In this issue: Latest funding opportunities, Research and Innovation news, and upcoming events.
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OVPRI undergoes reorganization
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation has undergone a reorganization.
ORIS, formerly the Office of Research and Innovation Services, is now the Office of Research and Integrity Services. It is overseen by director Amy Taylor and supports pre- and post- grant awards and research integrity services (animal care, research ethics, and research safety). The new Office of Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship, under director Tom Schnekenburger, will continue the work of the former Office of Research Partnerships, engaging with community and industry partners and supporting technology transfer and entrepreneurship on our campus.
"These new names more clearly align with the services our offices provide," says Shanthi Johnson, Vice-president, Research and Innovation. "This reimagining reflects our strategic approach to the work we do for our campus community. As we continue to make strategic changes, we will keep our community informed."
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Quantum science grants announced | |
The federal government recently announced funding for quantum research projects. Engineering professor Mitra Mirhassani was awarded $755,000 toward a $5 million project to develop secure cryptographic algorithms that can protect data from quantum cyberattacks. | |
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Dedicate a full or half day to quiet writing time at an ORIS Monthly Writing Retreat. These retreats, held on the second floor of the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre, are open to faculty, postdoctoral students, and UWindsor staff. All writing projects are welcome, and ORIS writing support is available for those developing research funding applications. Please bring your own laptop and extension cord. Coffee and tea are provided. The next date is Feb. 14. | |
The Black Scholars Institute at the University of Windsor and WE-Spark Health Institute are hosting a virtual think tank on Feb. 14, presenting topics including a holistic approach to men's health, chess as an educational and mental health tool, and post-partum breast cancer. | |
Workshop series to improve research skills | | |
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Conference to spotlight health research excellence
WE-Spark Health Institute is hosting its annual Health Research Conference March 22 at Caesars Windsor. The event is an opportunity for the health research community to connect, collaborate, and showcase ground-breaking work.
Follow this link to learn more and register.
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Internal deadline policy for grant proposals and related documents
To facilitate the vetting and processing of grant proposals and increase the likelihood of success, researchers must submit their documents no fewer than 10 business days before external deadlines, unless otherwise stated. Internal data shows a substantial increase in success rates with these timelines. Researchers are required to complete an ORIS External Funding Checklist in the ERSO Research Portal no fewer than 10 days before the external deadline. Final versions of proposal documents must be submitted no fewer than three business days before the agency deadline or the proposal will not be forwarded.
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Form 100D – Consent to Provide Limited Personal Information about HQP to NSERC
All NSERC applicants must ensure that they have a Form 100D completed for all HQP where their limited personal information is described in your CCV and/or your application. Follow the link above for more detailed information.
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Funding Opportunities
for Health Research
For inquiries related to health research, contact Dominika Boron.
CIHR has issued a policy statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based technology in peer review meetings.
Find the policy statement here.
New! CIHR has new requirements for clinical trial registration and result disclosure. All clinical trials funded by CIHR must be registered in a publicly accessible, free-to-use clinical trial registry compliant with international standards prior to the first participant’s visit. A link to these standards can be found here. Summary results of clinical trials must be publicly available within 12 months of the last participant's final visit. Publications that describe clinical trial results must be open access from the date of publication and Trial Registration Numbers (Trial ID) must be included in all publications (in the article summary/abstract). Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding funding of new research grants.
More information: CIHR Policy Guide – Requirements for Registration and Disclosure of Results from Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Disclosure Monitoring: Frequently Asked Questions
Team Grants: Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention
The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and partners have launched this funding opportunity to unite interdisciplinary research teams to advance the biological and mechanistic understanding of cancer etiology, genesis, and risk to identify new targets and approaches for cancer prevention, risk reduction and early detection.
Registration deadline: April 1
Application deadline: June 19
Health Canada - Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
This program was established to foster health systems free from racism and discrimination. The program advances Health Canada’s mandate to help everyone in Canada maintain and improve their health by striving to ensure high quality health services are efficient and accessible, and by reducing health inequities.
- Funding amount: $100,000 - $1,000,000
- Deadline to apply: May 15
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OICR Innovation to Implementation (I2I)
OICR is currently inviting applications for:
- Projects aimed at facilitating the adoption of research output, interventions, policies, or practices in the healthcare system using scientific methods and drawing on implementation science.
- Projects focused on developing and testing implementation science methods or strategies to facilitate uptake and integration of research outputs, interventions, policies, or practices in the healthcare system.
