the forest sector investment and innovation program (fsiip) provides funding for strategic investments in the forest sector that:

• improve productivity and innovation
• enhance competitiveness
• support new market access
• provide benefits to ontario’s broader forest sector
• strengthen regional economies

support is available under two project categories – business projects and collaboration projects.

the social sciences and humanities research council of canada (sshrc) has launched a knowledge synthesis grants funding opportunity to assess the state of research knowledge on the topic of evolving narratives of cultures and histories under sshrc’s imagining canada’s future initiative. sshrc has partnered with canadian heritage, genome canada, and uk research and innovation’s arts and humanities research council to fund up to $1.2 million to synthesize knowledge on this theme.

we have joined together to support research that will foster a deeper understanding of the state of knowledge about the global challenge of evolving narratives of cultures and histories. successful applicants may explore topics such as loss of minority languages, traditions and historical narratives in an increasingly homogenized world.

this international funding opportunity will include two streams:

• stream 1 will be reserved for applications submitted by an applicant or project director affiliated with an eligible canadian institution.
• stream 2 will be reserved for applications jointly submitted by two applicants or project directors, one based in canada and the other in the uk, who are affiliated with eligible institutions in their respective countries. 

the resulting syntheses will identify roles that the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies and can inform the development of effective tools and technologies, robust policies and sustainable practices required to support the path toward a diverse and inclusive future for all.

the deadline for applications is december 14, 2023.

for more information on the call for proposals, please contact: ksg-ssc@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.

for stream 1, please contact dr. nicole westlund stewart at sshrc.research@lakeheadu.ca for more information.

for stream 2,  please contact jill sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca for more information.

germany: daad (german academic exchange service) - short-term research stays (fall deadline: oct 16, 2023)

the daad funds short-term faculty research stays of 1-3 months at german universities and research institutes.  the award provides 2,000-2,150 euros per month (depending on rank) plus a travel allowance.  for information and assistance, please contact jill sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca

shastri indo-canadian institute (sici) is pleased to announce a call for applications for shastri student research in india fellowships (ssrif). the ssrif is a 12-week, cad$ 7,000 research fellowship for canadian 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs (all disciplines), to undertake research projects at indian member institutions.  projects must be completed by april 30, 2024.  世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must be canadian citizens or permanent residents. sici will provide project project facilitation and travel support services.  please contact jill sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca for more information and assistance.

the community-based stream of the new horizons for seniors program (nhsp) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. this program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and well-being.  eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.

projects submitted for this grant (up to $25,000) must meet at least 1 of the following program objectives:

• promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations
• engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
• supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors
• providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors

if your proposed project is requesting capital assistance, it must meet at least 1 of the first 4 program objectives.

the imagining canada’s future ideas lab is a multi-stage funding opportunity. stage 1 consisted of a hybrid workshop where participants formed multidisciplinary teams, then developed and pitched innovative, interdisciplinary project ideas on the theme of global health and wellness for the 21st century.

teams are now invited to apply for funding to support the development of their partnerships and advance their project ideas in this second stage of the icf ideas lab.

successful applicants will be expected to:

• formalize partnerships through agreements, governance frameworks and/or strategic plans;
• establish connections with stakeholders in relevant sectors;
• advance their project by undertaking preliminary research;
• attend a working forum organized by sshrc (tentatively scheduled for fall 2024–winter 2025);
• seek out full project funding from sshrc and other research agencies at the end of the two-year grant.

the aim of this funding opportunity is to advance collaborative partnerships with communities focused on implementation science and intervention research to reduce the transmission and health impacts of infectious and congenital syphilis.

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• advance community-centred approaches to conducting implementation science and intervention research by establishing meaningful partnerships between communities most affected by rising rates of syphilis — particularly indigenous, those in the prairies and rural, remote and isolated communities — and health researchers from academic or other research institutions;
• accelerate knowledge mobilization across the continuum of care between populations that are disproportionately affected and health care providers, community organizations, decision/policy makers and researchers by supporting the co-creation, synthesis, application and sharing of research findings; and
• improve health equity by conducting research that addresses the systemic, social and behavioural causes of health inequities in our health system that have contributed to the rise in syphilis within specific populations including indigenous and rural, remote and isolated communities.

the cspc trailblazer award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated novelty and creativity through leadership, vision, courage, and commitment, and positively and significantly impacted the canadian science, technology and innovation ecosystem. these individuals have been instrumental in boldly spearheading change via one or more transformative initiatives, while blazing a trail and inspiring others to follow.

cspc 2023 will present three trailblazer awards, one in each of the categories of policy for science, science for policy and innovation policy.

cspc encourages nominations from all disciplines of policy and sciences (social and human sciences, mathematical, physical and life sciences, engineering and technology) and from all sectors (governments at all levels, academia, private and nonprofit sectors, media, and others). please note that technological or scientific discoveries or inventions are not considered for this 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