These merit-based prizes will be awarded by evaluation of the submitted application package.

To be considered for the award, nominees must have:

Successfully defended their thesis in 2023
Completed a research project that has an infectious disease focus aligned with one of the following areas:
1. Applied and translational research
2. Clinical research
3. Fundamental research
4. Population, global and public health research
Presented an exemplary scientific thesis that illustrates excellent research, communication skills and impactful findings
Demonstrated a track record of undertaking leadership or advocacy roles within the scientific community and/or in community engagement
Have a faculty supervisor whose primary affiliation is at U of T or one of EPIC’s partner hospitals (the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Unity Health Toronto and the University Health Network)

Application Deadline

January 31^st, 2024, 23:59 ET

How to Apply

Access the complete nomination guidelines and online form via EPIC’s website.

About the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium at the University of Toronto

The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) is a partnership between the University of Toronto and five hospital research partners — the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Unity Health Toronto and the University Health Network. EPIC brings together researchers from different disciplines to facilitate an integrated and innovative response to high-risk, high-burden infectious diseases. As Canada’s leading initiative for transformative infectious diseases research, EPIC is linking academic researchers with industry and government partners, training the next generation of research leaders and advocating for science-based policies. For questions or more information, please visit our website or contact epic@utoronto.ca.

Horizon Europe: Canadian Researchers are now eligible for Pillar II Funding

We are pleased to share that Canadian researchers can now apply for and receive grants directly from the European Commission’s Horizon Europe, Pillar II Funding programs.

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s main Research and Innovation program, and the world’s largest with a total budget of €95.5 billion (2021-2027).

This wonderful news is the result of Canada achieving “associate country participant” status after recently completed negotiations between Canada and the EU. In the past, Canada’s participation as a non-associated country participant meant Canadian researchers were not normally eligible to receive Horizon Europe funding.

About Pillar II Funding:

Funding under Pillar II is divided among 6 clusters which you can learn more about here: Horizon Europe Pillar II Clusters.
For most Pillar II proposals, an applicant must apply as a team of at least three partner organizations, with at least one partner from an EU country and, two partners from different EU or associated countries. Canadian researchers will count towards the two partners criteria. These partnerships are commonly referred to as a 'consortium' under Horizon Europe funding terminology.
You can explore currently active Pillar II funding opportunities here: Pillar II Funding opportunities.
Each funding opportunity may have some of its own unique requirements and additional eligibility criteria, so it is essential to review the opportunity very thoroughly.
The application process is more time consuming than applicants may have experienced in applying to other funders, which will be important to keep in mind when planning a submission.

More details to follow:

The news about Canada’s ability to apply to Pillar II has come quickly. The Agreement was reached on November 24th followed by notification on December 5th that Canadian applicants could begin applying now. Canadian universities have not been in a position to be the lead institution on past Horizon Europe funding programs. As a result, Research Services is working quickly to understand and navigate through the key components of the application process as a lead applicant, and the steps involved in submitting a completed proposal. We expect to update the community as soon as possible with more details.

In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact: Drew Gyorke (drew.gyorke@utoronto.ca), Amanda Pennings (Amanda.pennings@utoronto.ca) or Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca)

Human Frontiers Science Program Research Grants

HFSP Research Grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.

Participation of scientists from disciplines outside the traditional life sciences such as biophysics, chemistry, computational biology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nanoscience or physics is recommended because such collaborations have opened up new approaches for understanding the complex structures and regulatory networks that characterize living organisms, their evolution and interactions.

Research grants are provided for teams of scientists from different countries who wish to combine their expertise in innovative approaches to questions that could not be answered by individual laboratories. Preliminary results are not required and applicants are expected to develop new lines of research through the research collaboration.

It is understood that such research inherently contains risks and HFSP expects that teams of applicants address the risks and outline mitigation strategies for their research in case of failure and how they intend to achieve their goals.

Applications for applied research, including medical research typically funded by national medical research bodies, will be deemed ineligible.

Two types of Grant are available: Research Grants – Early Career and Research Grants – Program.

Research Grants - Early Career
All team members are expected to direct a research group (however small) and must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent). They must be in a position to initiate and direct their own independent lines of research. The HFSP award is not intended to create scientific independence, this is a decision of the research institute prior to the application.

Research Grants - Program
Awarded to teams of independent researchers at any stage of their careers. The research team is expected to develop new lines of research through the collaboration. Applications including independent investigators early in their careers are encouraged.

Both provide three years support for 2 – 4 member teams. Awards are fixed sums dependent upon team size.

For more information, please see here.

Inlight Student Mental Health Research – Research Development Grant Program

Inlight Student Mental Health Research, an Institutional Strategic Initiative of the University of Toronto committed to improving post-secondary student mental health and wellness outcomes, is pleased to announce its 2023 Research Development Grant Program.

Purpose:

The Inlight Research Development Grants will support the development of research projects, programs and teams that have a primary focus on post-secondary student mental health and wellness outcomes through research at the University of Toronto and academic partners. In addition to supporting early-stage research with the potential to catalyze larger projects, the research development grants will also fund other activities that are key to building research projects, programs and teams.

Grants will be considered in the following three streams:

Early-stage research with the potential to catalyze larger projects (e.g., pilot initiatives, case studies, high-risk/high-reward ideas)
Planning and partnership development activities to develop research teams and/or programs (e.g., grant planning workshops, partnership development activities, and activities designed to enhance community and/or student engagement in research)
Knowledge synthesis projects that assess current knowledge to identify strengths and gaps in the currently available research evidence (e.g., scoping review, systematic review, rapid review, realist review, umbrella review)

Principal applicants must be eligible to hold research funding at the University of Toronto (U of T) as a primary investigator and all grant applications must have a co-applicant who is an identified knowledge user. Overall, team composition should include co-applicants and collaborators who bring the full range of perspectives necessary for the success of the project, including across UofT divisions and campuses, as well as community partner representation.

