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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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A total of 191 new programs and projects led by UBC researchers were awarded through the 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program.
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Over $25 million in funding has been awarded through the New Frontiers in Research Funding - Exploration stream to ensure the continued growth of Canada’s research capacity, and its global leadership in social sciences and humanities research.Nine UBC-led projects were awarded a total of more than …
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135 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded a total of more than $21.2 million through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
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UBC ARC is pleased to announce the official launch of its new Software Installation Request Process. This streamlined system introduces a centralized web form for submitting software installation requests, making it easier than ever for researchers to access the tools they need. Before submitting a…
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On June 30, 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include UBC Professors Dr. Allison Eddy, Dr. Lorraine Greaves, and Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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The Indigenous Health Research Unit at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) has launched the first module of its Indigenous Health Research Foundations (IHRF) training series. Developed to support culturally safer and more respectful research practices, the course introduces key…
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Fall 2025 CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) ProgramThe RiT Program offers Early Career Researchers the chance to learn about CIHR’s peer review process by participating as a Mentee or an ECR Reviewer for the Project Grant competition.Launch Date: July 9, 2025Application Deadline: August 6, 2025Visit…
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Canada's Stem Cell Network has announced $33 million in funding for 36 regenerative medicine research projects and clinical trials.
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Dr. Suzie Currie is the Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation at UBC Okanagan.
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