Western Research has released an addendum to its research recovery plan with guidelines for a phased in version of research recovery for human participant studies. This likely will occur in Phase 3 as defined by…
To lessen the impact due to COVID-19 on students, trainees and research support personnel funded through research grants, SSHRC, CIHR and NSERC will provide additional funding to eligible grant recipients. This additional funding to support…
June 2, 2020 Given persisting public health recommendations to maintain social distancing and to adhere to other related safety precautions, Western University’s research ethics boards (REBs) encourage all researchers to exercise sound judgment and to…
May 28, 2020 Western Research has distributed the COVID-19 Research Recovery Plan. The emphasis remains on the safety of the community while remaining flexible and prepared to return to an essential services model should situations…
Information from the SSHRC Leaders meeting April 27, 2020. Grant holders and others concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on SSHRC programs should consult the Covid-19: Impacts on SSHRC’s Policies and Programs page, available at…
The Spencer Foundation’s COVID-19 Related Research Grants support education research projects that will contribute to understanding the rapid shifts in education in this time of crisis and change. They are especially interested in supporting two…
Mitacs program updates for universities (Webinar) May 14, 20203:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7254032769048839436 As the effects of COVID-19 continue, Mitacs is working closely with government, academic, and industry partners on strategies to support…
Applications are now being accepted for the Western Research Catalyst Grant (Phase 2) “Surviving Pandemics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Resilience and Recovery” funding opportunity. Amount: maximum $50,000 over one year Deadlines:Faculty Research Office: 5 days prior to Research Western deadline. (If you wish…
In response to a request from the research community, the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research has prepared a message on the application of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, TCPS…
PIVOT is a database of funding opportunities that is accessible to all Western faculty, staff and students, and can be accessed from any campus computer. Registration to PIVOT also allows login off-campus. To access PIVOT…
