Faculty of Health Research Support Office - Funding Opportunities Bulletin #21

Faculty of Health Research Support Office - Funding Opportunities Bulletin #78

Dear Researchers,

This latest bulletin is overflowing with exciting and important funding announcements. Please be reminded that the Minor Research Grant and Junior Faculty Fund application deadline is on Friday, November 5, 2010. Please submit application forms and all supporting documentation to the Faculty of Health Research Support Office, 428 HNES (Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies building).

As always, please be in touch if you are interested in any of the opportunities in this bulletin, so that I can plan time to support your application.

All the best, Melesa

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Clarification on How to Calculate the HST/GST Rebate on Claims for Reimbursement Expenses incurred after July 1, 2010 will be eligible for a rebate, as follows:

1. Expenses which do not contain HST or GST are eligible for a rebate of 0%. These expenditures would typically be incurred outside Canada.

2. Expenses incurred within Canada containing HST will be eligible for a rebate of 7.8%, irregardless of whether the HST was charged in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador.

3. Expenses incurred within Canada containing GST only will be eligible for a rebate of 2.58%, as in the past. (Generally those incurred in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, PEI, and territories.)

Note that all applicable forms have been revised and are posted on the Finance website. Finance is encouraging the use of the Receipt Itemization and Rebate Calculator Tool as it simplifies the calculation of the rebate. http://www.yorku.ca/finance/documents/rebate_calc.xls

CONTENTS

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES  CIHR: Operating Grant - Child and Youth Health (New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health)  Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: 2011 Innovation Award  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Research Grants  Canadian Diabetes Association  James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships  Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Canadian Nurses Foundation Grant

of 43  Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Doris Bloch Research Award  Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Small Grants  American Psychological Association: Pearson Early Career Grant  Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research: Research Grant  Alzheimer’s Association: Investigator-Initiated Research Grant  Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant  Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity  Alzheimer’s Association: Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Ameliorate Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease  CIHR Team Grant: Rare Diseases  Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker Applied Research Fund  Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker New Researcher Fund  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Career Development Awards  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Innovative Grants  The Medical Foundation: Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research  SSHRC: Insight Development Grants

PRIZES/AWARDS  CIHR Prize: Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation in Aging  Association of University Programs in Health Administration: William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research  CNIB Barbara Tuck MacPhee Award  America Psychological Association: Cummings PSYCHE Prize

INTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES  Faculty of Health: Junior Faculty Funds  Faculty of Health: Minor Research Grants  York Ad Hoc Travel Grants to Conferences  York Seminar for Advanced Research

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS  ORS Brown Bag Session - Risk Management The Dangers and Opportunities Associated with Research Activities

ARCHIVED OPPORTUNITIES

DEADLINES AT A GLANCE Nov 3 – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: High Priority, Short-Term Award Nov 5 - Faculty of Health: Junior Faculty Funds Nov 5 – Faculty of Health Minor Research Grants Nov 5 – Ministry of Research & Innovation: Premiere’s Discovery Award Nov 5 – SSHRC: Research/Creation Grants in Fine Arts Nov 10 – Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) – 2012 Competition

of 43 Nov 15 – Canadian Hemophilia Society: The Care Until Cure Research Program Nov 15 – CIHR Network Catalyst Grant Nov 15 - CIHR: Operating Grant - Child and Youth Health (New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health) Nov 15 – France in Canada – French Embassy: The France-Canada Research Fund Nov 24 – European Research Council: ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant – Social Science & Humanities Nov 25 – SSHRC Partnership Development Grants Nov 26 – Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): Seed Grants Dec 1 - Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: 2011 Innovation Award Dec 1 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Research Grants Dec 1 - America Psychological Association: Cummings PSYCHE Prize Dec 1 - Association of University Programs in Health Administration: William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research Dec 1 - Canadian Diabetes Association Dec 1 – CIHR Medical Imaging Clinical Trials Network Dec 1 - James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships Dec 1 – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Priority Research Grant Dec 1 - NAMM Foundation Program Grants Dec 1 - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Canadian Nurses Foundation Grant Dec 1 - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Doris Bloch Research Award Dec 1 - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Small Grants Dec 3 – Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowships Dec 3 – Stem Cell Network: Public Policy & ELSI Research Core Program Dec 6 – NIH Basic Research on Self-Regulation (R21) Dec 8 - ORS Brown Bag Session - Risk Management The Dangers and Opportunities Associated with Research Activities Dec 15 - York Ad Hoc: Travel Grants to Conferences Dec 17 – Ministry of Research & Innovation – Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence (ORF-RE): Water Round Research Dec 31 - American Psychological Association: Pearson Early Career Grant Dec 31 - Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research: Research Grant Jan 3 - Alzheimer’s Association: Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Jan 3 - Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant Jan 3 - Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity Jan 3 - Alzheimer’s Association: Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Ameliorate Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease Jan 10 - CIHR Team Grant: Rare Diseases Jan 15 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker Applied Research Fund Jan 15 - Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker New Researcher Fund Jan 15 - CNIB Barbara Tuck MacPhee Award Jan 17 - York Seminar for Advanced Research Jan 19 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Career Development Awards Jan 19 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award Jan 19 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Innovative Grants Jan 19 - The Medical Foundation: Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research Feb 1 - SSHRC: Insight Development Grants Feb 15 - CIHR Prize: Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation in Aging

of 43 Continuous Deadline  Alcoa Foundation  Weeden Foundation Population Program  Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation: Research Grant  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division  Autism Speaks: Trailblazer Award  NATO Programme for Security Through Science Research Infrastructure Support: Computer Networking - Networking Infrastructure Grants  Canadian Health Services Research Foundation Decision Support Synthesis Program  Spencer Foundation Research Programs  Aid to Scholarly Publications Programme (ASPP)  Relation between Education and Social Opportunity  Canadian Health Services Research Foundation Commissioned Activities: Policy Synthesis Program  OHTN Community-Based Research Capacity-Building Funds  CPS Small Grants for Local and Regional Initiatives in Pain Education and Organizational Development  CIHR & Institute of Health Services and Policy Research Institute- Community Support Program  NSERC Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF)  United Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation  Wellcome Trust Programme Grants: Biomedical Science; Health Consequences of Population Change  Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation - Pilot Grants  Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellowships  Fulbright Senior Specialists Program Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program  Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI) Researcher Travel Grants  NSERC Special Research Opportunity (SRO) Program  CHEO Individual Professional Development Awards  CHEO Group Professional Development Awards  Special Emphasis Notice (SEN): AHRQ Research on Diagnostic Errors in Ambulatory Care Settings  Human Frontier Science Program Short-term Fellowships  Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI) – Workshop and Learning Opportunities Grants  Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)  NSERC- Strategic Workshops Program  Hunter’s Hope Foundation Major and Pilot Research Grants  Canada/China Scholars Exchange Program  International Strategic Opportunities Program  DFAIT Going Global Science and Technology Fund  DFAIT Global Commerce Support Program - Going Global Innovation  CIHR President’s Fund  Scottish Office Department of Health Visiting Fellowships  ACCELERATE Ontario – Ontario’s Graduate Research Internship Program  Max Bell Foundation Project Grants  Alberta Gaming and Research Institute (AGRI) Institute Small Research Grants

of 43  Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism Program Community Action Projects  Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) Visiting Clinician Awards  CCFF Visiting Scientist Awards  CCFF Visiting Allied Health Professional Awards  Max Bell Foundation's internship grants  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Conference Grant  Mayday Fund of New York Grant for Pain Research  Ontario Mental Health Foundation Grants for Publications, Conferences and Public Events  American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Research Program  Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers  Humboldt foundation Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CIHR: Operating Grant - Child and Youth Health (New Investigator Research Grants in Child and Youth Health) New Investigator Research Grants is a jointly sponsored program of SickKids Foundation and the CIHR - Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). Grant recipients may obtain up to three years' support for research in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, population and public health sectors. New Investigator Research Grants provide important early career development support to researchers across Canada who successfully lead, participate in, and translate outstanding child health research that will respond to children's health challenges and needs. It is intended that this program will enhance the grant recipient's ability to compete with more senior investigators for research grants. AMOUNT: The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per annum for up to 3 years. DEADLINE: November 15, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do? prog=1142&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&m asterList=true

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: 2011 Innovation Award These grants are designed as seed funding for mid-career researchers with a novel approach to pediatric cancer scientific investigation. This may often represent a changed in research direction and/or an innovative new idea that moves away from an investigator’s prior research. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is committed to creating opportunities for new and innovative research into treatments and cures for childhood cancers. AMOUNT: Up to $100,000 annually for a maximum of two years. LOI DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/submission-information

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Research Grants AFSP offers six types of research grants: Distinguished Investigator Grants For up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide. Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level. Linked Standard Research Grants for three or more sites of up to $225,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at any level.

of 43 Young Investigator Grants for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year. Pilot Grants for up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations. DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=0535FDA2-FA7D-AAE8- D7A9A6BCFFE3574B#distinguished

Canadian Diabetes Association Canadian Diabetes Association: Operating Grant The Canadian Diabetes Association offers support for research projects designed to enhance our knowledge of the prevention, etiology, management, and cure of diabetes and related complications. As well as population health, health services, diabetes education, community and practice-based research. Forms to be posted on the CDA website the first week of November. AMOUNT: Not specified REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.diabetes.ca/for-professionals/research/2011-competition/

James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships The James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships for psychologists provide funds to supplement the regular sabbatical allowance provided by the recipients' home institutions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates are eligible for a Cattell Award if they are currently tenured or will have formal University or College confirmation that they will be tenured by March 1, following the December 1 submission deadline.  Candidates are eligible for a Cattell Award if they have not had a leave with pay for the 5 years preceding the requested sabbatical leave (medical or pregnancy leaves are considered exceptions). For the purposes of this award we consider a leave with pay as any funded leave that allows a faculty member to spend all of their time on research without administrative or teaching responsibilities.  Prior recipients of a Cattell Fund Award are not eligible.  To be eligible for this year's awards, candidates must begin their sabbatical after July 1, 2011, and must not be on sabbatical at any time during the Academic Year 2010-2011. AMOUNT: The maximum award is limited to the lesser of (1) half the recipient's salary for the academic year, (2) an amount less than half salary that will bring the total of the university allowance plus the award up to the individual's normal academic-year salary, or (3) a ceiling of $37,500. DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.cattell.duke.edu/cattelig.html

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Canadian Nurses Foundation Grant

of 43 The purpose of this grant is to support research that advances the practice of nursing with an emphasis on nursing care issues. Nursing care research or clinical nursing research is defined as research that is practice-based or that will provide the groundwork for future practice-based research studies. Research funded through this grant must provide evidence that there is a potential impact on nursing practice, whether direct or indirect. AMOUNT: Up to US $4950 DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Research/SmallGrants/Pages/grant_cnf.aspx

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Doris Bloch Research Award Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing, is committed to improving the health of people worldwide by promoting the development, dissemination, and utilization of nursing knowledge. The Doris Bloch Research Award is awarded to encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research. AMOUNT: $5,000 DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Research/SmallGrants/Pages/grant_bloch.aspx

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Small Grants The purpose of the Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grants is to encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing through research. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged and will receive preference for funding, other aspects being equal. AMOUNT: $5,000 DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.nursingsociety.org/Research/SmallGrants/Pages/small_grants.aspx

