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Research and Innovation Bulletin
June 21, 2022
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Upcoming Events and Workshops
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External Events
Climate Action and Awareness Fund Webinar
Environment and Climate Change Canada will be hosting a webinar session to share information on the Support to Canadian Think Tanks and Academic Institutions call for proposals.
Date and time: June 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Registration is required for this webinar session.
Register for webinar
Upcoming NSERC Webinars - How to submit a Notification of Intent to Apply - Discovery Grants Program
Due to COVID-19, NSERC is replacing live webinars with pre-recorded videos followed by live Q&A sessions. This series is meant to assist the research community on how to complete an application using the Research Portal and the NSERC Canadian Common CV (CCV).
Dates: Thursday, June 23, 2022 and Tuesday, July 5, 2022; Time (for both dates): 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Please click here for more information.
Fulbright Canada Webinar: "How to Prepare a Successful Application"
Date/Time: September 28, 2022 @ 2:30 PM
In this webinar, you will receive detailed information on how to prepare a successful application for the Fulbright Canada Research Chairs opportunities available for 2023/2024.
To register, please click here.
2022 Northern Health Research Conference (NHRC) - Registration NOW OPEN
Registration is now open for the 2022 Northern Health Research Conference (NHRC) taking place Friday, June 24, 2022. Should you wish to participate, you will have the option to do so in-person from the NOSM University Sudbury Campus or virtually. There is no registration fee to attend this year's conference as we trial a hybrid model. Please see the NHRC Website for further information and follow the link to the Registration Form.
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Research News and Updates
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Internal Updates/News
Welcoming Borealis: the Canadian Dataverse Repository (June 23, 2022)
Scholars Portal Dataverse  has been renamed Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository / le dépôt Dataverse canadien. It is the same wonderful service, simply under a new banner. The name was chosen because it "evokes connections to the Canadian landscape and reflects the growth into a national service used by more than 60 academic libraries and research institutions across Canada". This change is planned to go live on June 23rd, 2022 at borealisdata.ca. Here at Lakehead, we have an instance of dataverse which is itself contained within Borealis' infrastructure: Lakehead Dataverse. If you have any questions, or interest in depositing in Lakehead Dataverse, please reach out to Nicole Stradiotto, Scholarly Communications and Data Services Librarian at nstradio@lakeheadu.ca.
eFIN Announcement
Research Accounting is excited to announce a new feature from Cayuse Romeo. Each Active Romeo file will display a link to your Datatel Colleague financial information. eFIN offers a flexible financial reporting system that will allow you to select the start and end dates of the report to fulfil your specific reporting needs. It will also provide some additional information on expenditures and purchase orders that is not currently available in My Budget. Our eFIN product will produce the financial information for the Annual Tri-Agency Statement of Account (Form 300) and will assist my team with the preparation of annual reports. Due to the demands of year-end and the Tri-Agency annual reporting, training sessions will be deferred until late July. Please explore the new product at your leisure. You will find that it is very easy to navigate. To aid you in your use of eFIN, you will find an eFIN User Guide and video on the Research & Trust Accounting website. If you have questions on accessing Romeo, please contact Bonnie Knott at bknott@lakeheadu.ca. If you have questions regarding missing account numbers or other missing information, please contact me at mross@lakeheadu.ca. Please explore the new product but hold your questions related to navigation until after July 15th when the Research Accounting team has completed year-end. Hoping you enjoy this new feature.
MyBudgets Reminder – Two Fiscal Years Open
The University’s year end is April 30, 2022. (May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022). There are now two fiscal years open (2021/2022 & 2022/2023). To determine the unspent balance in your research account you will need to look at both fiscal years and combine the activity. You can change the fiscal year by selecting the Fiscal Year at the top of the screen and selecting GO. You will need to continue to do this until the year-end process is complete and the unspent balance for April 30, 2022 is transferred forward to the new year. This transfer of the unspent balance will occur in early July 2022. The purchase order information will not carry forward to the new year until the system close is completed. The system close will occur after the University Board approves the Financial Statements in October. Contact Margot Ross at mross@lakeheadu.ca if you have any questions.
