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Award recognizes outstanding Canadian teams of researchers from different disciplines who came together to engage in research drawing on their combined knowledge and skills, and produced a record of excellent achievements in the natural sciences and engineering.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
The VPRI is currently searching for new research advisors in the CIHR, and CFI domains. The successful candidates will be established researchers who hold a broad understanding of their respective research area. They should have excellent communications skills, be able to work both…
RavenSpace, a platform and hub for the publication of Indigenous community-driven works of cultural, educational, and social significance, has been awarded a three-year grant of Cdn$1 million from The Mellon Foundation’s Public Knowledge program. RavenSpace provides digital tools and methods for Indigenous communities and scholars to work together, and with other creators, to achieve their vision for sharing knowledge and stories. It prioritizes Indigenous access and participation and upholds the protocols of knowledge and heritage sovereignty in the vibrant public exchange of ideas.
Funding will create pathways from research evidence to impact and help ensure that cutting-edge health research can directly improve the health of British Columbians and BC’s health system.
An external review of the program is being carried out to assess its effectiveness in supporting Research Excellence Strategy 6 (Collaborative Clusters) in UBC’s strategic plan.
VPRI Unit: SPARC
CIHR is seeking a new Scientific Director for the Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH). This is a 4-year term (with the possibility of a second-term appointment), with responsibilities including providing overall direction and leadership for CIHR-IPPH. Deadline for applications is…
VPRI Unit: Research Finance
Learn more about Research Finance and major research sponsors Intended audience: the broad research community Learn more about: Support provided by Research Finance in managing your funding Major research funders and their processes, policies and compliance Workshop full or can't…
Funding of $11.1 million for two UBC projects will improve pathogen response and boost the impact of B.C. biotechnology on the global stage
This competition is open to emerging and established clusters of research excellence in all disciplines on the Vancouver campus, and we welcome applications from both previously funded and new clusters. NOI: November 1, 2022. Info sessions on October 13 and 17.
The UBC Collaborative Research Mobility Awards (CRMA) program is now open again. It provides up to $5,000 to support new or existing research partnerships between UBC researchers in the Okanagan and Vancouver. Faculty members from all disciplines are invited to apply. Funding may be used to cover…
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