to accelerate translational cancer research so that precise, impactful and cost-effective treatments can benefit cancer patients, oicr has implemented a new clinical translation pathway (ctp) to support preclinical, clinical, and convergent research. the ctp consists of four separate funding streams and is currently inviting applications for the innovation to implementation (i2i) funding opportunity which is focused on overcoming barriers to the mobilization, or uptake, of knowledge required to facilitate adoption of research into policy or healthcare. oicr is committed to providing research funding to help support a sustainable health system that enables fair and equitable access to cancer interventions.

sshrc is pleased to launch a knowledge synthesis grants competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on the topic of shifting dynamics of privilege and marginalization. genome canada has joined sshrc as a funding partner for this call and is seeking social sciences and humanities insights on issues related to genomics. the outcome of this knowledge synthesis grant will help to inform policy and decision-making across sectors and help to ensure a cohesive, equitable and just canadian society.

ontario genomics is pleased to announce new funding opportunities in genome canada’s climate climate-smart agriculture and food systems initiative.

data are a central component of the initiative. data will act as a bridge or connector between projects and as an output supporting the ability to achieve and measure impact across a diverse portfolio of projects.

to that end, this initiative will fund two cross-cutting coordination hubs: the data coordination and collaboration hub (data hub) and the knowledge mobilization and implementation coordination hub (kmic hub). the cross-cutting, coordinating hubs are designed to support and maximize the impacts produced by a portfolio of selected interdisciplinary challenge teams (ict) projects.

these hubs will provide administrative, technical and coordination leadership to the project portfolio with a focus on:

• intentionally connecting projects across the ict portfolio.
• supporting the coordination and alignment of portfolio activities across projects.
• engaging stakeholders and end users at the portfolio level.
• adding value to project outputs.
• addressing gaps to create portfolio coherence in achieving impacts

a single pan-canadian team will be selected to provide data coordination and technical expertise for the portfolio of projects. this team will work with the icts and other partners to develop and implement a portfolio data plan.

data coordination and collaboration hub (data hub)

the data hub will be responsible for coordinating the scientific data within the portfolio that are required to validate and replicate research findings. beyond genomic datasets, relevant scientific findings will include information about how the data were generated (e.g., software, workflows and protocols) and the context in which the data should be interpreted (e.g., metadata, policy, socio-economic measures, etc.). collectively, scientific data outputs from the initiative will be referred to as “data assets.”

the data hub intends to leverage existing digital research infrastructure or software platforms and focus on adding value to these, as opposed to engineering new software. moreover, the intent is to support the success of individual projects by providing data resources and broader connections to stakeholders. to facilitate climate impact, the data hub will help provide a common framework for portfolio outputs. it will not link disparate projects under one overarching research question.

the data hub will be responsible for data governance, research data management and analytics. data governance will ensure that the appropriate data stewardship and data sharing policies are implemented for access, security, and privacy. research data management will focus on the infrastructure for data storage, processing, and data sharing. this will include advancing data interoperability standards so that data flow and data linkages are optimal. data analytics will provide value to the portfolio through expertise in statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (ai). analytics would include developing tools and workflows that support icts and/or that make the data more useful to external partners.

this funding opportunity aims to support a single pan-canadian team that will develop and implement a data plan for genome canada’s climate-smart agriculture and food systems initiative. first, the team will internally coordinate data-related activities across the interdisciplinary research teams to add value and consistency to the genomic data assets that are being generated. second, the team will help the projects leverage these data assets to externally advance genomic technologies and policies that have the potential to measurably mitigate climate change, such as by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or increasing carbon sequestration.

ontario genomics is pleased to announce new funding opportunities in genome canada’s climate climate-smart agriculture and food systems initiative.

knowledge mobilization and implementation will be critical to the climate-smart agriculture and food systems initiative. the projects within the portfolio will intentionally and regularly connect, convene and learn from each other to drive greater collective impact.

to that end, this initiative will fund two cross-cutting coordination hubs: the knowledge mobilization and implementation coordination hub (kmic hub) and the data coordination and collaboration hub (data hub). the cross-cutting, coordinating hubs are designed to support and maximize the impacts produced by a portfolio of selected interdisciplinary challenge teams (ict) projects.

these hubs will provide administrative, technical and coordination leadership to the project portfolio with a focus on:

