background

carbon capture technologies have been deployed and demonstrated at large scale at various sites in canada, such as the quest and boundary dam projects. however, co₂ capture technologies can account for a significant portion of the cost of deploying ccus, and most of the current conventional capture technologies are suited for larger-emission sources. there is a need for rd&d of next-generation, novel co₂ capture technologies and processes that have clear advantages over the more mature versions of amine-based co₂ capture technologies in terms of cost and application to different emission sources, sizes, and co₂ concentrations. 

expected outcomes

the ccus rd&d capture focus area aims to support the rd&d of next-generation co₂ capture technologies and processes that have the potential to significantly reduce capital and/or operating costs of capturing co₂ and increase applicability to different emission sources, sizes, and co₂ concentrations compared to commercially available, amine-based co₂ capture technologies.

this may be achieved through improvements in capture efficiency and/or total facility capture rate, process intensification and/or energy efficiency (i.e. reducing the energy per tonne of captured co₂), development of advanced low-cost materials and co₂ treatment technologies, reduction of waste and environmental impacts of capture technologies, etc.

as a part of the eip, the capture focus area under the ccus rd&d call aims to advance clean energy and production technologies that will result in significant greenhouse gas (ghg) reductions to help canada achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

the ccus rd&d capture focus area is open to projects that advance technologies that capture co₂ from industrial sources or advance negative emissions technologies that use solvents, sorbents, minerals, membranes, oxy-combustion, cryogenic separation, chemical looping, or other novel concepts. more specifically, the ccus rd&d capture focus area is open to the following eligible projects:

1. co₂ capture process development (including novel cryogenic and hybrid processes)
2. materials development and co₂ capture chemistry (e.g. advances solvents, adsorbents, metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, membrane materials, hybrids)
3. membrane-based separation technologies
4. co₂ purification and treatment (including compression for the purpose of purification)
5. applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other computational methods for development of co₂ capture – materials and processes
6. design improvement to increase input flexibility (e.g. range of flue gas compositions) and operability (e.g. quicker start-ups, better energy integration)

the betty havens prize funding opportunity is expected to:

• recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in knowledge mobilization (km) in aging at a local or regional level; and,
• provide financial support to further foster excellence and innovation in km activities.

nominations for the prize must demonstrate that the nominee has:

• contributed significantly to moving research findings into practice or policy by facilitating the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge at a local or regional level;
• engaged in knowledge mobilization (km) activities that are specifically related/targeted to a community and/or region and are aimed at bridging the gap between knowledge and practice/policy and facilitating the dissemination, uptake and application of knowledge in this context;
• linked research/researchers with decision makers/knowledge users locally and/or regionally in order to improve the health of canadians and/or health services/products and/or the canadian health care system (policy or practice);
• engaged in km efforts and strategies that have been successful in influencing or changing local, regional or provincial policy or practice; and
• formed strong partnerships with other local/regional organizations.

relevant km activities must be clearly related to the research priorities of ia and must have an important impact on canada's aging population.

if you are interested in being nominated for this prize, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• provide postdoctoral trainees in the field of human genetics and bioinformatics with the opportunity to utilize large-scale genomic and clinical data from cgen’s hostseq databank to support their research;
• generate rapid knowledge using the hostseq data to contribute to the current covid-19 response;
• raise awareness among postdoctoral trainees of the benefits of genomic and health data sharing and best practices, in particular the fair principles (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of digital assets), to promote their integration in their work;
• build capacity to enhance pandemic preparedness and other genomic medicine applications;
• apply an open science approach to ensure that research findings and other outputs are made available, freely and openly, to the scientific community to accelerate research translation and benefits; and
• increase capacity and diversity in health data science leading to the establishment of the required infrastructure to fully realize the benefits of an equitable learning health system, by encouraging a diversity of applicants.

as the largest non-governmental funder of inflammatory bowel disease (ibd) research in canada, crohn’s and colitis canada proudly celebrates and recognizes canadian ibd researchers for their exceptional contributions to the field of ibd research through four awards. 

nominations are being accepted until august 15, 2022 at 5 pm et.

• the research leadership award recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership in the field of ibd research, significantly contributes to advancing crohn’s and colitis research in canada, and makes exceptional contributions to crohn’s and colitis canada’s mission and promise. the recipient will be invited to present their research at the annual meeting of the minds conference. registration, hotel and travel covered by crohn’s and colitis canada.

• the rising star award recognizes the basic or clinical research accomplishments of an outstanding emerging investigator, within five years of their first faculty appointment. the recipient is an innovative leader who advances crohn's and colitis research in canada, and has made an outstanding contribution to crohn’s and colitis canada’s mission. the recipient will be invited to present their research at the annual meeting of the minds conference. registration, hotel and travel covered by crohn’s and colitis canada.

crohn’s and colitis canada and pfizer canada’s women in ibd awards provide research program funding to recognize women of influence who are making outstanding contributions to the field of ibd research.

• the outstanding researcher award recognizes an exceptional female ibd basic or clinical researcher who has been an inspirational leader and role model in the field of ibd research, and contributed significantly to advancing crohn’s and colitis canada’s mission. the recipient will receive $25,000 to support their ibd research program. 

• the emerging researcher award acknowledges the basic or clinical research accomplishments of a junior/newly emerging female ibd researcher, within 5 years of their first faculty appointment, who has shown creativity, initiative and commitment to advancing ibd research and quality of patient care in canada. the recipient will receive $15,000 to support their ibd research program. 

we encourage you to nominate your ibd colleagues for these research awards to recognize their contributions to the canadian ibd research landscape. self-nominations are accepted.

for more information, or to submit a nomination form, visit the crohn's and colitis canada website.

if you are interested in being nominated for one of these awards, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research & graduate studies at avp.research@lakeheadu.ca.

the chan zuckerberg initiative invites applications for the second of three cycles for 18-month projects focused on advancing tools and resources that make it possible to gain greater insights into health and disease from single-cell biology datasets.

cmc microsystems recognizes excellence in canadian micro-nano research by canada’s national design network through its annual douglas r. colton award. established in honour of the founding president of cmc microsystems, this award includes a medal and a monetary prize of $4,500.

faculty, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 or alumni who have successfully completed a master’s or phd degree in a canadian university within the previous three calendar years are eligible for this award.

if you are interested in being nominated for this award, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  avp.research@lakeheadu.ca.

the alzheimer's drug discovery foundation (addf) and harrington discovery institute provide funding and drug development support of research efforts that aim to treat or prevent alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and cognitive-decline associated with aging. each year up to two addf-harrington scholars are chosen. the award includes:

• two-year grant
• funding up to $600,000
• drug development expertise and project management support
• a personalized team of drug developers and project manager for each award recipient
• expert business, commercialization and clinical development advice
• regulatory assistance
• intellectual property (ip) review and advice
• assistance identifying and securing additional financial support based on project needs

for more information, please contact jill sherman, international research facilitator, at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.

the warren alpert foundation prize recognizes one or more scientists whose scientific achievements have led to the prevention, cure, or treatment of human disorders or for seminal research that holds great promise to change our ability to treat disease.

if you are interested in being nominated for this award, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca.