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Research Funding Opportunities
NTU LKC Medicine & UBC Faculty of Medicine: Postdoctoral Exchange Travel Award
Description: UBC Faculty of Medicine has partnered with the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore to build a global coalition to accelerate research in the areas of healthy aging, brain health, and precision oncology.
Duration: 4-6 months
Eligibility: Postdoctoral fellows
Deadline: ongoing, see website
UBC BC Diabetes Research Network: Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge
Description: aims to foster innovation and knowledge translation in type 2 diabetes.
Amount: $15,000
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: See guidelines
Deadline: September 20
Stem Cell Network: Research Funding Competitions NEW
Description: supports world-class, translational, regenerative medicine research, across the research continuum, to facilitate health, social and economic benefits for Canadians. Competitions programs include: 1) Accelerating Clinical Translation Awards; 2) Clinical Trial Awards; 3) Early Career Researcher Jump Start Awards; 4) Fueling Biotechnology Partnerships Awards; 5) Impact Awards; 6) Impact Awards: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) & Health Economics (HE) Stream.
Amount: based on program, see website
Duration: based on program, see website
Deadline: September 24 (LOI), December 3 (full application)
Ministry of Health and UBC Health: Seed Grant Program NEW
Description: In partnership with the Ministry of Health, UBC Health is offering funding to researchers from UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan to address specific research questions identified by the Ministry of Health.
Amount: $50,000
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: September 27 (NOI), November 27 (full application)
UBC Faculty of Medicine: Precision Health Catalyst Grant
Description: to facilitate collaboration and coordination of PH activities, particularly among faculty members and researchers from UBC-affiliated research institutes.
Amount: up to $50,000
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: September 30
Genome British Columbia: Societal Issues Competition - Intake 4 NEW
Description: provides an opportunity for researchers to explore and test countermeasures to local challenges of adopting genomics testing in BC’s healthcare system.
Amount: up to $250,000
Duration: up to 2 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 7 (SOI), November 26 (full application)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Clinical Research Award NEW
Description: to support clinical research projects directly related to cystic fibrosis treatment and care.
Amount: up to $504,000
Duration: up to 3 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 10 (LOI), February 18 (full application)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Clinical Pilot and Feasibility Award NEW
Description: to support a project involving human subjects or samples that will develop and test new hypotheses and/or new methods in research areas relevant to cystic fibrosis.
Amount: up to $179,200 (for single-centre studies); or $336,000 (for multi-centre clinical studies)
Duration: up to 2 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 10 (LOI), February 18 (full application)
American Association for Cancer Research: Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honour of John Robert Lewis NEW
Description: to support the development and diversity of talent working in pancreatic cancer research.
Amount: up to $300,000 USD
Duration: up to 3 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 10 (LOI), January 9 (full application)
CAAIF, supported by AstraZeneca Canada: Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease NEW
Description: to fund a research grant focused on the area of upper airway allergic disease.
Amount: up to $40,000
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 12
UBC: Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
Description: to support exceptional early career researchers (within 15 years of PhD) across all disciplines who have the potential for significant impact in their field of scholarship and are ready to launch the next stage of their career.
Amount: $110,000
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: October 28 (FoM internal deadline)
CAAIF-Immunodeficiency Canada: Research Fellow/Early Investigator Award in Primary Immunodeficiency NEW
Description: to support early career investigators doing research into advancement of knowledge into understanding the molecular and genetic basis of primary immunodeficiency as well as breakthroughs in novel treatments for these conditions.
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: Postdoctoral Fellows, Early Career Researchers
Deadline: October 30
UBC: Killam Faculty Research Fellowships
Description: to assist promising faculty members, who wish to devote full time to research and study in their field during a recognized study leave.
Amount: up to $18,000
Duration: up to 1 year
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: November 15
Call for Nominations
Canada Gairdner Awards
The Canada Gairdner Awards recognize and celebrate the work of the world’s best biomedical researchers. Over the past 53 years, Gairdner has gained a superb international reputation for its early recognition of medical breakthroughs that have changed the way medicine is practiced. | Deadline: October 1, 2024
Royal Society of Canada: Fellows and Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists NEW
In order to facilitate planning and support, the Office of Reserach Prizes and Awards are requesting notice of planned nominations (including requests for institutional nomination) by October 4. We are also aiming to prioritize institutional nominations under UBC’s President for departments or units that do not have access to Fellows or College members as nominators. ORPA support will be available for all nominations of UBC research faculty members, regardless of nominator.
