tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53 2013-05-02T14:55:01Z Movable Type 3.32 tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4552 2013-05-02T14:53:09Z 2013-05-02T14:55:01Z

From May 1 to June 30, 2013, Statistics Canada is inviting researchers to apply for access to blood, urine and DNA samples from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) for use in health studies. The biospecimens are available to any...

Jennifer Cleary What’s available? The biospecimens were collected over two cycles, from 2007 to 2009 and 2009 to 2011, and then stored long-term in a biobank at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. The CHMS has stored about 150,000 small test tubes of whole blood, blood fractions and urine from about 12,000 consenting survey participants aged 3 to 79. DNA samples were extracted and frozen for storage from about 6,500 participants aged 14 and older. How to access the CHMS biospecimens Interested researchers are asked to provide the following when applying for access to the CHMS biobank: * a completed Application form to use CHMS biospecimens; * a condensed curriculum vitae; * evidence of - an ethical review by a research ethics board; - funding arrangements; - a scientific peer review (if not conducted by funding body). Once the completed application form is received: 1. Statistics Canada will conduct a feasibility review to determine biospecimen availability, conduct a methodological evaluation and review laboratory and operational requirements. 2. Applications deemed feasible will be returned with a cost-estimate to allow researchers to arrange for appropriate funding. 3. Researchers will be asked to submit standard operating procedures for the proposed laboratory methods. 4. The CHMS Biobank Advisory Committee, comprised of federal and non-federal health experts, will review the application and make a recommendation. 5. Statistics Canada’s Policy Committee will review this recommendation and make a final decision. 6. The CHMS biobank coordinator will inform researchers of the final decision. For details about the application and review process, visit the Biobank section of the CHMS website. For more information, please contact the CHMS biobank coordinator at chms-biobank@statcan.gc.ca. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4524 2013-04-02T15:48:56Z 2013-04-02T15:51:31Z

CIHR and its partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) Expression of Interest. As a dynamic research enterprise, the CCNA will be the premier research hub for all aspects of research...

Jennifer Cleary primary prevention – aimed at preventing the disease from developing; secondary prevention – focused on delaying the clinical manifestations of the already developing disease; and quality of life – designed for helping individuals, caregivers and the health system in the context of a clinically developed disease. Applicants are expected to submit an Expression of Interest that describes the whole Consortium including components of training, ethics, legal, and social implications. Applicants are also expected to expand on knowledge translation, shared resources, governance, as well as the teams planned within each theme of the Consortium with their research program. How can I be part of the CCNA? CIHR has put in place a number of engagement activities to ensure interested researchers and partners have the opportunity to signal their interest in participating in the CCNA. * Online information sessions (webinars) – April 2013 * Expression of interest – deadline May 21st, 2013 * Partners’ Forum – August 28-29, 2013 in Montreal * Online tools for researchers to signal their interest in participating The deadline for submission of the full application will be December 2nd, 2013. Funding is expected to start in April, 2014. For more information about the CCNA, please contact: Michelle Peel Assistant Director Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Aging Phone: 613-952-4537 michelle.peel@cihr-irsc.gc.ca ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4523 2013-04-02T15:36:15Z 2013-04-02T15:38:57Z

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is very pleased to launch its youth internship program titled: BRINGING YOUTH INTO DEVELOPMENT (BYID). This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for 2013-2014. Under the BYID...