Value:

Stream 1: Early-stage research $30,000/award
Stream 2: Planning & Partnership development activities $5,000 to $10,000/award
Stream 3: Knowledge synthesis projects $10,000/award

Duration:

1-year award

Application Deadline:

The Inlight Research Development Grant application is a two-part process:

Notice of Intent, January 5^th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
Full Application, January 19^th, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST

How to Apply:

Access the complete application guidelines, required templates and online NOI form via Inlight’s website.

About Inlight Student Mental Health Research

By investing in high-quality, impactful research and driving research innovations into practice, Inlight is re-imagining how we support post-secondary mental health research on our campuses to enhance student mental health and wellness. We are working with students, faculty, researchers, staff, and administrators across our community to drive meaningful change in campus mental health. Inlight’s work is shaped by our vision, mission and guiding principles.

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation of Vancouver, BC would like to welcome research groups to apply for funding opportunities in the field of major illnesses with primary focus in oncology. We specialize in providing support to research projects that are novel and innovative and/or that otherwise experience difficulties in receiving support from other sources potentially resulted from inability to create intellectual property, or from lack of peer support – in other words, high risk, unconventional and disruptive research.

Because of that premise, research project must be of high quality. We welcome all spectrum of experimental design initiatives, from meta-analyses and pilots to randomized controlled double-blinded trials and operational support; both pre-clinical and clinical projects are invited, with preference being given to clinical trials.

Deadlines:

Currently, applications are reviewed three times per year with potential for funding starting in April, August, and December for successful applicants.

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants should telephone the Foundation to discuss their project ahead of submitting a proposal. If appropriate, a letter of intent and supporting documents will be requested.

Additional Information:

For more information, please, email anakonechnaya@hecht.org or visit our website at hecht.org.

Examples of previously funded research include:

Lessening organ dysfunction/injury with vitamin C (LOVIT trial) / University of Sherbrooke / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03680274
Phase II randomized cross-over study of the efficacy and safety of omega 3 fatty acid supplements on lung cancer-promoting inflammatory markers in heavy smokers / BC Cancer
Histamine receptor 2 antagonists as enhancers of anti-tumor immunity / Dalhousie University, through a collaboration with Canadian Cancer Society
Fecal microbial transplantation in combination with immunotherapy in melanoma patients (MIMic trial) / Lawson Health Research Institute / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03772899

McLaughlin Centre Accelerator Grants in Genomic Medicine 2024: “Genome Networks and New Genome Sequencing Technologies and Informatics”

Request for Letters of Intent (LOI):

The University of Toronto McLaughlin Centre is pleased to announce its 14th research funding competition. The competition will be based on invited grant applications passing an initial letter of intent stage. Both steps will go through committee peer-review adjudicated by the Director. McLaughlin Centre continues to be committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research and innovation.

Timelines:

LOI Deadline: December 8, 2023
LOI Decision: January 12, 2024
Application Deadline: March 8, 2024 A
pplication Decision: April 26, 2024
Funding Start: May 1st, 2024

Letters of Intent up to two pages long should outline (i) background and rationale, (ii) objectives and activities, (iii) relevance to the McLaughlin Centre mission, (iv) planned deliverables and (v) a brief budget summary. Full grant applications will be a maximum of 10 pages including references. Priority will be given to applications demonstrating promise for near-term deliverables, potential to seed larger grants, and those involving two or more institutions from the University of Toronto Faculties (and their Departments and Institutes) and the hospitals/research institutes fully affiliated with the University of Toronto (TAHSN). Successful grants will be awarded for one year with up to $100,000 from the McLaughlin Centre. A requirement is that the McLaughlin Centre investment be equally leveraged with other funds necessary for the project.

The emphasis in this Call will be:

Genome Networks: Building upon the McLaughlin Centre’s earlier rounds that often focussed on genotype-phenotype relationships, proposals will be entertained that probe the genetic/genomic interactions between two or more genes in mammalian (preferably human) systems. Funding for data generation experiments in the areas of genetic interactions to disease phenotypes, performing systematic genome-editing screens, and developing and exploring such genome-wide technologies in therapeutic strategies will be prioritized. Team-based or linked research grants are emphasized;
New Genome Sequencing Technologies and Informatics: Advances in long-read sequencing technologies are impacting the quality of genome assemblies and the underlying genomic variants revealed. With some technologies methylation data is also captured. The McLaughlin Centre will fund pilot projects in establishing these technologies and the supporting informatics in disease studies.

Pre-submission enquiries are welcomed to encourage potential applicants to understand the intended scope including matching funds.

For enquiries or direct submissions contact: Hin Lee PhD, Program Manager, McLaughlin Centre

Email: hin.lee@utoronto.ca; Phone: 416-813-7654 ext. 309335

Click here to download LOI form.

Note: This funding is being managed by the McLaughlin Centre. Applicants do not need to create an MRA.

MITACS Elevate proposals now accepted year round

As of today, the Mitacs Elevate program will be open all year round to provide more flexibility and unlock more opportunities for postdoc researchers across the globe!

This evolution is part of an ongoing effort to make Mitacs Elevate a more inclusive and accessible program and support academic-industry collaboration through the seasons. Plus, evergreen Elevate program now offers the following benefits:

No more deadlines — apply anytime
Elevate proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis.

A more efficient and accessible application process
Proposals can now be submitted through the Registration and Application Portal (RAP) for quick and easy access.

Agile research projects, $60K/year in funding
One-year projects will now be accepted for a standard $60,000 award per year to allow more researchers to participate in training and gain valuable experience. Two-year projects are also still available as per previous guidelines.

Open to all sectors and disciplines
To simplify requirements, the thematic award will no longer be offered. This means postdocs from any sector or academic discipline can apply anytime.

For detailed program and application information, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/mitacs-elevate

Please note: the applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance in parallel to ensure a successful submission since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.

Mitacs Accelerate Special Offer - Thematic Call

For a limited time, MITACS is boosting its support of Business in key economic sectors and has launched a special funding offer for its Accelerate program.

Mitacs Accelerate that has a deadline of February 9, 2024 (or while quantities last), specifically for projects that fit the following themes:

Agriculture/agrifood/aquaculture, AI/quantum/ICT, Biomanufacturing/biotech/life sciences, Clean Technology.

