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VPRI Unit: SPARC
The following message, posted on July 29, can be viewed on the CIHR website.Dear colleagues,As you have probably heard, the federal government’s Budget 2024 provided significant new investments in Canada’s research ecosystem. This is exciting news for the community, and the investment is a…
VPRI Unit: Advanced Research Computing
VPRI Unit: Research Security
As of August 9, 2024, UBC researchers wishing to apply for US federal funding will need to comply with new US Government requirements relating to participation in foreign talent recruitment programs.
This open call invites UBC researchers to submit proposals for innovative student team projects in the Raw Materials and Sustainability domains. We seek initiatives that map and imagine futures beyond the state-of-the-art, and capture new opportunities in biomaterials and materials circularity.In…
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
UBC researchers are leading 39 projects awarded Project Grants and 13 projects receiving Priority Announcement awards.
VPRI Unit: Advanced Research Computing
The Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) Conference 2024 is fast approaching, and we're thrilled to announce that Matt Smith, Manager of Research Systems for Advanced Research Computing (ARC), will be a plenary speaker at this annual event. In an interview with Matt,…
VPRI Unit: Research Awards & Prizes
VPRI is seeking self-nominations to the NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships, which recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering (first 10 years of academic appointment and holding an NSERC grant) and support them to enhance their research capacity, so…
Dr. Suzanne (Suzie) Currie has been appointed as the next Associate Vice-President and Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, UBC Okanagan. She will take up her duties on October 1, 2024.Dr. Currie will provide strategic direction and oversight in supporting and advancing research, scholarly…
VPRI Unit: Research Awards & Prizes
This open call invites UBC researchers to submit proposals for innovative projects in the Digital and Health domains. We seek initiatives that advance the state of the art, address emerging challenges and capture new opportunities in wearable technology, preventative health, and data security.In…
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