American Psychological Association: Pearson Early Career Grant The program's goals are to support psychology's efforts to improve areas of critical need in society, including but not limited to innovative scientifically based clinical work with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, incarcerated or homeless individuals, children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), and adults with serious mental illness (SMI); and to encourage early career psychologists to devote their careers to under-served populations. ELIGIBILITY: No more than 7 years postdoctoral AMOUNT: $12,000 DEADLINE: December 31, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/pearson.aspx?tab=3

Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research: Research Grant CFFAR supports research into all aspects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The Scientific Review Committee adjudicates research grant applications submitted from all parts of Canada. CFFAR grant applicants will be required to secure matching support for the proposed project from academic, community or public agency sources. Matching support may be cash or in kind (e.g., laboratory facilities, administrative support, etc). AMOUNT: Researchers may obtain a maximum of $40,000 annually for a maximum of two years. DEADLINE: December 31 of each year or the following business day if the 31st falls on a weekend. WEBSITE: http://www.fasdfoundation.ca/applications.htm

Alzheimer’s Association: Investigator-Initiated Research Grant The Investigator-Initiated Research Grant forms the backbone of the Alzheimer‘s Association

of 43 International Research Grant Program. To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address a question or questions relevant to the 2011 areas of focus or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicant‘s special interest or expertise. 2011 Areas of Focus:  Research in Diverse Populations: Closing the Gap  Social and Behavioral Focus: Evaluating Interventions and Translating Knowledge into Practice  Biological Focus: Causes, Early Detection, Treatment, Models, Prevention and Risk Factors AMOUNT: Up to $240,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. LOI DEADLINE: January 3, 2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp

Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant The competition, formerly known as the Pilot Research Grant Program, has become the New Investigator Research Grant Program. This change is designed to reinforce the historical emphasis of this competition—to fund investigators who are less than 10 years past their doctoral degree. The purpose of this program is to provide new investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses. ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to apply for this grant competition is restricted to investigators who have less than 10 years of research experience after receipt of their terminal degree. AMOUNT: Up to $100,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to two years. LOI DEADLINE: January 3, 2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp

Alzheimer’s Association: New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity The New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity in Alzheimer‘s research is a two-year award to investigators who are currently underrepresented at academic institutions in Alzheimer’s or related dementias research. The objective of this award is to increase the number of highly trained investigators from diverse backgrounds whose basic, clinical and social/behavioral research interests are grounded in the advanced methods and experimental approaches needed to solve problems related to Alzheimer‘s and related dementias in general and in health disparities populations. The Alzheimer‘s Association recognizes the need to increase the number of underrepresented scientists participating in biomedical and behavioral research. The Association anticipates that by providing these research opportunities, the number of underrepresented scientists entering and remaining in biomedical research careers in Alzheimer‘s disease will increase. ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to apply for this grant competition is restricted to investigators who have less than 10 years of research experience after receipt of their terminal degree. AMOUNT: Up to $100,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to two years. LOI DEADLINE: January 3, 2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp

Alzheimer’s Association: Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Ameliorate Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease The Alzheimer‘s Association is continuing for a second year a research grant initiative to stimulate the scholarly investigation and development of non-pharmacological strategies to improve the care of persons with Alzheimer‘s disease and related disorders (ADRD). The Association‘s Request for Applications (RFA) is aimed at the identification, validation and investigation of non-

of 43 pharmacological approaches to improve the care of older adults with ADRD. This includes the investigation of new approaches, extension of existing approaches, and development of methodological strategies to improve the conduct of clinical and translational research of non- pharmacological treatments of ADRD. AMOUNT: Up to $400,000 (direct and indirect costs) for two to three years. LOI DEADLINE: January 3, 2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp

CIHR Team Grant: Rare Diseases The overarching objective of this funding opportunity is to enhance the translation of fundamental biological research to medicine in the area of rare diseases by supporting new or emerging collaborative research teams focused on rare diseases that would not otherwise occur, or be undertaken readily. Two types of interdisciplinary research teams will be considered for funding: 1. Teams focused on the basic biology, and/or undertaking clinical research, and/or conducting research on the populations affected by the rare disease 2. Teams focused on health services, policy, economics and/or ethical, legal or social issues related to rare diseases For the purposes of this competition, rare diseases include the following three groups:  Single gene or monogenic disorders that comprise the majority of rare diseases  Diseases that are not monogenic, but in which the genetic contribution is complex: Genetically complex diseases result from the interaction of genetic variants that predispose or reduce susceptibility to the disease, and in concert with environmental factors, cause the disease  Uncommon familial forms of genetically complex disorders (including rare sub-types), such as Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, musculoskeletal disorders and rare cancers, to cite a few of many examples AMOUNT: Please see website for full details. LOI DEADLINE: January 10, 2011 INVITED APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do? prog=1149&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&m asterList=true

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker Applied Research Fund The CNIB Baker Applied Research Fund supports research that is focused on the social, educational, cultural and rehabilitative needs of Canadians living with vision loss, and the application of assistive devices to meet these needs. This program is intended both to advance the career development of new investigators, and to encourage senior researchers to develop programs of applied research. AMOUNT: Grants are for a one-year period, with a limit of $35000 DEADLINE: January 15, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.cnib.ca/en/research/funding/eabaker-applied/

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): Baker New Researcher Fund The CNIB Baker New Researcher Fund provides one-year grants to encourage new investigations that may lead to the prevention of vision loss. It is intended to benefit new investigators (within 5 years after an academic faculty appointment) by giving them experience and results which can assist them in further grant applications and pilot investigations. ELIGIBILITY: A new investigator is someone who is affiliated with a research facility through an academic posting and who has been in the field for less than five years. AMOUNT: Grants are for one year, in amounts up to $35,000 (CAD).

of 43 DEADLINE: January 15, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.cnib.ca/en/research/funding/eabaker-researcher/

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Career Development Awards The primary purpose of the Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas. Priority Areas  Immune Therapies  Beta Cell Therapies  Complications Therapies  Glucose Control ELIGIBILITY: The Career Development Award is intended for individuals in a relatively early stage of their career. Ordinarily, their first degree (MD, PhD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent) will have been received at least three but not more than seven years before the award. AMOUNT: Up to $150,000/yr for up to 5 years. DEADLINE: January 19, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award The JDRF Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award will provide support to promising physicians or clinical doctoral recipients who pursue a career in patient-oriented, diabetes-related clinical investigation. These awards are made in the late stages of training and include the support for recipients to transition to independent faculty or research appointments. ELIGIBILITY: The successful candidate will have an MD or MD-PhD, hold an appointment or joint appointment in a subspecialty of clinical medicine, and conduct human clinical research. In exceptional circumstances, non-MD candidates will be considered if their work is likely to contribute significantly to a clinical outcome. The candidate must hold an appointment or joint appointment in a clinical department. AMOUNT: Up to $150,000/yr for up to 5 years. DEADLINE: January 19, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Innovative Grants Innovative grants are intended to fund researchers with promising new approaches with high impact that may not be supported by extensive preliminary data. Funding will be provided for 1 year to develop preliminary data and/or to test the feasibility of an innovative idea. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must hold an M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility. AMOUNT: Up to $110,000 for 1 year. DEADLINE: January 19, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207

The Medical Foundation: Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research The Klarman Family Foundation is interested in providing strategic investment in translational research that will accelerate progress in developing effective treatments for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. The program's short-term goal is to support the most outstanding science and expand the pool of scientists whose research explores the basic biology

of 43 of eating disorders. The long-term goal is to improve the lives of patients suffering from these conditions. Examples of funding areas include but are not limited to:  molecular genetic analysis of relevant neural circuit assembly and function;  epigenetic research;  animal models created by genetically altering neural circuits; and  testing of new chemical entities that might be used in animal models as exploratory treatments. AMOUNT: Two-year awards of $400,000 USD ($200,000 per year inclusive of 10% indirect costs) and one-year pilot studies of up to $150,000 USD (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) DEADLINE: January 19, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.hria.org/tmfservices/tmfgrants/klarman.html

SSHRC: Insight Development Grants Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. Funding is provided for short-term research development projects, of up to two years, proposed by individuals or teams. AMOUNT: $7000 - $75,000 DEADLINE: February 1, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs- programmes/insight_development_grants-subventions_de_developpement_savoir-eng.aspx

PRIZES/AWARDS America Psychological Association: Cummings PSYCHE Prize This prize recognizes a psychologist whose career has expanded the role of the psychologist as a primary care provider working side-by-side with primary care physicians in the setting of organized systems of healthcare delivery. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  Licensed, practicing psychologist  Minimum of ten years of experience in practice  Employed in a comprehensive medical setting (vs. specialized, disease‐ defined program such as diabetes, cancer, heart, obesity, etc.)  Demonstrated record of accomplishment and future plans relevant to the program goals  Demonstrated record of training and development of other psychologist in this field  Nominations accepted from self or others AMOUNT: $50,000 DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/cummings.aspx?tab=3

Association of University Programs in Health Administration: William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research The prize acknowledges national or international contributions of health services researchers who apply analytic methods to examine and evaluate the organization, financing, and/or delivery of health services. A single, major research contribution or a career-long record of achievement may be recognized. The focus of the prize is on the recognition of a person who has had a significant impact on the health of the public in one of the following three primary focus areas: 1. Health Services Management 2. Health Policy Development

of 43 3. Health Care Delivery AMOUNT: The prize consists of an individual award of $25,000. In addition, $25,000 will be awarded to a not-for-profit institution designated by the recipient, to support his or her work. DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.aupha.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3318

CNIB Barbara Tuck MacPhee Award The CNIB Barbara Tuck MacPhee Award supports researchers in the field of macular degeneration. AMOUNT: The Tuck-MacPhee Award provides a one-year grant of up to $35,000. DEADLINE: January 15, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.cnib.ca/en/research/funding/Tuck-MacPhee/

CIHR Prize: Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation in Aging The CIHR Knowledge Translation Prize 2011 honours and supports the exemplary knowledge translation efforts and activities of an exceptional individual, team or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the health of individuals, providing more effective health services and products and strengthening the health care system at a national or international level. AMOUNT: The maximum amount for the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging is $50,000 per annum, for one year. DEADLINE: February 15, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do? prog=1148&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&m asterList=true

INTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Faculty of Health: Junior Faculty Funds Junior Faculty Funds are available to provide junior faculty members with grants to support research projects. All full-time junior faculty members (i.e. non-tenured, tenure-stream appointments) in the Faculty of Health may apply. AMOUNT: maximum of up to $2,000, typically for a one year period. DEADLINE: November 5, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.yorku.ca/health/research_funding.html

Faculty of Health: Minor Research Grants Minor research grants are available to assist faculty in conducting research projects that do not require or are not eligible for major resources, including, but not limited to: • Pilot studies for the initiation of programs for which outside grant applications may be submitted • Limited emergency support of research projects • Supplementary funding to cover limited additional costs of projects nearing completion and already supported by external funds AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 DEADLINE: November 5, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.yorku.ca/health/research_funding.html

York Ad Hoc Travel Grants to Conferences Full-time faculty members may apply for travel grants to national and international conferences at

of 43 which a substantial presentation will be made. This is a last resort fund. AMOUNT: Awards will be made up to the cost of return minimum airfare. DEADLINE: December 15, March 15 and June 15, September 15 WEBSITE: http://www.research.yorku.ca/securehome/research_services/apply_for_funding/internal_funding/ Fillable_Forms/index.html

York Seminar for Advanced Research The York Seminar for Advanced Research (YSAR) is a year-long seminar which provides a forum in which a small group of scholars working in closely related fields can consult extensively on a particular theme. The seminar aims to foster, in an appropriate environment, informal yet deep discussion, exploration of the limits of specialized fields, and enduring professional and intellectual contacts. Interdisciplinarity and collaboration is encouraged. Please see attached memo for more information. AMOUNT: $7500 DEADLINE: January 17, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.yorku.ca/research/support/funding/index.html

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ORS Brown Bag Session - Risk Management The Dangers and Opportunities Associated with Research Activities PRESENTER: Steve Pottle, Manager, Insurance and Risk Management DATE: Wednesday, 8 December 2010 TIME/LOCATION: 1:00-2:00pm, 626 York Research Tower RSVP: Please RSVP no later than Monday, 6 December 2010 to [email protected].

