Research Western has announced a call for applications for the Western Research Catalyst grant, “Surviving Pandemics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Resilience and Recovery.” This is a rapid response internal research funding opportunity offered by Western University…
The Canada Council for the Arts has put together a COVID-19 Info update page with FAQs and guidance to keep you informed about the latest regarding: Financial impacts like emergency funding, financial losses and grant…
Mitacs has set aside a limited number of internship units to support research that directly aligns with the Federal and Provincial governments’ objectives at the moment: Provincial priorities: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-your-organization-can-help-fight-coronavirusFederal priorities: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse/government-canada-takes-action-covid-19.html If the partner is…
The Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities has allocated approximately $20 million for research studies related to COVID-19. These opportunities are for: Projects with rapid and valuable outcomes that tackle immediate problems. They…
Due to the recent events related to COVID-19 and potential delays to research projects, Western will allow extensions on the following internal grants should an awardee require one: Western Strategic Support for Tri-Council Success grants (all…
Research Western has created a COVID-19 Grant Updates web page with links to Tri-Agency (and other funders’) updates as they emerge. photo credit: BaboMike I caught COVID – gotta catch um all via photopin (license)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR’s) COVID-19 webpage CIHR is committed to supporting grant- and scholarship-holders, applicants, and peer reviewers as they adjust, together, to these extraordinary circumstances. This could include adjusting program application and…
SSHRC now has a section on its website to inform the research community of any changes to its programs and policies due to COVID-19. This new webpage also includes information on tri-agency programs administered by…
Currently, all of Western’s library locations are closed; however, all services are moving to online, including collections, research help, and consults. They have a rich online collection of databases, e-journals, e-books, and other online academic materials for your…
Western has advised researchers that if they cannot maintain appropriate social distancing in their facilities, they must prepare to close down their labs (see https://www.uwo.ca/coronavirus/research.html for the latest guidance). While this messaging has been directly largely toward…