Jennifer Cleary BRINGING YOUTH INTO DEVELOPMENT (BYID). This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for 2013-2014. Under the BYID program, 20 Canadians who have completed a graduate or undergraduate degree will have an opportunity to gain professional experience on international development by working abroad with one of the following four reputable Indian development organizations for a 6-months internship. The host Indian organizations are: - Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh - http://www.crrid.res.in/ - Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore - http://www.isec.ac.in/ - M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai - http://www.mssrf.org/ - Udayan Care, New Delhi - http://www.udayancare.org/ The BYID program aims at: - Developing the professional and humanistic capacities of young Canadian man and women to increase their participation in the Canadian and international labour market; - Engaging Canadian youth in the international development field by developing their professional and leadership qualities, cross cultural understanding and adaptability; - Contributing to the national development of India by employing the knowledge and skills of Canadian youth in capacity building of the partner organizations in India; and - Promoting a better understanding of International development issues among the youth and the Canadian public at large. “Bringing Youth into Development” will focus on CIDA’s three thematic priorities, covering several Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations. The priority areas for 2013-14 internships are: (1) Increasing food security; (2) Stimulating sustainable economic growth; (3) Securing the future of children and youth. India provides an excellent setting to gain hands on knowledge on developmental issues. Therefore, by enabling work on sustainable development projects through BYID, these internships will not only provide Canadian youth with the tools and experience needed to launch successful careers but will also contribute to sustainable economic and social development in India. Throughout the project, the interns will have comprehensive opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge, confidence and adaptability, which, we believe, will help them make more informed and expansive career choices. Please visit: http://www.sici.org/home/ for more information about the BYID program. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4522 2013-03-19T20:54:50Z 2013-03-19T20:58:08Z

Value: $25,000 over six months ending December 13, 2013 Deadline: May 10, 2013 (hard copy to SSHRC); internal deadline April 29th The objectives of this funding opportunity are to: - describe the state of knowledge about the future skills needs...

Jennifer Cleary Value: $25,000 over six months ending December 13, 2013 Deadline: May 10, 2013 (hard copy to SSHRC); internal deadline April 29th The objectives of this funding opportunity are to: - describe the state of knowledge about the future skills needs of the Canadian labour market, in the context of slowing labour-force growth, increasingly globalized labour markets and economies, and continual technological change; - identify gaps between labour market demand for both generic and specific skills and the supply of skills (e.g., through K-12 education, postsecondary education, skilled trades and apprenticeship, employer-training and immigration-oriented programs); - identify the most promising policies and practices for better identifying and meeting future skills needs; - assess the quality, accuracy and rigour of current work in the field; - identify gaps in the knowledge and the quantitative and qualitative data available related to skills development and future needs of the Canadian labour market; - mobilize skills and labour market knowledge within the academic, industry and public policy sectors; and - form the basis of dialogue between academic researchers, industry stakeholders and skills-related policy-makers in government. Knowledge Synthesis Grants are not intended to support original research. They are intended to support the synthesis of existing research knowledge and the identification of knowledge gaps in a format accessible to a particular audience—in this case, primarily government policy-makers, but also education and training institutions, and employers. Within the two following themes, syntheses should address one or more of the following 10 subthemes. Theme 1: Demand for skills in the future Canadian labour market: How are skill requirements changing, and what are the factors driving these changes? Drivers of change: In what ways are key social and economic trends (e.g., globalization, technological change, industrial transformation, demographic change, changing work practices and labour mobility) changing—and likely to further alter—the types of skills required to succeed in the labour market? Skill sets: Which skill sets are likely to be most needed, rewarded and capable of supporting an adaptable and productive workforce in the future economy? What balance or combination of transferable and specific skills should be emphasized? Models for projecting skills needs: What are the leading approaches and models (domestic and international, governmental and private sector) for identifying future skills needs? What is known about the accuracy of these projections? What other approaches show promise in providing better labour market information? Firm productivity and the demand for skills: How are firms using new combinations of technology and skilled labour to improve productivity and competiveness? What are the implications for the future demand for skills? Theme 2: Supply and development of skills for the future Canadian labour market: How well is Canada supplying the kinds of skills most likely to be demanded in the future labour market, and what are the most promising approaches to improving this performance in any of the following dimensions? Elementary and secondary education: What is the role of K-12 education in the development of basic skills? Are there promising developments in curricula or pedagogy related to changing labour market needs? Postsecondary education (colleges, polytechnics and universities): To what extent are postsecondary institutions providing their undergraduate and graduate students with the skills necessary to participate and succeed in the Canadian labour market? What mechanisms are in place to ensure effective two-way linkages between postsecondary institutions and the evolving skills needs of employers? Which innovations in postsecondary education have the best track records for improving skills outcomes and/or reducing costs associated with skills development? Postsecondary education (apprenticeships and skilled trades): To what extent is Canada supplying a sufficient number of tradespeople with the right skills to meet future needs? What are the best practices in delivery models, assessment, training, and certification requirements? Employer training and skills strategies: At the firm level, what are the existing gaps—and emerging best practices— for improving productivity through developing a skilled workforce and/or attracting and retaining skilled labour? How do training strategies differ from industry to industry? Immigration: To what extent can immigration fulfil the future needs of the Canadian labour market? What are the expected skill profiles of future immigrants? Is Canada well positioned to attract and retain international talent? Underused/underdeveloped talent: How can underrepresented groups (including aboriginal Canadians, youth, persons with disabilities, older people and others) participate more fully in the Canadian labour force? For more information please visit: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/knowledge_synthesis_grants-subventions_connaissances_syntheses-eng.aspx. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4521 2013-03-19T20:51:43Z 2013-03-19T20:54:39Z

