traditional fulbright awards are open to canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research center of their choice in the united states.

specialization: while the competition is open to all disciplines, fulbright canada is particularly interested in encouraging research on contemporary issues relevant to canada, the united states and the relationship between the two countries. applicants should also clearly document the need to be in residence in the united states to carry out the project.

webinar "how to prepare a successful application for a fulbright in the us" presented on september 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm est 

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

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.

ontario genomics is pleased to announce that a new round (25) of genome canada’s genomic applications partnership program (gapp) is now open for applications.

the gapp funds public-private research collaborations focused on validating genomics-derived technologies that address real-world opportunities and challenges identified by industry, government, not-for-profits, or other “receptors” of genomics knowledge and tools across all sectors. the program provides a unique opportunity for receptor organizations to collaborate with an academic ’omics researcher and to leverage their research and development (r&d) investments with public funding.

key program highlights:

• budget: $300k - $6m (total)
• co-funding: 1/3 genome canada (max), 1/3 receptor (min), up to 1/3 other, as applicable; can be cash, in-kind, or a mix of both
• award duration: 2 - 3 years
• stage: downstream r&d/validation/pilot
• funding recipient: genome canada funds flow to academic* partner only

to apply:

please contact ann meyer, advisor, sector innovation & programs, to discuss fit of potential projects with the program and key criteria for gapp. potential applicants are encouraged to do this well ahead of the draft intake date. project teams that are a potential fit will be provided the expression of interest (eoi) form. draft eois are due to ontario genomics on november 1, 2022, at 9am. please refer to our website for deadlines of other upcoming gapp rounds.

the public health agency of canada is pleased to share with you the following open call for letters of intent under the public health measures for covid-19 response – research funding opportunity:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/funding-opportunities/grant-contribution-funding-opportunities/public-health-measures-covid-19-response-research-funding-opportunity.html

the purpose of this call for letters of intent is to fund research that investigates the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical public health measures implemented during the covid-19 pandemic. this opportunity is a two-stage process seeking to fund two research projects. 

should you wish to apply, please email: cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca with the subject line “loi public health measures for covid-19” to obtain the letter of intent template.

the deadline for submissions is 11:59 am (et) on october 14, 2022.

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• improve the understanding of the causes, defining measures, and avenues for prevention, detection and management of sleep deprivation and insomnia, including in the context of health disparities, and indigenous peoples' health and wellness, through coordinated data collection and research activities across the cihr research pillars to co-create new knowledge and technical and scientific expertise;
• accelerate the iterative, bi-directional translation of research results and evidence into practice for improved health and wellness associated with poor sleep hygiene and insomnia;
• develop, implement, evaluate, and validate interventions that foster improved sleep health and wellness as they relate to insomnia and sleep deprivation, evaluate outcomes of interventions, and accelerate the mobilization of research evidence of best, promising, and wise practices to bridge gaps between research outcomes and health impacts for the betterment of sleep; and
• build, foster, and promote relevant sleep research capacity, including training, career development, and experiential opportunities through a high-quality, multidisciplinary capacity development and mentoring environment that actively engages trainees and researchers at all career stages and across ethnicities, including indigenous investigators.

the cihr-ia summer program in aging (spa) is an intensive 5-day capacity-building program with the aim of providing graduate trainees with advanced training that crosses disciplines, offers networking opportunities, and disseminates best practices in research. spa has been held yearly across canada since 2006 on a different strategic theme each year. the program brings together up to 40 research trainees and numerous academic mentors to participate in interactive learning sessions over the course of one week. the strategic theme for spa 2023 will be longer-living older adults: multidisciplinary approaches to a growing area of research on aging.

