the public health agency of canada is pleased to share with you the following open call for letters of intent under the transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases – research funding opportunity:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/funding-opportunities/grant-contribution-funding-opportunities/transmission-dynamics-respiratory-infectious-diseases-research-funding-opportunity.html

the purpose of this call for letters of intent (loi) is to fund canadian research that investigates the transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases, such as covid-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (rsv). this opportunity is a two-stage process that involves assessing submitted lois and inviting research teams of approved projects to submit a full funding request. multiple research projects will be funded, subject to budgetary and project considerations.

should you wish to apply, please email: cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca with the subject line “loi transmission dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases” to obtain the letter of intent template.

the deadline for submissions is 12:00 pm (et) on august 11, 2023.

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• address the biological, social, environmental and/or behavioural effects on lung health through rigorous research approaches informed by intersectional analyses;
• coordinate the collection and sharing of data to understand, prevent, detect and manage lung health to improve reproducibility and rigour of research results;
• disseminate, inform and implement high-quality evidence into practice and policy for improved and more equitable health outcomes;
• strengthen and promote lung health research capacity through interdisciplinary and experiential-based approaches to foster the next generation of lung health researchers;
• meaningfully integrate equity, diversity and inclusion analyses and considerations within research studies and teams;
• broadly strengthen the respiratory health and wellness of people living in canada with meaningful consideration of historically excluded groups and indigenous peoples (first nations, inuit, and métis).

this funding opportunity will support projects relevant to at least one of the following research areas:

• clinical trials for new or repurposed drugs (including vaccines and biologic drugs) and medical devices (such as diagnostic tests) to prevent or respond to health emergencies.
• early phase (pilot, phase 1 and phase 2) clinical trials of safety and efficacy to support the development and commercialization of new health products with high potential to solve current and future health challenges (such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and other health emergencies)
  • new health products of particular interest for this opportunity include those in emerging technology areas (e.g., precision medicines, including cell and gene therapies, rna, and viral vectors, and monoclonal antibodies).

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• support the growth of emerging research foci and priorities that have the potential to advance the health and well-being of youth in canada;
• support the development of collaboration, both within the research community, as well as with knowledge users, policy makers and other key partners, including youth, that will enhance interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches to research and knowledge mobilization; and
• build capacity, both in terms of the researcher career pathway, and the engagement of youth throughout the research process to enhance youth health research.

partnership development grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the research partnerships program.

these grants provide support over one to three years to teams/partnerships, led by a project director, to:

• develop research and/or related activities in the social sciences and humanities—these can include knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and emerging scholars—by fostering new partnerships with existing and/or potential partners; or
• design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that can result in best practices or models—these can either be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up to a regional, national or international level.

partnership funding is intended for formal partnerships between postsecondary institutions and/or organizations of various types. for more information, see the definitions for formal partnership and partner organization.

please contact the office of research (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) at least three months prior to the sshrc external deadline if this opportunity is of interest.

the warren alpert foundation prize, in association with harvard medical school, recognizes and honors one or more scientists, physicians and researchers 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 prize, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research & graduate studies, at avp.research@lakeheadu.ca.

the breaking new ground grant funds innovative, high-reward projects that will break new ground and build evidence and programs to dramatically improve the prevention, treatment, and care cascade in ontario. this funding stream supports the piloting, evaluation, or scale up of hiv interventions. the project should address a clear care or quality gap in the current hiv care cascade, or health and social system and work to achieve impact at the front lines of hiv prevention and care.

the implementation science grant funds the development of sustainable, effective hiv programs and services. the goal is to promote the utilization and adoption of evidence-based hiv interventions; support the planning, execution, and implementation of hiv interventions using appropriate implementation science methodologies; and improve hiv programs and services by cultivating regular uptake of evidence-based practice. this funding stream will support implementation science initiatives that will contribute to a rapid learning system for hiv. the project should address a clear care or quality gap in the current hiv care cascade, or health and social system.

shastri indo-canadian institute is pleased to announce a call for applications from the faculty members/ academics of sici's canadian member institutions for shastri faculty collaboration and internationalization (sfci) project grants.

the sfci project is part of sici’s canadian scholars to india (csi) program, funded by global affairs canada, the government of canada.  the csi program goal is to improve and diversify canadian scholars' short-term academic mobility to india.

sfci project objectives

the sfci project aims to create, strengthen, and diversify ways for long-term collaborations and internationalization dimensions in canadian and indian universities. the interventions would extend opportunities to make india a leading destination for institutional partnerships and networks, scholarly exchanges, research collaborations, curriculum internationalization, joint degree programs, and study abroad programs for canadian faculty members and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . the execution of sfci project activities will enhance the capacity, excellence, intercultural understanding, and global engagement of participating faculty members, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and institutions.

grant value:             cad$ 5,000/project

number of grants:    12 (twelve)                                   

duration of visit:       2 (two) weeks

eligible timeframe:  august 15, 2023, to february 29, 2024.  

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

funding for projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (zevs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or clean fuels.