Please note that this only applies to new Mitacs Accelerate applications and only for named interns (No "TBDs") with a maximum of 2 years (6 IUs) of special funding per named student. These models do not apply to the joint Mitacs Accelerate-NSERC Alliance funding stream.

Official webpage on the special offer can be found here: https://www.mitacs.ca/special-offers/

$15,000 per internship unit (IU): $5,000 partner contribution + $10,000 Mitacs contribution; or $17,500 per internship unit (IU): $7,500 partner contribution + $10,000 Mitacs contribution

The two special funding models are as follows:

National Research Council of Canada: The Pandemic Response Challenge Program - Call for Expression of Interest

The Pandemic Response Challenge Program is currently structured around four main research areas:

Rapid detection and diagnosis
Therapeutics and vaccine development
Digital health

Purpose: This program will build teams to address challenges requiring further research and development for solutions to meet COVID-19 related needs. The NRC will build these teams drawing on internal-to-government capacity and academic researchers who register using the button below to indicate their interest, and related areas of expertise and capabilities.

The NRC will receive $15M to form dedicated teams to address challenges in the areas of greatest research and development (R&D) need in the fight against COVID-19. The NRC Pandemic Response Challenge Program will accelerate the development of diagnostics and medical countermeasures for a rapid front-line response to protect and treat Canadians. This national vehicle will convene the best Canadian and international researchers from academia and small and medium-sized businesses to collectively accelerate R&D to address specific COVID-19 gaps and challenges as identified by Canadian health experts.

Researchers at Canadian and international universities, government departments, colleges, and highly innovative firms with relevant expertise can now register their interest to work with NRC on these challenges by Registering via the link below.

On that linked page, you will be asked to identify your primary area of interest. Please note that, as a 'radio button,' you can only select one Challenge area at a time.

Funding is available to help cover the costs of research for academic institutions, small and medium-sized businesses, and other eligible recipients participating in the challenge teams. Over the coming weeks, NRC will post the specific R&D challenges, send information to registered researchers, and invite them to indicate the expertise and capabilities they can bring to a team.

https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/expression-interest-challenge-program-collaboration

Additional Information and Submission Guide

For more information about the different research areas for the NRC Pandemic Response Challenge, please visit the program website.

In order to manage the University's response to the COVID-19 Challenge, please confirm your registration via a courtesy email to strat.initiatives@utoronto.ca identifying the Challenge stream to which you have registered. As with other Challenges in relation to COVID-19, this is a rapidly evolving real-world situation, so please be patient as NRC finalizes program details.

New Series - Learning Together: Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Concepts in Research Ethics Review

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is launching a new monthly series focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and Indigenous considerations in the research ethics board (REB) process. This monthly series will bring together experts from across the tri-campus on a range of topics from equity, diversity, and inclusion through a TCPS 2 lens.

Topics explored in this series include an introduction to foundational frameworks of EDI from an REB perspective, partnering with Indigenous communities, antisemitism and anti-black racism in research, gender and sexuality considerations, and more. These interactive sessions are open to members of one of the Research Ethics Boards at U of T, as well as the broader U of T research community.

Learning Objectives

Each session will be guided by the following learning objectives. Participants in these sessions will be able to:

Gain an understanding of key concepts of EDI and Indigenous considerations
Apply foundational EDI, decolonial, and Indigenization frameworks to ethical and responsible research
Discuss how key concepts within these frameworks can be considered in the context of research ethics review
Practice applying these learnings through self-reflection and discussion of case examples with peers

Session Format

Brief presentation by guest speaker on monthly theme
Interactive activity (e.g., case studies, small/large group discussion)

Monthly Schedule

Visit our Series Landing Page for upcoming dates and topics

Questions about registration can be directed to cris@utoronto.ca. For additional program and event information visit our Programs Page.

A Nexus Approach to Sustainable Development: SDGs@UofT Catalyst and Synthesis Grants

The SDGs@UofT Catalyst and Synthesis Grant program aims to:

Support multidisciplinary teams of researchers to develop and test novel research questions and pursue pioneering conceptual and methodological approaches that have high potential to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inform future goals.
Create and mobilize knowledge that enhances learning and catalyzes equitable action on the SDGs by engaging faculty and trainees and building strong, inclusive, and innovative partnerships.

The Catalyst and Synthesis funding will prioritize research projects that emphasize the intersections of the SDGs and address sustainable development challenges in an integrated and intersectional way. To facilitate this, several questions aligned with the initiative’s research themes have been identified and outlined here.

Value:

Up to $20,000

Duration:

1 to 2 Years

Application Deadline:

Friday March 1^st 2024, 11:59 PM EST

How to Apply: Access the complete application guidelines by visiting our website at https://sdg.utoronto.ca/catalyst-and-synthesis-grant/.

SDGs@UofT Information Session

Sign up to learn more about this and other opportunities offered by the SDGs@UofT initiative on Tuesday January 23^rd 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST. Click here to register.

About the SDGs@UofT Initiative

The SDGs@UofT Initiative is an Institutional Strategic Initiative and a founding initiative of the institutes for Resilience and Inclusive Societies and Ecosystems (iRISE). iRISE is a hub for convergence research aimed at solving the world’s most complex problems. The SDGs@UofT Initiative collaborates with the three founding research institutes of iRISE to provide support for research and innovation at the University of Toronto.

NIH Various Opportunities

The National Institutes of Health has released the following requests for applications and program announcements:
AIDS-Science Track Award for Research Transition (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAS-21-270) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-21-322) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard Deadlines Apply

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-21-323) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard Deadlines Apply

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-21-324) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard Deadlines Apply

Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3) (PAR-21-163)
Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

Building in vivo Preclinical Assays of Circuit Engagement for Application in Therapeutic Development (R01) (PAR-19-289).
Submission Deadline: Standard deadline dates apply.

