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Research Update: July 8, 2008
Reminder – NSERC Discovery Grants Notification of Intent Due August 1
Please note that your Notification of Intent to Apply for a Discovery Grant (Form 180) and the required appendices must be submitted to NSERC by August 1. For more information please consult the following documents on NSERC's website:
If you would like to find out more about the Discovery Grants program, visit www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ or email resgrant@nserc.ca. Questions regarding the Online Services can be directed to the NSERC Help Desk, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Help Desk can be reached by telephone at 613-995-4273 or by email webapp@nserc.ca.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Going Global Science and Technology Program
The Going Global S&T Program supports activities that aim to build on targeted relationships between Canadian researchers and key players in other countries and allow them to proceed with the formal discussions required to initiate collaboration on future international research and development initiatives. For more information, please visit: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/going_global.html
International Strategic Opportunities Program
The International Strategic Opportunities Program (ISOP) provides funding for strategic international collaborations between Ontario research institutions and the global research community. For more information, visit: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/isop.html
Funding Opportunity in the Areas of Aerospace, Chemical and Materials Sciences, Physics and Electronics and Others
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) solicits proposals for research through the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) in many broad areas in the categories of aerospace, chemical and material sciences, physics and electronics, and mathematics, information and life sciences. For more information, visit: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/us_dodaf2008.html
Funding Opportunity in the Areas of Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion Energy and Others
The Office of Science Financial Assistance Program of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announces its continuing interest in receiving grant applications for support of work in the program areas of Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences and Biological and Environmental Research. For more information, visit: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/us_doe08er08_01.html
Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Biophysics
Deadline: September 1, 2008
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Biophysics is an international prize that has been established through the generosity of Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Beverly Sackler. The prize is intended to encourage dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding young scientists of age 45 or younger. An amount of U.S. $50,000 will be presented.
www.tau.ac.il/president/sackler-biophysics.html
Michael Smith Awards for Science Promotion
Deadline: September 1, 2008
The Michael Smith Awards honour individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the promotion of science in Canada, through activities encouraging popular interest or developing science abilities. Up to five awards will be available each year.
The achievements of individual and group recipients of the Michael Smith Awards will be celebrated at a special ceremony. Each individual winner will receive a personal award of $5,000. Winning organizations will be awarded $10,000 to further science promotion activities. The winners will as well receive a medal bearing Dr. Smith's likeness and a framed citation.
www.nserc.ca/msmith/index_e.htm