Research Community News

Discover the latest news from across the VP Research & Innovation portfolio through our aggregated news and events feed below.

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Get a monthly curated summary of research opportunities, funding and deadlines compiled by the service units of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation portfolio. 

VPRI Unit: SPARC

In the NFRF Exploration Peer Editing Workshops, participants will bring a draft of the appropriate module to be peer reviewed in small groups (3-4 applicants).  Registered applicants will be emailed location details in advance of the sessions.  Please note researchers all welcome to attend any combination of the below sessions, including attending the same session twice. 

High Risk Module

Tuesday, August 13th, 2pm-4:30pm Wednesday, August 14th, 10am-12:30pm

High...

VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

Victoria Lemieux leads new training program receiving $1.6m.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

See competition and support details on the SPARC website. NOI August 7.
Event Date: Jun 27, 2019
VPRI Unit: SPARC

Fostering Research Partnerships Fund: A Pilot General Research Fund (GRF) Competition

The Fostering Research Partnerships Fund (FRPF) is a pilot program to support early conversations between researchers and potential non-academic partners (public, private, and not-for-profit organizations) to pursue opportunities for collaboration. While researchers from any faculty may apply, only projects that advance the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) will be funded.  ...

VPRI Unit: Advanced Research Computing

The 3rd Annual Research Computing Summer School co-hosted by UBC Advanced Research Computing (ARC) and WestGrid kicks off today. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to UBC! 
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

Thirty-two UBC researchers included in the 346 Chairs announced by Government of Canada.
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Dr. Shoveller is the first woman to serve as Chairperson in CIHR's history.
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Five UBC researchers and instructors are among the fifteen people being appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province's highest form of recognition. 
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

The University of British Columbia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in research by endorsing the Government of Canada’s Dimensions charter.
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Tell us about your research needs and provide feedback on how well these are being met by the services provided by the VP Research & Innovation portfolio.
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Visit https://letstalk-cihr.ca/ to provide input.
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UBC researchers to receive $42.6m 
VPRI Unit: Sequencing and Bioinformatics Consortium

Join us for a seminar to learn how Illumina technology can help you uncover the answers to drive your research forward.  

Thursday, June 6, 2019: 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM UBC Pharmaceutical Building, 3rd Floor Seminar Room -3340, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada Lunch will be provided.
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Twenty-four doctoral students at UBC have received a Vanier Canada Graduate Fellowship, and three postdoctoral fellows have received a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. 
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18 UBC researchers to receive $4.46m for exploratory research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
Event Date: May 9, 2019
VPRI Unit: SPARC

The 2019 funding opportunity for the Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP) has been released. This year there are no special calls associated with the opportunity.

LOI deadline: 25th June, 2019 Full Application deadline: 29th October, 2019

Note: the LOI is competitive with the decision expected 29th August, 2019.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

Seven UBC projects selected to develop technology, engineering and math skills and interests among young Canadians.
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Five UBC projects are supported by NSERC program to connect Canada’s brightest researchers with industry, government and other partners to transform fundamental science into tangible benefits for Canadians.
VPRI Unit: VP Research & Innovation Office

In this new role, Matthew will be joining VP Gail Murphy and current AVPs, Research and Innovation Helen Burt and Phil Barker (also Vice-Principal Research at UBC Okanagan), in sharing the leadership of the diverse range of portfolio units and initiatives that support UBC’s research and innovation activities.
VPRI Unit: Sequencing and Bioinformatics Consortium

We welcome applications to attend two free workshops with Illumina on Tuesday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 5th. Application is competitive with only 12 spaces available at each workshop.

Please read the workshop descriptions and apply using the form below, you may apply to one or both workshops.

Applications close at 12pm on Monday, May 20th and successful applicants will be informed by email on Friday, May 24th. 
VPRI Unit: Office of Research Services (news)

NSERC has announced the official launch of the NSERC Alliance Grants – Canada’s Research Partnerships Program.

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