BRAIN Initiative: Secondary Analysis and Archiving of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01) (RFA-MH-21-130) Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

BRAIN Initiative: Integration and Analysis of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01) (RFA-MH-21-135) Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement

BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R01) (RFA-MH-21-205)
Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01) (PAR-21-329)
Application Receipt Date(s): November 05, 2024

Clinical Studies of Mental Illness (R01) (PAR-19-297) Submission Deadline: Standard dates apply

Computational Approaches for Validating Dimensional Constructs of Relevance to Psychopathology (R01) (PAR-21-263)
Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Computationally-Defined Behaviors in Psychiatry (R21) (PAR-21-264) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Development of Medications to Prevent and Treat Opioid Use Disorders and Overdose (UG3/UH3) (PAR-20-092).
Submission Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning on February 24 , 2020.

Dyadic Interpersonal Processes and Biopsychosocial Outcomes (R01) (PAR-21-280) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Dyadic Interpersonal Processes and Biopsychosocial Outcomes (R01) (PAR-21-281) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Fundamental Mechanisms of Affective and Decisional Processes in Cancer Control (PAR-20-034) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply.

Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R01) (PAR-21-311) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R21) (PAR-21-319) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement

Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders (U01) (PAR-19-327) Submission Deadline: on a rolling basis, beginning on August 26, 2019

Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-19-327).
Submission Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning on August 26, 2019

Heart, Lung, and Blood Co-morbiditieS Implementation Models in People Living with HIV (HLB SIMPLe) (UG3/UH3) (RFA-HL-20-025).
Application Receipt Date(s): Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

Heart, Lung, and Blood Co-morbiditieS Implementation Models in People Living with HIV (HLB-SIMPLe) Research Coordinating Center (U24) (RFA-HL-20-026)
Application Receipt Date(s): Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-DA-22-040) Application Receipt Date(s): February 15, 2024

HIV Vaccine Research and Design (HIVRAD) Program (P01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
(PAR-21-024) Submission Deadline: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03) (PAR-21-309) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.

Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03) (PAR-21-310) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.

Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Neurotherapeutic Agent Characterization and In vivo Efficacy Studies (R61/R33) (PAR-21-122)
Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Development and Validation of Model Systems to Facilitate Neurotherapeutic Discovery (R61/R33)
(PAR-21-123) Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Neurotherapeutic Agent Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
(PAR-21-124) Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01) (PAR-21-316) Application Receipt Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.

Investigator Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01) (PAR-21-254) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply

Investigator Initiated Research in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R21) (PAR-21-255) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply

Leveraging Big Data Science to Elucidate the Mechanisms of HIV Activity and Interaction with Substance Use Disorder (RFA-DA-21-040)
Submission Deadline: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date.

Leveraging Big Data Science to Elucidate the Mechanisms of HIV Activity and Interaction with Substance Use Disorder (RFA-DA-21-041)
Submission Deadline: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date.

Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01) (PAR-21-190) Submission Deadline: Multiple dates, see announcement.

Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R01) (PAR-22-035) Application Receipt Date(s): January 07, 2025

Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R21) (PAR-22-036) Application Receipt Date(s): January 07, 2025

Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) as Potential Therapeutic Targets in TB/HIV (R21)(PAR-19-364).
Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Dates

Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) as Potential Therapeutic Targets in TB/HIV (R01) (PAR-19-357).
Submission Deadline: AIDS Application Due Dates

New Models of Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services (R01) (PAR-20-273)
Submission Deadlines: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

New Models of Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services (R34)
(PAR-20-274) Submission Deadlines: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

NIA Multi-site Clinical Trial Implementation Grant (R01) (PAR-19-302) Submission Deadline: Standard dates apply

Non-Invasive Neurostimulation in AD/ADRD (R01) (PAR-19-298) Submission Deadline: Standard dates apply

Priority HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDDK (R01) (PAS-21-031) Submission Deadline: AIDS Application Due Dates

Program to Assess the Rigor and Reproducibility of Extracellular Vesicle-Derived Analytes for Cancer Detection (R01) (PAR-20-053)
Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply

Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Clinical Researchers in AD/ADRD Research: Area of Focus Archiving and Leveraging Existing Data Sets for Analyses (R03) (PAS-19-391) Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply

Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Clinical Researchers in AD/ADRD Research: Area of Focus Basic Science (R03) (PAS-19-392)
Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply.

Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Clinical Researchers in AD/ADRD Research: Area of Focus Systems Biology (R03) (PAS-19-393)
Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply

Stimulating Innovations in Behavioral Intervention Research for Cancer Prevention and Control (R21) (PAR-19-309) Submission Deadline: Standard dates apply

Toward ElucidAting MechanismS Contributing to HIV Reservoirs in NIDDK-relevant Tissues (Cure TEAMS) (R01) (RFA-DK-20-023)
Submission Deadline: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

Toward ElucidAting MechanismS of HIV Pathogenesis within the Mission of the NIDDK (Pathogenesis TEAMS) (R01) (RFA-DK-20-022) Submission Deadline: Only accepting applications for the AIDS Application Due Date(s)

Utilizing the PLCO Biospecimens Resource to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Etiology and Early Detection Research (U01) (PAR-21-330)
Application Receipt Date(s): October 11, 2024

Visit here to see the National Institutes of Health’s recently released requests for applications and program announcements. For more information on NIH application and the submission process, please visit the University’s Research Funding Opportunities found here.

*NIH is informing the applicant of changes to grant application forms and application guide instructions for due dates on or after January 25, 2022. Application guides for FORMS-G application packages will be posted to the How to Apply - Application Guide page..

NSERC Alliance grants: Canada’s Research Partnerships Program

NSERC is pleased to announce that Alliance grants are now open for all Option 1 requesting more than $20,000 annually from NSERC, and Option 2 applications requesting over $30,000 and up to $100,000 annually from NSERC. For Option 2, the number of applications from each applicant (as principal investigator or as co-applicant) will be limited to one within a 12-month period. As with the staged Option 1 introduction in 2019, the full range of Option 2 applications will be accepted only at some point in the future. Alliance Option 2 applications will be evaluated in two stages. Complete applications will be submitted to a multidisciplinary and multisectoral selection committee that will assess whether the higher NSERC contribution (associated with Option 2) is justified. The selection committee will meet on a quarterly basis, starting in the Spring of 2020. If selected, applications will then proceed to the second step for review of overall merit, similar to Option 1.