The Clean Transportation Initiative is developed in response to the Government of Canada’s commitment to reduce transport related emissions through: - regulations; - support the adoption of clean technologies and practices; and - engage in research technologies and practices. The...

Jennifer Cleary www.merx.com for the solicitation document. Transport Canada is accepting proposals until April 11th. The direct link to the solicitation document is: http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.Asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=PW-%24%24SS-052-25580&src=osr&FED_ONLY=0&ACTION=&rowcount=&lastpage=&MoreResults=&PUBSORT=2&CLOSESORT=0&IS_SME=Y&hcode=lmP5fkZtpeZDF1JFwBT1BQ%3d%3d ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4513 2013-03-08T15:01:07Z 2013-03-08T15:03:34Z

NSERC will launch its Research Portal and begin using the Canadian Common CV (CCV) [https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm] in Spring 2013. The Research Portal will be used to manage application and peer review processes, acceptance of awards, notification of results and reporting. The...

Jennifer Cleary https://ccv-cvc.ca/indexresearcher-eng.frm] in Spring 2013. The Research Portal will be used to manage application and peer review processes, acceptance of awards, notification of results and reporting. The transition to the Research Portal and the CCV will be phased in gradually (i.e., program by program) starting with the Notification of Intent for Discovery Grants (Individual and Team) and all the program elements for the Subatomic Physics Grants suite, followed by Collaborative Research and Development Grants. Details and dates will be communicated as we get closer to launching the Research Portal. The NSERC CCV will be available in Spring 2013. We strongly encourage the research community to start entering their data once the template is available as it can be time consuming to populate the fields the first time. Once data is entered, only updating is required, and it can be re-used for future applications to NSERC and/or other participating organizations. For these reasons, the CCV will lighten the load on the research community in the long run. For more information, including timelines and frequently asked questions on the CCV, please visit the Research Portal Resource Centre [http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Index_eng.asp] on NSERC's Web site. All other funding opportunities will continue to use the current on-line system and the NSERC Personal Data Form (Form 100) until they are migrated to the Research Portal. All NSERC programs are expected to be integrated by late 2015. In the meantime, applicants to multiple programs will need to maintain and update both their NSERC Personal Data Form (Form 100) and NSERC CCV, given the gradual migration of programs to the Research Portal. Based on past experience, the Research Office estimates your CCV will take 10-20 hours to originally create. Anyone applying to the Subatomic Physics Group or the Collaborative Research Development Program as a PI or Co-Applicant should take this into consideration. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4511 2013-03-06T19:23:44Z 2013-03-06T19:26:03Z

The Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund provides financial support for high-impact, solution-oriented projects that reduce nutrient loads and improve the ecological sustainability of Lake Winnipeg and its basin. Environment Canada is now accepting applications for Round 7. Stage 1: Letters...

