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VPRI Unit: Research Ethics
We are pleased to announce that the Animal Care, Biosafety, Radiation & Chemical Safety Committees have now joined the Office of Research Ethics. Given the strong alignment between our roles and responsibilities, the units will all benefit by working together more closely. Please reach out to…
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
Dr. Hornibrook will begin his term on August 1. He is the outgoing interim Associate Dean, Faculty and Research for the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
VPRI Unit: SPARC
On July 21, 2025, CIHR announced its search for the next Scientific Director (SD) of the Institute of Infection and Immunity. SDs of CIHR Institutes are leaders in their respective fields who champion and support health research, knowledge mobilization, and capacity development at the highest…
VPRI Unit: SPARC
As you may know, CIHR is now using the narrative-style Tri-agency CV (TCV) in some of its competitions, per an April 7, 2025 announcement. To determine if the TCV is required for a particular CIHR competition, please check the yellow "Notices" box at the top of the ResearchNet Funding Opportunity…
VPRI Unit: Research Awards & Prizes
Nominations are now open for the annual UBC Faculty Research Awards. These awards acknowledge research excellence across all disciplines and at different career stages at UBC.Recognition at the university level can also lead to increased opportunity at the national and international level. VPRI…
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
A total of 54 UBC-led projects were awarded funding through this competition.
VPRI Unit: Innovation UBC - News
Ready to jump-start your entrepreneurial journey? Applications are open for Lab2Market Pacific Hub’s Validate Foundations and Validate programs! Take the first steps toward commercializing your research and gain the support, mentorship and training you need to succeed.Lab2Market is a…
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
CNRS announced the results of the PhD Joint Programs calls launched with its foreign partners for the year 2025.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
UBC-led projects awarded funding through NSERC Discovery Grants program, NSERC CREATE, SSHRC Insight and Partnership programs, and NFRF: Exploration stream.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
The two UBC-led programs were awarded a combined $3.3 million through the CREATE program to lead training initiatives for emerging scientists and engineers.
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