For full details about Alliance grants and how to apply, please visit: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/research-funding-opportunities/natural-sciences-and-engineering-research-council-of-canada-alliance-grants/

**Please note NSERC will require the completion of a risk assessment form for your research project, as part of your Alliance application.

Update:

New Announcement from NSERC: effective immediately, all new NSERC-Alliance Option 1 applications may request up to 66.7% of the project costs (2:1 leverage) from NSERC, regardless of partner organization size or sector. This change does not affect or apply to applications submitted prior to June 23, 2023.
The remainder of NSERC's website and other program materials may not yet have been updated to reflect this change. The above statement therefore supersedes information on Option 1 cost sharing (i.e., 50% cost sharing / 1:1 leverage) that currently appears below and elsewhere.
If you have any questions, please contact us at alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/innovate-innover/alliance-alliance/funding-financement_eng.asp

NSERC-Alliance Grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada.
As of November 10, 2022, the funding limit request for Alliance Option 2 projects will increase to $1,000,000 per year. Additionally, there will no longer be a limit on the number of applications that researchers can submit.
In February 2022, NSERC removed the requirement for cash contributions from the partners, although NSERC still requires that at least one of the project partners would be deemed eligible as a cash-contributing partner. NSERC now funds 100% of these project costs.
Suitable Alliance Option 2 projects involve research with longer-term societal benefits, but needing current attention to further the knowledge base. Option 2 funding will provide for crucial advances towards the eventual goal. The main expectation is that the outcomes will reach beyond the partner organizations to impact society.
If you have any questions, please contact alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

Additional Information

Please consult the Alliance Latest News page and the updated Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

As of February 18, 2022, Alliance Option 2 has been simplified to one single cost sharing ratio of 100% from NSERC for proposals involving partners from any sector (private, public or not-for-profit). As a result, the requirement for partner organizations to commit 10% of the project’s cash budget, when partners from the private sector are involved, has been removed.

For full program details visit: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/innovate-innover/alliance-alliance/funding-financement_eng.asp

Contact
alliance@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
1-855-275-2861

NSERC- Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grant

NSERC's Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company. I2I grants provide funding to college and university faculty members to support research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential. This is achieved through defined phases by providing crucial assistance in the early stages of technology validation and market connection.

OVERVIEW
DURATION	Market assessment: up to one year Phase I: up to one year Phase IIa: from 6 to 18 months Phase IIb: up to two years
APPLICATION DEADLINES	January 8, 2024 April 2, 2024 June 25, 2024 September 16, 2024
HOW TO APPLY	See below
APPLICATION FORMS	Form 100 – Personal data form Form 101 – Application for a grant Form 183A – Information required from organizations participating in research partnerships programs (phase II only) To create or access online applications, log in to the online system. To view instructions, see the PDF forms and instructions web page.
FOR MORE INFORMATION	Consult the contact list.

How to apply

See the application instructions for I2I grants for more information about application forms and guidelines.

Applications must be submitted to NSERC by January 8, 2024

Please notify the Innovations & Partnerships Office (innovations.partnerships@utoronto.ca) of your intent to apply no later than Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Please provide: final letter of support, full NSERC application, and completed MRA

Research funding applications must be submitted through My Research Applications (MRA), the on-line system for review and University of Toronto endorsement at least one week prior to the sponsor's deadline.

Due to the Holiday Closure, this date is later than we typically set it, so please do your best to meet this deadline.

NSERC - Swiss National Science Foundation

Building on the 2018 Joint Statement on Science, Technology, and Innovation between Canada and Switzerland, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) are pleased to announce their cooperation to enhance opportunities for research collaborations between academic researchers in Canada and Switzerland working in natural sciences and engineering. This cooperation will leverage existing programs to encourage and facilitate greater collaboration between our two countries.

NSERC’s Alliance International Catalyst grants offer support for Canadian researchers to establish and initiate research collaborations with international academic researchers, while the SNSF’s Scientific Exchanges program supports research exchanges of up to six months between Swiss researchers and international partners. Canadian researchers may request funding through Alliance International Catalyst grants and their Swiss collaborator may request funding from the SNSF’s Scientific Exchanges program.

To support larger collaborative projects, researchers can use NSERC’s Alliance International Collaboration grants and the SNSF’s project grants. To access NSERC funding, a Canadian researcher named as a project partner on a successful SNSF project grant uses that grant as a springboard to apply for an Alliance International Collaboration grant to support their involvement in the project. The role and contribution of the Canadian researcher in the collaborative project must be described in the Swiss proposal. Canadian researchers should consult the Alliance International program description for detailed information on requirements and eligibility.

Ontario Centre of Innovation: Collaborate 2 Commercialize - Call for Applications

The Ontario Centre for Innovation’s Collaborate 2 Commercialize program (C2C, formerly VIP) supports Industry/Academia collaboration solving an industry-based problem and driving the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution leverages the unique skills and specialized infrastructure instrumental in streamlining internal innovations and commercialization needs. Benefits include targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.

Grant Program: Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C, formerly VIP)

C2C has two variants/options:

1: C2C R&D Standalone Grant

OCI cash contribution $20K-$150K (Industry Direct Cash $10K-$75K + in-kind, cash matched 2:1 by OCI) Project duration 6-24 months
companies of any size, but with a demonstrated receptor capacity
More info: https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/collaborate-2-commercialize/

2: C2C grant combined with NSERC Alliance Grant

OCI cash contribution $20K-$30K (Industry Direct Cash $10K-$15K + in-kind, cash matched 2:1 by OCI, and also matched 2:1 by NSERC for an additional $20K-$30K Project duration 6-12 months
companies must be Ontario SMEs (global headcount <500 employees)
More info: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/VIP-BIP_eng.asp (NSERC website may still refer to VIP rather than C2C)

For full application information and guidelines please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/ontario-centre-innovation-collaborate-2-commercialize

Please note: the applicant must upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. MRA is the internal University approval system that confirms support for your application from your department/faculty.

SSHRC Connection Grants

These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant may often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.

Connection Grants support workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes, or other events or outreach activities that facilitate:

disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges in the social sciences and humanities;
scholarly exchanges between those working in the social sciences and humanities and those working in other research fields;
intersectoral exchanges between academic researchers in the social sciences and humanities and researchers and practitioners from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors; and/or
international research collaboration and scholarly exchanges with researchers, students and non-academic partners from other countries.