Jennifer Cleary Stage 1: Letters of Intent are submitted and reviewed by Environment Canada against eligibility requirements. Once a Letter of Intent is deemed eligible, applicants will be invited to submit a detailed proposal. Stage 2: Invited proposals will undergo a technical review and then be evaluated and ranked for funding recommendations to the Minister of the Environment. (Notification of Round 7 funding decisions anticipated for October 2013). The deadline for Letters of Intent for Round 7 is April 1, 2013. Applicants are asked to submit Letters of Intent (maximum 2 pages) as follows: an electronic copy by email to Lw.info@ec.gc.ca; - or- the original, signed Letter of Intent, by mail, to Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund Environment Canada Suite 150, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4W2 Multi-phase projects are eligible for consideration if the phase(s) being funded is completed by no later than March 31, 2017. Further details on the Fund and the application process, including eligibility criteria and guidelines for Letters of Intent, are available at http://www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water/default.asp?lang=En&n=D7134110-1. If you have any questions about the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund and/or the call for Letters of Intent, please call 1-800-567-1570 or e-mail LW.Info@ec.gc.ca. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4507 2013-02-20T21:14:02Z 2013-02-20T21:14:59Z

In April 2012, SSHRC launched its Connection Grants funding opportunity and has been funding a range of knowledge mobilization activities for the benefit of Canadians. The success of this funding opportunity has led to an unprecedented demand for Connection Grants....

Jennifer Cleary SSHRC will temporarily put a hold on accepting new applications for the Connection Grants funding opportunity as of Friday, February 22, 2013 (8 p.m. Eastern Time). SSHRC will continue to emphasize the importance of knowledge mobilization activities as a priority through the Connection program. In keeping with the spirit of enabling applicants to take advantage of short-term and targeted connection opportunities, and in order to maintain a high standard of delivery, SSHRC will look to resume the acceptance of new applications for Connection Grants sometime in the new fiscal year. In the interim, SSHRC will complete the adjudication of all Connection Grants applications received to date, and is committed to keeping all stakeholders informed of new developments. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4503 2013-02-13T16:33:43Z 2013-02-13T16:34:22Z

The Digging into Data Challenge is pleased to announce the launch of it's third competition designed to spur computationally intensive research. To date, the Digging into Data Challenge has funded a wide variety of projects that explore how computationally intensive...

Jennifer Cleary www.diggingintodata.org. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4491 2013-02-08T19:59:37Z 2013-02-08T20:00:44Z

The Water Economics, Policy and Governance Network (WEPGN) at Brock University is a SSHRC-supported Network whose overall objective is to carry out research that contributes to the vitality and sustainability of the Canadian economy through enhanced management and governance of...

Jennifer Cleary Application Deadline: March 1, 2013 For further information, please see the website: http://www.brocku.ca/social-sciences/research/water-economics-policy-governance-network/call-for-proposals or contact Diane Dupont in the Economics Department at Brock University (diane.dupont@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550 x 3129). ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4489 2013-02-07T17:54:59Z 2013-02-07T17:59:25Z

Applications for all four of our Research Grants are now being accepted. New Grant Guides for 2013 are available on the MHRC website. 2013 Grant Submission Deadlines: February 20, 2013 - Small Grants (up to $50,000) March 6, 2013 -...

Jennifer Cleary 2013 Grant Submission Deadlines: February 20, 2013 - Small Grants (up to $50,000) March 6, 2013 - Studentship Grants (up to $60,000) March 20, 2013 - Letter of Intent (LOI) for Large Grants (up to $450,000) Accepted year-round - Conference Grants (up to $2,000) Only Manitoba researchers and students are eligible to apply for Conference Grants. The Manitoba Gambling Research Program supports the development of high quality research that enables the evidence-based advancement of responsible gaming programs, and problem gambling prevention and treatment. Research opportunities are available for researchers across Canada. To apply, or for more information regarding the program and application process, please visit: www.manitobagamblingresearch.com Or contact: Carly Sacco, M.A. Responsible Gaming Research Analyst info@manitobagamblingresearch.com (204) 957-2500 ext. 2417 1-800-265-3912 ext. 2417 ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4486 2013-02-04T21:30:52Z 2013-02-04T21:35:15Z

L’Oréal Canada has announced the For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships, with the support of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which will give two (2) fellowships of $20,000 CAD each to female post-doctoral researchers in the field of Engineering/Pure...