ARCHIVE: Deadlines- Previous bulletins FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Nov 3 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: High Priority, Short-Term Award JDRF recognizes the need at this time to support the research of investigators whose research is being curtailed or delayed by failure to receive funding. It is beneficial and of mutual interest to both the scientific community and JDRF to keep these scientists in the field, to help them receive funding for their proposals, and to have them help accelerate the JDRF mission. This award will provide one year of funding for research grant applications that address a high priority research area for JDRF and scored within 10% of the funding payline for a review cycle of a research funding agency up to a year prior to the request to JDRF. The goal of this “bridge” funding is to help investigators generate additional supporting data for an amended, competitive application. ELIGIBILITY: Applications must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medial school, or other research facility. AMOUNT: Up to $55,000 for 1 year. DEADLINE: November 3, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207

Nov 5 - SSHRC: Research/Creation Grants in Fine Arts The program invites artist-researchers affiliated with Canadian postsecondary institutions, within a broad range of disciplines, to apply for research grants of up to three years’ duration to support research/creation. A program of research/creation is defined as a sustained research enterprise that includes one or more projects or other components, and which is shaped by broad objectives

of 43 for the advancement of knowledge in the fine arts, through the development or renewal of the field of artistic endeavour concerned. ELIGIBILITY: Only those who fulfill the definition of artist-researcher are eligible to apply to this program. Humanities and social science scholars affiliated with Canadian postsecondary institutions who engage in research/creation are also eligible to apply. Artist-researcher: A member of the faculty of a Canadian postsecondary institution whose work involves research, the creation of works of art, and the training of undergraduate and/or graduate students. Where their work is similar to that of full-time faculty, and where the institution agrees, this may include adjunct, part-time, sessional and emeritus faculty as well as university-employed curators. AMOUNT: Up to $100,000 per annum, but totaling not more than $250,000 in a three-year period DEADLINE: November 5, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/fine_arts- arts_lettres-eng.aspx#a4

Nov 10 - Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) – 2012 Competition The NCE Steering Committee invites potential applicants to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the 2012 NCE Network Competition. The LOI must describe the problem(s), challenge(s), or opportunity(ies) that the proposed Network will address, as well as the proposed Network’s vision, socioeconomic context, budget and key participants. It should also summarize how the proposed Network will address the five NCE Program Criteria, the NCE Program goals and objectives and the competition framework. The four S&T priority areas and the 13 STIC sub- priority research areas are: Environmental science and technologies: 1. Water (health, energy, security) 2. Cleaner methods of extracting, processing and using hydrocarbon fuels, including reduced consumption of these fuels Natural resources and energy: 3. Energy production in the oil sands 4. Arctic (resource production, climate change adaptation, monitoring) 5. Biofuels, fuel cells and nuclear energy Health and related life sciences and technologies: 6. Regenerative medicine 7. Neuroscience 8. Health in an aging population 9. Biomedical engineering and medical technologies Information and communication technologies: 10. New media, animation and games 11. Wireless networks and services 12. Broadband networks 13. Telecom equipment engineering and medical technologies The 2012 NCE Network Competition is looking for a balanced portfolio of networks. Subject to requests submitted and funding available, it is therefore anticipated a maximum of one new network in a given S&T priority area will be supported. AMOUNT: Not specified. It is anticipated that four to five new networks may be funded in the 2012 NCE Network Competition. ORS LOI DEADLINE: November 10, 2010 AGENCY LOI DEADLINE: November 24, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. WEBSITE: http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/Competitions-Competitions/Current-EnVigueur/NCE-RCE- 2012/Index_eng.asp

Nov 15 - Canadian Hemophilia Society: The Care Until Cure Research Program

of 43 This program allows Canadian investigators to conduct research on various medical and psychosocial aspects of bleeding disorders. Grants are given for clinical research, including outcome evaluation, in fields relevant to improving the quality of life of persons with hemophilia, persons with von Willebrand disease or other inherited bleeding disorders, persons with related conditions such as HIV or hepatitis C as well as carriers of an inherited bleeding disorder. For the 2011-2012 edition of the program, specific areas of interest have been identified: AREAS OF INTEREST: Hemophilia B: 1. Epidemiology / burden of disease / outcome research 2. Routine prophylaxis and preventative treatment 3. Surgical prophylaxis, dosing 4. Recovery experience (hemophilia B) 5. Joint outcomes and optimizing therapy Transition and clinical issues: 1. Treatment adherence to prescribed regiments 2. Management of adolescent hemophilia patients 3. Management of aging hemophilia population Clinical monitoring of hemophilia treatment Product switching experience: 1. Rationale for switching products 2. Inhibitor development and safety associated with switches Inhibitors Factor VIII molecule Antifibrinolytics AMOUNT: Research operating grants are normally made for 1 or 2 year periods with a maximum amount of $75,000 per year DEADLINE: November 15, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.hemophilia.ca/en/research/care-until-cure/general-conditions/

Nov 15 - CIHR: Network Catalyst Grant The KT Branch intends to launch a Netowrk Catalyst funding opportunity in August 2010. The objective of this funding opportunity will be to support the creation and/or further development of formal networks by encouraging national and/or international collaboration, resource sharing, capacity building and dissemination in priority research areas. AMOUNT: Up to $200,000 per annum for up to three years. DEADLINE: November 15, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/srch.do? all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps&fodAgency=CI HR&fodLanguage=E

Nov 15 - France in Canada – French Embassy: The France-Canada Research Fund Financial support is offered by the French Embassy in Canada for Canadian researchers who wish to undertake short term visits to France within the framework of ongoing projects between French and Canadian centres and institutions. AMOUNT: Between $ 8 000 and $15 000 for 2 years DEADLINE: November 15, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/spip.php?article1415

Nov 24 - European Research Council: ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant – Social Science & Humanities ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants are designed to support researchers (Principal

of 43 Investigators) at the stage at which they are starting or consolidating their own independent research team or programme. The scheme will support the creation of independent and excellent new individual research teams and will strengthen others that have been recently created. The Social Sciences and Humanities research domain is divided into the following panels:  SH1 Individuals, institutions and markets: economics, finance and management  SH2 Institutions, values, beliefs and behaviour: sociology, social anthropology, political science, law, communication, social studies of science and technology  SH3 Environment, space and population: environmental studies, demography, social geography, urban and regional studies  SH4 The Human Mind and its complexity: cognition, psychology, linguistics, philosophy and education  SH5 Cultures and cultural production: literature, visual and performing arts, music, cultural and comparative studies  SH6 The study of the human past: archaeology, history and memory ACTIVITY LOCATION: The ERC grants are open to researchers from any country in the world. However, the ERC-funded research should be carried out in one of the 27 EU Member States or in one of the associated countries (Switzerland, Israel, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, Turkey, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia, Albania and Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands). ELIGIBILITY: The PrincipalInvestigator must have been awarded their first PhD at least 2 and up to 12 years prior to the publication date of the call for proposals of the ERC Starting Grant. However, Principal Investigators who were awarded their first PhD more than 12 years prior to the publication date of the call may still be eligible in certain properly documented circumstances such as maternity. AMOUNT: Normally, the maximum grant will be EUR 1 500 000 for a period of 5 years (pro rata for projects of shorter duration). However, an additional EUR 500 000 can be made available to cover (a) eligible “start-up” costs for Principal Investigators moving from a third country to the EU or an associated country or (b) the purchase of major equipment. DEADLINE: November 24, 2010 WEBSITE: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm? fuseaction=UserSite.ideasDetailsCallPage&call_id=347#infopack

Nov 25 - SSHRC Partnership Development Grants Partnership Development Grants provide support to:  develop research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities, including knowledge mobilization and the meaningful involvement of students and new scholars, by fostering new research partnership activities involving existing and/or potential partners; or  design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities that may result in best practices or models that either can be adapted by others or have the potential to be scaled up at a regional, national or international level. AMOUNT: Requests for support from SSHRC would typically be in the range of $75,000 to $200,000 over a period of one to three years, with requests for lower or higher amounts considered. DEADLINE: November 25, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs- programmes/partnership_development_grants-bourses_partenariat_developpement-eng.aspx

Nov 26 - Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): Seed Grants POGO's Research Unit offers a small number of seed grants intended to facilitate or support research that may either provide preliminary or feasibility data for a subsequent grant application

of 43 or be self-sufficient. The subject matter of the seed grants should either fall within one of the PRU's research pillars (epidemiology, health services research, economics, quality of life/status of survivors) or demonstrate relevance to the goals and objectives of POGO. AMOUNT: Up to $15,000. DEADLINE: November 26, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.pogo.ca/research/trainingandresearchg/

Nov 29 - Thrasher Research Fund: Early Career Awards The purpose of this program is to encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers. The Fund is open to a variety of research topics important to children’s health. The Fund’s current focus is on clinical/translational pediatric research. Emphasis is placed on projects with the potential for findings that could be clinically applicable in a relatively short period of time for the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of pediatric medical problems. ELIGIBILITY: Those eligible to apply include:  Physicians who are in a residency/fellowship training program, or who completed that program no more than one year before the date of submission of the concept paper.  Post-doctoral researchers who received the doctoral level degree no more than three years prior to the date of submission of the concept paper. AMOUNT: Up to $25,000 CONCEPT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 15, 2010 at noon Mountain Time PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 29, 2010 at noon Mountain Time WEBSITE: http://www.thrasherresearch.org/sites/www_thrasherresearch_org/Default.aspx? page=174

Dec 1 - CIHR: Medical Imaging Clinical Trials Network The objectives of this RFA are:  to support the creation of a single Medical Imaging Clinical Trials Network that will serve to link existing centres, medical disciplines and isotope-based imaging modalities. The network will initially address the objectives of the Federal "Isotope Supply Initiative", which are focused on reducing our clinical reliance on the 99mTc currently produced by nuclear reactors and may provide an opportunity for expanding the scope of clinical trials currently being developed by the teams funded under the "Alternatives Radiopharmaceuticals for Medical Imaging RFA". The network will facilitate the coordination of imaging clinical trials and enable the clinical evaluation of new or improved imaging technologies and their uptake into routine patient care. The network will take into consideration the full spectrum of clinical care from prevention to palliation with an emphasis on meeting the needs of the end-users of the technologies and patient populations;  to establish a national, sustainable imaging clinical trials network that will provide a clinical platform for imaging research in Canada and facilitate the evaluation of existing and new biomarkers that demonstrate clinical relevance in disease diagnosis, monitoring therapeutic response, or patient stratification leading to customized care;  to engage partners, from the onset, to ensure the sustainability of the network and provide ongoing support for clinical trials;  to establish an administrative hub and management structure that will manage: o Protocol design; o Biostatistical services; o Data and image transmission, storage, and management; o Development and maintenance of standards; o Quality assurance; o Data analysis through modality and/or disease specific core laboratories.

of 43 AMOUNT: The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $4.7 million per year for two years. LOI DEADLINE: October 1, 2010 PRE-APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 REVISED APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 24, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do? prog=1091&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&m asterList=true