Value:

Events: $7,000 to $25,000
Outreach activities: $7,000 to $50,000; higher amounts may be considered if well justified

Duration:

1 year

Application Deadline:

November 1, February 1, May 1, August 1 (8 p.m. eastern)

Additional Information can be found here.

Additional Information:

For any questions, please contact SSHRC at: connection@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. For more information on SSHRC Connection Grants, please see the SSHRC website. For information related to UofT applicants (including internal deadlines), please visit the UofT funding opportunity Connection Grants webpage.

For any questions, please contact us by email at: connection@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

2024 SSHRC Insight Development Grants -information sessions

SSHRC has now updated their Insight Development Grant funding opportunity for the 2024 IDG competition. The funding opportunity description and link to the application form are available on SSHRC's website.

Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. They 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. At least 50% of available funding is reserved for applications from emerging scholars.

Maximum budget request: $75,000

Duration: one or two years

Deadlines

Deadlines for UofT applicants:

Noon - Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – completed My Research Application form (submitted and approved, i.e. please submit MRA at least two days earlier) - Please check with your administering unit/department to see if they have an earlier internal deadline for the MRA, and whether or not a draft application/proposal (with a firm budget) or a complete/finalized application is needed for their review and approval.
9am - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – completed SSHRC Application (including CCV upload for main applicant and any co-applicants) submitted via the SSHRC Research Portal; please note that this is earlier than SSHRC's posted deadline of Feb 2 because after online submission by the applicant through the SSHRC Research Portal, the application does not go directly to SSHRC, but instead first comes to UofT Research Services. Research Services will then conduct an administrative review of the application (i.e., an eligibility check among other things) before approving and forwarding the application to SSHRC prior to SSHRC's formal deadline, so it is important for applicants to submit their application by the UofT internal deadline so that Research Services has sufficient time to complete its administrative review and forwarding of all applications to SSHRC by Feb 2.

Webinars

SSHRC will host its own webinars for applicants and research administrators to provide information concerning the upcoming IDG February 2024 competition via WebEx, including a question answer session. Advance registration is not required. Detailed information of the webinars is below:

Date	Time (ET)	Topic	Language	Links to webinars
December 7, 2023	10:00-11:30 AM	Subventions de développement Savoir	French	https://sshrcvideo.webex.com/sshrcvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m5a7332556b3ce3b2dfb3baa2e6888686
December 7, 2023	1:00-2:30 PM	Insight Development Grants	English	https://sshrcvideo.webex.com/sshrcvideo-fr/j.php?MTID=m2026bcdc4d96b1da7dffe54c911c9a8d

If you have technical questions, please contact the SSHRC helpdesk at 613-995-4273 or webgrant@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

For any questions about the IDG, please contact SSHRC by email at: insightdevelopment@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or call 1-855-275-2861. For this and any other upcoming webinars hosted by SSHRC, please go to the SSHRC webinar webpage.

The above details and other resources (including links to register for the UofT-hosted IG sessions) are available on the UofT Research and Innovation IG webpage.

For more information, please visit the SSHRC IDG funding opportunity and the UofT RSO SSHRC IDG webpage

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants - November 2023 competition

SSHRC has now released the updated guidelines and application instructions for the November 2023 Partnership Development Grants competition.

SSHRC's Partnership Development Grants provide support to: develop research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities, including knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of students and new scholars, by fostering new research partnership activities involving existing and/or potential partners; or - design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that may result in best practices or models that either can be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up at a regional, national or international level.

Highlights

Proposals to this funding opportunity can have a duration of 1-3 years with a budget that can range between $75,000 and $200,000. Applicants are required to secure Cash/In-Kind contributions towards their proposal but no minimum value is required. Partners, as outlined in the proposal, must provide evidence that they have entered into a formal partnership.

For UofT applicants: Information on internal deadlines (including the required MRA), proposal development and editorial review options, upcoming and previous webinars, and links to other resources may be found on the SSHRC PDG webpage on the UofT Research and Innovation Funding Opportunities Database

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is pleased to announce the partnership Engage Grants. These grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight program and the Connection program. Please note that Partnership Engage Grants cannot respond exclusively to the objectives of the Connection program.

These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors. In addressing an organization-specific need, challenge and/or opportunity, these partnerships let non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on topics of mutual interest.

Sponsor Deadlines: December 15, March 15, June 15 by 8pm EST.

For more information, please contact: partnershipengagegrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

SSHRC-PHAC Joint Initiative: Advancing Socio-Economic Research for Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision-Making

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in partnership with SSHRC, has launched the new Partnership Engage Grants joint initiative, entitled “Advancing Socio-Economic Research for Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision-Making", to identify and advance socio-economic research for evidence-based public health decision-making on selected public health priority topics in Canada.

Value and Duration

Partnership Engage Grants are valued at $7,000 to $25,000 for 1 year.

Themes

The joint initiative provides short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform public health decision-making and are grouped under 6 broad categories with specific research themes in each category. Applicants are required to apply to 1 of the 12 specific themes.

Costs and benefits of public health policies/interventions

Advance the state of evidence on the return on investment of public health interventions and policies in Canada. This would encompass a holistic public health approach that would not be limited to specific diseases, conditions and/or populations.
Explore the association of health and social spending in Canadian jurisdictions with targeted population health outcomes (for example, avoidable mortality, life expectancy at birth, health-adjusted life year, disability-adjusted life year, etc.).

Economic and social impacts of health inequalities

Identify the health and social impacts of health inequalities in Canada and explore how have these impacts changed through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data gaps and methodologies

Explore indirect costs and direct costs of illness and methodologies to overcome data gaps for certain vulnerable populations in Canada, such as Indigenous communities (for example, pre-pandemic, during and post-pandemic).
Calculate how hospitalization and physician health care costs have evolved over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic (for example, pre-pandemic, during and post-pandemic).

Applying One Health approaches to examining the social and economic impacts of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Explore the impacts of investing in AMR initiatives that improve the lives of Canadians.
Identify and explore the costs of AMR to the Canadian healthcare system (especially projected savings of preventative measures in healthcare and/or community settings).

