Research Funding Opportunities
UCVM holds a 3 business day internal deadline in advance of a Research Services/UofC deadline for all funding applications; a 6 business day internal deadline in advance of an agency deadline.
Faculty Funding Opportunities
Updated - December 19, 2024
Following the international program review conducted in 2023, Mitacs is implementing changes to the Accelerate program to reduce complexity and provide greater flexibility for international collaborations.
The current “Accelerate International” stream will be discontinued; the last day to submit an Accelerate International application under the current program rules is October 31, 2024. Projects submitted prior to this date will be honoured until completion. After October 31, 2024, the separate stream for projects that have only an international partner organization will close.
Beginning November 1, 2024, Mitacs Accelerate eligibility will include the following:
- All Accelerate projects must include: 1) one or more Canadian partner organizations (i.e., for-profit or not-for profit corporations, hospitals, or municipalities) and 2) one or more Canadian postsecondary institutions.
- Interns must be students, postdoctoral fellows, or recent graduates with status at a Canadian postsecondary institution. Visiting research students are eligible to participate in Accelerate projects provided they have status at a Canadian postsecondary institution.
- All interns eligible to participate in Accelerate (e.g., certificate/diploma students, college students, etc.) can also participate in projects with international elements.
- International travel may be limited by circumstances external to Mitacs for some individuals (e.g., recent graduates may not be able to travel internationally for the project due to visa requirements for non-students).
- International for-profit and not-for-profit corporations are eligible as additional partner organizations in Accelerate projects. They are eligible to financially support the project, provided the Canadian partner organization also has meaningful interaction with the intern(s) and benefits from the project.
- Virtual interaction with international partner organizations is permitted; no international travel is required.
- For interns who travel, no minimum or maximum limitations will be set on the duration of international travel. Meaningful interaction with the Canadian partner organization and postsecondary institution is still required for projects including international travel. Interns who travel must follow their postsecondary institution’s policies for international travel.
Should you have any questions regarding the discontinuation of Accelerate International or the changes to Mitacs Accelerate, please contact your institution’s Mitacs Advisor:
Stephanie Vahaaho, Senior Research Grants Officer, UCalgary
(403) 220-4495 | stephanie.vahaaho@ucalgary.ca
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New Overhead Rates for Industry-Funded Research Projects Now in Effect
Effective September 1, 2024, the overhead rate for industry-funded research projects increased from 25% to 40% to reflect similar rates at comparable U15 institutions.
Overhead rates for government and not-for-profit sector funded research remain at 25%.
Industry-funded clinical trials and technical service agreements remain the same.
Overhead on leveraged/match funding provided through other tri-agency programs, such as the NSERC Alliance Program, is exempt at this time as UCalgary continues to explore this with other U15 institutions.
Research overhead supports the indirect costs absorbed by institutions including facilities operation, finance, human resources, libraries and cultural resources, information technology, and research services.
A review of the published research overhead rates charged by other U15 institutions found that the University of Calgary was below the national average when assessing overhead on industry-related research projects. Most U15 institutions are charging 40% overhead for industry sponsored projects. This is in the context of national evaluations suggesting that true indirect costs are currently at 59% of project costs.
MANDATORY Training Module
To support the research community with this change, the Office of the Vice-President (Research) has prepared a new research overhead training module.
This self-directed module consists of a narrated video followed by a short, 5-question quiz to validate understanding of UCalgary’s approach to overhead, including the importance of and budgeting for the correct overhead in proposals.
The training module and quiz should only take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
All Principal Investigators are encouraged to complete the training and quiz by September 1, 2024 in order to receive legal review for agreements. After Sept 1, legal review of contracts by Research Services will only be undertaken for those faculty who have completed the training module.
Research staff and leadership are also encouraged to complete the training to better support their teams.
Training will remain accessible after September 1, 2024 when the rate changes go into effect.
Go to: Training Video and Link to Quiz (requires a UCalgary email address to access)
For more information about the 2024 Research Overhead Procedure changes,
and to access the training module, visit:
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Schedule RMS Training before your application is due
The RMS team is pleased to offer regular training sessions for RMS (Research Management System). Proactive training in RMS is encouraged, particularly in advance of the Fall grant season. Training is open to new users and existing users looking for a refresher:
How to create an LOI/Application:
- Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am – 11:30 am
- Every Thursday, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Email rms@ucalgary.ca to schedule training for yourself or your team.
What is RMS?
RMS (Research Management System) manages the pre-award (LOI and Application) and post-award stages for research grants. Throughout the grants life-cycle, RMS interfaces with other UCalgary systems, such as IRISS and PeopleSoft, to provide a seamless process for grants and awards management, eliminate re-keying of data and heightened transparency into the status of applications at any time.
Learn more about RMS at research.ucalgary.ca/rms.
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PASSIONATE ABOUT ADVANCING ANIMAL HEALTH? APPLY TODAY AND SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE!
