our government is investing $182 million to increase energy efficiency and address climate change by improving how our homes and buildings are designed, renovated, and constructed. $48.4 million is going to support the development and implementation of building codes for existing buildings and new net-zero energy-ready buildings through rd&d initiatives that:

• accelerate development and adoption of technologies, design and construction.
• provide more cost-effective solutions.
• validate locally with real-world demonstrations.
• build confidence for adoption of updated codes.

these funds will be disbursed under the energy efficient buildings program (‘eeb program’) through a series of calls for proposals or expressions of interest. funding under the eeb program were accessible since 2018 and will be available until 2026.

mitacs is launching a new research funding call aimed at supporting indigenous innovation in canada. this call will support projects through the accelerate and business strategy internship programs.

eligible projects will need to meet at least one of the following two criteria:

1. the intern on the project self-identifies as being indigenous; or
2. the partner organization collaborating on the project is at least 50% owned by an individual that self-identifies as indigenous

both industry and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to participate as partners.

for this call, partners will need to contribute 25% of total project costs. the breakdown for each funding program is as follows:

accelerate – minimum project duration: 4 months (can be longer if necessary).

for each 4-month accelerate internship unit, the partner organization will provide $3,750 +taxes, and mitacs will match with $11,250.

business strategy internship – project duration: 4 months

for a bsi internship, partner organizations will pay $2500 +taxes and mitacs will match with $7500.

the deadline for applications to this indigenous innovation call is january 29, 2021.

if you are interested in applying and would like additional information, mitacs is holding a webinar on thursday, dec 17^th at 1:00 pm. to attend, please register here.

additional program details can be found here.

these grants offer funding opportunities for clinicians to validate glycomics data from clinical studies. maximum request: $50,000 for one year

objective

the  japan society for the promotion of science (jsps) has established the jsps postdoctoral fellowships for foreign researchers. a limited number of promising early-career researchers are given the opportunity to conduct research in japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. nserc is responsible for recommending canadian nominees for jsps postdoctoral fellowships.

nserc is acting on the evidence that equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the scientific and engineering communities and the quality, social relevance and impact of research. increasing diversity and gender equity in the research enterprise are key priorities in our strategic plan, nserc 2020, and are highlighted in the strategic goal of “building a diversified and competitive research base”.

eligibility

to be considered eligible for support, as of the application deadline date, you must:

• be a canadian citizen or a permanent resident of canada;
• not have japanese nationality or be a permanent resident of japan;
• hold or expect to hold a doctorate degree in one of the fields of research that nserc supports prior to the proposed start date of the postdoctoral fellowship;
• not hold, or have held, any other jsps postdoctoral fellowship

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

description

sshrc impact awards are designed to build on and sustain canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. the awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization, and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by sshrc.

recipients are to use award funds for activities that promote and further develop the work being honoured. in recognition of the crucial role postsecondary institutions play in mobilizing research knowledge, at least 10% of each award must be used to promote the recipient’s research achievements. individual recipients and their institutions may choose to devote additional funds, including a higher percentage of the award funds, to these activities.

a multidisciplinary jury made up of distinguished individuals from academia, as well as the private, not-for-profit and public sectors, from canada and abroad, will select award recipients according to the selection criteria associated with each of the five awards.

before announcing the names of the award winners and finalists, sshrc will share competition results on the grants and scholarships administrative portal.

eligible institutions are invited to put forward nominations for the:

• gold medal ($100,000)
• talent award ($50,000)
• insight award ($50,000)
• connection award ($50,000)
• partnership award ($50,000)

gold medal ($100,000)

the gold medal is sshrc’s highest research honour. it is awarded to an individual whose sustained leadership, dedication and originality of thought have inspired 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and colleagues alike.

the recipient’s achievements in research must have significantly advanced understanding in their respective fields of research in the social sciences and humanities. the exceptional quality and impact of the recipient’s research, and their ongoing efforts to share the results of this work, must have greatly enriched canadian society, and contributed to social, cultural, economic and intellectual life in canada and/or internationally.

gold medal funds must be used within one year for research, knowledge mobilization or other research-related activities. at least 10% of the award must be used to promote the impact and outcomes of the recipient’s research achievements.

selection criteria

1. challenge—ambition and importance (25%):
   • originality and significance of the body of work within the nominee’s fields of research.
2. achievements—impact and outcomes (75%):
   • evidence of the sustained quality, impact and influence of the nominee’s research achievements within and/or beyond the academic community;
   • level of nominee’s engagement with, and quality of training and mentoring provided to, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , emerging scholars and participants, relative to the nominee’s career level;
   • nominee’s national and/or international stature;
   • nominee’s commitment, creativity and successes in sharing research knowledge within and/or beyond the academic community; and
   • nominee’s overall contribution to knowledge.

