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VPRI Unit: Advanced Research Computing
Read the UBC Advanced Research Computing blog post here. UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) Fund Competition (2021-22) is now open. Proposals are invited from UBC Faculty & Staff to co-develop innovative, impactful and collaborative ‘living lab’ projects on campus…
Are you a community group working with UBC on a shared project? Are you a UBC faculty member, staff or student seeking funding for your community partner?Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) is a competitive funding program that provides successful recipients at eligible community organizations in British Columbia the funds to build partnerships and pursue shared projects with UBC. Infomation Session Spetmeber 22. Notice of Intent October 14.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office
The VPRI has established the Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition to provide funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repair or upgrade of equipment to support research.This competition is open to faculty located at the UBC Vancouver campus and affiliated hospital…
VPRI Unit: SPARC
The NSERC Alliance grants playbook has been updated to reflect and include the most recent changes to the program, and includes a section on the new National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships. The playbook is available for download on the SPARC NSERC Resources webpage (CWL required).
VPRI Unit: SPARC
SPARC is pleased to present this new online resource for the 2021 SSHRC Insight Grant competition. It can be accessed with your CWL by clicking here.
VPRI Unit: Institutional Programs Office
August 13, 2021The B.C. government is investing nearly $25 million to support 34 post-secondary research projects that will drive innovation and economic growth. They will also help create jobs, protect our biodiversity and environment, and help keep British Columbians healthy and safe.This…
Funding to the Institute will help develop bioproducts to replace single use plastics
August 11, 2021UBC researchers received more than $5.7m in funding for 37 projects from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).The JELF awards were announced by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science…
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