Dec 1 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Priority Research Grant The purpose of the Priority Research Grant mechanism is to provide investigators with support to explore the feasibility and development of proposals that are considered to be on the leading edge of diabetes research and that address the JDRF research emphasis areas. Proposals that have the potential to impact the current state of diabetes research or that clearly lead to avenues of therapeutic benefit are major considerations for the Priority Research Grant. Also of merit are exploratory proposals that may or may not have sufficient preliminary data but have a sound research development plan that is considered to be of high priority to JDRF. The Priority Research grant mechanism is specifically intended to support innovative proposals that can be developed to a level of maturity where generated data strengthens future research project grant applications for ongoing support. Priority Areas  Immune Therapies  Beta Cell Therapies  Complications Therapies  Glucose Control AMOUNT: Up to $165,000 a year for three years. LOI DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207

Dec 1 - NAMM Foundation Program Grants The NAMM Foundation provides grants to worthy programs that advance access to music education and music making for people of all ages. The NAMM Foundation supports programs for people of all ages that utilize music-making materials, are replicable as regional, national or international models, and include outcomes and impact measures, including the following:  Group music programs with non-performance-based outcome goals, including group-based music programs facilitated within senior homes, hospitals, youth groups, parks, etc. that provide a positive music-making experience to all participants regardless of prior experience  Integrated music-making programs, including programs that train non-music educators to utilize basic music making to teach other core subjects such as math, history, world cultures, science, literature, citizenship, etc.  Programs that train music educators to supplement their existing programs with non-traditional methods, instruments or technologies allowing them to teach music to students who may not be interested in the traditional band and orchestra programs  After-school music programs including “drop-in” music-making activities facilitated by music- trained youth service personnel  Programs that train music educators to utilize group-based informal music making as an after- school youth development and/or community-building tool  Projects and programs that serve specific demographics, expand the market for music products, are replicable, provide measurable results and are self-sustaining  Interim and final reports, including budget reports, are required for every grant awar

of 43 AMOUNT: The average program grant range has been $20,000 - $40,000 LOI DEADLINE: September 30, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.nammfoundation.org/grant-information/namm-foundation-funding- guidelines

Dec 3 - Stem Cell Network: Public Policy & ELSI Research Core Program Core projects focused on Public Policy and Ethical, Legal and Social Issues related to the field of stem cell research are large multidisciplinary initiatives (minimum of 4-5 investigators) that pursue integrated goal-directed programs to address major research outcomes. While projects are not required to form partnerships with industry, proposals must include specific plans to engage receptors such as basic scientists, NGOs & Industry representatives, policy makers or the public, as part of their research approach. Projects may contain several of, but not necessarily be restricted to, the following components: Autonomy/Privacy; Patient rights and access to therapies; Commercialization and intellectual property, including benefit sharing; Economic impact assessments; Stem cell tourism and unproven therapies; Incentives and impediments for translational research; Challenges to market acceptance of stem cell therapies; Risk analysis relating to clinical trials; Market failure for private investment in regenerative medicine; Role of Developing Countries in Stem Cell Research; Health policy and regulation; Interoperability and international governance; Research ethics; Regulatory challenges associated with stem cell therapies. AMOUNT: Projects are funded for 3.5 years (from October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2015) with a total envelope of up to $350,000 per team. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: investigators must request an application form by December 3, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 13, 2011 WEBSITE: http://www.stemcellnetwork.ca/index.php?page=public-policy-elsi&hl=eng

Dec 6 - NIH: Basic Research on Self-Regulation (R21) This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Opportunity Network (OppNet), solicits exploratory/developmental (R21) research applications examining basic mechanisms of self-regulation. The intent of this FOA is to advance research on basic processes and mechanisms of self-regulation, capitalizing on recent advances in methods and theory from the psychological (social, personality, developmental), economic, neuroscience, sociocultural, and other behavioral and social science literatures. The current lack of consistency and conceptual integration in how self-regulation is studied across a range of disciplines hinders our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying many important health and developmental outcomes. Applications submitted to this FOA are expected to address one or more of the following basic behavioral and social science research (b-BSSR) challenges: (1) to precisely identify and operationally reconcile the basic processes and mechanisms involved in self-regulation of cognition, emotion, and behavior, and refine their measurement and theoretical conceptualizations, (2) to assess relations among various self-regulatory functions and their sub- components, and (3) to systematically characterize changes in self-regulatory functions over time, across different social and environmental contexts, and across the lifespan in both men and women. Proposals are expected to engage investigators working at multiple levels of analysis and across disparate literature. AMOUNT: This FOA will utilize the R21 award mechanism. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over a two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year. DEADLINE: December 6, 2010 WEBSITE: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-010.html

of 43 Dec 17 - Ministry of Research & Innovation - Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence (ORF-RE): Water Round Research The Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence (ORF-RE) Water Round promotes research excellence of strategic value to Ontario by supporting new leading-edge, transformative, and internationally significant research in water and wastewater-related technologies. The ORF-RE Water Round promotes the development of water-related solutions both for domestic adoption and international export. CONTACT: Complete details can be obtained by contacting Steven Mataija (Manager, Government Research Initiatives Programs) at ORS at x22507 or [email protected] . As applicants must submit a Notice of Intent (NoI) by September 17, 2010, potential applicants should contact Steven Mataija as soon as possible. AMOUNT: The program will contribute a maximum of 1/3 of the operating costs, with 1/3 of the remainder coming from the private sector and 1/3 from the applicant institution(s). As a general rule, the minimum support provided by the ORF-RE to a Water Round project is $500,000 and the maximum support provided is $5 million. NOI DEADLINE: September 17, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 17, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/orf/re/water/program.asp

AWARDS (Archive) Nov 5 - Ministry of Research & Innovation: Premiere’s Discovery Award The Discovery Award consists of five awards recognizing excellence in research for either a single discovery or a body of work on both domestic and international fronts.  The $500,000 Life Sciences and Medicine award celebrates advances in the study of human health and/or biological/ecological systems.  The $500,000 Natural Sciences and Engineering award celebrates achievements in the study of physical sciences and/or engineering processes.  The $250,000 Social Sciences award celebrates achievements in the study of social interactions and/or social systems.  The $250,000 Arts and Humanities award celebrates achievements in the study of arts and/or culture.  The $250,000 Innovation Leadership award recognizes exceptional leadership in the transfer of knowledge and/or technology. NOTE: Eligible researchers may be nominated by the Vice-President of Research (or equivalent) of an Ontario publicly funded research institution or by any other faculty member at an Ontario publicly funded research institution, provided that the nomination is also signed by the Vice- President of Research (or equivalent) of the Ontario publicly funded research institution at which the award will be administered and the research conducted. NOMINATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/pda/program.asp#deadline

PRIZES (Archive)

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (Archive) Human Frontier Science program Short-term Fellowships Short-term fellowships enable researchers to move into new areas by learning state-of-the-art techniques in use abroad or by establishing new research collaborations. These fellowships can

of 43 last from two weeks to three months in a foreign country. To be eligible, a fellow must either come from or go to a member country. AMOUNT: Travel and living expenses according to guidelines DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted throughout the year. Decisions on awards will be announced approximately 3-4 months after receipt of the complete application. WEBSITE: http://www.hfsp.org/ and http://www.hfsp.org/how/PDFs/STF_Guidelines_2007.pdf

Canada/China Scholars Exchange Program This program is intended to enhance Chinese and Canadian scholars' knowledge and understanding of each other's country. The government of each country offers awards to scholars of the other country to conduct research. The minimum term is four months, the maximum 12 months. Canadian applicants may be faculty members or students. Canada offers awards to non- academics in China holding senior professional posts (e.g. judges, broadcasters, economists) so that upon their return home they can make a distinctive contribution to life in their country and to mutual understanding between Canada and China. AMOUNT: Participants receive return airfare and a monthly stipend DEADLINE: 6 weeks in advance of project commencement WEBSITE: http://www.dfait.gc.ca/culture/123go_clf1/scholars_exchange-en.asp

International Strategic Opportunities Program The International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) provides funding for strategic international collaborations between Ontario research institutions and the global research community. The goal of the program is to improve Ontario's long-term economic potential by attracting and retaining the best and brightest research talent. ISOP has been developed to:  Facilitate research of scientific importance  Increase Ontario's long-term economic potential  Attract and retain top international research talent  Enhance Ontario's profile in the international research community Priority will be given to collaborations with researchers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, China and India. AMOUNT: Up to $150,000 over three years DEADLINE: Completed applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. WEBSITE: http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/programs/isop/program.asp

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Going Global Science and Technology Fund 2008-2009 The Going Global Science and Technology Fund program is specifically designed to promote and enhance Canada’s international science and technology efforts by supporting Canadian researchers in accessing international R&D collaborative opportunities through the development of partnerships with key players in other countries. Objective: To promote public understanding of international development issues, as well as the role that Canadians play in developing countries and countries in transition. AMOUNT: Up to $50,000 DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted 6 weeks in advance of the commencement of the project. WEBSITE: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/science/gglobal-en.htm

Scottish Office Department of Health Visiting Fellowships The Chief Scientist Office invites applications for visiting research fellowships in public health and related areas. The purpose of the scheme is to bring experienced researchers into Scotland to

of 43 encourage an exchange of ideas and to foster collaboration with researchers, practitioners and policy makers based here. Fellows would be expected to publish at least one significant paper based on their work during the period of the fellowship, and to present their work to Health Department or health service audiences on at least one occasion. Fellowships are tenable in any of the following host institutions: 1. Departments of Scottish universities 2. Research units based in or linked with a Scottish university 3. NHS Boards (including operating divisions) and other health service organisations in Scotland Fellowships will be for periods of not less than 3 and no more than 12 months. AMOUNT: Reimburse fellow's employer up to an amount equal to the fellow's salary; travel (for the fellow, partner and dependent children); accommodation; for the period of the fellowship; some research expenses; up to 20% of the fellow's salary towards the costs incurred by the host institution DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cso/ApplyingForFunding/Visiting/VIntro.htm

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars from abroad who are just embarking on their academic careers and who completed their doctorates less than four years ago to spend extended periods of research (6-24 months) in Germany. Scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries may apply. Research projects are carried out in cooperation with academic hosts at research institutions in Germany. Candidates choose their own research projects and their host in Germany and prepare their own research plan. AMOUNT: 2,250 EUR per month plus an allowance for research costs amounting to 800 EUR per month (for research projects in the natural sciences and engineering) and 500 EUR (for research projects in the humanities and social sciences). Additional allowances may include intensive language study, family and travel. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.humboldt- foundation.de/pls/web/docs/F1277/programme_information_p.pdf and http://www.humboldt- foundation.de/web/771.html

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) -General Research Grants The IDRC believe that all of us, private and public sector, north and south, have a role to play in international development. IDRC's core research funding falls under the following broad program areas. - Environment and natural resource management - Information and communication technologies for development - Innovation, policy and science (IPS) - Social and economic policy

IDRC will consider supporting stand-alone projects from individual researchers. IDRC's principal approach, however, is to support projects and partnerships proposed by developing-country research institutions. However, this does not exclude South-North partnerships, and Canadian institutions may propose an initiative in collaboration with one or more developing-country partners.

In funding projects, the IDRC place a particular emphasis on the outcomes of research. To ensure that results are used, the IDRC support linkages between local communities and researchers, and among researchers in different institutions around the world. This sharing of knowledge among all the parties involved in the research process adds to the likelihood of success.

of 43 The IDRC also fund a number of relatively small exploratory activities in research. If they show promise, they may develop into program initiatives with a greater scope and additional funding. AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.idrc.ca/institution/ev-56760-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers several medical and scientific grants and awards throughout the year. The calls for applications are usually announced three months prior to an application deadline.