talent award ($50,000)

the talent award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, on april 1, 2021, holds a sshrc doctoral scholarship or fellowship or postdoctoral fellowship. this includes, but is not limited to, a canada graduate scholarship, vanier canada graduate scholarship or banting postdoctoral fellowship.

the talent award is given to an individual who maintains academic excellence, has a talent for research and knowledge mobilization and has demonstrated clear potential to be a future leader within and/or outside the academic sector.

the talent award can either be:

• taken up as a fellowship to fund the recipient’s doctoral or postdoctoral research over a one-year period; or  
• used within one year of receiving the award as a grant to support research, knowledge mobilization or other research-related activities.

at least 10% of the award funds must be used to promote the recipient’s research achievements.

selection criteria

1. challenge—ambition and importance (25%):
   • originality and significance of the body of work within the nominee’s fields of research.
2. achievements—impact and outcomes (75%):
   • originality and significance of nominee’s body of academic achievement and research, including quality of publications relative to stage of career;
   • evidence of impact of the nominee’s work within their fields of research and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community;
   • nominee’s ability and commitment to communicate research results within and/or beyond the academic community;
   • level of nominee’s engagement with, and quality of training and mentoring provided to, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , emerging scholars and participants, relative to the nominee’s career level; and
   • nominee’s demonstrated potential for leadership and societal contributions within and/or beyond the academic community.

insight award ($50,000)

the insight award recognizes outstanding achievement arising from a single or multiple sshrc-funded initiatives. it is given to an individual or a team of six people maximum (including the nominee) whose initiative(s) have significantly contributed to knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world. the research outcomes must have led to demonstrable impact within the nominee’s fields of research and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community.

in the case of a team initiatives(s), the nominee must be the principal investigator. if successful, this person will receive the award on behalf of the team.

the nomination package must include the nominee’s sshrc cv, and those of any team members (up to five), if applicable.

insight award funds must be used within one year to further develop the initiative(s) being recognized, through research, knowledge mobilization or other research-related activities. a minimum of 10% of the award funds must be used to promote the recipient’s research achievements.

selection criteria

1. challenge—ambition and importance (25%):
   • originality and significance of the body of work within the nominee’s fields of research.
2. achievements—impact and outcomes (75%):
   • evidence of contributions within the nominee’s fields of research, including, but not limited to, scholarly literature, and other knowledge mobilization contributions, such as commissioned reports, professional practice, public discourse, public policies, products and services, experience in collaboration, etc.;
   • level of nominee’s engagement with, and quality of training and mentoring provided to, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , emerging scholars and participants, relative to the nominee’s career level; and
   • evidence of influence and impact on research and/or societal outcomes.

connection award ($50,000)

the connection award recognizes an outstanding sshrc-funded initiative that facilitates the flow and exchange of research knowledge within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community. it is given to an individual or team whose initiative has engaged the campus and/or wider community, and has generated intellectual, cultural, social and/or economic impacts.

in the case of a team initiative, the nominee must be the applicant/project director for the initiative. if successful, this person will receive the award on behalf of the team.

the nomination package must include the nominee’s sshrc cv, and those of any team members (up to five), if applicable.

connection award funds must be used within one year to further develop the knowledge mobilization activity being recognized, or to support other research-related activities. at least 10% of the award funds must be used to promote the recipient’s research achievements.

selection criteria

1. challenge—ambition and importance (25%):
   • originality and significance of the initiative within the nominee’s fields of research.
2. achievements—impact and outcomes (75%):
   • effectiveness of research knowledge dissemination/exchange within the nominee’s fields of research and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community;
   • evidence of contributions, including, but not limited to, scholarly literature and other knowledge mobilization contributions, such as commissioned reports, professional practice, public discourse, public policies, products and services, experience in collaboration, etc.;
   • level of nominee’s engagement with, and quality of training and mentoring provided to, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , emerging scholars and participants, relative to nominee’s career level; and
   • evidence of influence and impact on research and/or societal outcomes.

partnership award ($50,000)

the partnership award recognizes a sshrc‑funded formal partnership for its outstanding achievement in advancing research, research training or knowledge mobilization, or developing a new partnership approach to research and/or related activities. it is awarded to a formal partnership that, through mutual co-operation and shared intellectual leadership and resources, has demonstrated impact and influence within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community.

