health system and policy innovations for canadian veterans living with chronic pain

how to apply: 
overall objectives for this opportunity 
• comparatively analyze chronic pain health services for canadian veterans, and civilians, across health systems. this may include, but need not be limited to, comparisons of models and forms of care, issues of accessibility, care pathways, program costs, system-level variations, and considerations of variable policy trajectories. 
• improve the understanding of the relationships between primary care and interprofessional models of care for veterans, and civilians, living with chronic pain. this may include, but need not be limited to, understanding the decisionmaking and communication processes across different levels of care, and consideration of the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of different models of care including interprofessional chronic pain care.
external deadline: 
sunday, june 30, 2024
url: 

https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/funding#research-funding

agency: 
chronic pain centre of excellence for canadian veterans
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

assessing and improving quality of life of canadian veterans living with chronic pain and common comorbidities

how to apply: 
overall objectives for this funding opportunity: 
• advance the understanding of how chronic pain and common comorbidities such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury impact the quality of life of canadian veteran and their family members. 
• evaluate the effects of clinical, system, social or other kinds of interventions targeted specifically at improving quality of life of canadian veterans living with chronic pain and their family members.
• promote understanding of how families, support groups, peers, and others can contribute to improving of quality of life for canadian veterans living with chronic pain with/or without comorbid conditions.
external deadline: 
sunday, june 30, 2024
url: 

https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/funding#research-funding

agency: 
chronic pain centre of excellence for canadian veterans
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

brain health medicines

how to apply: 

the brain health medicines scholar award provides funding and drug development support to researchers whose work aims to treat, prevent or cure alzheimer's disease and related dementias. the award includes:

  • one-year grant
  • $100,000 with appropriate justification 
  • potential to renew for a second year based on milestones achieved 
  • dedicated project manager for the duration of the award
  • drug development, commercial strategy and business development support from harrington's therapeutics development center experts
  • opportunity to quality for up to $400,000 in additional funding and drug development support

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

external deadline: 
sunday, june 30, 2024
url: 

https://www.harringtondiscovery.org/funding/brain-health-medicines

agency: 
harrington discovery institute
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

addf-harrington (funding and drug development support of research efforts that aim to treat or prevent alzheimer’s disease)

how to apply: 

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
opportunity to qualify for investment funds
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 at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.
external deadline: 
monday, june 3, 2024
url: 

https://www.harringtondiscovery.org/funding/addf-harrington

agency: 
harrington discovery institute
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

green construction through wood (gcwood) program

how to apply: 

the green construction through wood (gcwood) program encourages the use of innovative wood-based building technologies in construction projects. this program supports canada’s commitment to reach 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets under the paris agreement and advance long-term priorities regarding greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions reduction.

gcwood invests in wood construction projects that generate many benefits, including:

  • reduced ghg emissions from renewable and sustainable resources that help decarbonize the built environment
  • accelerated adoption of innovative building technologies and systems
  • updated building codes that allow for taller and larger wood buildings
  • affordable housing and community infrastructure
external deadline: 
sunday, june 30, 2024
url: 

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnership...

agency: 
natural resources canada
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

energy innovation program – battery industry acceleration call

eligibility: 

eligible canadian applicants

this call is open to for-profit legal entities validly incorporated or registered in canada. canadian subsidiaries of internationally-based companies are eligible, provided that the organization is legally registered and has an established presence in canada.

an applicant can submit more than one application, provided that each application is for a distinct project.

academic institutions, community groups, not-for-profit entities, and governments (including provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal departments, and agencies) are not eligible to apply for this call.

project partners

applicants are permitted to work with partners on their project, including partners that do not qualify as eligible applicants. this could include academic institutions, government labs, other for-profit or non-profit organizations, indigenous communities, or other entities. foreign entities are eligible to act as partner organizations for the project.

project partners do not need to be confirmed in order for an expression of interest (eoi) to be submitted. details of each partner’s role and level of commitment will be required at each stage of the application process and will be taken into consideration when evaluating the application.

how to apply: 

the battery industry acceleration call, delivered under natural resources canada’s (nrcan) energy innovation program (eip), will support technologies that accelerate battery value chain decarbonization, security, and competitiveness for canada. the call will also contribute to federal efforts to strengthen the network of canadian battery innovators to help grow world-class canadian firms in the battery value chain.

this funding call is open to research and development, or demonstration projects focused on the following four elements of the battery value chain:

  • materials (anode and cathode active materials and precursors)
  • components (electrolyte, current collectors, additives, etc.)
  • cell
  • pack
external deadline: 
monday, april 29, 2024
url: 

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-and-data/funding-partnership...

agency: 
natural resources canada
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

build and mobilize foundational wildland fire knowledge program

how to apply: 

with $48 million to invest over 4 years starting in april 2024, the build and mobilize foundational wildland fire knowledge program aims to encourage collaborative research and demonstration projects focused on innovation in wildfire risk assessment, risk mitigation, and adaptive forest management as per the blueprint for wildland fire science in canada.

this new program will address gaps in foundational knowledge by developing and evaluating wildland fire risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies and technologies that support indigenous peoples, local and provincial/territorial governments and fire management agencies to reduce wildfire risk in the face of a changing climate.

the program will support initiatives that advance knowledge in the following three themes.

theme 1: wildfire risk assessment

priority research topics:

  • developing methods and baseline data for risk assessments at community and regional scales
  • integrating multiple values including air quality, carbon balance, fibre recovery
  • leveraging new technologies to accelerate risk assessments
  • leveraging new technologies, and integration of research into predictive models and decision-making tools

theme 2: wildfire risk mitigation

priority research topics:

  • testing and demonstrating the real-world feasibility, cost and effectiveness of prevention or mitigation strategies or technologies, including new approaches
  • understanding social acceptability of different interventions
  • creating awareness that leads to action by increasing the efficacy of education, outreach, and mobilization strategies
  • estimating the effects of relevant risk-reduction interventions, including return on investment

theme 3: adaptive forestry practices

priority research topics:

  • testing and demonstrating enhanced fibre recovery from fuel management activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offset the costs of treatment
  • developing approaches to integrate wildfire risk reduction as an outcome in forest management practices
  • identifying, testing, and demonstrating new forest management practices that minimize impacts of future wildland fires



 

 

external deadline: 
tuesday, may 14, 2024
url: 

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/forests/wildla...

agency: 
natural resources canada
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

dorothy killam fellowship

eligibility: 
a dorothy killam fellow is relieved of teaching and administrative duties for the period of the fellowship. the funds are intended to assist the institution to cover the costs of replacement of the applicant while still paying regular salary and benefits during the 2-year fellowship period. recipients must obtain support for research and laboratory costs from other sources. all fellowship dispersals are administered to the existing research institution of the applicant. dorothy killam fellows may be recognized at the annual national killam celebration of excellence event.

 

equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to achieving research excellence. the national killam program encourages applications from candidates whose research has consequence and impact, setting precedents and yielding transformative results that serve to build canada’s future through advanced study. to be eligible, applicants:
  • demonstrate commitment to building canada’s future and alignment with killam attributes;
  • are mid-career researchers who usually completed their phd no more than 15 years prior, though special circumstances may result in applicants being more or less than 15 years post-phd;
  • must be employed by a university or other research institute for the duration of the fellowship (2 years) and will submit a proof of employment;
  • may not have already been awarded a fellowship from the killam program of the canada council for the arts. please note that national killam program office employees, members of the national killam program advisory board, or the selection committee may not apply.
  • consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the national killam program.
how to apply: 

the dorothy killam fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking any of these disciplines.

external deadline: 
thursday, june 13, 2024
url: 

https://programmekillamprogram.powerappsportals.com/en-ca/fundingopportu...

agency: 
killam trust
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

killam prize

eligibility: 
equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to achieving research excellence. the national killam program encourages nominations of candidates whose research has consequence and impact, setting precedents and yielding transformative results that serve to build canada’s future through advanced study.

below are eligibility criteria to consider when submitting a nomination:
  • individual nominations may include nomination for multiple categories, but an individual may only be awarded the killam prize in 1 category.
  • no individual may be awarded a killam prize more than once.
  • self-nominations are not permitted for the killam prize; only nominations by experts in their field.
  • killam prizes are intended for active (not retired) canadian scholars who have made a substantial and distinguished contribution, over a significant period, to scholarly research. a killam prize is not intended as an “end-of-service” reward, as a recognition for a single great accomplishment, or in expectation of future distinguished contributions.
  • only canadian citizens or scholars working and living in canada are eligible, and the prizes are awarded only to living candidates.
  • national killam program office employees, members of the national killam program advisory board, or the selection committee may not be nominated during their term as members, and for 1 year following the end of their term.
  • the nominator and the nominee consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the national killam program.
  • a nominator may resubmit a nomination for a specific nominee as many times as desired. however, a new nomination package is required for any subsequent nomination.
note that meeting the eligibility criteria allows candidates to be nominated for a killam prize. however, it does not guarantee prize receipt. the national killam program office retains the right to interpret the contents of the nomination guidelines and form.
how to apply: 
the killam prizes are intended to honour distinguished canadian scholars who have been engaged in research in universities, hospitals, research or scientific institutes, or other similar institutions.
normally, one (1) prize is awarded each year in each of five (5) disciplines. they are awarded annually, on a competitive basis, for research done in any of the following disciplines:
  • humanities
  • social sciences
  • natural sciences
  • health sciences
  • engineering

the killam prizes are awarded to active canadian scholars who have distinguished themselves through sustained research excellence, making a significant impact in their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. 

if you are interested in being nominated for one of these prizes, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vp, research & graduate studies, at bstolar@lakeheadu.ca.

 

external deadline: 
thursday, june 6, 2024
url: 

https://programmekillamprogram.powerappsportals.com/en-ca/fundingopportu...

award category: 
award
agency: 
killam trust
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

personnel awards for black scholars

how to apply: 

the objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly qualified black trainees across canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research (i.e. stroke and vascular cognitive impairment). in the context of this award, heart and/or brain health research refers to research addressing heart conditions, stroke, and vascular cognitive impairment that contributes to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health of people living in canada through prevention, treatment and recovery. 

2024 master’s personnel awards for black scholars 

heart & stroke and brain canada are supporting the master’s personnel awards for black scholars in committing up to a total of $250,000 in 2024. 

the stipends awarded will be up to $50,000 cad ($25,000 per year for up to two (2) years) enabling black trainees to focus on their master’s research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training. 

click here to view the submission guidelines. 

deadline for receipt of applications: may 22, 2024 15:00 et 

2024 doctoral personnel awards for black scholars 

heart & stroke and brain canada are supporting the doctoral personnel awards for black scholars in committing up to a total of $360,000 in 2024. 

the stipends awarded will be up to $90,000 cad ($30,000 per year for up to three (3) years) enabling black trainees to focus on their doctoral research studies and engage with mentors as part of their training. 

click here to view the submission guidelines.  

deadline for receipt of applications: may 22, 2024 15:00 et

external deadline: 
wednesday, may 22, 2024
agency: 
brain canada and heart & stroke
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
doctoral
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