• intentionally connecting projects across the ict portfolio.
• supporting the coordination and alignment of portfolio activities across projects.
• engaging stakeholders and end users at the portfolio level.
• adding value to project outputs.
• addressing gaps to create portfolio coherence in achieving impacts

a single pan-canadian team will be selected to develop and implement a portfolio-level knowledge mobilization and implementation plan for genome canada’s climate-smart agriculture and food systems initiative.

knowledge mobilization and implementation coordination hub (kmic)

the kmic hub will have broad and specific knowledge, skills, and expertise in genomics in society (gis) – a field that encompasses the environmental, economic, ethical, legal and social aspects of genomics (ge³ls) research – as well as skills in stakeholder relations, partnership development, project management, stakeholder and end-user engagement, policy and regulation, economics, and implementation science. these skills and knowledge areas will equip the kmic hub to lead and coordinate cross-cutting ge3ls research and activities at the portfolio level and to launch and manage other knowledge mobilization activities that will help drive the adoption of genomic solutions and mobilize knowledge to help the portfolio deliver net carbon reduction.

the kmic hub will focus initially on developing mechanisms and structures to enable the ict teams to connect with the hub. the hub will work with icts to refine, cocreate and harmonize project-specific knowledge mobilization and implementation plans into a single unified portfolio plan. this plan should describe an ambitious yet practical vision of what a canadian kmic hub for climate genomics could be and how it will work across the portfolio of projects to support canada’s goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and to reduce the carbon footprint of its agriculture and food production system.

the objective of this funding opportunity is to support a single pan-canadian team that will develop and implement a portfolio-level knowledge mobilization and implementation plan for this initiative. the team will coordinate knowledge mobilization and implementation activities to ensure that research and investments produce the intended impact and outcome. consistent with the overall initiative objective, this will include undertaking key ge3ls research at the portfolio level and advancing genomic technologies and policies that have the potential to measurably mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions and increasing carbon sequestration.

the fellowship award provides financial support to academics who are recognized for their expertise and research in areas important to the bank's core functions.

the award is for a term of up to five years and consists of these annual payments, subject to an annual review and confirmation process:

• a $50,000 research grant
• a $40,000 research expense allowance for related research expenses and for research assistants
• a sum of $5,000 for the university to administer the award funds

nomination

the nomination period for the 2023 fellowship program awards is open from september 1 to november 30, 2022.

there is no limit to the number of candidates a university can nominate for the fellowship award.

universities may nominate award recipients for a second term.

if you are interested in being nominated for this award, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca

purpose

the governor’s award provides financial support to academics who are recognized for their expertise and research in areas important to the bank's core functions.

the award consists of a $30,000 annual research grant for a term of up to two years, subject to an annual review and confirmation process.

nomination

the nomination period for the 2023 fellowship program awards is open from september 1 to november 30, 2022.

there is no limit to the number of candidates a university can nominate for the governor’s award.

if you are interested in being nominated for this award, please contact dr. batia stolar, associate vice-president, research and graduate studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca

cifar invites exceptional early-career researchers from across the natural, biomedical and social sciences and the humanities to join one of our interdisciplinary research programs that address some of the most important questions facing science and humanity. the cifar azrieli global scholars program accelerates the development of the next generation of research leaders and positions them to heighten their impact in academia and beyond.

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

the canadian science policy centre is pleased to announce the competition for the 8th cspc youth award. cspc is committed to building capacity and empowering a young generation of scientists and policy makers, to develop their expertise and be able to showcase their talent. we encourage all of you below 35 years of age from any discipline, any sector and at any stage of your career, to apply for this award.

this award recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who proposes an innovative and compelling evidence-based policy proposal that will make a positive difference to canadians. proposals should be connected to one or more of the themes for the cspc 2022 listed here.

this award is designed not only to highlight innovative, evidence-driven policy ideas by policy 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and young professionals, but also to encourage young people not currently studying, or working in public policy to share their policy ideas. eligible recipients include all young canadian residents under 35, regardless of their field of study or work. the cspc is fully committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified participants to apply.

the petroleum research fund is an endowed fund, managed by the american chemical society that supports fundamental research directly related to petroleum or fossil fuels at nonprofit institutions (generally colleges and universities) in the united states and other countries.

acs petroleum research fund (acs prf) grants are intended as seed money, to enable an investigator to initiate a new research direction. the investigator should not have published or received financial support from another funding agency for the proposed research. also, proposals that the acs prf committee feels are a logical extension of an investigator’s previous research may be denied as “not a new direction.”

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