Morris Animal Foundation is seeking scientific experts in the animal health community to serve on our Animal Health Advisory Council (AHAC) and Scientific Advisory Boards, helping to select the best scientific projects to move veterinary medicine and wildlife health forward.
To learn more and apply to join, please visit our AHAC page. If you are interested in serving on a topic-specific board, please be sure to note that where prompted in the application.
Expertise needs change based on proposal topics and active grant review requirements. The Scientific Programs team continually queries the database and reaches out to members for potential roles when new opportunities arise.
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Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC)
On January 16, 2024 the Government of Canada announced its new policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC).
The policy will apply to all grant applications submitted to the federal granting agencies – the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) – that involve research advancing a sensitive technology area.
The policy will apply to all federal granting calls announced on or after May 1, 2024.
Safeguarding your Research
If you have questions regarding the new STRAC (Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern) policy or the Risk Assessment Form required by Tri-Agencies, please visit the UCalgary Research Security SharePoint site. The Research Security team has created reference documents to help researchers with these new requirements as well as many other resources to safeguard your research.
Guides:
20240528-Guide to Risk Assessment Form-v3 FINAL.pdf
20240501 - Complying with STRAC - A Guidebook for UCalgary Researchers - Final.pdf
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New Research Security Services
The Research Security Division is here to help you safeguard your work from unwanted access, theft, and misuse. There are three teams to support you – Outreach & Education, Due Diligence, and Compliance & Special Investigations.
Reach out to researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca for information about:
- Partner vetting and assessing sensitive research areas for risk
- Assistance with Risk Assessment Forms
- Personalized travel and security briefings
- Workshops and information sessions
- Guidance on controlled goods, export controls, and sanctions
- Guidance on new policy on Sensitive Technology Research & Affiliations of Concern
Visit the Research Security website for important policy updates and links to resources.
Access Research Security resources
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Research Funding Alerts from Brain Canada Foundation
In the coming months, Brain Canada will be launching their first Social Innovation research program in Traumatic Brain Injury, with opportunities for health economics analysis, process analysis, evidence-based best practices based on current evidence, and other topics requiring skills and expertise beyond neuroscience. In the future, they may be launching more social innovation programs on different brain related topics.
Join Brain Canada’s mailing list and be among the first to receive email funding alerts by clicking here.
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is delivering Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0 under a Program Administrator Agreement with the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI). Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
RDAR invites eligible applicants to submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) that support research projects that demonstrate and accelerate the farm-gate adoption of agricultural innovations and processes for the livestock and crop industries in Alberta. All AAI 2.0 research projects must: (i) contain a ‘Final Mile’ Plan, a clear research extension plan to show how research outcomes will reach Alberta’s producers on-farm, either directly or through ancillary service providers (e.g. veterinarians); and (ii) clearly demonstrate how results of the project will benefit producers and/or value-chain partners.
RDAR will accept Letters of Intent (LOIs) on a continual basis.
- Amount: There is no stated maximum; however, there are certain cost-sharing parameters.
- UCVM Internal Deadline: at least 6 business days (by noon) ahead of submission to RDAR
- RSO funding opportunity information
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Grant applications are now being accepted by the Government of Alberta for the Resiliency and Public Trust Program (Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation) which enables stakeholders to gain resiliency and build public trust in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. Priority areas to increase resiliency and public trust include: animal health, animal welfare, biosecurity, food safety, livestock traceability, and more. Details can be found on their website Resiliency and Public Trust Program | Alberta.ca
UCVM internal deadline: at least 6 business days prior to submission to GoA.
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Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) 2024 Open Competition
This program supports collaborative activities that will bridge the gap between the development of new innovations in agriculture and their adoption in the commercial space. CAAIN is seeking applications for research and innovation projects that: advance the development, use, and value of automation and robotics in agri-food production and primary processing; support the creation of data-based decision-making tools that can be applied to improve knowledge, reduce risk or optimize production; and/or contribute to the implementation of a smart farm platform or smart farm networks. All proposals must Be developing a digital technology or operating a Canadian smart farm focused on the production of a recognized agri-food product or addressing a specific Canadian agricultural challenge.
CAAIN will reimburse projects up to 40% of the Total Eligible Supported Expenses. Projects must include cash contributions from at least two small or medium enterprises (SMEs) incorporated in Canada. Financial contributions from governmental sources (including post-secondary institutions) and in-kind contributions are not eligible to match the CAAIN contribution.
The competition consists of three stages: (i) Project Application Form (PAF); (ii) Expression of Interest (EOI); and (iii) Full Project Proposal (FPP). Only the Full Project Proposal requires internal approvals collected via RMS and Research Services review.
CAAIN will accept early submissions of the PAF until August 9, 2024. Subsequent submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis thereafter.