 VISITING ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AWARDS For allied health professionals from abroad who are invited to engage in CF clinical observation or activity at a Canadian institution; or Canadian allied health professionals who wish to visit another clinic in Canada or abroad. To qualify, an allied health professional must be associated with a recognized CF clinic, and be an active member in CF clinical care. Please note: Applications may be submitted at any time, but the Foundation should be consulted in advance with respect to the availability of funds. AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: Continuous

 VISITING CLINICIAN AWARDS For clinicians from abroad who are invited to engage in CF clinical observation or activity at a Canadian institution; or Canadian clinicians who wish to visit another clinic in Canada or abroad. To qualify, a clinician must be associated with a recognized CF clinic, and be an active member in CF clinical care. It is intended that this experience as a CCFF Visiting Clinician will, in some way, benefit Canadian CF clinical care. Please note: Applications may be submitted at any time, but the Foundation should be consulted in advance with respect to the availability of funds. AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: Continuous

 VISITING SCIENTIST AWARDS For senior investigators from abroad who are invited to engage in CF research at a Canadian institution; or junior and senior Canadian investigators who wish to work in another laboratory in Canada or abroad. A senior investigator can be considered such if he or she has attained at least the position of an associate professor, or has six years of equivalent experience. It is intended that this experience as a CCFF Visiting Scientist will, in some way, benefit the Canadian CF research effort. Please note: Applications may be submitted at any time, but the Foundation should be consulted in advance with respect to the availability of funds. AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: Continuous CCF WEBSITE: http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/page.asp?id=87

Helmholtz Humboldt Research Award - Helmholtz Research Awards for Internationally Acknowledged Scientists Resident Outside Germany (Helmholtz-Humboldt- Forschungspreise fur Spitzenwissenschaftler aus dem Ausland) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation The Helmholtz Association and the Humboldt Foundation jointly grant research awards annually to internationally acknowledged scientists from abroad in recognition of their achievements in research to date. Scientists and scholars who are nominated for a Helmholtz-Humboldt Research

of 43 Award must have contributed fundamental discoveries, new theories or insights that significantly impact their own research area and also reach beyond their specialized field of research.

Award-winners are invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in the fields of energy, Earth and environment, health, key technologies, structure of matter, transportation and space in cooperation with German scientists at one of the 15 member-centres of the Helmholtz Association for six months to one year. At least one further partner from a German university is to be integrated in the research project. NOTE: Nominations for the granting of Helmholtz Research Awards to foreign scientists must be made by established scientists who work at research centres of the Helmholtz Association or cooperating universities. Direct applications are not accepted. AMOUNT: Up to € 85,000 (up to 6 awards annually) DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/preise/helmholtz.htm

Humboldt Research Award- Scholar Award Programs Alexander von Humboldt Foundation The award is granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date to scientists and scholars who have contributed fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights that significantly impact their own research area and also reach beyond their specialized field of research. All disciplines and research areas are eligible.

Awardees are invited to conduct an original research project of their own design in close collaboration with an appropriate colleague in Germany over a period of 6-12 months. The stay may be divided up into segments. NOTE: Nominations must come from respected academics in Germany. Direct applications are not accepted. AMOUNT: up to € 60,000 (up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards annually) DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_id=6446

Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellowships Principal Research Fellowships are the most prestigious of the Wellcome Trust's personal awards and provide long-term support for researchers of international standing. The fellowships are particularly suitable for senior researchers currently based overseas who wish to work in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. Candidates will have an established track record in research at the highest level. The Wellcome Trust's funding streams are as follows:  Immunology and infectious disease  Populations and public health  Neuroscience and mental health  Physiological sciences  Molecules, genes and cells AMOUNT: Awards provide personal salary and research programme funding in full for 7 years and Wellcome Trust may supplement a fellow's basic salary with a Principal Research Fellowship 'distinction' award of up to £50,000. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Grants/Fellowships-and- personal-awards/WTD004406.htm

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

of 43 The von Humboldt foundation grants research awards to young, top-flight scientists and scholars from abroad who are already recognized as outstanding researchers in their fields. The research award is given in recognition of the recipients' research achievements to date. The award winners are also invited to work on research projects of their own choice in cooperation with colleagues in Germany for a period of 6 to 12 months. AMOUNT: €45,000 DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/5339.html

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) IDRC' supports projects and partnerships proposed by developing-country research institutions, including South-North partnerships. Canadian institutions may propose an initiative in collaboration with one or more developing-country partners. IDRC's core research funding falls under the following broad program areas: - Environment and natural resource management - Information and communication technologies for development - Innovation, policy and science (IPS) - Social and economic policy

IDRC will consider supporting stand-alone projects from individual researchers. In funding projects, the IDRC place a particular emphasis on the outcomes of research. To ensure that results are used, the IDRC support linkages between local communities and researchers, and among researchers in different institutions around the world. This sharing of knowledge among all the parties involved in the research process adds to the likelihood of success. The IDRC also funds a number of relatively small exploratory activities in research. If they show promise, they may develop into program initiatives with a greater scope and additional funding. AMOUNT: no specified DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.idrc.ca/institution/ev-56760-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

Humboldt Research Awards to Outstanding Scholars Resident Outside Germany The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) grants Humboldt Research Awards to scientists and scholars from abroad with internationally recognized academic qualifications. The research award honours the academic achievements, in any discipline, of the award winner's lifetime. Furthermore, award winners are invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany in cooperation with colleagues for periods of between six months and one year. The nominating scientists and scholars must ensure that sufficient non-financial resources and equipment as well as access to archives and libraries are available, so that it is possible for nominees to accept the invitation to conduct research projects of their own choice in Germany. Nominators are also expected to make all necessary preparations for the award winners' research visit to Germany and to be responsible for their well-being (e.g., finding accommodation). Nominations must be made by established researchers working at universities or other research institutions in Germany. Self-nominations are not accepted. AMOUNT: up to €60,000 for research in Germany for 6+ months DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/6446.html

Lise Meitner Program for Scientists from Abroad The program is aimed at highly qualified scientists of any discipline whose work could contribute to the scientific development of an Austrian research institution.

of 43 Eligibility: completed doctoral studies, international scientific publications, invitation from an Austrian research institution. AMOUNT: The award level is dependent on the level of qualification: Post Doc salary (€54,180 per annum) or senior Post Doc salary (€61,240 per annum) plus €8,000 for material, travel, assistance, etc. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/projects/meitner.html

Finland Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) Fellowship CIMO Fellowship program supports young researchers to travel to Finnish universities. The objective is to encourage academic mobility to Finland and to promote international cooperation in research and teaching. The programme is open to all academic fields. AMOUNT: Monthly allowance is €800-1,200 (in 2009) to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. The award period is 3-12 months. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/postgraduate_studies_and_research/cimo_fellowships.html

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FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS (Archive) Dec 3 - Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO): PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowships The PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded to either an applicant working toward a PhD or to a post doctoral research candidate, with a background in any of the relevant disciplines (including medicine and nursing). While applicants may have training and/or experience in areas not directly related to POGO activities, they will be required to demonstrate relevance to pediatric oncology. AMOUNT: $45,000 yearly salary. Ability to apply for $5,000 in project-specific one-time operating support. Fellowships may be one or two years in duration. DEADLINE: December 3, 2010 WEBSITE: http://www.pogo.ca/research/trainingandresearchg/

CONTINUOUS SUBMISSION PROCESS Alcoa Foundation: Community Focused Giving The foundation's grant making focus centers on four distinct Areas of Excellence: Conservation and Sustainability, Safe and Healthy Children and Families, Global Education and Workplace Skills, and Business and Community Partnerships. The foundation gives priority consideration to programs and organizations in or near communities where Alcoa has a presence. The foundation focuses its resources on partners working to mobilize action in the following four priority focus areas: 1. Sustainable environment 2. Building tomorrows workforce and leaders 3. Community health and safety 4. Community capacity and resilience

of 43 AMOUNT: The minimum grant request is US$15,000 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/foundation/info_page/about_working_foundation.asp

Autism Speaks: Trailblazer Award Autism Speaks places a high priority on innovation and has designed its new Trailblazer Award to respond quickly to arising opportunities and highly novel ideas. The Trailblazer Award mechanism will support highly novel “out of the box” autism-relevant research that addresses significant roadblocks or that can open new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis, subtyping, prevention, treatments, and cure of autism spectrum disorders. The Trailblazer Award mechanism is designed to fund small investigator-initiated high risk/high impact projects that are potentially transformative. Good fits include: 1) projects that may be too risky for regular research mechanisms, including the Autism Speaks pilot study research grants, and/or 2) studies that are time-sensitive in their ability to leverage an exceptional opportunity for conducting highly innovative and relevant ASD research. The proposed Trailblazer project:  Must explore a highly novel idea or research technique that potentially could have high impact, i.e., have the capacity to change the way we diagnose, subtype, prevent, and/or treat ASD or the way we conduct relevant research on ASD.  Is not required to have preliminary data.  Should be considered risky as to not likely be supported though other AS grants programs, including pilot studies.  May come from newer or established investigators with demonstrated expertise and experience in autism and/or from investigators in non-autism areas of research that will be applied directly to autism research. AMOUNT: Awards are limited to a period of 12 months and an amount up to $80,000 DEADLINE: Continous WEBSITE: http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/research/grants/open_grants_how_to_apply.php

Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation: Research Grant The Foundation provides funding for pilot studies on research important to the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy, including improvement in the quality of life of persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy and closely related developmental brain disorders. This broad research agenda includes basic, clinical and applied research in the biomedical and bioengineering sciences. Research grant applications are reviewed for scientific merit by the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Council and then for funding by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis taking into account scientific merit, scientific and clinical significance and relevance to cerebral palsy. AMOUNT: Grants are generally awarded for up to 2 years at a maximum of $50,000 a year. LOI DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://cpirf.org/research/grant-applications

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division NATO Programme for Security Through Science Research Infrastructure Support: Computer Networking - Networking Infrastructure Grants Networking Infrastructure Grants (NIGs) provide assistance to Partner country research institutions in purchasing equipment that will improve the level and the quality of telecommunication facilities. In addition, NIGs provide training, software and travel to promote distance-learning programs and collaborative projects based on electronic communication. These grants are intended primarily

of 43  to provide connectivity to partner communities which are not yet connected to the internet;  to increase the number of users in a given partner community already connected;  to provide equipment, training, software and travel for communication and not for research purposes;  to promote distance-learning programs; and  to develop virtual communities of experts in a field. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for support a project must include non-profit-making institutions or research establishments from one or more Partner countries and must be presented in collaboration with an institution from a NATO country. Applications from single institutions will be given lower priority. Low priority will also be given to applications for substantial upgrades of existing, operational infrastructure which already has reasonable national and/or international connectivity. Project participants are senior scientists responsible for the project who are group leaders of the collaborating teams. Two project participants - one from a NATO country and one from a partner country - should be designated Project Co-Directors. Any person can apply for a NATO grant who is an expert in the field for which he/she is applying and who has his/her main residence in a NATO, Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue country with mailing address and contact details in that country (the person should be settled in the country and not just a short- term visitor). DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.nato.int/science/nato_funded_activities/grant_mechanisms/nig-nfa.htm

