round 12 of the ontario research fund -research excellence (orf-re) program

how to apply: 

overview

the ministry of colleges and universities has launched round 12 of its ontario research fund -research excellence (orf-re) program.  the overall purpose of this program is to provide research institutions with the funding necessary to support the operational costs of major projects that are of strategic value to the province of ontario.


orf-re program funding ratio and application streams
the orf-re program will provide up to one third of the total cost of a project, with the remaining two thirds coming from a combination of contributions from the private sector and the institution.  the orf-re round 12 call is made up of two application funding streams:

stream 1: general – basic and applied research
this stream:
    • is open to all research disciplines
    • is at a technology readiness level (trl) of 1 or 2
    • funds projects from $500,000 to $2,000,000
    • funds projects up to a maximum of 5 years
 
stream 2: experimental research
this stream:
    • funds projects that demonstrate strong commercialization potential, where the innovation is at a technology readiness level (trl) of 3 or higher
    • requires collaboration with an ontario-based company
    • funds projects from $300,000 to $2,000,000
    • funds projects up to a maximum of 4 years
please note that for both of the above streams, priority will be given to applications that are focused on:
    • artificial intelligence
    • automotive (includes electric vehicles)
    • critical minerals (includes research that supports ontario’s ring of fire)
    • genomics
    • life sciences
    • medical devices
    • quantum technology

 

eligible contributions and expenditures 

from the program guidelines:  "contributions, both in-kind and cash, are eligible if received (but not spent) up to one year before the application due date. since the application due date for this round is september 27, 2023, contributions secured after september 27, 2022 (but not spent) are eligible.
expenditures are only eligible after the project starts. the earliest a project can start is june 15, 2023, which is the date the current round was announced."

 

more information and deadlines

program materials, including orf-re round 12 guidelines, application forms and registrations for upcoming program online information sessions can be found here.

 

deadline:  full applications are due to the ministry on september 27, 2023.

 

as these submissions require a great deal of advanced planning, if you are interested in applying to the orf-re program, you are asked to notify the office of research services (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.cano later than june 30, 2023.

external deadline: 
wednesday, september 27, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

open research area 8th call for proposals

how to apply: 

the eighth round of open research area (ora) for the social sciences is based on an agreement among the agence nationale de la recherche (anr), france; the dfg, germany; the economic and social research council (esrc) of uk research and innovation, united kingdom; and sshrc, canada.

with the goals of funding high-quality research within their own countries and strengthening international cooperation by working with some of the best researchers internationally, anr, the dfg, the esrc and sshrc are launching the eighth ora call for proposals, to fund the best joint research projects. the scheme will provide funding for integrated projects by researchers coming from at least three of the four subscribing countries.

proposals may involve any of the disciplines, thematic areas or approaches eligible for sshrc funding. however, disciplinary coverage varies according to which national agencies are involved. applicants uncertain whether their proposal would be eligible should contact the relevant national agencies for clarification.

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

external deadline: 
tuesday, november 14, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

phd 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and early career academics research grant

how to apply: 
the olympic studies centre (osc) organises an annual grant programme intended for phd 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and early career academics engaged in scholarly research on the olympic movement, its history and ideals, and the impact of the olympic games on the various aspects of contemporary society and culture. 
 
please contact jill sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca for more information.
external deadline: 
monday, september 25, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
doctoral
research

iof olympic studies centre

queen elizabeth scholars (qes) 2024 - eoi

how to apply: 

faculty expressions of interest - eoi deadline june 30, 2023 (full submission july 21, 2023)  - google form:  by june 30th, 2023:  https://forms.gle/ajwmjqqxqa6wchbz8

the queen elizabeth scholars program provides funding for a program of exchange of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in support of collaboration initiatives and academic diplomacy.  universities are limited to the submission of a single institutional application. for this funding cycle, lakehead international and research and innovation are collaborating to develop a joint institutional proposal. please note that the qes program is a highly competitive program with an anticipated funding of 6-7 projects across canada.

