Partnership Engage Grants provide short-term and timely support so that academic researchers can partner with organizations from the public, private or not-for-profit sector in research activities that will inform the decision-making of that single partner….
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)
These awards provide support to scholars of exceptional ability who are engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest. They are intended for established scholars who have demonstrated outstanding research ability and who…
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…
Congress 2020 is going virtual. The Congress announcement can be found at: http://www.congress2020.ca/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-and-congress-2020. Western’s announcement is available at: https://news.westernu.ca/2020/03/congress-moved-online-amid-covid-19-concerns/. More details on the online version of Congress will follow — planning is underway. photo credit: Prachatai Covid-19…
The Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS) is advising about an active, sophisticated cyber campaign targeting COVID-19 researchers. The campaign includes the use of ransomware that could hinder the research activity of researcher groups. The…
March 19th, 2020Given the evolving circumstances with COVID19 Western’s Research Ethics Boards (REB) encourage all researchers with active protocols to evaluate the necessity of ongoing study activities at this time, and if needed, to make…