Social and economic impacts of climate change on public health

Exploring how public health and climate change interventions can be improved by taking a multi-sectoral approach to address the root drivers of climate change or health impacts – Explore upstream factors (for example, market conditions, food security, transportation access, public policy, burden of infectious and chronic illnesses, international regulations, access to health care and services, inequities) that can affect health vulnerability and adaptation, particularly in rural, northern, remote, coastal, or isolated regions.
Investigating the influence of climate stressors on increasing the dual and often simultaneous burden of chronic and infectious disease in vulnerable populations, focusing on exploring the socioeconomic determinants of health and adaptation capacity.
Integrating social and economic analyses and modeling into climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts: Innovate, improve and/or evaluate approaches that incorporate health and equity considerations into socioeconomic analyses, modeling and forecasting of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, as well as the costs of inaction and co-benefits of action.

Examining the socio-economic benefits of a One Health approach

Explore the return on investment associated with taking a One Health approach to prevent public health risks emerging in humans, animals and their shared environment.
Identify synergies and co-benefits between health, animal and environmental actions including activities that innovate, improve and/or better incorporate diverse types of knowledge to prevent or reduce risks emerging at the human, animal, environment interface

Deadline

December 15, 2023 by 8PM EST

In addressing PHAC’s short-term needs for robust evidence in selected public health priority areas, the Joint Initiative will allow PHAC, SSHRC and participant researchers to access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on these topics.

The Partnership Engage Grants funded through this joint initiative will be valued at $7000 to $25,000 for 1 year, and PHAC aims to fund up to 12 grants. SSHRC will administer the funding opportunity and will work with PHAC to promote the funding opportunity to researchers in all fields.

For more information about this funding opportunity, including application instructions, please visit the PHAC website.

Transform HF – Seed Grant Funding Competition

TRANSFORM HF is offering one Seed Grant of up to $70K per year for two years, for a total value of $140K over two years. Apply by Dec 18.

Value:

One $70,000 grant is available for the 2023 competition, renewable for a second year upon successful completion of Y1 deliverables. Total award value is up to $140,000 over two years.

Duration:

February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 with possibility of renewal for an additional year at $70,000 to April 30, 2026.

Purpose:

These Seed Grants encourage, foster, and support members of the TRANSFORM HF community working collaboratively on research proposals that align with the Initiative’s objectives and expand the network.

Projects must align with one, or a combination, of the following research themes:

Field-ready point-of-care diagnostics
Wearables and embedded sensors / remote monitoring
Data science innovation in heart failure prevention, treatment, or care
Digital health implementation

Regardless of Research Theme, the project must advance health equity and incorporate inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism (IDEAA).

Eligibility:

This competition is intended to extend the breadth and reach of the TRANSFORM HF network. As such, proposals must be co-led by two Principal Investigators:

One PI must be affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T) and/or institutions within the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN).
The other PI must be affiliated with a university or academic health organization outside the U of T/TAHSN network.

Eligible PIs include all professorial staff eligible to hold research funding at their respective universities or external funding partners. Up to 50% of award funding may be provided to external collaborator/investigator(s) outside U of T/TASHN.

All applicants and collaborators must be members of TRANSFORM HF (to learn about joining the TRANSFORM HF network, please visit our website). Applications by non-members will be disqualified prior to peer review.

Application Deadline:

Monday, December 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.

For more information about how to apply, please refer to the 2023 Grant Guidelines. To apply, submit a completed application form to info@transformhf.ca by the deadline.

About TRANSFORM HF:

In response to the grand challenge of inequity in heart failure care, the TRANSFORM HF Institutional Strategic Initiative was formed in partnership between the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research in May 2020. The initiative and its network are committed to empowering collaboration and patient-driven, technology-powered equitable care with the ultimate goal of changing the lived experience of HF care.

To learn more about TRANSFORM HF, visit our website.

U of T Public Policy Reports Collection: Call for Submissions

The Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) and the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) are calling for submissions to the U of T Public Policy Reports Collection.

This collection assembles public policy-related research reports produced by University of Toronto units. It is a collection of grey literature (research not published through traditional means such as in an academic journal). It is housed in TSpace, a free and secure research repository established by the University of Toronto Libraries to disseminate and preserve the scholarly record of U of T. The collection aims to improve discoverability of U of T contributions in a variety of areas including local, provincial, national, and global public policy.

Eligibility:

We invite submissions to the Public Policy Reports Collection that meet the following criteria:

At least one report author was a faculty, fellow, student or staff at U of T when the report was issued.
Authored by U of T academic units with explicit U of T branding and affiliation of the author.
Not published in an academic journal in an identical form.

Benefits to Researchers:

The U of T Public Policy Reports Collection provides permanent URLs on a high-traffic repository, enabling timely research to be available sooner than through traditional scholarly publication channels. Many U of T faculty produce public policy reports outside of traditional publishing and dissemination channels. These reports are not easily found through standard bibliometric searches or through search engines and can be lost when department or personal websites are redesigned.

For more information and instructions on submitting public policy reports to the collection, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/reports-publications-metrics/public-policy-reports-collection

United States Department of Defense (DOD) - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Funding Opportunities

US Department of Defense (DOD) Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) has released pre-funding announcements for the following programs:

Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP)

Focused Research Award

Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Parkinson’s (NETP)

Early Investigator Research Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Synergistic Idea Award (NEW!)

Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP)

Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award
*Descriptions of each of the funding opportunities, eligibility, key mechanism elements, and funding can be found in the respective Program pre-announcement at http://cdmrp.army.mil

Application Information:
UofT campus based applicants should select Toronto, University of for the institution and indicate the appropriate Research Services Office contact (see below) as the Business Official in their pre-application in the eBRAP System.

Contact Information:
Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca): for UofT Faculty appointed within Dalla Lana, Applied Sci & Eng, Dentistry, Forestry, Kinesiology & PE, Nursing, Pharmacy, UTM, and Medicine (last names A-M only).

