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RESEARCH MATTERS
What a long, strange trip these first few months of 2021 have been. Many of us have been pushed to our limits, forced to face tragedy and uncertainty head on. Much of our efforts have been like research itself; messy, complicated, and seemingly never-ending. Which is why the most important, most needed, and least encouraged aspect of research: rest and thoughtful contemplation are required now more than ever. Those flashes of insight are fueled by curiosity and contemplation; and rest, nutrition, and good company feed both in equal measure. So, our spring wish for all is time, wholesome (and maybe not so wholesome) food, and fantastic conversation.
Happy Reading, and Happy Researching!
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in Academic Research and Grant Applications Workshop
Please note the dates for French and English sessions
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The RIQEDI and l’Institut EDI2, in collaboration with the Chaire pour les femmes en sciences et en génie and the Granting Agencies invite you to the workshop on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in Academic Research and Grant Applications.
The April 22 workshop will be held in English. Here is an overview of the day's schedule:
- 9 am -11 am: general training
- 1 pm-1:30 pm: FRQ
- 1:45 pm to 2:15 pm: NSERC
- 2:30 pm - 3 pm: CIHR
- 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm: SSHRC
- 4 pm - 4:30 pm: CRC
Price : free, registration required.
Need adaptation and support? Please write at info@riqedi.com, before April 1, 2021, indicating your needs and possible support measures required so that the RIQEDI can make the necessary arrangements in advance.
* An email will be sent to you the day before the event containing the link to connect to the workshop.
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Women in Genomics Mentorship Network
This year, on International Women’s Day, Ontario Genomics is launching our first-ever “Women in Genomics” Mentorship Network, created for anyone who identifies as a woman*.
This pilot program seeks to connect women, across a diversity of sectors and specialties in genomics, with the guidance, knowledge, and community to help them thrive in our booming genomics ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-positioned in your career, mentorship has the power to transform the way you see your work, yourself, and your future.
Help build our collective courage to smash glass ceilings, flip the switch on women-in-science stereotypes, and connect with other women who are striving for personal growth and professional success.
Interested in learning more? Sign up by April 20, 2021, to be contacted for a short screening interview to see if this program is the right fit for you. Please note, space is limited.
 
* We use the terms woman/women with a broad meaning that include people who identify themselves as women, trans, gender queer, non-binary, two spirit, and gender questioning.
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Tri Council News
NSERC is Seeking Input for its Strategic Plan
NSERC is embarking on a series of activities that will lead to the development of a new long-term strategic plan to advance natural sciences and engineering research in Canada, NSERC 2030. In this first phase of our engagement plan, we are asking stakeholders in the research community like you to share your ideas and expertise. Your input will help guide and inform us in this collaborative effort to develop our next strategic plan.
This survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. Please note that you have until April 1, 2021 to complete and submit the survey.
NSERC 2030 Strategy Survey / Sondage sur la stratégie pour 2030 du CRSNG
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is recruiting members to join its Institute Advisory Boards (IABs)
Diversity of expertise and experience are key to the success of IABs. Their primary function is to provide advice on health research priorities. They also consider how best to shape and implement health research strategies in line with these priorities, and to accelerate the flow of knowledge into health benefits. IABs meet at least twice a year. Members are reimbursed for travel and accommodation.
There will be a focus on ensuring that IAB members reflect the diversity of Canada and the health research ecosystem at large. We encourage under-represented groups to apply.
Applications will be accepted until April 12, 2021. New members will be invited to serve terms of three years beginning on September 1, 2021. Visit the CIHR website for more information on IABs, including how to apply.
Call for Proposals: Encouraging Vaccine Confidence in Canada
Vaccines are fundamental tools for preventing infectious diseases, and low vaccination rates can threaten the health of Canadian and international communities. Achieving widespread vaccine acceptance requires an understanding of the need for vaccines, an understanding of the safety of vaccines, the removal of barriers to access vaccines, and greater confidence in vaccines.
To meet this need, Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada PromoScience grants support organizations with strong track records of science and/or health promotion to deliver evidence-based, vaccine-promoting information to key communities and groups and/or to build capacity in the community to promote confidence in vaccines. Jointly administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), it is expected that funded activities will mobilize knowledge to improve public understanding of vaccines and help Canadians to make evidence-based decisions, especially among populations that are hesitant about vaccines.
Funding of up to $50,000, and the application deadline is APRIL 5, 2021
For more information, please see the application information page.
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What will be discussed?