Weeden Foundation Population Program The Weeden Foundation supports high leverage population projects with advocacy components to influence policy makers and opinion leaders. Additionally, foundation funds have supported the creation of educational materials, site-specific demonstration projects (frequently near biological reserves), and innovative media approaches to raising awareness about family planning and reproductive health both in the U.S. and abroad. Over the past decade, the foundation has also supported efforts in Nepal, Mexico, and across Latin America to promote reproductive rights and create better access to reproductive health services. Only rarely has the foundation made international population grants to locations outside its target region of Latin America. Currently the foundation is supporting a group of grants that aim to opportunistically promote reproductive rights across the Latin American region. AMOUNT: average $20,000 DEADLINE: approximately six weeks prior to each meeting (March, June, and October) WEBSITE: http://www.weedenfdn.org/wfguides.html

Canadian Health Services Research Foundation Decision Support Synthesis Program The foundation's Decision Support Synthesis program aims to contribute the best available evidence to decision-making in a particular policy or management context. Decision support syntheses are driven by the information needs of decision makers and produce recommendations for policy and management through a deliberative process that involves key stakeholders. These syntheses incorporate different types and sources of evidence, including research results and promising practices. Decision support syntheses are distinct from knowledge support syntheses. Knowledge support syntheses summarize the research evidence and strive for greater general applicability and contribution to the knowledge pool. Cochrane-style systematic reviews are examples of high quality knowledge support syntheses. Decision support syntheses, on the other hand, include summarizing evidence as well as other tasks required to support decision-making in a particular context, such as determining recommendations for action and considering factors relevant to implementing change. The foundation's current priority research themes (2008-2011) are as follows:  Workforce and the Work Environment

of 43  Quality and Patient Safety  Values-based Decision-making and Public Engagement  Change Management for Improved Practice and Improved Health AMOUNT: up to $130,000 DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.chsrf.org/dss/index_e.php

Multiple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation - Pilot Grants The purpose of the Pilot Program is to provide limited short-term support of research related to multiple sclerosis in areas where preliminary data are scant or nonexistent. Research proposals submitted to this program should represent unique or novel ideas with the potential to open significant new avenues of research on MS. Projects that are extensions of on-going research programs, or that already have ample supporting data, should be submitted to the regular grant program. Applicants must hold a full time faculty position at a Canadian university or research institution. AMOUNT: up to $35,000 for 1 year DEADLINES: Applications for Pilot Project Awards may be submitted at any time but will only be reviewed between April 1st and August 1st. WEBSITE: http://www.mssociety.ca/en/research/pdf/MSSC_pilotapp.pdf

Spencer Foundation Research Programs The Spencer Foundation provides funding for investigations that promise to yield new knowledge about education in the United States or abroad. The foundation funds research grants that range in size from smaller grants that can be completed within a year, to larger, multi-year endeavors.

Concerned with advancing the learning and development of children and adults, Spencer is interested in studies that lead to better understanding and improvements in the intellectual, material, and organizational resources that contribute to successful teaching and learning. A key aim of research in this initiative is to support investigations of questions that are grounded directly in teaching practice as well as in research about important aspects of teaching and learning processes that hold promise for enriching opportunities to learn and for guiding informed policymaking. The foundation is particularly interested in studies of teaching and teacher development. AMOUNT: $5,000 - $400,000 DEADLINE: varies WEBSITE: http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/teaching-learning-and-instructional-resources

Aid to Scholarly Publications Programme (ASPP) The Aid to Scholarly Publications Programme (ASPP) is designed to assist the publication of works of advanced scholarship in the humanities and social sciences that make a significant contribution to knowledge, but that are unlikely to be self-supporting. In general, only book-length manuscripts (at least 100 typescript pages) about to be published in Canada by approved Canadian presses are eligible for consideration. Collective works must constitute the result of a collaborative effort; furthermore, there must be substantive integration of the chapters. Critical bibliographies, critical editions, reference works, and documentary collections that fulfill a real need in the scholarly community and that are distinguished by completeness, accuracy, full reference material, and necessary critical comments, may be considered eligible.

The ASPP does not provide grants for the publication of textbooks, technical reports, original works of poetry, fiction, and drama, scholarly journals and articles, or conference proceedings. AMOUNT: $8,000

of 43 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.fedcan.ca/english/aspp/about/

Global Commerce Support Program - Going Global Innovation The Going Global Science and Technology (S&T) Program is specifically designed to promote and enhance Canada's international science and technology efforts by supporting Canadian researchers in accessing international R&D collaborative opportunities through the development of partnerships with key players in other countries/economies. The Going Global S&T Program supports activities (''projects'') that aim to build on targeted relationships between Canadian researchers and key players in other countries and allow them to proceed with the formal discussions required to initiate collaboration on future international research and development initiatives. The program funding is used for the face-to-face encounters needed to solidify the partnership and move it forward to the point where the researchers can begin the R&D phase of the initiative. These meetings may be used to formulate the partnership and conduct detailed planning of their collaborative R&D initiative (i.e., to define objectives, activities, timelines, responsibilities, etc.). AMOUNT: $5,000 - $75,000 (matched fund program) DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/science/going_global.jsp

Relation between Education and Social Opportunity The Spencer Foundation provides funding for research projects that study education in the United States and abroad. The foundation funds research grants that range in size from smaller grants that can be completed within a year, to larger, multi-year endeavors. The foundation seeks to shed light on the role education plays in reducing economic and social inequalities - as well as, sometimes, reinforcing them - and to find ways to more fully realize education's potential to promote more equal opportunity. Expanded opportunity is important not only to a society's economic well being but to the character of its civic, cultural, and social life as well.

Education enriches and expands people's lives in many ways, including through their employment opportunities, their civic and political involvements, and the quality of their personal lives. The foundation's interests therefore extend to studies that examine the ways in which differences in educational experiences (including quality and character of schooling as well as number of years in school) translate into differences in employment, earnings, and civic and social outcomes. Such work can help identify ways to change schooling investments and outcomes in the interests of a more just and prosperous society. AMOUNT: $5,000 - $400,000 (indirect costs 15% for grants great than $50,000) DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/education-and-social-opportunity

Canadian Health Services Research Foundation Commissioned Activities: Policy Synthesis Program Working with decision-maker partners who are developing health policy options, the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) commissions researchers to synthesize evidence and experience in a specified area. The foundation will disseminate these peer-reviewed policy syntheses in English and French to both co-sponsor partners and the health services community. Both researchers and policy makers can use the Policy Synthesis Program.

A policy synthesis draws together published literature, grey literature, decision makers' experience, and researchers' knowledge and experience to make best practice recommendations for a specified area of policy development under active consideration by identified and interested

of 43 decision makers.

Researchers may contact CHSRF to express interest in being available for the program. If an interested researcher's area becomes the focus of one of CHSRF's commissioning exercises the researcher will be invited (at CHSRF expense) to the kick-off Round Table. At this event decision makers and researchers, all active in the area, debate the scope of the synthesis and the issues it should address. Researchers may then submit a bid for the commission.

For policy makers charged with reforming some area of health services, the foundation might be able to assist by acting as the broker and convenor, offering opportunities to brainstorm with researchers and other decision makers active in the area. At the end of the process policy makers also get a high-quality peer-reviewed synthesis of the relevant research and experience to inform their final decisions. From beginning to end, the policy synthesis process takes a year or even longer. But for less than policy makers are likely spend on consultants, they can get the expertise of Canada's health services research community. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.chsrf.org/funding_opportunities/commissioned_research/index_e.php

OHTN Community-Based Research Capacity-Building Funds The OHTN aims to encourage and support HIV-related research in Ontario across the streams of basic, clinical, epidemiological and socio-behavioural science. CBR Capacity-Building Funds are intended to:  develop and support scientifically rigorous and policy-relevant research proposals that address social justice and determinants of health priority issues using a CBR framework;  enable community organizations to build strategic alliances and infrastructure with academic partners (and vice-versa) related to CBR;  enhance research protocol development skills (e.g., methodological expertise, policy- relevance) and other relevant research skills for community-based researchers that may include internships, workshops, practicum or other mechanisms for developing CBR capacity;  enhance the ability of people living with HIV/AIDS (and other affected communities) to meaningfully engage in CBR initiatives or the sector in general;  enable community organizations, in concert with academic and other stakeholders, opportunities to assess relevant community research needs, questions and priorities; and  enable CBR teams to develop and implement effective KTE activities. AMOUNT: up to $25,000 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.ohtn.on.ca/OHTNFundCalls.htm

CPS Small Grants for Local and Regional Initiatives in Pain Education and Organizational Development The Canadian Pain Society (CPS) offers small grants in support of projects designed to improve pain management or to promote education about pain. Examples of such projects include:  One-time grant for seed money to establish an interdisciplinary pain interest group, paying for communication (printing, postage, fax) and other direct startup costs  Forgivable loan in support of an educational conference or seminar, money to be repaid to the Society if the conference makes a profit  Grant to support cooperative activities (e.g., printing and distribution of information) by groups (formal or informal) of people who have pain AMOUNT: $1,250 DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.canadianpainsociety.ca/grants.html

of 43 CIHR & Institute of Health Services and Policy Research Institute- Community Support Program The new ICS Program is designed to foster community development by providing grants and awards to individuals and organizations for the purposes of aiding research and knowledge translation activities where the circumstances fall outside CIHR's programs; and supporting organizations and activities whose goals are consistent with the institute's and CIHR's vision, mandate and strategic directions. Key highlights of the program include support for travel awards for trainees and new investigators, and support for health services and policy research community development activities. IHSPR's ICS funding will be distributed among the following opportunities:  IHSPR travel awards for trainees (including postdoctoral fellows) and new investigators  Health services and policy research community development activities that align with IHSPR's mandate and either one or more of (a) IHSPR's priority research themes or (b) the Listening for Direction III themes

The ICS Program is not intended to support the direct cost of research (e.g., pilot projects, feasibility studies or operating grants), principal and co-investigator salaries or research equipment. AMOUNT: unspecified, except in the category of IHSPR Travel Awards for Trainees and New Investigators: the maximum amount for a single travel award is $5,000. (The total amount available for the program for fiscal year 2008-2009 is $50,000) DEADLINE: Continuous. Applications are accepted on the 25th of every month with decisions announced six weeks later WEBSITE: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/36098.html

NSERC Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) This program provides promising young scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are tenable in various Canadian government departments and agencies (e.g. Pacific Region [Health Canada], Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch [Product Safety Programme and Safe Environments Programme], Health Products and Food Branch [Food Directorate, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, Regional Laboratories], Public Health Agency of Canada [Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Microbiology Laboratory-Winnipeg, Manitoba], Industry Canada) AMOUNT: $43,724 for one year, plus travel expenses. The fellowship may be renewed for a second and possibly a third year. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=vfnav&lbi=3d

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Conference Grant To support scientific meetings, conferences and workshops relevant to diabetes DEADLINE: Applications are accepted for consideration throughout the year.

Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism Program Community Action Projects Funding provided under the terms of the Multiculturalism Program focuses on initiatives to achieve the following program objectives: 1. Ethno-cultural/racial minorities participate in public decision-making (civic participation). To assist in the development of strategies that facilitate full and active participation of ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious communities in Canadian society. 2. Communities and the broad public engage in informed dialogue and sustained action to combat

of 43 racism (anti-racism/anti-hate/ cross-cultural understanding). To increase public awareness, understanding and informed public dialogue about multiculturalism, racism, and cultural diversity in Canada. To facilitate collective community initiatives and responses to ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious conflict and hate-motivated activities. 3. Public institutions eliminate systemic barriers (institutional change). To improve the ability of public institutions to respond to ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious diversity by assisting in the identification and removal of barriers to equitable access and by supporting the involvement of these ethno-racial/cultural communities in the public decision-making process.

