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Research Funding Opportunities
Faculty of Medicine: Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine (MRPM)
Description: The aim of this program is to facilitate and fund interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research at UBC. Project applications require two faculty supervisors: one from the FoM and the other a non-FoM UBC faculty member.
Amount: please check the website for financial commitments
Duration: 4 months
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: January 24
Ambassade de France au Canada: French Scientist in Residence at Green College, UBC, Vancouver
Description: The aim of this programme is to facilitate and strengthen collaboration with academic researchers at UBC in scientific fields that are priorities for France and Canada, as defined at the first Joint Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation between France and Canada in 2023.
Amount: please check the website
Duration: 3 months
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: February 4
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Clinical Fellowship - Research NEW
Description: to support Clinical Fellowships for physicians of any specialty who seek support for additional fellowship training and a well-defined, CF-focused research project.
Amount: up to $101,000
Duration: up to 2 years
Eligibility: Fellows
Deadline: February 28
Genome British Columbia: Genomics Innovation Fund NEW
Description: The key objective of the GIF Genomics Innovation Fund is to support the development of transformative innovation genomics projects with commercial potential. Through GIF, Genome BC aims to support technology development projects that could be game-changing and advance the field of genomics with commercial potential or new applications that could likely lead to new commercial products.
Amount: $250,000
Duration: up to 12 months
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: EOI May, full application August
Information sessions: January 21, 2024 (12pm) and February 13, 2024 (3pm)
Call for Nominations
Japan Prize 2025
The Japan Prize honours scientists and researchers worldwide who are recognized for having contributed significantly to the peace and prosperity of humankind through their original and outstanding achievements that have greatly advanced the progress of science and technology. For 2025, prizes will be awarded in two fields: Biological Production, Ecology/Environment; and Materials Science and Production.| FoM internal nomination deadline: January 12, 2024
SSHRC Impact Awards 2024 NEW
These awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by SSHRC. UBC is limited to one nominee per award category (Gold Medal, Insight, Connection and Partnership) so the VPRI will coordinate an internal selection process. Self-nominations are not permitted. To nominate a colleague for internal selection, please submit a 250-word rationale and the nominee’s updated UBC CV to Stephanie O’Neill (stephanie.oneill@ubc.ca) | UBC internal nomination deadline: January 31st, 2024 (4pm)
Killam Teaching Prizes 2024
UBC Killam Teaching Prizes are UBC’s most prestigious teaching awards. The UBC Killam Teaching Prizes recognize excellence in teaching in the medical and science undergraduate programs, residency programs, school and graduate programs within the Faculty of Medicine. The Prizes are awarded annually, and are supported by the UBC Killam Endowment Fund. Nomination form can be accessed here. | FoM internal nomination deadline: February 1, 2024 (12:00pm PST)
President's Award for Distinguished Service by UBC Emeriti NEW
The UBC Emeritus College presents one or more President's Award for Distinguished Service annually to UBC Emeriti who have, since attaining UBC Emeritus status, displayed exceptional leadership in volunteer community services.
These services may benefit others in Canada or abroad. In addition to the recognition of the Award, recipients will receive $1,000. It is anticipated that the recipient(s) will direct the fund to an organization, charity, or fund of their choosing. Any person may nominate candidates for the Award to the Emeritus College through an online nominations form. | Deadline: February 20, 2024.
UBC Emeritus College Award for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours NEW
The UBC Emeritus College presents one or more Awards for Excellence in Innovative and Creative Endeavours annually to UBC Emeriti who have demonstrated excellence in their engagement in innovative research, artistic creation, or new applications of previous research since attaining Emeritus status.
In addition to the recognition of the Award, recipients will receive $1,000. Any person may nominate candidates for the Award to the Emeritus College through an online nominations form. | Deadline: February 20, 2024.
Faculty of Medicine National Research Prizes 2024 NEW
The UBC Faculty of Medicine awards three national prizes to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders. The prizes, each with a value of $50,000, are awarded to experts who demonstrate research excellence and innovation in the areas of cancer, brain disorders, and heart disorders. | Deadline: February 28, 2024
King Faisal Prize in Medicine 2024
The King Faisal Prize (KFP) recognizes the outstanding works of individuals and institutions in five major categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science. Its aim is to benefit Muslims in their present and future, inspire them to participate in all aspects of civilization, as well as enrich human knowledge and develop mankind. KFP laureates are evaluated only based on merit and their works are meticulously examined by specialized selection committees. The strict selection procedure meets international standards, and many of the laureates who have been awarded the prize went on to receive other prestigious prizes, such as the Nobel Prize. | FoM internal nomination deadline: March 15, 2024
Events
Event: UBC Micro-certificvate in Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications Program Information Session
Description: The program leads, Drs. Anita Palepu and Raymond Ng will provide an overview of the program and its curriculum, learning outcomes, and answer questions from the audience.
Date & Time: January 10 (12:00 – 1:00 pm)
Location: Online - registration required
Website: https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca/courses/health-data-analytics-information-session/hd000
Other
Announcing the launch of the MS Research Network on MedNet NEW
The Faculty of Medicine Office of Research is pleased to announce the launch of the new BC MS Cell Therapies Translational Research Network (MS Research Network) section on MedNet – https://mednet.med.ubc.ca/research/strategic-initiatives/bc-ms-research-network/. This content is part of a longer-term plan to grow awareness of the MS Research Network among the UBC Faculty of Medicine community.
Vancouver Coastal Health Job Opportunity: Vice President, Research
Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the Vice President, Research (VP) role is an opportunity to lead and modernize a worldclass research institute that houses leading global researchers and that conducts research that spans the entire continuum of care.
Webpage: https://pfmsearch.com/executive-opportunity/vancouver-coastal-health-vice-president-research/
UBC Micro-certificate in Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications
The UBC Micro-certificate in Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications combines foundational data analytics training with local health system context and data. Co-developed by the UBC Department of Medicine and the UBC Data Science Institute, the program covers a range of topics, including data cleansing, preprocessing, analysis, visualization, machine learning algorithms and natural language processing—resulting in relevant skills you can apply in your day-to-day work. Next session starts January 23, 2024, registration open now.
Website: Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications | UBC Extended Learning (ExL)
Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program NEW
The Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program (FoM SSRP) is a competition open to MD (Years 1 & 3 in 2021) and non-MD undergraduate students registered at UBC. It provides funding for a summer research project supervised by a member of the Faculty of Medicine (FoM). Funding of up to $3200 is provided in the form of a student stipend; supervisors are responsible for all other expenses. Applications are submitted by student-supervisor teams. To be eligible, supervisors must have a current faculty appointment (instructor or higher, including clinical) in the FoM at UBC. This includes affiliate FoM appointments.
For contact information, program procedures and a link to our online application form, please see the FoM SSRP website. The deadline to submit supervisor-student applications is February 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute among Canada's leading hospital-based research institutes NEW
Over the past decade, VCHRI’s commitment to excellence has been exemplified in its sustained presence among Canada’s top 40 research hospitals. This achievement is a tribute to the remarkable contributions of investigators and clinician-scientists at Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Research and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.
2023-24 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards NEW
In recognition of the valuable role that Graduate Teaching Assistants play in our programs, UBC annually awards nineteen Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. Each award includes a Certificate and $1,000.00. These awards are intended to recognize teaching excellence within our institution and to underscore the importance and value that UBC places on high-quality teaching.
The award is open to any UBC Graduate Teaching Assistant who acts or has acted in this position at UBC Vancouver during the current and/or preceding academic year (2023-24 and/or 2022-23). | Deadline: March 8, 2024
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