- Projects investigating the barriers to implementation or developing optimal solutions to implementation challenges in the context of the Ontario healthcare system.
- Projects evaluating the comparative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of different implementation strategies in the oncology ecosystem.
Full application deadline: April 10 by 5 p.m. (if Letter of Intent was submitted by Dec. 5)
Please contact Dominika Boron for information.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation Awards
Contact Dominika Boron if you are interested in applying.
Personnel Awards for Black Scholars
Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada are sponsoring awards to promote strategic growth in heart and brain health science with Black communities by supporting Black students pursuing their post graduate studies. Doctoral awards provide up to $120,000. Master's awards provide up to $53,000.
Internal deadline: Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
Competition closes March 20 at 4 p.m.
Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars
Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada are sponsoring awards to promote strategic growth in heart and brain health science with Indigenous communities by supporting Indigenous students pursuing their post graduate studies. Doctoral awards provide up to $120,000. Master's awards provide up to $53,000..
Internal deadline: Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
Competition closes March 20 at 4 p.m.
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Other Internal and External Funding Opportunities | |
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New! Ontario Lab2Market Validate Spring 2025 program
This four-month immersive program equips Ontario researchers with the tools and guidance to critically evaluate their ideas within the entrepreneurial landscape. The program offers teams a tailored curriculum, mentorship, coaching from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts, and $10,000 in funding.
Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. March 2.
Learn more about this program at an upcoming information session.
Register for an information session here.
To strengthen your Lab2Market application, explore the Ontario Validate Foundations program running Feb. 25 - 27. Apply to attend by Feb. 12.
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Understanding Identity-Based Violence and Marginalization
This initiative of the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation seeks to foster research aimed at advancing peace, reducing violence, and addressing marginalization.
Applications will open in Spring 2025.
- Award value: $7,000
- Number of awards: 4
- Award duration: 1 year
Faculty researchers from any discipline are invited to submit proposals that explore identity-based violence and marginalization on campuses and in communities. The focus may include, but not limited to, experiences of anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism, anti-Asian racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, anti-Black racism, homophobia, ableism, and gender-based marginalization. Applicants must not have other funding for developing the research project in question. Priority will be given to early career researchers.
Consult the ORIS website here for a listing of other funding opportunities for research related to identity-based violence.
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Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
This program aims to foster deeper mutual understanding, build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China, and develop future Canadian leaders with expertise and experience in China. Learn Chinese and/or pursue post-secondary studies or research at leading institutions across China.
- Students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty and researchers, and mid-career professionals are eligible to apply.
- Stays can range from one month to two years, allowing applicants to pursue short-term opportunities or obtain a graduate degree from a designated institution.
- The deadline to apply is March 10.
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ARDAA supports academics and artists displaced through war, conflicts or threats of violence and who, prior to their displacement, were engaged in innovative and entrepreneurial research activity, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership and responsibility to their communities, making meaningful contributions to society.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 21.
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Research on Research Joint Initiative
The aim of this program is build knowledge and understanding on metaresearch, and the practices of how that research is funded, communicated, applied and evaluated.
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Application due in Convergence Portal – Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
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Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network | |
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MEOPAR has launched multiple Calls for Proposals to advance marine research and innovation in Canada:
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Ship Time Fund to support the purchase of research vessel time
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards to kick start the next generation of outstanding early career PhD-holders
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Knowledge Mobilization Fund to support efforts to increase the uptake of research in society through unconventional and effective communication
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Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI Ontario) Ontario Funding Opportunities
Data Access Grants: Up to $5,000 to cover costs associated with accessing large data sources for data-intensive research. Each proposal must involve two faculty members from different academic units across CANSSI Ontario's 12 partner universities.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Workshop/ Lecture Program: Up to $1,000 to facilitate workshops and lectures in emerging fields including applied statistics such as biostatistics and financial statistics, organized by faculty at CANSSI Ontario partner institutions.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Contact Dominika Boron to apply and for additional information.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources | |
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Applying for a grant with an equity, diversity and inclusion component?
Please see the resources below or contact Riley Garno (he/him), the ORIS EDI in Research consultant, to schedule a consultation.
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EDI Training and Guides:
Tri-Agency Resources
CIHR Related Resources:
NSERC Related Resources:
SSHRC Related Resources:
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Find funding opportunities on Pivot, a research funding database and more. To register, visit the Pivot website, and log in using your institutional credentials. See video below for how to search for opportunities. | | | | |