- Amount: up to $3M per project; 1 year
- UCVM Internal Deadline for Full Project Proposal: at least 6 business days ahead of submission to CAAIN (at 12:00 pm)
- RSO funding opportunity posting
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Alberta Innovates Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Grants
The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program leverages the research industry partnerships programs offered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Stream II is for applicants from Alberta Universities who are applying to, or have already been awarded, an NSERC Alliance Advantage grant or NSERC Alliance Quantum grant (in response to Call for proposals: Advancing the industrial readiness of quantum sensing technologies). CASBE aims to facilitate Alberta small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt emerging technologies in Alberta’s research and commercialization priorities to diversify their technological services and/or products with the support of post-secondary institutions.
Individual proposals can request at up to $150,000 per year from Alberta Innovates, depending on the amount requested from NSERC. The maximum length of the CASBE funds will be 2 years regardless of the original length of the project supported by NSERC, which could be 1-5 years. There must be at least one Alberta SME included as a partner, and industry partner(s) are expected to provide cash and in-kind contributions.
This is a continuous intake program. We recommend that you apply first to NSERC Alliance and then, if successful, to AI CASBE; however, the option remains to apply first to AI and then NSERC.
- Amount: max. $150,000 per year (Alberta Innovates portion); max. 2 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline (full application): at least 6 business days before submission to Alberta Innovates
- RSO funding opportunity posting
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Alberta Innovates Advance Program Stream II (General – NSERC Alliance)
The Advance Program Stream II (General - NSERC Alliance) is a partnership between Alberta Innovates and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Project funding is intended to help bridge the gap between academic research and technology validation (within TRLs 2-4). Projects will advance an idea toward developing a technological solution with an envisioned future market opportunity.
PIs must hold an NSERC peer-reviewed grant when they apply and meet NSERC eligibility criteria when applying and when funding is released. PIs cannot hold more than one Advance Stream II (General) grant simultaneously, and only one application per PI is permitted per fiscal year. The 2024-2025 call targets the following four emerging technology areas: internet of things (IoT)/machine-to-machine systems; advanced data management and analytics; cybersecurity; and quantum computing. Partner organizations are not permitted in this program.
Advance Stream II is a joint funding opportunity between AI Advance and NSERC Alliance grants. The maximum amount is $150,000 per year for up to 2 years. AI will contribute a maximum of $100,000 per year. NSERC will match the AI contribution at a ratio of 50% to a maximum of $50,000 per year.
Stream II application inquiries (pre-intake stage) will be received on a continuous intake basis until application capacity for the current fiscal year has been reached.
- Amount: up to $150,000 per year; max. 2 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline for Intake Stage/LOI: at least 6 business days ahead of submission to Alberta Innovates (at 12:00 pm)
- RSO funding opportunity posting
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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The France-Canada Research Fund (FCRF) is launching a new funding program for 2025, entitled FCRF+, to support existing research partnerships between France and Canada.
The objective of the FFCR+ competition is to support France-Canada teams that have been successful in obtaining a previous FCRF grant and wish to continue their collaboration by setting up ambitious research projects, with a view to submitting joint applications to external calls for proposals (non-exhaustive list: Horizon Europe, the French Agence nationale de la recherche (National Research Agency), Canada’s three federal research funding agencies, NFRF – Exploration and Transformation streams).
Eligibility note: Both PIs must be former winners (selected anytime from 2001 to 2023) of the FCRF “New research collaboration program” competition. The application must be submitted by the FCRF winning duo.
Award amount and duration: CAD $5000 for 1 year. Please note that indirect costs are not eligible to be covered by these funds.
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from November 4 until April 11, 2025.
Please contact samantha.mcewan@ucalgary.ca for further details.
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British Heart Foundation – International Research Challenge on Women’s Cardiovascular Health
In support of its mission, the GCRFF is proud to launch the International Research Challenge (IRC) on Women’s Cardiovascular Health. This first of its kind network grant aims to fund the best science in the world and to support transformative research in women’s cardiovascular health, focusing on one or more areas that represent an unmet medical need of global relevance.
The 4 programme objectives of the IRC are as follows:
- address urgent knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health that are of global relevance
- drive transformational change in care, clinical practice, policies and/or health outcomes for women, with international applicability
- catalyze innovation and international collaboration in women’s cardiovascular health research
- build and strengthen research capacity in women’s cardiovascular health on the international stage.
Award amount and duration: Up to $10,000,000 over 5 years. Note: Indirect costs are capped at 10% of direct costs.
UCVM Internal LOI Deadline: January 7, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Agency LOI Deadline: January 15, 2025 - 9:00 AM
Please contact samantha.mcewan@ucalgary.ca for further details.
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Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Advanced Materials Challenge
The Advanced Materials Challenge offers funding for scale-up, pilot demonstration, and first-of-kind projects that shape the circular economy and create low emissions products, including concrete, plastics, food, wood, carbon materials, chemicals, and more. The funding call will increase the competitiveness of Alberta’s manufacturing and resource sectors, grow new provincial industries with export potential, and reduce the carbon footprint of material supply chains. This call is seeking transformative opportunities to position Alberta for success in a future carbon-neutral economy. All proposed solutions must be compatible with decarbonization strategies and must demonstrate a clear line of sight towards realized emissions reductions. This call aligns with the “Circular Economy,” “Industrial Decarbonization,” and “Carbon Management” focus areas outlined in ERA’s Technology Roadmap (5th edition).