Charles A. McDowell Award
The award, consisting of a medal and a certificate, will be made to an outstanding early career member of the faculty of UBC who has demonstrated excellence in pure or applied scientific research. | Deadline: November 15, 2024
Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize
The prize, comprised of $3,000 and a certificate, is awarded annually to a full-time tenure-stream UBC faculty member in recognition of a distinguished record of research that has contributed substantially to UBC’s stature as a leading research institution. | Deadline: November 15, 2024
Killam Faculty Research Prizes
Established in 1986, ten UBC Killam Research Prizes are awarded annually to top campus researchers with funds provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies established through a bequest from the late Dorothy J. Killam. The award recognizes outstanding research and scholarly contributions. | Deadline: November 15, 2024
President's Award for Public Education through Media
The award, which includes a $3,000 honorarium and a certificate, recognizes and encourages such contributions, including print, broadcast, and online media interviews and expert commentary, as valuable means to foster greater public dialogue and understanding. | Deadline: November 15, 2024
Events
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute PITCH Seminar Series NEW
Description: Speaker Dr. Chris Maxwell, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UBC, presenting The Pediatric Cancer Models and Mechanisms Network.
Date & Time: September 18; 10:00 – 11:00am PDT
Location: Online via Zoom, and in person at BCCHR Rm 2108
Meeting ID: 686 2380 3502
Passcode: 232475
Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe NEW
Date & Time: September 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm (CEST, Brussels Time)
Website: Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe (26 September 2024) (europa.eu) (remote only, no need to register)
UBC BC Diabetes Research Network Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge 2024
Description: Successful proposals from the Challenge will be invited to present at this special event in Kelowna BC. All researchers, clinicians, trainees, staff and community partners are welcome to attend- registration is free. The pitch event is similar to CBC’s “Dragons Den” allowing for live presentations to a panel of judges.
Date & Time: October 9; 6:30pm – 9:00pm PDT
Location: Kelowna Innovation Centre (registration required, free event)
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe NEW
Date & Time: October 16, 9:30am - 12:45pm (CEST, Brussels Time)
Website: Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe (16 October 2024) (europa.eu) (remote only, no need to register)
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? NEW
Date & Time: October 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm (CEST, Brussels time)
Website: Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? (17 October 2024) (europa.eu) (remote only, no need to register)
Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe NEW
Date & Time: November 5, 9:30am - 1:00pm (CEST, Brussels Time)
Website: Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Management in Horizon Europe (05 November 2024) (europa.eu) (remote only, no need to register)
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Graduate Student Awards - Stage I (DOI submission) of the competition is now open. NEW
This year we have 15 awards totalling over $65,000 to distribute among our learners. These awards are in various research areas ranging from general medical research, cancer research, and infectious diseases, to specific areas of research like brain injury, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s diseases. Please see the full list of awards to check the description and individual award amount.
Registration for the Faculty of Medicine Graduate Student Peer Mentorship Program 2024-25 is now open! NEW
The Graduate and Postdoctoral Education office is pleased to present the Graduate Student Mentorship program. This program pairs 1st year trainees with trainees in their 2nd+ year, in peer mentorship, with pairs being matched on shared goals, research interests, and academic background. Joining this program is an opportunity to forge long-lasting connections and grow your professional network. Deadline to register is September 20th.
- Apply as a mentor - for those who have been in a Faculty of Medicine graduate program for more than 1 year
- Apply as a mentee – for those who are beginning a Faculty of Medicine graduate program in September 2024, or began their program less than 12 months ago
Applications for the Faculty of Medicine Postdoctoral Peer Mentorship Program 2024-25 are now open! NEW
The Graduate and Postdoctoral Education office is pleased to present the Postdoctoral Fellow Peer Mentorship Program (PDPMP). This program aims to foster a dynamic mentorship environment by pairing postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Medicine with colleagues who share career goals. This is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while nurturing a collaborative, inclusive community within the Faculty of Medicine. The deadline to register is September 25, 2024.
- To participate as a mentor: You must have been in your current postdoctoral position for at least one year, or have undertaken multiple postdocs, and be interested in taking a leadership role within your mentorship circle. Click here to register.
- To participate as a mentee: You must have been in your current postdoctoral position for less than one year and be interested in participating as a mentee. Click here to register.
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