Monthly Archives: December 2015

Upcoming CIHR Webinars: 2016 Project Scheme Application

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2016 Project Scheme (Live Pilot) Application Webinars

CIHR is holding a series of webinars on the Project Scheme: 2016 1st Live Pilot application process starting mid-January 2016. These webinars are intended for both applicants and research administrators and afford participants the opportunity to pose any outstanding questions they may have about the application process.

Webinars in English and French will be available as per the dates listed below. To register, click the link of the online session you wish to register for. Please note that upon registering, you will receive an email confirming your registration which will include all information required to join the webinar, including a direct link to the session and session password.

In advance of the webinar, please ensure that:

  1. You have access to a computer with speakers. It is essential that you have access to speakers in order to hear the presenters. A chat application will be made available to all attendees during the session, allowing you to provide written input and/or questions.
  2. Java is installed on your computer, as this software is required to run WebEx.
  3. You have reviewed the information in the supporting materials listed above.

Use the Cisco WebEx web site to test your computer for the minimum requirements (browser) in advance of the webinar.

If you experience technical difficulties with the WebEx technology, please view this short tutorial on You Tube that has been developed to help you troubleshoot issues you may have encountered.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Contact Centre team:Support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca.

More information on the Project Scheme funding opportunity:

In advance of the webinar, participants are invited to consult the following Project Grant Application supporting materials:

Applicants may also consult the following web pages:

Applicants are responsible for consulting all relevant materials in order to ensure that they have the information they need to successfully complete their application.

 

Government of Canada Announces Investments for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research

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Investments in social sciences and humanities research will foster collaboration across sectors and create a strong basis for informed decision-making
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December 16, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario—The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, today announced investments of more than $266 million for 2015-2016, supporting research and research training in the fields of social sciences and humanities.

The funded research projects, taking place at institutions across Canada, examine a variety of topics. For example:

  • With her Partnership Grant, York University’s Jennifer Jenson leads an international network of partners from industry and academia, examining the participation and visibility of women as both players and creators of digital games.
  • Betty Bastien from the University of Calgary is using her Insight Grant funding to develop culturally informed training practices for social services workers in Indigenous communities, with the goals of strengthening natural support systems, reducing levels of violence and improving general well-being.
  • The University of British Columbia’s Ildiko Kovacs will use Canada Graduate Scholarships doctoral funding, awarded under SSHRC’s Talent program, to engage Vancouver teens in developing youth-friendly recommendations for municipal transportation planning strategies.

The funds are administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) under its Talent Program, and its Partnership, Partnership Development, Insight and Insight Development Grants.

Quotes:

“Through investments like those announced today, the Government of Canada is demonstrating its commitment to science and research. These grants will contribute to building a strong social sciences and humanities research base in Canada while enriching knowledge and fostering partnerships.”

—The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science

“By funding these research initiatives and large-scale partnerships, SSHRC is supporting research and talent that are central to quality of life and innovation, and to developing Canada’s future leaders in all sectors of society. These initiatives, many of them leveraging public, private and not-for-profit involvement and investment, will generate insights into pressing societal issues, ensuring a better future for Canada and the world.”

—Ted Hewitt, President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

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Information Session–CIHR 2016 Project Grant (1st Live Pilot)

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Western University will be hosting an information session on the upcoming CIHR 2016 Project Scheme, 1st Live Pilot opportunity.

The information session is for any Western and affiliated faculty who are interested in applying for this opportunity.

Date: Thursday, December 10th
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Medical Sciences Building, Western Univ. campus, Room 148

Topics covered will include:

  • Eligibility
  • Registration and Application processes
    • Content overview
    • Restrictions and changes
    • CV requirements
    • Application submission procedures
  • CIHR adjudication process
  • Faculty/Departmental, Western and CIHR deadlines
  • Support and resources

For more information on this funding opportunity, please visit:

CIHR Project Scheme 2016 1st Live Pilot Opportunity

CIHR Project Scheme Registration Deadline: January 18, 2016
Full Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

SSHRC Insight Development Grant Webinar

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SSHRC will be hosting a Webinar for the next Insight Development Grant competition:

When: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm (eastern)
To register: https://sshrc-crsh.adobeconnect.com/r5oxmusvthk/

To join the teleconference (for the audio):
Local Dial-in:   613-960-7514
Toll free Dial-in: 1-877-413-4790
Enter the Conference ID:    7208380

+ ERA-Can+ & EURAXESS Webinar

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The Canadian partners to ERA-Can+ invite European and Canadian researchers to participate in a live webinar, which will focus on the opportunities to collaborate in EURAXESS programs. EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion is a unique pan-European initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services to researchers wishing to pursue their research careers in Europe or stay connected to it.

Canada’s Public Policy Forum and Universities Canada will host a webinar to introduce the ERA-Can+ project and Horizon 2020-the European Union’s current Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The second part of the webinar will feature EURAXESS and explore its research opportunities open to Europeans and Canadians.

Webinar Date: December 10, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Central Europe Time (9:00am – 10:30am Eastern Standard Time)
Speakers: Viktoria Bodnarova, Regional Representative, EURAXESS Links North America

For more information and to register, please visit : http://ppforum.ca/events/ra-can-webinars-opportunities-european-and-canadian-participation-euraxess-programs

More information on the + ERA-Can+ program:

ERA-Can+ publishes Report on Science Technology and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and Canada

This report provides an overview of the EU-Canada collaboration in science and technology and compares the innovation measures in the EU and Canada. It contains information and data for researchers, research or innovation organizations, funding organizations and political stakeholders in the field of science, technology and innovation that are considering trans-Atlantic linkages.

More details and download: http://www.era-can.net/about/sti-observatory-report/