globally we are seeing increases in life expectancy across all regions. for most countries this is resulting in a greater number of older adults living into their 80s, 90s and even older. in canada, the number of older adults who are 80+ years of age is projected to increase by 300-400 percent from 1.6 million in 2018 to between 4.7- 6.3 million by 2068 (statistics canada, 2019). while this demographic trend is a success story in terms of medical and social advancements, the correlation of advanced age with increased co-morbidity and, in particular, dementia will contribute to increased challenges for health services and social supports. spa 2023 will shine a light on the experiences, realities, needs and challenges of this growing population living into advanced age. the program will provide trainees with a holistic understanding of this segment of our older population with considerations across the aging spectrum from biology, frailty, and function, to levels of dependency and solutions for complex challenges facing our health and social systems.

during spa 2023, trainees will have an opportunity to:

1. understand the heterogeneity and malleability of health trajectories of the older population living into advanced age with a focus on topics such as dementia, frailty, mental health, disability, multiple long-term conditions, health care utilization and quality of care and support.
2. explore inclusion, diversity, equity and sgba+ considerations for research about longer-living older adults.
3. consider this population through indigenous perspectives.
4. explore a range of methodological approaches to researching longer-living older adults, including approaches that offer meaningful involvement of older adults.
5. gain an understanding of covid-related implications for research.
6. understand potential research opportunities and availability of data sources.
7. interact with leading researchers and academic mentors with expertise in longer-living older adults.
8. become familiar with policies and practices that support longer-living older adults in both community and healthcare settings.
9. understand ethical and social issues surrounding research involving longer-living older adults.
10. gain an understanding of the studies and initiatives linked to the institute of aging's major initiatives: the canadian longitudinal study on aging and the canadian consortium on neurodegeneration in aging.
11. develop skills in knowledge mobilization and knowledge translation for various audiences (general public, media, health professionals, decision makers).
12. develop skills in grant writing and peer review.
13. explore career options and skills for career development.
14. build a professional multi-disciplinary network of researchers interested in research on longer-living older adults.

spa 2023 will be held in nova scotia from june 4-9, 2023. the formal program is expected to take place over five days, with allotted time for networking with other spa 2023 participants. trainees are required to attend all program sessions and networking events, with some events occurring in the evening and/or early morning. a timetable will be provided to participants upon acceptance and prior to the training program.

over the course of spa 2023, trainees will have the opportunity to engage in lectures, discussion, and activities built around the core thematic area longer-living older adults: multidisciplinary approaches to a growing area of research on aging. aside from lectures centred on the program area, trainees will explore fundamental topics such as research and professional skill building, grant writing, research communication, incorporating the perspective of those with lived experience in research, and the importance of knowledge mobilization. to further the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary experience, trainees will have access to networking and mentoring opportunities with national and international mentors.

note: all trainees interested in attending spa 2023 must apply through this funding opportunity. selection for the 2023 cihr-ia summer program in aging will take place through this competition.

phase ii of the joint canada-israel health research program is expected to:

• advance research and discovery in global health and biomedical sciences;
• encourage scientific collaboration and knowledge mobilization between canadian, israeli and lmic researchers and trainees; and
• reinforce capacity in global health and biomedical science with researchers and trainees.

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

the specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:

• support policy research on how changes and/or different approaches to the financing, funding, organization, governance and/or delivery of health care systems and/or services and public health systems and/or services can impact the quadruple aim and health equity.
• advance the methods and/or measurement approaches for health policy research.
• mobilize diverse methodologies, multiple disciplines and perspectives, and knowledge mobilization approaches to generate evidence that is relevant and useful for policymakers.
• provide policymakers with evidence-informed, contextualized policy options to support high-performing health systems and/or services (in the health care and/or public health settings) that advance the quadruple aim and health equity.
• foster the creation of new or strengthening of existing partnerships and collaborations between researchers, policymakers and knowledge users with lived experience to align research with policy priorities by working together in pursuit of evidence-informed health systems transformation.

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 wellness of youth in canada;
• support the development of collaboration, both within the research community as well as with knowledge users, policy makers, youth, and other key partners, 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.