Centering Two-Spirit and Indigenous experiences and ways is critical for more respectful, reciprocal, relevant, and responsible health research. Two-Spirit is often equated to an LGBTQ Indigenous participant, thereby rendering this community’s unique experience and history invisible and erasing important distinctions. This type of scholarship becomes a site of colonization. The challenge is how to collect Two-Spirit data in a culturally safe and affirming way so health research(ers) are given the opportunity to do rigorous sex- and gender-based analysis that promotes science, considers biological sex, and accounts for all genders in an effort to expand our collective understanding(s) within a diversity framework.
This presentation will examine some decolonizing practices to better formulate health research, policies and programs that are relevant, respectful and mindful to Two-Spirit people and communities, or in other words, be a site of reconcilia(c)tion in research. To redress historically underrepresented respondents like Two-Spirit requires an examination of survey instruments (method of collecting Two-Spirit data); who is recruiting, how is recruitment occurring, and finally the analysis of the data that will impact participation and thereby the research outcomes.
Join us on Friday, March 26 at 12 p.m. (PT) for this 45-minute webinar! |
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News from the Office of Research at Lakehead University
NSERC Form 187 is now active on NSERC's website.
Just a reminder that our internal deadline for the receipt of completed NSERC CREATE LOIs in the Office of Research (ahacquo1@lakeheadu.ca) is April 6.
Please note that the deadline to apply for the SSHRC Enhancement Program has been extended to Wednesday March 31, 2021.
INOVAIT Spring 2021 Funding Round
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| INOVAIT is pleased to announce its upcoming Canada-wide call for applications from industry and academic members for its first open round of pilot funding for collaborative research and development projects in the image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI) space. The application period will open on Monday, March 8.
INOVAIT is a new pan-Canadian network funded by the Government of Canada and hosted at the Sunnybrook Research Institute with the objective of strengthening Canada’s leadership in the IGT sector by supporting and encouraging collaborative development and the integration of AI and data advances into medical technologies.
In this upcoming round of funding, INOVAIT is looking to provide short-term pilot R&D projects in AI and IGT with up to $125,000 in matching funds. The most promising projects will then be eligible for follow-on funding of equal or greater amounts for three subsequent years. This competition is open to Canadian corporations, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations; however, each project requires two or more Canadian partners and must actively involve at least one Canadian small and medium enterprise (SME). Applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2021.
Application forms and guidelines, as well as more information, are available online at http://www.inovait.ca
If you do not have a partner meeting the competition’s criteria, contact us by email at inovait@sunnybrook.ca and we will help you identify one.
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CMA Foundation Funding Announcement
The CMA Foundation announced a commitment of $2.5 million to advance knowledge, evidence and innovation in virtual care research in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) earlier this month. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of virtual care to meet the needs of patients while preventing the spread of the virus and virtual care has also been a flagship issue for the CMA in recent years.
The CMA Foundation funding will support research that analyzes the impacts of virtual care on the physician and patient experience, equity of access to care and outcomes of care; explores how virtual care has evolved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; and how virtual care can continue and contribute to the recovery of the health care system in Canada in a post-pandemic world. You can learn more about the opportunity here.
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The Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) has the following opportunities for Research Fellows and Graduate Students:
1) CAAIF Research Fellowship in Type 2 Inflammation supported by Sanofi Genzyme Canada Two Fellowships available for $75,000 each; Applications are due April 26, 2021
2) Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards Two Awards available for $20,000 each; Applicant must be current PhD candidate; Applications are due April 26, 2021
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Join us for Day Two of our Symposium!
If you were unable to join us for our first session on January 22 we have good news! The registration fees have been reduced and there is still time to register!
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This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for up to 3.00 Mainpro+ credits.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for up to 3.00 hour(s)
Claiming your credits: Please submit your credits for this activity online at www.cfpc.ca/login. Please retain proof of your participation for six (6) years in case you are selected to participate in credit validation or auditing.
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The NOSM CEPD Unit invites you to the new upcoming virtual Pan-Northern Clinical Rounds
Opioid Cases
with Dr. Rupa Patel
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EST
Learning Objectives:
Following this session participants will be able to:
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Identify features of safe and responsible opioid prescribing.
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Explain how to taper and to rotate opioids.
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Identify effective communication techniques and key phrases when discussing unsafe opioid use with patients.
Upcoming Sessions
Don't forget to register for these upcoming rounds
- April 21, 2021 - Pediatric Mental Health Concerns with Dr. Arianne St. Jacques
For further information or to register, please visit the Pan-Northern Clinical Rounds Website!
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COVID-19 Information for Researchers
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