Deadlines: Individual deadlines available at http://cdmrp.army.mil

Awards

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

The Synergy Awards for Innovation are awarded annually to honour strong, complementary and collaborative partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development (R&D) between universities and Canadian industry. The awards recognize outstanding teams who have combined their expertise and resources to generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians.

In previous years, nominations were submitted in different categories based on the size of the partnering organization or number of partners. As of 2022, there is a single broad category for University Partnerships that is open to any partnership between an eligible Canadian university (represented by a Canadian university professor or group of professors) and one or more partnering organizations from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. Three awards will be given in this category each year.

Nominated partnerships must have been supported in whole or in part by at least one NSERC Research Partnerships grant, i.e., Engage, Collaborative Research and Development, Strategic Partnerships (Projects or Networks), Industrial Research Chair, Idea to Innovation, Alliance or Calls for Collaborative Research Projects.

Value

Principal investigators whose partnerships win Synergy Awards for Innovation will receive a $200,000 NSERC research grant; partner organizations will each receive a $50,000 voucher valid for the cash portion of their required contribution to a new research partnerships grant.

Deadline

December 14, 2023

How to Nominate

Nominations are accepted annually by 8:00 pm (EDT) on the deadline date. See the program homepage for complete nomination details.

Who may nominate:	Any Canadian individual or group; nominators must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
Who may be nominated:	Canadian university professor or group of professors, and a Canadian-based company or companies with commercial activities in Canada
Nomination letter required:	Yes
Reference letters required:	Yes, one from each partnering organization (not including the University, which does not need to provide a letter)
Nomination format:	Online secure submission site
Nominations valid for:	One award cycle

Additional Information

Please visit the UofT webpage or the Sponsor webpage for more information.

Royal Society of Canada Fellows and Members: Call for Nominations

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) invites nominations for its 2024 class of Fellows and Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

The oldest of Canada's three national academies, the RSC serves Canada and Canadians by recognizing leaders in the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences and mobilizing them in open discussion and debate about complex and timely issues in the headlines or on the horizon.

Fellowship in the RSC is a lifetime recognition for exceptional and original achievements in the arts, humanities, social sciences, or sciences that have been demonstrated through a body of publications, intellectual endeavours or creative activities. Nominees for Fellowship must be Canadian citizens or have held permanent residency for at least three years.

Membership in the RSC’s multidisciplinary College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists enables the participation of early- and mid-career faculty in RSC activities for a term of seven years. Members are recognized for exceptional accomplishment at an early stage of their career – within fifteen years of their PhD or disciplinary equivalent – and must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The fifteen-year eligibility period may be extended by up to three years for eligible career interruptions.

Nomination Process

Nominations for Fellowship must be led by RSC Fellows, while nominations for College Membership may be submitted by either RSC Fellows or current RSC College Members. All nominations must be received by the RSC Secretariat by December 15, 2023 at 8:00pm EST.

As of this year, all nominees will be invited to complete an optional self-identification form after the December 15 deadline; thus all nominees will be aware of their nominations.

The varying requirements for nomination are outlined in the guides below:
2023 Fellowship Nomination Guide
2023 College Nomination Guide

While these guides specify that Institutional Members (e.g., the University of Toronto) are also permitted to nominate, please note that U of T does not facilitate institutional nominations. Peer nomination is strongly recommended given our extensive body of Fellows and Members.

To discuss nominating a candidate, please contact your divisional awards coordinator.

Synergy Awards for Innovation

The Synergy Awards for Innovation are awarded annually to honour strong, complementary and collaborative partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development (R&D) between universities and Canadian industry. The awards recognize outstanding teams who have combined their expertise and resources to generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians.

Sponsor Deadline: December 14, 2023

Value: $200,000 research grant

Please contact Sam D'Alfonso if you are interested in pursuing this award.

Education Awards

Learning Education Advancement Fund (LEAF)

The Learning & Education Advancement Fund (LEAF) program aims to support the President’s Three Priorities:

Leverage our urban location(s) more fully, for the mutual benefit of University and City; Strengthen and deepen key international partnerships by means of a well-defined strategic focus; Reimagine and reinvent undergraduate education.

Funding:

A two-tiered system of funding, LEAF provides funding opportunities for teaching and learning projects that explore, implement and scale up promising practices at different stages of their development and implementation. Focused on projects connected to the academic curriculum, LEAF creates a pathway for projects from their initial inception to their full potential.

Seed grants are intended to encourage experimentation at the local level, either within a course or a set of courses, as a means of fostering small-scale enhancements or pilots with the potential for future scalability. These projects should have the potential for either scalability within their home unit or transferability into other undergraduate learning contexts. Grants in this category range from $5,000 to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Impact grants are designed to support large-scale projects with the potential to significantly enhance core elements of undergraduate education within or across academic units and divisions at the University. This can range from scaling high-impact teaching practices that have already experienced successful experimentation in their local contexts, to the development of new pedagogical or curricular approaches and practices. Grants in this category range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years.

The next funding cycle is expected in Summer 2023

Workshops

Workshop: Building an Effective LEAF Application: Assessment Strategies for a Meaningful Project
This workshop explores how you measure the effectiveness of a LEAF project. In this session, we examined building a meaningful and integrated assessment strategy from thinking about what sort of assessment tools work for your project to when and how you are assessing your project.

Participants in this session gained an introductory overview of different assessment tools and techniques and clear next steps for how to build an assessment strategy in the context of a teaching grant.
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Workshop: Building an Effective LEAF Application: From Idea to Submission
This workshop is designed for instructors and staff interested in applying for the LEAF program. Our workshop explored everything from designing a research question for the Expression of Interest to the basics of building an effective, integrated assessment strategy.

Participants gained insights into strategies and suggestions for successful applications, collaborating with peers on proposals and learned from a panel of former LEAF recipients.
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Workshop: Strategies for Writing an Effective Teaching & Learning Grant
In support of instructors and staff interested in the LEAF program as well as the Graduate Education Innovation Fund, the Instructional Technology and Innovation Fund (ITIF) and other teaching and learning funding opportunities, this workshop was jointly hosted by our office, the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation and Academic & Collaborative Technologies.
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Additional Information

Additional information can be found here.