In 2008-09, the Multiculturalism Program will pay particular attention to the following priorities: 1. Support the economic, social, and cultural integration of new Canadians and cultural communities 2. Facilitate programs such as mentorship, volunteerism, leadership, and civic education among at-risk cultural youth 3. Promote inter-cultural understanding and Canadian values (democracy, freedom, human rights and rule of law) through community initiatives, with the objective of addressing issues of cultural social exclusion (parallel communities) and radicalization

Under the Multiculturalism Program, the Government of Canada provides funding assistance in the form of grants and contributions for eligible projects that - address an issue related to one or more of the program objectives or priorities as listed above; - use social development approaches to achieve measurable results; - involve the broad community (community-based, neighbourhood-based and/or coalitions that are inclusive); - focus on action and measurable results leading to sustainable and lasting changes to address community issues; - involve partnerships, such as other federal departments; provincial, territorial and municipal levels of governments; public institutions; collaboration with the private or the voluntary sector, etc.

Projects developed to support youth should be relevant to youth, resonate with young people, and include their involvement in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the project. AMOUNT: Unspecified. Pertinent, reasonable, and essential expenses required to carry out the project will be considered to be eligible expenses DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/multi/program/index_e.cfm

Alberta Gaming and Research Institute (AGRI) Institute Small Research Grants The purpose of this program is to enhance the ability of researchers to conduct gambling related research. Research funding could, for example, be used for the development of pilot projects, annotated literature reviews, instruments or questionnaires, or the administration of a survey. AMOUNT: up to $10,000 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.abgaminginstitute.ualberta.ca//pdfs/small_grant_guide.pdf

CHEO Individual Professional Development Awards Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO Professional Development Awards in Child and Youth Mental Health aim to give successful applicants an opportunity to actively pursue a re-training, enhanced training, and/or re-tooling

of 43 opportunity, typically in another setting, so as to increase capacity in their home-based organization/agency. This award is not intended to fund attendance at conferences. Examples of such training might include: spending time within a leading organization/agency to observe and learn about their approach(es) to an intervention; coursework in research methods or epidemiology from an academic institution; condensed learning in a therapeutic modality or clinical program/evaluation-based framework and; working within a research laboratory to learn about a specific approach to research in child and youth mental health. AMOUNT: $10,000 DEADLINE: Open WEBSITE: http://www.onthepoint.ca/funding/forms/pda/pdainstructions_indiv.pdf

CHEO Group Professional Development Awards Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO Professional Development Awards in Child and Youth Mental Health aim to give successful applicants an opportunity to actively pursue a re-training, enhanced training, and/or re-tooling opportunity, typically in another setting, so as to increase capacity in their home-based organization/agency. This award is not intended to fund attendance at conferences. Examples of such training might include: spending time within a leading organization/agency to observe and learn about their approach(es) to an intervention; coursework in research methods or epidemiology from an academic institution; condensed learning in a therapeutic modality or clinical program/evaluation-based framework and; working within a research laboratory to learn about a specific approach to research in child and youth mental health. AMOUNT: up to $35,000 DEADLINE: Open WEBSITE: http://www.onthepoint.ca/funding/forms/pda/pdainstructions_grp.pdf

Max Bell Foundation Project Grants The Max Bell Foundation reflects the spirit and intent of its founder to improve Canadian society. The foundation encourages the development of innovative ideas that impact public policies and practices with an emphasis on health and wellness, education, and the environment. The foundation will consider supporting projects that fit their mission, strategy, and granting guidelines, and that fall within or bridge their program areas.

In the area of health and wellness, the foundation is interested in supporting projects that promote good health in the broadest sense. They are particularly interested in identifying practical, alternative approaches to the creation and maintenance of the programs and policies that shape Canada's health care practices.

Max Bell Foundation believes education is a cornerstone of a flourishing, productive society. Canada's education institutions face many challenges as changing needs, attitudes, economies, and technologies shift the ground in which they are rooted. The foundation seeks to support research projects that focus on innovative ways in which our education institutions meet those challenges. Of particular interest are those projects which address the thoughtful use of technology and alternative institutional arrangements.

In the area of the environment, the foundation seeks to support projects that understand and take account of the social and economic contexts in which environmental concerns emerge as public policy and practice. AMOUNT: unspecified (1-5 years) DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.maxbell.org/granting.htm#project

of 43 Other: CIHR President’s Fund Canadian Institutes of Health Research CIHR uses the President's Fund to provide grants that are used to:  support organizations and initiatives whose goal is consistent with CIHR's vision, mandate and strategic directions; and provide assistance for seminars, education programs and other research related events that are hosted by research or educational organizations where the objectives of the event align with the interests of CIHR overall and not individual Institutes;  provide special, one-time grants or awards in aid of research where the circumstances fall outside CIHR's other programs Note: the President's Fund will no longer provide financial assistance for knowledge translation related conferences, workshops and symposia AMOUNT: varies DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/viewOpportunityDetails.do? prog=307&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&ma sterList=true

Thrasher Research Foundation The Thrasher Research Fund supports clinical/translational pediatric research. Emphasis is placed on projects with potential findings that would be clinically applicable in a relatively short period of time for the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of pediatric medical problems. The Fund seeks to maintain a portfolio of grants with a balance of both domestic and international research. Projects are supported for up to 3 years. Amounts awarded and time periods vary depending on the specific needs of each proposal. Over the last several years awards from the Fund have ranged from a few thousand dollars to approximately $400,000. The Fund’s median award is $230,000 (majority between $150,000- $300,000).

DEADLINE: Concept papers are accepted on a rolling basis with no specific deadline for submission. The investigator can usually expect notification about the concept in 6-8 weeks depending on the time of submission and the number of concepts received by the Fund. Notification is made by return e-mail.

WEBSITE:http://www.thrasherresearch.org/Default.aspx?page=202 and http://www.thrasherresearch.org/sites/www_thrasherresearch_org/Default.aspx?page=37

Jacobs Foundation Jacobs Foundation mainly finances research and intervention projects with a great potential for roll-out and dissemination. Proposals are welcomed from all disciplines and the foundation supports research that is qualitative and quantitative. Interdisciplinary collaboration and research that involves co-operation between researchers and practitioners, or between professionals in different countries are an advantage. Pilot studies and pilot innovations are encouraged and the foundation will also accept proposals for studies that capitalize and build on some larger already- funded research program. Projects need to show a sound project design responding to the needs of the target groups. Within this general framework the current priorities of the foundation are: a) Capitalising on migration, including the integration of youth with a second and third generation migrant background and managing the effects of youth migration. b) Improving contexts of learning, including institutional dimensions of learning, all day learning, out of school learning, integrative approaches to learning, etc.

of 43 c) Economic dimensions of Productive Youth Development: macro and micro economic effects

Within this general framework, the following transversal topics are of particular interest: - developmental perspectives - transitions in the life course - preventive inter-medial measures - ways of learning, such as formal and non-formal learning - cultural contexts and values - competencies and social responsibility - peace, inter-cultural, inter-religious dialogue

Amount: Swiss Franc (CHF) 5,000 to CHF 300,000. WEBSITE: http://www.jacobsfoundation.org/ Procedures or http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi- bin/getRec?id=9625

Special Emphasis Notice (SEN): AHRQ Research on Diagnostic Errors in Ambulatory Care Settings (Unsolicited Proposals) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) In FY 2008, AHRQ intends to support research designed to gain a better understanding of the incidence, cost, determinants, and strategies for preventing or mitigating diagnostic errors (i.e., misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis, delayed diagnosis) in ambulatory care settings. Note that for the purposes of this Special Emphasis Notice, ambulatory care refers to health care provided in emergency departments; clinicians' offices and practices, both large and small; outpatient clinics; community health centers; urgent care centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. Researchers from non-ambulatory settings with a strong interest in fostering safe, high quality ambulatory care and transitions are welcome to apply, but must do so in partnership with an ambulatory care organization. In particular, a focus on transitions between ambulatory care, home care, and nursing homes is critical to the success of ambulatory care for many elderly and chronically ill populations AMOUNT: R01 and R18 mechanisms to no more than $300,000 per year. R03 applications are limited to total (direct plus indirect) costs of no more than $100,000 per year. DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HS-08-002.html

Hunter’s Hope Foundation Major and Pilot Research Grant Program Projects funded by Hunter's Hope investigate new treatment approaches for Krabbe or other leukodystrophies or study basic mechanisms related to these diseases. Areas of relevant research include, among others: gene therapy; myelin development; neuro-degeneration and transplantation; developmental neurobiology and molecular biology. AMOUNT: Major Research Grants up to $100,000 per year for 1-3 years; Pilot Research Grant up to $30,000 for 1 year (renewal possible) DEADLINE: Grants can be submitted any time, but only exceptional research directly related to a treatment/cure for Krabbe disease will be considered. WEBSITE: http://www.huntershope.org/research/policies.asp

NSERC: Engage Grants The Engage Grants (EG) Program is intended to give companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge and expertise available at Canadian universities. This program is intended to foster the development of new research partnerships between academic

of 43 researchers and companies that have never collaborated together before, by supporting short- term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem. NOTE: As the purpose of the EG Program is to foster the development of a new relationship between a company and the academic researcher, there can be no existing or past relationship between the two parties, including a previous research collaboration, consulting contract, or involvement on the part of the academic researcher in the company. AMOUNT: Up to $25,000.00 for up to 6 months. DEADLINE: Anytime WEBSITE: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Engage- Engagement_eng.asp

NSERC: Interaction Grants The Interaction Grants (IG) Program is intended to give companies that operate from a Canadian base and researchers from Canadian universities. an opportunity to meet and identify a company-specific problem they could solve by collaborating in a subsequent research partnership. These interactions are expected to result in economic benefits to Canada. NOTE: As the purpose of the Interaction Grant is to foster new relationships between companies and academic researchers, there can be no existing or past relationship between the parties, including previous research collaboration, consulting contract or involvement on the part of the academic researcher in the company. AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 for up to 3 months DEADLINE: Anytime WEBSITE: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/Interaction- Interaction_eng.asp

NSERC- Strategic Workshops Program The Strategic Workshops Program (SWP) is intended to fund workshops for building new collaborations between Canadian academic researchers and the industry and government receptor community. The program is primarily intended to seed new collaborations in the areas of research targeted by the Strategic Project Grants (SPG) and the Strategic Network Grants (SNG) programs, yet does not exclude other fields of research supported by NSERC. SWP is a three year pilot initiative. Workshops are intended for small, highly focused groups, with attendance not expected to exceed 20 participants. An award may support Canadian and foreign participation, but the workshops must be held in Canada. Funds may be used to organize a single workshop or several events of more limited participation. AMOUNT: up to $25,000 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.nserc.gc.ca/professors_e.asp?nav=profnav&lbi=swp

ING Foundation- Support for Organizations and Projects That Inspire Inventiveness and Independence in Canada's Youth ING Canada has established the ING Foundation, which strives to support organizations and projects that inspire inventiveness and independence in Canada's youth. Through investments in high-potential community opportunities, the ING Foundation is committed to empowering Canada's young people to achieve their full potential, and build stronger communities for the future. At the same time, ING Canada strives to enhance local capacity in the communities where their employees and stakeholders live, work and unite. The foundation welcomes the opportunity to help local organizations and groups.