Introducing the SciVal Elsevier Database
 Effective April 1, 2022, Lakehead University faculty members, students and staff have access to the ScIVal Elsevier database. SciVal can be found in the library's databases A-Z list (https://libguides.lakeheadu.ca/az.php?a=s) or accessed directly via the following link (https://ezproxy.lakeheadu.ca/login?url=https://scival.com). More information about SciVal is available from the Help menu in www.scival.com, including: the online manual; A Quick User Guide; and the SciVal Metrics Guidebook.
SciVal is a web-based analytics solution with unparalleled power and flexibility that provides comprehensive access to the research metrics of over 20,000 research institutions and their associated researchers from 230 nations worldwide. SciVal allows you to visualize your research performance, benchmark relative to peers, develop strategic partnerships, identify and analyze new, emerging research trends, and create uniquely tailored reports. Using advanced data analytics and super-computer technology, SciVal can process large amounts of data to generate powerful analyses and visualisations on demand. SciVal enables you to develop, execute and evaluate strategies based on reliable evidence. The intuitive interface allows you to instantly analyse over 55 million publication records from more than 22,000 journals of 5,000+ publishers worldwide.
External Updates/News
Accessibility Standards Canada
We are proud to announce the launch of our latest grants and contributions process! You can now submit an expression of interest on our site for the opportunity to receive funding. Our Grants and Contributions Program, Advancing Accessibility Standards Research, works to build a more accessible Canada.
Your organization should submit an expression of interest if you have research projects that try to:
· move accessibility standards research forward to help create a national network of accessibility expertise;
· involve people with disabilities, other experts, and organizations to inform the research; and
· identify and share research, information, best practices, and tools about accessibility barriers and standards.
Submit your expression of interest by August 5 for consideration. You can read all the details of our grants and contributions program online.
Canadian Science Policy Centre 2022 Awards: Call for Applications and Nominations
CSPC is now accepting applications and nominations for CSPC 2022 Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize and celebrate excellence in all areas of science and innovation policy. The 2022 Youth Award recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who proposes an innovative and compelling evidence-based policy that will initiate change (deadline: August 19th, 2022). The CSPC Trailblazer Award is an externally nominated award (by an individual or organization) recognizing individuals who have demonstrated novelty and creativity through leadership, vision, courage, and commitment and have impacted the science and innovation policy ecosystem. CSPC 2022 will present two Trailblazer Awards: one in each of the categories of Science Policy and Innovation Policy. The deadline for nominations is August 19th, 2022. For detailed information about these awards and criteria please click here. Should you have any questions please contact the Awards committee at awards.prix@sciencepolicy.ca and note all information about past award winners and submissions can be found on our website.
NSERC: National Quantum Strategy Webinars
The presentation NSERC used in the webinars it held about Alliance quantum funding opportunities is available on its website. There are two versions: one includes the slides only, while the other one includes the slides and accompanying notes. You will find the presentation on the following web pages:
If you have any questions, please contact alliance_quantumquantique@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
NSERC: New Guide for EDI Considerations in Research
A new guide is meant to help the natural sciences and engineering research communities integrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations in research. NSERC is taking action to assist the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) research communities in contributing to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive research enterprise, with the launch of the NSERC guide on integrating equity, diversity and inclusion considerations in research. The new guide is designed to help NSE researchers apply a critical equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens in their work by providing guiding questions and examples relevant to their field of research.
Reminder: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams
Registration is open for the Genome Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative, Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams (ICTs) funding opportunity. Ontario Genomics registration deadline: June 30, 2022.
For more information, please click here.
NFRF Exploration 2022 – NOI Webinar Recordings and Slides
The PowerPoint slides that were presented during the recent NFRF Exploration webinar on the Notice of Intent (NOI) stage for the 2022 Exploration competition as well as the recording of the session are now available:
English Recording: https://youtu.be/DWrMl6N5pl8 May 27, 2022
To access the slides, please click here.
Mitacs: New Postdoc Opportunity - Elevate
Mitacs Elevate is now accepting applications for enhanced funding in seven key sectors, from quantum science to entertainment to social innovation and more! Postdocs can now apply for funding worth $80,000 per year for two-year research projects with a company or not-for-profit organization, plus receive exclusive professional development training. Deadline to apply is July 6, 2022. For more information, please click here.
