funding is available through the lake winnipeg basin program (lwbp) between april 1, 2024 and march 31, 2026 to support outcome-focused actions that address program priorities:
lake of the woods is a large lake shared between canada and the united states that spans the borders of minnesota, ontario and manitoba within the lake winnipeg drainage basin. the lake is an important natural and economic resource and supports a significant sport fishery and tourism sector in northwestern ontario. the lake of the woods region is also culturally significant to the many indigenous peoples living in the basin who depend on its resources.
since the 1980s, the lake has experienced a sharp increase in harmful algae blooms (habs), which can cover much of the lake’s surface. habs threaten drinking water quality, negatively impact recreational activities and degrade fish and wildlife habitat. these blooms are primarily caused by excess phosphorus, which enters lake of the woods from a number of sources, including the rainy river.
through the freshwater action plan, we are working with partners to take action to address harmful algal blooms in the lake of the woods through continued monitoring and reduction of nutrient pollution to protect aquatic ecosystem health.
non-profit and non-governmental groups and organizations are eligible to receive funding, examples include:
the following groups are ineligible, but are encouraged to partner with non-profit and non-governmental groups and organizations to support a project proposal:
we provide financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for canadian communities to take on local action-based projects that produce measurable, positive effects on the environment and to build the capacity of communities to sustain these activities in the future.
lake simcoe is the largest inland lake in southern ontario and a significant source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of canadians. the region is one of the fastest growing in canada with a thriving recreation and tourism industry. the watershed also contains significant natural, urban and agricultural systems including parts of the oak ridges moraine.
excessive phosphorus runoff from urban and agricultural sources has led to an increase in nuisance algal blooms in lake simcoe and is the most significant cause of degraded water quality in the lake. these issues are further exacerbated by invasive species and the effects of climate change.
through the freshwater action plan, we are committed to collaborating with partners to support the reduction in nutrient pollution and resulting nuisance and harmful algal blooms to protect the health of lake simcoe for future generations.
the ontario ministry of transportation (mto) is pleased to announce the 2024 call for proposals for the road safety research partnership program (rsrpp) is now open. the rsrpp funds researchers in ontario’s broader public sector and non-profit organizations to conduct cutting-edge road safety research in support of ontario’s efforts to protect our road users and drive safety innovation forward.
mto is now accepting program submissions and invites you to apply using the attached application form. the deadline for submission is february 29, 2024, 11:59 pm est. please see the attached rsrpp guidelines for more information about this funding opportunity, including program eligibility criteria, application instructions, program reporting requirements, and priority research topics.
we are currently looking for researchers for a funding opportunity on the operational colour vision requirements for rcaf pilots.
researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by drdc to translate the colour vision requirements that were obtained in a prior effort (the operational vision requirements and assessment – ovra project) into clinical cut-off scores that can be used in an aeromedical clinic. this study will provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical colour vision criteria for rcaf aircrew. the due date for applications is 19 january 2024 at 11:59 pm (pst).
for more information and to download the application form: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/research/federal-research-funding
proposals must be for fundamental research in “the petroleum field,” which is defined in our founding document as “petroleum, natural gas, coal, shale, tar sands and like materials.” fundamental research encompasses the properties of these materials, whereas the petroleum industry undertakes “applied research,” which is outside the scope of acs prf. however, please note that while the prf trust imposes certain restrictions, prf currently funds many topics of current interest in sustainability and green chemistry. these include, for example, new catalysts and upgrading/utilization of methane and carbon dioxide. interested individuals are encouraged to contact a prf program officer or prfinfo@acs.org for more information regarding areas.
for more information, please contact jill sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.
the canadian cancer society awards for excellence in cancer research recognize individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in canada. recipients are leaders in their fields who exemplify excellence in science and outstanding service to the scientific community. posthumous nominations are not eligible. winners will be recognized and will receive a personalized glass plaque commemorating their award. each award also comes with a $20,000 contribution to the recipient’s research program.
canadian cancer society lifetime contribution prize
a krescent program post-doctoral fellowship is an “in-training” award intended for applicants with a ph.d., m.d. or equivalent degree. the objective is to attract and foster young investigators to initiate and/or continue their training in kidney research. the annual stipend is $65,000 (md) or $55,000 (ph.d.) for two to three years.
the krescent program new investigator award is awarded to researchers (within three years of their first faculty appointment) who have clearly demonstrated excellence during their pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in kidney disease and provides salary support for up to three years of the faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor or equivalent at a canadian university. the purpose of this award is to support the recipient in becoming established as a fully independent investigator in the field of kidney disease.