ING Canada has carefully chosen two core areas where they feel their expertise and support can help to make a difference:

of 43  Empowering Canada's next generation of aspiring leaders and citizens.  Enhancing communities where ING Canada employees and stakeholders live and work, and encouraging the involvement and citizenship of ING Canada employees and brokers.

In the ''Empowering Canada's youth'' category, the foundation will consider providing community investment support to organizations, programs or projects that empower Canada's next generation of leaders and citizens to achieve their full potential. The foundation emphasizes projects that strive to:  Mentor tomorrow's leaders. The foundation supports interactive and formalized mentoring and leadership development programs that encourage and empower Canada's youth to realize their potential.  Reduce youth-on-youth violence. This will focus on interventions that address the causes and solutions of the growing problem of bullying and other forms of youth-on-youth violence at school and among peer groups. The foundation hopes to help provide a school and youth environment that is safe and free from bullying.  Build resilience and independence among youth at risk. The foundation aids organizations and social programs that foster resilience, prevention and independence among youth whose lives are at risk due to family poverty, homelessness or conflict. The foundation believes that programs that enable and equip high-risk youth will help break the cruel cycle of poverty and inter-personal conflict.  Improve quality of life for young people, especially those who are ill or disadvantaged. This includes programs that help children and teens facing serious or life-threatening illness or who are disabled or socio-economically vulnerable AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.ingcanada.com/en/ing_foundation.html

MITACS: Accelerate Program A unique multi-disciplinary internship program managed by MITACS Inc which connects companies, governments and not-for-profit organizations with the vast research expertise within Canada's universities.  Organizations which are not eligible to be partners include:  Funding agencies  University-based research centres  Foreign companies An intern spends approximately half of their time over a four-month period on site with the partner, gaining a better understanding of the research issue in question. The balance of the intern's time is spent back at the university, further advancing the research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Internships can be combined into larger, 8- or 12-month projects. AMOUNT: Each 4-month internship project receives $15,000 in direct funding, with the partner organization and MITACS each providing $7,500 ORS DEADLINE: Ten working days prior to submission to agency. AGENCY DEADLINE: Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals at least 6 months before the date of the event. WEBSITE: http://www.mitacs.ca/main.php?mid=10000321&pid=240

Wellcome Trust Programme Grants Biomedical Science; Health Consequences of Population Change (HCPC) Programme grants provide support for up to five years for internationally competitive research relevant to human and animal health. This longer-term funding gives researchers the opportunity to concentrate on a programme of research without having continually to seek funds from a

of 43 variety of sources to maintain the group. The Wellcome Trust encourages holders of programme grants to pursue new ideas and avenues as they arise. The trust would particularly like to promote research in the following areas: - Adjuvant identification and development - Stem cells - The 3Rs (replacement, refinement, reduction) - Influenza research

Applicants should direct any enquiries to the appropriate funding stream: - Immunology and Infectious Disease - Populations and Public Health - Neuroscience and Mental Health - Physiological Sciences - Molecules, Genes and Cells

The trust now has a separate scheme for proposals for the development of technologies and biomedical resources. AMOUNT: recent awards have rarely exceeded £1,200,000 DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Grants/Research- support/WTD004407.htm

Fulbright Senior Specialists Program Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is designed to provide U.S. and Canadian faculty and professionals with opportunities to collaborate on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and a variety of other activities.

Fulbright Senior Specialists may engage in any of the following activities at their Canadian host institution: 1. Conduct needs assessments, surveys, institutional or programmatic research 2. Take part in specialized academic programs and conferences 3. Consult with administrators and instructors of postsecondary institutions on faculty development 4. Present lectures at graduate and undergraduate levels 5. Participate in or lead seminars or workshops at overseas academic institutions 6. Develop or assess academic curricula or educational materials 7. Conduct teacher-training programs at the tertiary level

Canadian institutions may request Fulbright Senior Specialists in the following fields: - Agriculture, American studies, Anthropology, Applied linguistics / TEFL, Archaeology, Business administration, Communications and journalism, Economics, Education, Environmental science, Information technology, Law, Library science, Peace and conflict resolution studies, Political science, Public administration, Public/global health, Social work, Sociology, and Urban planning. Activity location: US and Canada AMOUNT: unspecified; Short-term grants of 2 to 6 weeks are available. DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.fulbright.ca/en/seniorspecialists.asp

NSERC Special Research Opportunity (SRO) Program

of 43 The SRO program supports unique, emerging research opportunities that are timely, urgent, high- risk or have a strong potential for breakthrough that will be of substantial benefit to Canada. The program also supports pre-research activities to investigate and develop potential new collaborative projects necessary to respond to these national and international opportunities.

The special opportunity must be unique, unforeseen, and outside the normal evolution and advancement of a longer term research program. It is timely and linked to a window of opportunity that did not exist a year ago, and will not exist in the future. In addition, the research project must be novel, high risk, or have a strong potential for breakthrough. Pre-research activities must have the potential to lead to a significant new collaborative project of benefit to Canada.

Types of projects that may be considered by the SRO program include the following: - A project that can be undertaken only in conjunction with a specific and unusual world event - A workshop to define and plan Canadian participation in a major international research initiative - An interdisciplinary effort to address an emerging problem of importance to Canada - A project that leads to, or exploits, a breakthrough discovery which establishes or maintains Canada';s international leadership position in a niche area - A novel, high-risk project with the potential to change the direction of thought in a discipline or open up new areas of discovery. AMOUNT: varies DEADLINE: Letter of intent may be submitted at any time WEBSITE: http://www.nserc.ca/professors_e.asp?nav=profnav&lbi=a4

United Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation The United Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation provides funding for pilot studies on research important to the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy, including improvement in the quality of life of persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy and closely related developmental brain disorders. This broad research agenda includes basic, clinical and applied (translational) research. Research grant applications are reviewed for scientific merit and relevancy to the mission by the foundation's scientific advisory council and then for funding by the foundation's board of directors. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis taking into account scientific merit, scientific and clinical significance and relevance to areas designated by the foundation.

For 2007-2008, the following research areas have been designated for foundation targeted attention.  The biology of factors and mechanisms which adversely affect the developing brain resulting in cerebral palsy or disorders often closely associated with cerebral palsy (e.g., visual system impairment)  The development and evaluation of research methodologies for use in studies of the etiologies, pathobiologies, prevention, diagnosis or therapy of cerebral palsy and the impairments or disabilities associated with it  The development of interventions to prevent developmental brain damage associated with cerebral palsy including translational research on therapeutic strategies  The development and evaluation of interventions for improved diagnosis or clinical management of the biological impairments or functional disabilities associated with cerebral palsy  The effects of aging on persons with disabilities due to cerebral palsy; the prevention and treatment of increased disability. NOTE: The Foundation’s research grant program is aimed primarily at studies being conducted in institutions in the United States. However, when an unusual opportunity is available for the

of 43 initiation of a significant research endeavor not being pursued in the U.S., Foundation research grant support may be provided to institutions outside the U.S. AMOUNT: up to $100,000 ($50,000 per year X 2 years) DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.ucpresearch.org/grants/index.php

MENTORING (archive) Max Bell Foundation's internship grants Max Bell Foundation internship grants are made to Canadian registered charities (includes universities) who in turn hire interns for short term contracts. Max Bell Foundation has initiated an internship program with the following objectives: 1) To provide selected organizations with the resources required to do "background" or "foundational" work on key public policy issues in health & wellness, education, and environment. Doing such work should help these organizations with their core activities, such as:  understanding public policy issues in their full complexity  developing high quality proposals for potential funders  informing debate over key public policy issues 2) To provide excellent educational and mentorship experiences for some of Canada's best and brightest young researchers, and focus their attention upon key public policy issues related to health & wellness, education and environment. The best young researchers in Canada should be exposed to some of the leading thinking on public policy issues inside of some of Canada's best public policy research institutes. Note: Interns must be a Canadian citizen AMOUNT: Stipend. The stipend for holders of bachelors degrees (or equivalent) is $2,400 per month for four to eight months. The stipend for holders of masters degrees (or equivalent) is $2,880 per month. The stipend for holders of doctoral degrees (or equivalent) is $3,200 per month. These amounts are competitive on a national scale, and are intended to draw the best possible candidates. DEADLINE: continuous WEBSITE: http://www.maxbell.org/granting.htm

CIHR Aboriginal Youth Outreach As part of its Synapse youth outreach program, CIHR is proud to support Actua in delivering health science activities to Aboriginal youth participating in weeklong summer science camps in July and August. The camps engage youth between the ages of 7 and 12 in innovative and fun hands-on activities that show them how science and technology are related to everyday life. CIHR and Actua would like to invite health researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and doctoral students of Aboriginal descent, or working in the area of Aboriginal health, to visit the camp(s) as a mentor.

We are looking for mentors for camps all across Canada including northern Canada (see below for details on locations and dates). The role of the mentor would be to give a short, informal presentation on his/her work and career path in order to inspire and educate youth about careers in the field of health research. Some resources are available to assist with travel costs to remote locations. If you are interested in participating, kindly go to http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/22973.html, http://www.actua.ca/en/involved/mentor.html and http://www.actua.ca/en/programs/camps.html. Complete the short form requesting information on your location, background and availability. Be sure to check the CIHR Synapse Youth Connection program box in the affiliation section.

of 43 Mayday Fund of New York Grant for Pain Research The Mayday Fund is dedicated to alleviating the incidence, degree, and consequence of human physical pain.

The Mayday Fund's current grant-making targets include - projects that result in clinical interventions to reduce the toll of physical pain, - pediatric pain, - pain in non-verbal populations, and - pain in the context of emergency medicine.

Mayday will also continue to be proactive in its commitment to promote networking between veterinary and human medicine, especially in an effort to inform measurements of pain in nonverbal populations. Finally, the trustees of the Mayday Fund wish to be nimble enough to respond as special opportunities present themselves. AMOUNT: unspecified DEADLINE: Continuous WEBSITE: http://www.maydayfund.org/maydayguidelines.html and http://www.maydayfund.org/sft211/mayday2007grants.pdf (for a list of grants made in 2007)

Ontario Mental Health Foundation Grants for Publications, Conferences and Public Events The Foundation operates a modest program to support publications, conferences, and other public events which cannot readily be classified as publications or conferences. Applicants may apply for partial support from the Foundation to be combined with other sources. Publications support includes:  The publication of monographs to include material of a greater length than would ordinarily be accepted by a scientific journal.  Publications devoted to broader themes than would usually be dealt with in monograph form (these might be for example, multi-authored, edited volumes on wider issues of relevance to the objectives of the Foundation).  The publication of material of a more general educational character in the field of mental health (subsidy might, for example, be given for publications that deal with the dissemination of new principles or research discoveries, and that help to transfer these into practice). A variety of forms of publication will be considered, e.g., video tapes, lecture series. The Foundation will consider providing financial assistance for conferences or meetings when the topics proposed are relevant to mental health and the application of research data to prevention, treatment or rehabilitation of the mentally ill. Informal meetings of researchers to exchange data and research methods will be eligible for support if they are advertised in such a way that students and interested workers in Ontario will be able to attend. AMOUNT: Up to $2,500. DEADLINE: Foundation must receive the application no less than four months prior to the date to allow sufficient time for review. WEBSITE: http://www.omhf.on.ca/guidelines/prizes/#conferences

WORKSHOPS (archive) Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada webinar for Population Health and Health Services Grants: Tips for Successful Applications: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet? target=registration.jsp&eventid=117774&sessionid=1&key=1437421057496C2018BFB19B7F348 309&sourcepage=register

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