Tri-Agency Newsletters
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Links to Funding Opportunities
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Tri-Agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, and CFI)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Government of Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Accessibility Standards Canada
Fulbright Canada
Government of Canada
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Ontario Centre of Excellence - Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Ontario Genomics Institute
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
 International Opportunity
Senate Research Committee and Other Internal Opportunities
Open Access Publication Fund - Pilot Program
Maximum grant per year: $2,000
Click here to access the current guidelines.
Deadline: Open. Please note that effective January 1, 2022, all funding has been allocated and new applications will be considered for funding commencing May 1, 2022.
Conference Travel Grant
Maximum grant per year: $1,000
Click here to access the current guidelines.
Due to COVID-19, applications to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Research Grant in Lieu of Salary (open to faculty on sabbatical)
Click here to access the current guidelines and application form.
Deadline: Open.
Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) Strategic Fund
Research Facilitation Fund
- Strategic Research Opportunity Grant: Deadline: Open
- University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Research Collaboration Grant - up to $3,000 per application: Deadline: Open
Emergency Equipment Repair Fund
Funding requests of less than $1,000 not considered.
Deadline: Open
Lakehead University Bridge Fund
Maximum of $10,000 over a two-year period ($5,000 per year).
Deadline: November 1.
For information about any of the above VPRI Strategic Fund programs, please click here.
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Reminder: All external funding applications must be submitted to the Office of Research Services for internal review at least two weeks prior to the external deadline.
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Student Research Opportunities
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Mitacs Training Courses: New Instructor Led Session Dates for July and August
Mitacs has opened new dates for their facilitated sessions between July and August 2022 and would like to invite students and post-doctoral fellows to register. Students and postdocs can find the list of sessions available here. To register, students need to create an account or log in on the Mitacs learning management system EDGE. Students will find more about each course bundle on the Mitacs website: Training Courses | Mitacs. For any questions, please contact Miacs at training@mitacs.ca.
Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN): HIV Endgame Funding Program - Student Leadership Grant
The Student Leadership Grant is for excellent PhD students who are working with Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)-funded leaders or other Ontario-based HIV investigators, and who have the potential to become HIV leaders. Their work should explore gaps in, identify barriers to, or identify facilitators of effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care in Ontario, and collaborate with a population with whom the student’s mentor also has strong ties. Deadline: July 18, 2022. For more information, please click here.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award - Partner Call - State of Paraná, BRAZIL (Deadline July 29, 2022)
Mitacs, in partnership with the Araucaria Foundation, is holding a special call for GRA applications (inbound to Canada, outbound to Brazil, or a combination, up to 5 interns per project). Eligible universities in the State of Paraná include Centro Universitário de Maringá – UNICESUMAR, Instituto Federal do Paraná – IFPR, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná – PUC, Universidade Estadual de Londrina – UEL, Universidade Estadual de Maringá – UEM, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa – UEPG, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste – UNICENTRO, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná – UENP, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná – UNIOESTE, Universidade Estadual do Paraná – UNESPAR, Universidade Federal da Fronteira do Sul – UFFS, Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana – UNILA, Universidade Federal do Paraná – UFPR, Universidade Positivo, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná – UTFPR, Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná. All disciplines are eligible, there is a preference for applications that focus on agricultural technology and clean tech. The award is CAD 6,000, no Lakehead co-pay is required. Projects can start within one year of the award date. For more information and assistance, contact Jill Sherman, at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research
Scholarships and Award Applications
The application process is now open for the following CIMVHR scholarships and award. All applications are due by 12PM ET on August 5th, 2022.
Wounded Warriors Doctoral Scholarship in Military and Veteran Health Research - Awarded to a Doctoral level student conducting research on issues relevant to military members, Veterans or other related populations and their families.
Royal Canadian Legion Masters Scholarship in Veteran Health Research - Awarded to a Master’s level student specializing in research related to Veterans and their families.
The Dr. Mark Zamorski Award - Awarded to a postgraduate student to enhance their specialization in epidemiological and mental health problems in military personnel, Veterans and their families.
Apply today! - For full eligibility, criteria, and to apply, please click here.
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The Research and Innovation Bulletin is produced by the Office of Research Services at Lakehead University.
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