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ALERTS
A reminder that the VP Research Office maintains an enhanced external award deadlines page, with frequent updates to deadlines and several competitions now active. Of note is the Order of Canada award, currently celebrating its 50th year anniversary.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Weston Brain Institute: Canada: Rapid Response 2017 – Parkinson’s & Related Diseases
Description: Supports translational research to accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Amount: Up to $200,000
Duration: 18 months
Eligibility: Postdocs/Faculty
Deadline: May 9, 11am (LOI)
Lipedema Foundation: Request for Proposals
Description: The foundation has issued a Request for Proposals from scientists and clinicians for high-impact and exploratory research with the potential to define, diagnose, and develop treatments for lipedema. The program offers four levels of support, including collaborative research awards, proof-of-concept awards, and postdoctoral and pre-doctoral fellowships.
Amount: Varies
Duration: 1-2 years
Eligibility: Varies
Deadline: May 15 (LOI)
Weston Brain Institute: Canada: Rapid Response 2017 – Alzheimer’s & Related Diseases
Description: Supports translational research to accelerate the development of therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Amount: Up to $200,000
Duration: 18 months
Eligibility: Postdocs/Faculty
Deadline: Jul 5, 11am (LOI)
Muscular Dystrophy Association: Muscular Dystrophy Research Projects
Description: Awards grants to established investigators in support of projects aimed at developing treatments for muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system.
Amount: Up to $100,000 per year
Duration: 1-3 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: Jun 15 (LOI)
National Board of Medical Examiners: Stemmler Fund
Description: Provides support for research and development in innovative evaluation methodologies or techniques, with the potential to advance assessment in medical education or practice.
Amount: $150,000
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: Jul 1
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery: Cutting Edge Research Grant
Description: Awarded to research projects that stimulate the advancement of the practice of dermatologic surgery, the invention of new technologies, or that document the outstanding and high volume work of dermatologic surgeons.
Amount: $20,000
Duration: unknown
Eligibility: Faculty
Deadline: Jul 1
Call for NominationS
UBC Faculty of Medicine: Dr. Chew Wei MBBS [HK] FRCOG [ENG] Memorial Prize in Cancer Research
Prize valued at $50,000, awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure for cancer. | Deadline Extended: May 15
UBC Faculty of Medicine: Margolese National Brain & Heart Disorders Prizes
Two prizes, each with a value of $50,000, awarded annually to a Canadian citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of brain and heart disorders. | Deadline Extended: May 15
Breakthrough Prize Foundation: 2018 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics
Up to five Breakthrough Prizes will be awarded to outstanding researchers in the field of Life Sciences with one prize specifically recognizing advances in Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders. Each prize has a value of $3 million. | Nomination deadline: May 31
Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation: Call for Nominations
The CSCI is currently looking for nominations for the following awards:
- CSCI Henry Friesen Award
- CSCI Distinguished Scientist Award
- CSCI Joe Doupe Award
Please visit the CSCI website for further details. | Deadline: Jun 1
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations
Canadian Citizens from across health professions may be recognized for their work in one or more of the following categories:
- Leadership in building excellence in health for Canadians and the world
- Leadership in health promotion, illness prevention and care
- Leadership in research with national and international recognition for a scientific contribution
For more information about the nomination process, visit www.cdnmedhall.org/nominate. | Deadline: Jun 25
Events
Event: Centre for Blood Research Seminar Series
Description: Hepatitis C – from discovery to cure, presented by Dr. Neora Pick, Clinical Associate Professor, UBC.
Time & Date: May 3; 12-1pm
Location: LSC 3, Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver
Event: BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute PITCH Seminar Series
Description: CD theme platform technology award recipients will give an update on the award and its status. They include: The tissue and disease modelling core at 6 months, presented by Dr. Francis Lynn, BCCHR Scientist, and CD platform technology award supporting new directions for the BCCH BioBank, presented by Tamsin Tarling, BCCH BioBank Administrative Manager, and Adam Velenosi, BCCH BioBank Research Coordinator.
Time & Date: May 4; 9-10am
Location: Rm 2108, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, 950 W. 28th Ave., Vancouver |