for the partnership award, the nominee must be the project director. if successful, this person will receive the award on behalf of the partnership.

the nomination package must include the nominee’s sshrc cv, and those of any team members (up to five), if applicable.

partnership award funds must be used within one year to further develop the research, knowledge mobilization or research-related activities being recognized. at least 10% of the award funds must be used to promote the recipient’s research achievements.

selection criteria

1. challenge—ambition and importance (25%):
   • originality and significance of the partnership within the nominee’s fields of research.
2. achievements—impact and outcomes (75%):
   • evidence of mutual co-operation and sharing of intellectual leadership and resources within the nominee’s fields of research and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community;
   • quality of partnership, including shared engagement and ownership;
   • evidence of contributions, including, but not limited to, scholarly literature, and/or other knowledge mobilization contributions, such as commissioned reports, professional practice, public discourse, public policies, products and services, experience in collaboration, etc.;
   • level of nominee’s engagement with, and quality of training and mentoring provided to, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , emerging scholars and participants, relative to the nominee’s career level; and
   • evidence of influence and impact on research and/or societal outcomes.

nomination process

eligible institutions are invited to put forward nominations for all sshrc impact award categories. each institution may submit only one nomination for each award in a given year, up to a maximum of five sshrc impact award nominations. institutions must provide the name and contact information of a person to whom sshrc will send all questions and correspondence, including results.

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

the cfn summer student awards are unique in providing undergraduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with interdisciplinary experience, while developing their knowledge of the opportunities and challenges in caring for an aging population. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 work with supervisors from their disciplines, and meet regularly with mentors from a complimentary discipline.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an eligible canadian university at the time of application, and have completed all of the course requirements of at least the first year of university study (two academic terms) of his/her degree.

preference is given to applicants that have demonstrated current or prior personal or professional interest in older adults living with frailty and/or aging through pursuing aging-related courses or specializations, or relevant work, community service or leadership experience.

description: global affairs canada and the chinese ministry of education are offering short-term scholarships to canadians wishing to pursue post-secondary academic study, scientific research or chinese language training or a combination of these activities at participating chinese institutions.

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

important messages

we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. if you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

assessment accommodation

do you want to gain valuable experience working in an area related to your studies while contributing to the advancement of canada’s international interests? the cadieux-léger fellowship, now in its 27th year, provides direct experience in a policy research environment focused on the diverse challenges facing canadian foreign policy.

applying for the cadieux-léger fellowship is done through the research affiliate program (rap). only candidates that have completed this step of the process will be considered.

the deadline for applications is no later than december 11, 2020. due to the need to balance operational needs with public health requirements, candidates will be expected to work from home remotely, but be capable of in-person attendance in a work setting in ottawa where required.

due to the high volume of receipt of applications, only the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 selected for an interview will be contacted.

duties

the fellow’s work includes research, writing short papers or briefs, and participating in the policy development process, including by networking with internal and external experts and contributing to policy working groups and other initiatives.

work environment

the foreign policy research and foresight division of global affairs canada (gac) is pleased to
announce the selection process for the 2021-2022 cadieux-léger fellowship.

the cadieux-léger fellow is integrated within the foreign policy research division at gac as an analyst.

the fellow’s work includes research, writing short papers or briefs, and participating in the policy development process, including by networking with internal and external experts and contributing to policy working groups and other initiatives.

while at gac, the fellow is expected to advance canadian the foreign policy research and foresight division’s research agenda, including understanding the evolving structure of international relations and its implications for canada. this can include better understanding rules based international order, accounting for new actors (countries, alliances, non-state actors and organisations), global power rebalancing (exploring new power configurations), and other critical issue areas affecting the international order.

we welcome proposals related to these themes that have clear relevance to canadian foreign policy priorities and ideally reflect the additional global affairs canada objectives related to international development and trade. the relevance and quality of the research proposal is an important factor in the selection process, as are interpersonal skills and capacity for teamwork.

the foreign policy research division aims to create an efficient and collaborative work environment through knowledge-sharing, exchanging experience and ideas, as well as soliciting and welcoming input in new ways from a variety of stakeholders. as such, the fellow would be expected to build networks within gac, the government and with external experts. a particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and engaging new sets of stakeholders whose good ideas can be leveraged.

early learning and child care (elcc) innovation is to support organizations exploring new ideas to maximize innovative practices in elcc services across canada.

there is more information available on the early learning and child care (elcc) innovation program page.

as organizations can only submit one application to this competition, if faculty are interested in applying to this opportunity, they are asked to contact the office of research (ahacquo1@lakehead.ca) by december 11, 2020.