ERA requires its funding to be matched on a minimum 1:1 basis with funding from the applicant and/or project partners toward eligible expenses. The maximum ERA contribution to a single project will be no more than 50% of the project’s eligible expenses.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are invited for projects that will advance technology to the stages of prototype, field pilot, demonstration, or first-of-kind commercial implementation by project completion (e.g., TRL 5-9 by project completion). Technologies may be at a TRL of less than 5 prior to the start of the proposed ERA-funded project. All projects supported through this call must demonstrate a clear and justified value proposition for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Alberta.
Webinar: An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 1-2 p.m. (MT). Register here.
- Amount: $250,000 to $5M per project; 3 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline — Expression of Interest (EOI): January 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
- RSO funding opportunity posting
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello
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Lung Cancer Canada Give a Breath Research Award
The Give A Breath Research Grant is aimed at supporting research programs focused on patients living with advanced (i.e. stage III or IV) lung cancer in Canada, specifically exploring research initiatives beyond first-line therapy. Applications are encouraged from, but not limited to, the areas of biomedical, clinical, health services, social, and population health research.
Value: $35,000 for one year
UCVM Deadline for Full Application: January 23, 2025 at noon
For more information, contact Stephanie Patrick
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 2025 Insight Development Grant Competition
Value: $7,000 to $75,000 for 1-2 years
UCVM Internal Deadline: January 24, 2025 at noon (***NOTE: RMS approvals must be received by noon)
Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. Funding is provided for short-term research development projects of up to two years that are proposed by individuals or teams.
Insight Development Grants foster research in its early stages but are not intended to support large-scale initiatives. Long-term support for research is offered through SSHRC’s Insight Grants.
Funding is available for two distinct categories of scholars:
- Emerging scholars who will develop new research questions and/or approaches. Such projects can build on and further the applicant’s (or team’s) graduate work and/or represent a continuation of their overall research trajectory.
- Established scholars who will explore new research questions and/or approaches that are distinct from the applicant’s previous/ongoing research. Research projects should be clearly delimited and in the early stages of the research process. Insight Development Grant funding is not intended to support ongoing research for established scholars.
SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research, as well as those involving research-creation.
NOTE: This funding is in scope with the Policy of Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC). For more information and the steps you need to take to comply, please reach out to researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca.
Additional resources:
For more information about the internal process for applying to this competition, please visit the Social Sciences and Humanities Council website.
Contact: Stephanie Patrick
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Team Grant: Healthy Youth (2024)
Building on almost a decade of federal investment in youth health and well-being, the purpose of this funding opportunity is to support research teams that bring evidence to at least two of the six youth-identified priorities of Canada’s Youth Policy to inform meaningful change that improves youth health and well-being. The six priority areas are: Leadership and Impact; Health and Wellness; Innovation, Skills and Learning; Employment; Truth and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Action.
- Registration: due directly to CIHR via ResearchNet on December 10, 2024
- Full application: UCVM Internal Deadline is noon on January 27, 2025
Contact: Lindsey Hritzuk
ALERT: This funding opportunity is in scope with the recently implemented Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC). For more information on STRAC and the steps that you need to take to comply, please reach out to the Research Security Division at researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca
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NSERC-NSF Call for proposals: Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF)
Award Amount & Duration: Up to CAN$100,000 per year for 4 years
UCVM Mandatory Internal Deadline: January 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Sponsor Deadline: Feb 4, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Additional resources:
For more information about the internal process for applying to this competition, please visit the funding calendar.
Contact: Alisha Kadam
Upcoming Webinars:
NSERC has organized an information session on the DMREF opportunity. Researchers will learn about the program and how to submit Canadian applications. The session will be offered virtually on Tuesday, December 3rd; please register ahead of time by clicking on the desired link below and then clicking the “Register” button on the Event page.
English Session: Tuesday, December 3, 2024; 1 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
French Session: Tuesday, December 3, 2024; 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (ET)
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Transdisciplinary Connector Grants
This new program is designed to promote initiatives that enable UCalgary teams to explore questions, challenges and opportunities that demand a transdisciplinary approach. Connector funding s distinguished from other forms of support such as start-up or bridge funding by its focus on fostering new connections among scholars, trainees, and external partners.
Transdisciplinary Connector Grants are offered in two streams – Initiating and Consolidating.
Value: Initiating stream: up to $10,000 Consolidating stream: up to $20,000
Duration: Initiating stream: 6 months Consolidating stream: 12 months
see terms of reference for more information
Deadlines
Recurring annually on:
- February 1(UCVM internal deadline: noon on January 29, 2025)
- June 1
- October 1
**NOTE: UCVM deadline is 3 business days prior to the above RSO deadlines.**
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VPR Catalyst Grants
UCalgary's internal VPR Catalyst Grants program asks researchers to think boldly and strategically to maximize the impact of downstream funding.