please note that we are soliciting ideas, not commitments, at this stage. 

program guidelines:  click here

faqs:  click here

the program aims to develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by providing enriched academic, professional, and cross-cultural experiences and by facilitating lasting local and global community engagement.  projects must support at least one of three themes:  1) health, 2) education, and/or 3) social and economic development.

funding of up to cad 300,000 over five years is available to support student mobility - both inbound and outbound (with a priority on outbound numbers).   the number of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 funded depends on the length of stay of the desired opportunities (minimum of 2 months).  eligible activities include:

  • outbound lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 : study, research or internship support for canadian citizens or permanent residents (3rd/4th year undergrads, master's, and phd 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , must be under 35 years at the time of application). 
  • inbound (visiting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ):  short-term study or research for graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 only from an eligible country

note 1:  while qes guidelines support funding for international graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 seeking degrees (long-term study), the faculty of graduate studies is unable to guarantee tuition waivers, therefore this proposal will not include opportunities for long-term (graduate degree) study.

note 2:  the overall qes program must commit 70% of funding to outbound student projects for canadian 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .  therefore, successful eois must include an outbound component.

note 3:  all qes funded activities for outbound 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must be for academic credit/recognition (includes co-curricular record).  there is a mandatory community engagement component for all activities. 

note 4:  世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must be able to communicate in at least one of the languages used by the partner organization/institution (if the host institution says english is ok, then that will be accepted).

 

we are seeking input from lakehead faculty members with international collaborations who would be interested in supporting student exchange through this program.  we anticipate being able to support 2-3 collaborations through this proposal based on (a) meeting eligibility criteria and program objectives, (b) level of support within lakehead and from the partner institution(s), (c) departmental/institutional support for outbound (lakehead) student participation, (d) our ability to construct a coherent plan around diverse proposals.  

if you would like to submit an eoi for more than one international partner institution, please complete a separate eoi for each partner institution.

interested faculty members are asked to complete this google form by june 30th, 2023:  https://forms.gle/ajwmjqqxqa6wchbz8

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

 
 
 
 
 

 

external deadline: 
friday, july 21, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

2023 impactful actions awards

how to apply: 

nominations are now open for the 2023 impactful actions awards! the annual award recognizes leaders who are making a profound impact in communities globally by inspiring collaborative solutions to difficult problems. the award launched in 2021 and now includes two categories – young leader and lifetime achievement.

external deadline: 
friday, june 30, 2023
award category: 
award
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
doctoral
masters
research
undergraduate

alliance international collaboration quantum grants

how to apply: 

this new funding opportunity offers grants that can range from $30,000 to $300,000 per year for up to three years to support canadian academic researchers collaborating on research projects with international researchers from the academic sector. applicants may apply any time until 8 pm (et) on january 31, 2024.

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

external deadline: 
wednesday, january 31, 2024
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

alliance international catalyst quantum grants

how to apply: 
this funding opportunity offers grants of up to $25,000 for one year to canadian academic researchers to initiate and develop research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector. applicants may apply any time until 8 pm (et) on march 31, 2024.
 
for more information, please contact jill sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.
external deadline: 
sunday, march 31, 2024
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

nato defense college (ndc) fellowship

how to apply: 

mobilizing insights in defence and security (minds) has partnered with the nato defense college (ndc), located in rome, italy, to offer members of the canadian defence and security expert community an opportunity to conduct a five-month fellowship, from february to july each year, at the college as part of the ndc research division. the selected fellow will receive a $100,000 grant to cover all expenses related to this opportunity.

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

external deadline: 
thursday, july 20, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

research grants

how to apply: 

pcc research grants support projects advancing knowledge in the anti-doping sphere. pre-applications are reviewed three times per year: march 1, july 1, and november 1. applicants are encouraged to review the research priorities of the pcc before applying. applicants that are invited to complete a full application, are encouraged to review the instructions below. full applications are due on the first day of the month following the pre-application deadline.

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

external deadline: 
saturday, july 1, 2023
funding source: 
external
funding level: 
research

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