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Wishing you all a happy, healthy holiday season and some well-deserved rest and relaxation! University offices will be closed December 25 - January 1, with normal operations resuming on January 2. Looking forward to seeing what exciting adventures await us next year!
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That's a wrap on the AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series!
This year we had a record-breaking 790 registrants from 91 countries across the world! This program included 20 virtual live sessions delivered by 27 instructors from various institutions across Canada. Thank you to all of the instructors, participants, and our project team for making this program possible. We hope to see you next year!
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Watch the project impact presentations from the AB AMR Summit
If you were unable to attend the 3rd Annual Alberta AMR Summit in September, you can watch members of the Consortium present the outcomes and impacts their projects have had in their research area by clicking here.
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Public Health Veterinarian
The Government of Alberta is hiring a full time Public Health Veterinarian. Key responsibilities include: surveillance and environmental scanning, policy development and implementation, expert advisory and collaboration, and community engagement and education. Application deadline is Jan 2, 2024. For more details click here.
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8th AMR Conference
Basel, Switzerland
Mar 6 & 7, 2024
This conference is the one-stop shop to catch up with the latest trends in the development of AMR products, by covering scientific, regulatory, financial and policy topics. For more information click here.
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AMR – Genomes, Big Data and Emerging Technologies
Hybrid event in Cambridgeshire, England
Mar 13-15, 2024
Call for abstracts! This conference will focus on genomic evidence and how to implement it in clinical practice and policy for AMR control. The meeting will highlight the advances in machine learning, AI and computational tools to predict AMR. Abstract deadline is Jan 16, 2024. For more information click here.
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New Antibacterial Discovery and Development Gordon Research Conference
Ventura, California
Mar 17-22, 2024
The theme for the GRC is: Innovative Approaches in Antibacterial Research and Development to Fight the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis, and will explore solutions to current bottlenecks in antibacterial drug development, creating bridges between Academia, Industry, and Governments. For more information and to register click here.
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7th International Conference on the Environmental Dimension of AMR
Montreal, Quebec
May 26-31, 2024
Join the EDAR7 Conference, a premier event uniting global experts in AMR. Explore sessions and workshops, gain invaluable insights and participate in networking opportunities. Be part of this transformative event and contribute to the fight against AMR! For more information click here.
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One H International Symposium
Saint-Brieuc, France
Jun 12-14, 2024
This symposium will allow scientists and professionals to discuss science covering the main One Health challenges to be faced in order to tackle infectious diseases, and the transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans. For more information and to register click here.
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Collaboration Opportunities
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Mourou-Strickland Program (for researchers)
This initiative is designed by the French Embassy in Canada with the aim to foster research collaboration between France and Canada, and encourage the discovery of specific research and innovation ecosystems in both countries. The program provides seed grants to encourage new cross-border bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange, and could leverage new projects with the perspective of setting up a consortium to apply to the Horizon Europe program. For more info click here.
Program application deadline: Feb 4, 2024
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High Level Scientific Fellowship (for PhD candidates and Postdocs)
The Embassy of France in Canada has partnered with Campus France to offer scholarships to PhD students or post-docs working in a Canadian university for a 2-month research mobility to France. The aim of this program is to facilitate and strengthen collaboration with academic researchers in scientific fields that are priorities for France and Canada. For more info click here.
Program application deadline: Feb 4, 2024
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Call for Papers!
Microbiology plays a pivotal role in contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to ensure good health and well-being for all at all ages. Microbial Biotechnology is pleased to announce a Special Issue on this theme, which will encompass opinion articles, mini-reviews, original research papers and brief reports with a broad scope. Click here for more info.
Deadline for submission: Apr 30, 2024
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NSERC: 2024 Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
The CREATE program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. Award amount up to $150K (year 1) and $300K annually (years 2-6) for a total of up to $1.65M over 6 years. Click here for more info.
Internal Notice of Intent (iNOI): Jan 10, 2024
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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
The WIL program in its current form is set to conclude April 1, 2024. There are a limited number of Vouchers left to distribute. $5000 in wage support goes a long way to funding a student or recent graduate to help your SME advance a project or product. Please contact Jamie Anderson-Reid at jamie@bioalberta.com for more details and how to apply.
Program application deadline: Winter 2024 term
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New Frontiers in Research Fund – 2022 Horizon Global Platform
The objective of the International stream is to support international research collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners at the international level. NFRF 2022 Horizon Global Platform grants are valued at up to $250K per year (including indirect costs) for a maximum of two years. For more info please click here.
Program application deadline: Jun 30, 2024
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Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0
RDAR invites eligible applicants to submit Letters of Intent that support research projects that demonstrate and accelerate the farm-gate adoption of agricultural innovations and processes for the livestock and crop industries in Alberta. Applications will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis subject to the Program eligibility criteria, assessment criteria, and funding constraints. For more info please click here.
LOIs will be accepted on a continual basis.
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Looking for grant writing support? Seeking volunteer undergraduate trainees? Curious about potential collaborations? We have resources for you! Contact amronehealth@ucalgary.ca for more information.
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The following documents provide updates on the conduct of research and clinical trials for researchers and research teams. Please visit the following pages to keep up-to-date with institutional specific directives.
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