VPR Catalyst Grants will prioritize those who present a winning research context, including aspects such as mentorship, strong collaborators, and knowledge engagement partnerships.
- Designed to catalyze research initiatives that will lead to substantial external funding
- Intended to support early-stage research activities
- Value: $1,000 - $15,000
- Duration: Catalyst funds should be used within 6 months
- Deadlines: 3 intake dates per year (NOTE: UCVM internal deadline is 3 Business Days before the RSO intake deadline dates)
Recurring annually on:
- February 1 (UCVM Deadline: noon on January 29, 2025)
- June 1
- October 1
For questions and more information about Catalyst Grants, please contact vpr.catalyst@ucalgary.ca
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Lung Cancer Canada Lung Ambition Awards
Awards will be granted to research being done to improve patient care in any of the following three key areas:
- Enhancing early detection: Including research into methodologies like screening, incidental pulmonary nodules and blood-based testing, particularly for those individuals not meeting current screening criteria.
- Improving the timeliness and/or coordination of care: Including ways in which institutions or health care systems can improve care along the patient pathway.
- Addressing disparities to improve equity: Including identification of systemic barriers and ways to overcome them
Value: $50,000 for one year
UCVM Deadline for Full Application: January 30, 2025 at noon
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Cancer Research Society 2025 Operating Grant
The Operating Grants competition is the principal means by which CRS fulfills its mission to support fundamental and early translational research on all types of cancer.
The competition is held every year and is open to researchers across Canada. Both new and established researchers are encouraged to apply. All valid proposals undergo a diligent peer-review process and are scored based on scientific merit and originality.
Value: up to $135,000 for two years
UCVM Internal Deadline for LOI: December 2, 2024 at noon (***please note RMS records must be approved by noon)
UCVM Internal Deadline for Full Application: February 3, 2025 at noon
Contact: Stephanie Patrick
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SSHRC Research on Research Joint Initiative
Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a consortium of research funders and institutes that undertakes projects that can support the work of funding organizations. RoRI gathers evidence and data; undertakes experiments; and develops tools to improve how research is funded, practiced, communicated and evaluated.
The three Canadian core partners of RoRI—SSHRC, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Michael Smith Health Research BC—have together launched this joint initiative as part of ongoing efforts to support metaresearch in the Canadian context. The goal of this joint initiative is to enhance national capacity for metaresearch, and bring Canadian expertise and perspectives into the international dialogue on improving research funding practices. Metaresearch is a vital element of social sciences and humanities research, as well as multidisciplinary research, as it allows greater insight into the ways in which research is conducted, evaluated and supported.
Amount: $200,000 for three years
UCVM Internal Deadline: February 11, 2025 at noon
For more information please contact Stephanie Patrick
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NSERC-CSE Research Communities Grants 2024
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) are partnering to fund Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. A Research Community is defined as a group of researchers – and their research personnel (i.e., students, post-doctoral fellows, and research professionals) – from multiple Canadian universities working in related domains and sharing NSERC‑CSE funds awarded to their project(s). The focus of this funding call is on exploratory analysis for unstructured data. CSE is the sole partner organization; no additional partner organizations will be accepted.
Award Amount & Duration: $700,000 or $1.4M per year over 4 years
Internal Deadlines: Oct 7, 2024, noon (LOI), and Feb 18, 2025 (Full application)
Additional resources:
For more information about eligibility and the internal process for applying to this competition, please visit the funding database.
Contact: Alisha Kadam
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Discovery Grants Program
The Discovery Grant Program (DGP) will provide up to $750,000.00 USD over 3 years (approximately $250,000 per year) for innovative research aimed at understanding the properties and vulnerabilities of blood cancers. Projects should focus on areas like cellular mechanisms, resistance to treatments, biomarkers, and interactions with the immune system. The program does not support clinical trials, confirmatory research, or drug development with proof of concept.
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent, and be independent investigators at a non-profit institution. Must have more than 3 years in an independent faculty role. Co-PIs are required if the PI lacks expertise in blood cancer research. Up to two Named Collaborators allowed; unlimited Unofficial Collaborators for practical support.
Key Dates:
The UCVM Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOI) is September 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM MT
The program deadline for LOI submission is September 18, 2024 @ 1:00 PM MT
Full Applications (by invitation):
UCVM Deadline for RSO Detailed Review: February 14, 2025 - 12:00 PM
RSO Final Internal Review Deadline: February 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Program Application Deadline: March 3, 2025 - 1:00 PM MT
Please contact samantha.mcewan@ucalgary.ca for additional details on applying.
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Specialized Center of Research (SCOR)
LLS’s Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) grant program is intended to bring together established investigators from one or several institutions to develop a focused research program, foster new interactions and cooperation, and enhance interdisciplinary research among the participants. The overall goal of this mechanism is to enhance the development of innovative strategies for the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of hematological malignancies. Strategies that move discoveries from the bench to the clinic are of high importance as are integrated translational projects.
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent degree and must be affiliated with a non-profit Institution at the time funding commences and for the duration of the award. Applications may involve multiple institutions.
The maximum total award is $5,000,000. The maximum total annual award is $1,000,000 for each year of the five-year grant. The maximum annual indirect cost is $150,000 (15% of total annual costs). You may claim less than 15% indirect costs and apply those costs to the direct costs. The SCOR Director has the authority to budget these funds among the various Projects and Cores.
UCVM final internal review deadline: March 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Program application deadline: March 31, 2025 - 1:00 PM
Please contact samantha.mcewan@ucalgary.ca for further information.
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Leukemia Research Foundation - New Investigator Research Grant Program
Our New Investigator Research Grant Program supports early-career investigators of exceptional creativity who propose highly innovative research projects with the potential to impact broad, essential areas of leukemia research. For the program to support the best and brightest minds, applications are sought from investigators who reflect the full diversity of the research workforce and represent diverse backgrounds, institutions, and geographic locations. Grants of up to $150K are awarded over a two-year period to new investigators -- researchers within seven years of their first independent faculty-level position.
Award amount and duration: $150,000 over a two year period. Note: Indirect costs are not supported.
UCVM Internal Deadline: April 15, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Agency Deadline: April 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Please contact samantha.mcewan@ucalgary.ca for further details.
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Alberta Innovates Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Grants
The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program leverages the research industry partnerships programs offered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Stream II is for applicants from Alberta Universities who are applying to, or have already been awarded, NSERC Alliance or NSERC Alliance Quantum grants. CASBE aims to facilitate Alberta small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt emerging technologies in Alberta’s research and commercialization priorities to diversify their technological services and/or products with the support of post-secondary institutions.
Individual proposals can request at least $20,000 and up to $150,000 per year from Alberta Innovates and at least $20,000 per year from NSERC. The maximum length of the CASBE funds will be 2 years regardless of the original length of the project supported by NSERC, which could be 1-5 years. There must be at least one Alberta SME included as a partner, and industry partner(s) are expected to provide cash and in-kind contributions.
This is a continuous intake program. Alberta Innovates and NSERC recommend that the applicant applies first to the CASBE program and then, if recommended, submit the completed AI CASBE–NSERC joint application to NSERC for funding consideration. Researchers who have received Alliance or Alliance Quantum awards in the previous 12 months are eligible to apply to the CASBE program.
- Amount: $20,000-$150,000 per year (Alberta Innovates portion); max. 2 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline (full application): at least 6 business days before submission to Alberta Innovates
- RSO funding opportunity information
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Alberta Innovates Advance Program Stream II (General - NSERC Alliance)
The Advance Stream II (General - NSERC Alliance) program is a partnership between Alberta Innovates and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Project funding is intended to help bridge the gap between academic research and technology validation (within TRLs 2-4). Projects will advance an idea toward developing a technological solution with an envisioned future market opportunity.
PIs must hold an NSERC peer-reviewed grant when they apply and meet NSERC eligibility criteria when applying and when funding is released. PIs cannot hold more than one Advance Stream II (General) grant simultaneously, and only one application per PI is permitted per fiscal year. The 2023-2024 call targets the following four emerging technology areas: internet of things (IoT)/machine-to-machine systems; advanced data management and analytics; cybersecurity; and quantum computing.
Advance Stream II is a joint funding opportunity between AI Advance and NSERC Alliance grants. The maximum amount is $150,000 per year for up to 2 years. AI will contribute a maximum of $100,000 per year. NSERC will match the AI contribution at a ratio of 50% to a maximum of $50,000 per year.
This is a continuous intake program. Applications are reviewed and evaluated until the annual budget is allocated.
RSO has created a flowchart for the application submission process. This resource is available online using the following link: https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/funding/apply-grants/external-grants/alberta-innovate.
- Amount: up to $150,000 per year; max. 2 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline (full application): at least 6 business days before submission to Alberta Innovates
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Genome Canada is launching a targeted genomic initiative, Genomic Monitoring of Pathogens in Water (GeMPaW) to strengthen, complement and add value to existing pathogen monitoring efforts in Canada. There is $10M available from Genome Canada to support three GeMPaW funding opportunities including the Community Coordination and Collaboration Hub (C3 Hub), regional monitoring projects, and Indigenous-led monitoring in northern, remote or isolated communities. More information can be found here.
NOTE: UCVM internal deadline is 6 business days prior to agency deadlines.
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ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF)
The ASPCA is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity to support research that advances animal welfare. The ASPCA Open-Access Publishing Fund (OAPF) is designed to support the dissemination of results of innovative and impactful animal welfare research. The program will subsidize article processing charges for selected articles, up to $5,000 per article. OAPF funds apply to publication and processing fees for open-access, scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.
The ASPCA invites applications from any field, as long as the research has direct and compelling relevance to animal welfare, with application in the United States (USA). Applicants must be citizens or residents of the United States or Canada.
Applicants may be independent researchers or a part of any of the following:
- Public or private academic institutions
- Other research institutions whether public or private
- Animal welfare organizations, human service organizations, etc.
- Government agencies
Applicants may hold any role in their institutions/organizations--including, but not limited to, academic faculty, research scientists, research scholars, and graduate or undergraduate students working on mentored research projects.
Applicants may be successfully funded by the program only once per calendar year as the primary author with funds being directly dispersed to the publisher.
- Amount: Up to $5,000 per article
- RSO Internal Deadline (full application): Ongoing Submissions
For more information, please contact Chantal Lemire.
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Alberta Innovates Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) Grants
The Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement (CASBE) program leverages the research industry partnerships programs offered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). Stream II is for applicants from Alberta Universities who are applying to, or have already been awarded, NSERC Alliance or NSERC Alliance Quantum grants. CASBE aims to facilitate Alberta small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt emerging technologies in Alberta’s research and commercialization priorities to diversify their technological services and/or products with the support of post-secondary institutions.
Individual proposals can request at least $20,000 and up to $150,000 per year from Alberta Innovates and at least $20,000 per year from NSERC. The maximum length of the CASBE funds will be 2 years regardless of the original length of the project supported by NSERC, which could be 1-5 years. There must be at least one Alberta SME included as a partner, and industry partner(s) are expected to provide cash and in-kind contributions.
This is a continuous intake program. Alberta Innovates and NSERC recommend that the applicant applies first to the CASBE program and then, if recommended, submit the completed AI CASBE NSERC joint application to NSERC for funding consideration. Researchers who have received Alliance or Alliance Quantum awards in the previous 12 months are eligible to eligible to apply to the CASBE program.
RSO has created flowcharts for the application submission process, a list of required attachments for CASBE, and a sample CASBE budget. These resources are available online using the following link: https://research.ucalgary.ca/conduct-research/funding/apply-grants/external-grants/alberta-innovate.
- Amount: $20,000-$150,000 per year (Alberta Innovates portion); max. 2 years
- UCVM Internal Deadline (full application): at least 6 business days before submission to Alberta Innovates
For more information, please contact Katie Cupello.
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation officials are preparing for a smooth transition between the current Canadian Agricultural Partnership and the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership with programs now accepting applications.
Programs under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will continue to be available to farmers, ranchers, agri-processors, agri-businesses, industry associations and groups, post-secondary institutions, research organizations and agricultural municipalities.
S-CAP funds are available through RDAR's Accelerating Agricultural Innovations program.
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Found Animals offers Michelson Grants of up to $750,000 USD for research in pursuit of a single-dose, permanent, nonsurgical sterilization method for dogs and cats. To qualify for a Michelson Grant, a proposed project must pursue a technology, mechanism, or pathway representing an innovative approach to nonsurgical spay/neuter. The first step to apply for a Michelson Grant is submission of a brief letter of intent.
The Michelson Prize is an incentivized prize challenge that will award $25 million to the first entity to provide Found Animals with a low-cost, permanent, nonsurgical sterilant for companion animals.
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To address critical animal health issues and underfunded areas of research, our grant opportunities have increased both in number and scope.
Check web site for Request for Proposals calendar. NOTE: Allow 6 business days in advance of the MAF deadline for internal approvals.
Summary of Current Opportunities:
Wildlife Health: Any relevant wildlife health topic
MAF Deadline: August 14, 2024 (UCVM internal deadline: noon on Aug 7)
Equid Health: Any relevant equid health topic
MAF Deadline: June 19, 2024 (UCVM internal deadline: noon on June 14)
Feline Health - Any relevant feline health topic
MAF Deadline: October 2, 2024 (UCVM internal deadline: noon on September 24)
Canine Osteosarcoma
- Application period open September 4 — November 13 (UCVM deadline: noon on November 4)
- For Established Investigator, Pilot Study, First Award Applicants only
- Topics are limited to canine osteosarcoma, with preference for furthering therapeutics.
To explore research opportunities using GRLS data, including genetic information, visit our Data Commons database.
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Applications are submitted through the Research Management System (RMS). A link to RMS can be found here which includes training resources. Please note, when the RMS record is submitted to Research Services by the internal deadline, it should contain all the relevant Department and Faculty approvals. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you will need to secure additional late approvals from your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) and the Executive Director, Research Services.
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Schedule RMS Training before your application is due
The RMS team is pleased to offer regular training sessions for RMS (Research Management System). Proactive training in RMS is encouraged, particularly in advance of the Fall grant season. Training is open to new users and existing users looking for a refresher:
How to create an LOI/Application:
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- Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am – 11:30 am
- Every Thursday, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Approver training:
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- By request
Email rms@ucalgary.ca to schedule training for yourself or your team.