Jennifer Cleary Value: $20,000 CAD each. Place of Study: Host institution/organization in Canada. Field of Study: For the 2013-2014 competition, fellowships are being offered for research in the field of Engineering/Pure Life and Applied Sciences. The fellowships offered alternate each year between the fields of Life Sciences and Engineering/Pure and Applied Sciences. Deadline Date: Postmarked application packages must be sent to the AUCC on or before March 28,2013. Guidelines and Application Forms: https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005342013 ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4480 2013-01-31T17:51:49Z 2013-01-31T17:54:01Z

The Molly Towell Perinatal Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Grant Competition. The Foundation will consider applications in two particular areas: (a) The Molly Towell Fellowship will provide support for clinical or basic science students who wish...

Jennifer Cleary The application deadline for 2013 is April 1st. Successful applicants will be notified by May 31st 2013 and funds will be available in July 2013. Additional information about the Foundation and application forms for both programs are available at the Foundation’s website www.MTPRF.org. Please be sure to access the application forms and details from this website and not from the soon-to-be-removed Molly Towell link housed at APOG.ca. I encourage you to consider these opportunities for assistance in advancing perinatal research. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation by emailing admin@mtprf.org. ]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4474 2013-01-25T21:19:58Z 2013-01-25T21:21:52Z

A quick reminder that the CIHR Operating Grant LOI Deadline is February 1st. The deadline for the full proposal is March 1st, with an internal deadline of February 18th. Other Upcoming CIHR deadlines include: Catalyst Grant: Ethics - February 1...

Jennifer Cleary February 1st. The deadline for the full proposal is March 1st, with an internal deadline of February 18th. Other Upcoming CIHR deadlines include: Catalyst Grant: Ethics - February 1 (LOI); March 1st (February 18th internal) Catalyst Grant: Environments, Genes and Chronic Disease - April 2nd (March 18th) Catalyst Grant: HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research - April 15 (April 1) Dissemination Events - February 15th (February 1st) Planning Grants - February 15th (February 1st) Knowledge Synthesis Grant - April 2nd (March 18th) If you are thinking of applying for any of these opportunities please let me know ASAP. Additional opportunities and more information can be found at: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/srch.do?all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps Thanks! Jennifer]]> tag:blog.uwinnipeg.ca,2013:/research//53.4473 2013-01-23T15:51:38Z 2013-01-23T15:54:54Z

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to inform you that the Lal Bahadur Shastri Student Prize (LBS) is accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the best papers/essays on India in Canada. Entries are invited on any topic with...

Jennifer Cleary Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to inform you that the Lal Bahadur Shastri Student Prize (LBS) is accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the best papers/essays on India in Canada. Entries are invited on any topic with specific relevance to India-Canada relations including environment, history, law, literature, international Trade, politics, philosophy, India-Canada economic development, social studies, humanities, science or women’s studies. Application Deadline: January 31, 2013 Six prizes will be awarded, two for each category: - Best Undergraduate Paper - Best Graduate Paper - Best French Paper Value: $500.00 each Eligibility: 1. Students must be currently registered, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree studies at a Canadian institution that is a member of the Shastri Institute 2. Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents 3. Eligible papers/essays must have been written in the past two to three years (They do not have to be submitted for a course or graded) 4. Eligible papers adhere to the following specifications: - Maximum 6,000 words for graduate essays - Maximum 4,500 words for undergraduate essays - Double spaced - 12 point font (Times New Roman or Arial) - MS Word documents or PDF files (preferred) - Instructors may assist applicants in revising their papers for submission Please note that an individual who was previously awarded the Lal Bahadur Shastri Prize will not be eligible to apply again Application Requirements: - One electronic copy of the paper/essay - One electronic copy of the application form - Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status (i.e. scanned copy of passport, permanent residency or citizenship card) - Applications should be submitted by email to: apply.shastri@ucalgary.ca with the subject line: “Application for Lal Bahadur Shastri Student Prize”. More details are available at: http://www.sici.org/programmes/details/lal-bahadur-shastri-student-prize-/ ]]>