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VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
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December 4, 2024

Two research projects led by UBC researchers have been awarded funding from AGE-WELL, Canada's technology and aging network.

The UBC projects were among nine who received a total of $2.4 million, comprised of funds from AGE-WELL and matched contributions from 18 partners spanning multiple sectors including academic, industry and community organizations. They were awarded as part of the 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program(HARP...

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UBC ranks second overall and also number two in Canada in artificial intelligence publications.
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The University of British Columbia is bringing its expertise in critical minerals to the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, a US $150-million research endeavour to fundamentally revolutionize how we produce, use and recycle the minerals needed for modern technologies and the clean energy transition.  
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Forty-three teams led by UBC researchers have received funding through Michael Smith Health Research BC's 2024 Convening & Collaborating and Reach competitions to bridge the gap between evidence and impact.
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Two UBC researchers have been awarded Innovation Awards by Mitacs, a national organization that works at the nexus of academia, government, and the public and private sectors to build effective partnerships and empower Canadian innovation.
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Twenty UBC researchers were announced as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
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Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships are awarded annually to recognize early stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and to enhance their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others.
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Funding includes 34 awards to UBC research trainees to support health research at UBC and its affiliated health research institutions.
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Dr. Rashid Sumaila has been awarded $2.5 million from NSERC and SSHRC to lead UBC's research team collaborating on Global Centers: International Bioeconomy Macroalgae Center (IBMC). The project is led by Dr. John D. Coates at UC Berkeley.
VPRI Unit: SPARC
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

This competition is open to new and returning clusters of research excellence in all disciplines at UBC Vancouver. and we welcome applications from both previously funded and new clusters. Cluster leads must submit a notice of intent by November 1, 2024. Full applications are due January 8, 2025. 
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NSERC is temporarily pausing the intake of applications to the Alliance International Catalyst grants program so that they can review and refine the objectives and optimize processes to ensure the funding opportunity’s continued impact. 
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Investment in research infrastructure supports projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub and research programs of three of UBC’s most recently announced Canada Research Chairs.
Event Date: Oct 15, 2024
VPRI Unit: Advanced Research Computing

Through this opportunity researchers will gain early access to the cloud resources on the Digital Research Alliance of Canada's Alliance Clous Connect Pilot platform. The deadline to apply to join the pilot is October 15, 2024.
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Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) provide funding to extend the useful life of shared equipment at UBC through support for their operation, replacement of parts, repair or upgrade.

RFSGs provide up to $50,000 for a term of one year to improve the capabilities of shared equipment, or to provide one-time bridge funding to support staff in shared facilities.

Researchers located on the UBC Vancouver campus and affiliated hospital sites are eligible to apply.

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