What is RMS?
RMS (Research Management System) manages the pre-award (LOI and Application) and post-award stages for research grants. Throughout the grants life-cycle, RMS interfaces with other UCalgary systems, such as IRISS and PeopleSoft, to provide a seamless process for grants and awards management, eliminate re-keying of data and heightened transparency into the status of applications at any time.
Learn more about RMS at research.ucalgary.ca/rms.
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For more information on these and other Funding Opportunities, please visit our Research Opportunities Database.
PostDoc Funding Opportunities
Updated December 5, 2024
2024 Mitacs Accelerate Rolling Deadline
- Amount: $60,000/year of matched funding for up to 3 years
- Internal Deadline: rolling
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CIHR Other: Travel Awards – Institute Community Support
- Amount: Variable
- Internal Deadline: December 23, 2024 at noon
Eligibility: Postdocs are eligible to apply
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund - Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI)
- Amount: $560,000 US over 5 years
- Internal Deadline: January 2, 2025 - Noon
- Eligibility: Postdocs are eligible to apply
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund : Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program
- Amount: $60,000 US over 3 years
- Internal Deadline: January 10, 2025 - Noon
Eligibility: Postdocs are eligible to apply
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2025-26 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research in Israel, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers. This prestigious fellowship is open to researchers in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The program offers a two-year fellowship, with the option to extend for a third year. The fellowship selects 24 postdoctoral researchers each year, who are provided with a monthly stipend of 14,000 ILS, along with access to enrichment activities, networking events, and personalized support.
A maximum of 24 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded each year: up to 18 Fellowships in STEM fields, up to three in humanities and up to three in social sciences.
At the time of application, all applicants are required to have an academic sponsor who is a faculty member at one of the following eligible Israeli institutions: Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Reichman University, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Haifa, and Weizmann Institute of Science.
Academic sponsors can only sponsor a single candidate throughout the Azrieli Fellows application process. The academic sponsor will confirm the candidate’s suitability, undertake to actively support, collaborate and share relevant expertise with the candidate, and ensure availability of facilities, office space, and funding to carry out the proposed research. In STEM fields, the academic sponsor will finance 25 percent of the stipend, totaling ILS 84,000 for two years (ILS 42,000 per year).
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellows are selected according to a highly competitive process focused on academic and research excellence without regard to any institutional affiliations, race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or age.
Applications will be evaluated according to academic excellence, proposed research, and leadership and versatility. Ideal candidates will have an excellent academic track record and the potential to perform groundbreaking research, alongside an intellectual curiosity that transcends their field of study. They will possess a character that facilitates teamwork, scientific and societal leadership, with traits such as empathy, humility and integrity, alongside communication capabilities.
How much is the fellowship?
The fellowship is made up of a basic stipend of ILS 168,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel. In STEM fields, the academic sponsor will finance 25 percent of the stipend, totaling ILS 84,000 for two years (ILS 42,000 per year).
When does the fellowship begin?
The starting date of the fellowship is October 2025, which is the beginning of the 2025–26 Israeli academic year. However, candidates are permitted to start their fellowship as early as June 1, 2025, or as late as February 1, 2026.
How long does the fellowship last?
The fellowship is offered for two years. Renewal for a third year will be considered favourably based on a competitive evaluation process
Award amount and duration:
ILS 168,000 per academic year for two years, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel
Award:
UCVM Final Internal Deadline (Full Application): January 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM MT
Contact: fellowships@ucalgary.ca
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For more information on these and other Funding Opportunities, please visit UCalgary’s Research Opportunities Database.
UCVM Internal Funding Calls
Updated August 29, 2024
UCVM Clinical Research Fund (CRF) - The UCVM Clinical Research Fund is a funding program offered by the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) Research Office. Funding competitions for the UCVM Clinical Research Fund are held once per year. The purpose of the UCVM Clinical Research Fund is to support original clinical research at UCVM and its partners in the Distributed Veterinary Learning Community (DVLC), and to support advanced training in clinical research.
The following types of applications are particularly encouraged:
- Clinical projects that are not within the remit of the major provincial and national external funding agencies
- Projects from clinical faculty who are working in the UCVM distributed veterinary teaching hospital
- Collaborative research projects between UCVM faculty and DVLC partners
Application form and guidelines for this competition are attached.
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Value: Up to $30,000 CAD
Duration: Up to 2 years
Application Process:
Please submit a single PDF file of the completed application including signatures and attachments to ucvmcrf@ucalgary.ca by the deadline.
A complete application includes the following sections and attachments as a single PDF file:
- Application Form (including declaration of potential overlap funding)
- Project Description,
- Budget Justification,
- CV or CCV
Please direct any questions to ucvmcrf@ucalgary.ca.
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UCVM Veterinary Education Research Fund (VERF) - next call opens in spring 2025