the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• enable scientists in different countries to build an effective collaboration on a common interdisciplinary research project based on complementarities and sharing of expertise, with expected impact to use the results in the future for benefit of patients.
• conduct efficient, innovative and high-quality natural history studies which will facilitate the understanding of the progression of rare diseases - or group of disorders - throughout the lifespan of a patient. the goal of these studies is to collect and analyse comprehensive patient data to define targets for future therapies, taking into consideration innovation, safety, and efficacy.

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

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• reduce health inequity by accelerating innovative research and solutions which address stbbi risk, prevalence and treatment with a particular focus on key populations; 
• enhance inclusive and team-based research in stbbi research, which meaningfully engages people with lived and living experience and adheres to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in research; and
• advance the co-creation and dissemination of knowledge that benefits the affected communities, decision-makers and other stakeholders focused on decreasing of stbbi impact on health of canadians.

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• enable stbbi researchers to generate preliminary observations, data or knowledge necessary to pursue longer-term research funding in stbbi research;
• support original, high quality stbbi projects and provide researchers the opportunity to pursue high risk health research questions which have the potential to generate novel, innovative and high impact results; and
• stimulate innovation in stbbi research by promoting cross-disciplinary research collaborations between stbbi researchers and experts in other relevant fields in canada.

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are:

• catalyze community-led research planning and development activities that ensure the inclusion and meaningful representation of people living with and at risk of hiv/aids and/or stbbi;
• foster meaningful and equitable partnerships between communities most impacted by hiv/aids and/or stbbi and researchers to advance research focused on community-driven priorities;
• engage communities in strengthening capacity for knowledge mobilization; and/or
• develop applications for community-based research grants in the areas of hiv and/or other stbbi.

our grants support and encourage legal writing that is of value to canadian lawyers, notaries and judges in their day-to-day work in the law and in the administration of justice. our grants are generally in amounts greater than $5,000 and less than or equal to $15,000.

the 2023 catalyst funding program in healthy aging aims to identify and support emerging research in technology-enabled healthy aging, foster networking and collaboration, and build capacity in aging innovation research in canada.

it is expected that small-scale projects or pilot studies funded through this call will provide a foundation for future larger research projects or funding applications.

xecs, the eureka cluster focused on electronic components and systems (ecs), has launched their second annual call for collaborative research and development project proposals.

sector of focus

micro/nano-electronics and photonics with applications in the following areas:

• agri-food and natural resources
• digital industry
• digital society
• energy
• health and well-being
• mobility

the zero emission vehicle awareness initiative (zevai) is looking to fund new and innovative projects that aim to increase knowledge, awareness, and confidence in medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission or low-emission vehicles among fleet owners, drivers and the general public.

this can include battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and renewable natural gas-powered vehicles, engine repowers and conversions, as well as fuel-efficient retrofits, fleet assessments and smart logistics. medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (mhdvs) are those that weigh more than 8,500 lbs, including large pickup trucks, delivery vans, refuse trucks, buses, and long-haul freight trucks (classes 2b to 8). this call for proposals will support—via cost-shared contribution agreements—outreach, education, and capacity-building activities, enabling greater adoption of zevs and lower-carbon vehicles in the mhdv sector in all regions of the country.

nrcan will provide funding for new and innovative awareness and education activities that are to take place in canada and that will facilitate the uptake of zero-emission or low-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, alternative fuel, or retrofits and repowers for internal combustion engines.

proposed projects could include, but are not limited to:

• developing and implementing novel targeted outreach and awareness campaigns
• creating new web-based resources or information portals
• demonstrating the potential of zero-emission or low-emission vehicles and showcasing them through test-drive and trial programs, mobile showcases, ambassador or mentorship programs, including in underserved areas
• undertaking actions to increase knowledge and visibility of electric vehicle (ev) charging infrastructure and alternative fuel technologies (e.g., hydrogen fuelling technology)
• increasing knowledge of zero-emission or low-emission fleet options and technologies among end users such as commercial or municipal fleets
• developing curriculum, training material, or best practice guides and educational tools to support the uptake of zero-emission or low-emission mhdvs throughout canada
• developing resources to assist fleets in decision-making to support the transition to lower-carbon and zero-emission vehicles
• creating educational material for fleets on the emissions reduction potential and savings from engine conversions, repowers or fuel-efficient retrofits
• educating fleet owners on methods for fleet assessments and the use of smart logistics to reduce emissions

please note, nrcan will not fund advertising or marketing campaigns (e.g., endorsements of single products or services) designed to generate sales revenue for the applicant or project partners. under this cfp, nrcan will not fund repeat or extended projects (same deliverables, audience, location) that were previously undertaken by the organization. annual events held by organizations are not eligible for nrcan funding.