CIHR Spring 2020 Project Grant competition – Cancellation
CIHR made the decision to cancel the Spring 2020 Project Grant competition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the announcement from CIHR President Dr. Michael Strong with links to FAQs and additional information.
CIHR is funding COVID-19 projects through partner contributions. If you are interested in applying to any of these competitions, please contact Heather Frost at SPARC (Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity) regarding support available to researchers.
For regular updates, please check CIHR’s COVID-19 webpage.
SSHRC Response to COVID-19 – Updates
For updates on Grant extensions, Financial reporting, Travel and travel cancellations, and information on SSHRC Programs, please check SSHRC’s COVID-19 webpage regularly to learn more about impacts of COVID-19 on SSHRC’s programs.
Over the coming days and weeks, SSHRC will provide program-specific information, noting adjustments to application deadlines and reporting due dates, as needed.
SSHRC 2020 Connection Grants – Deadlines
Connection grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and to engage on research issues of value to those participating. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant may often serve as a first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.
Deadline to submit Research Project Information Form (RPIF) and downloaded PDF of your application to ORE for ADR signature: email Nandini Maharaj by 10:00 am on Thursday, April 23.
Deadline to submit RPIF and downloaded PDF of your application: email ORS by 8:30 am on Friday, April 24.
Applicant’s e-submission deadline: You may continue to work on your proposal after you have submitted your paperwork to ORS. Your electronic application should be submitted via the Convergence Portal no later than 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 29.
Sponsor deadline: Friday May 1, 2020
New Frontiers in Research Fund, 2020 Transformation competition – LOI Extension
The Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline for the 2020 Transformation competition has been extended to July 15, 2020, at 8 pm (eastern). Please note: this is the deadline for submission to the agency by the research administrators.
ORS deadline to submit Research Project Information Form: July 8, 2020 at 8:30 am.
Given the current situation, ORS requires a minimum of five (5) working days in advance of the competition deadline to allow for proper administrative review. You may continue to work on your proposal after you have submitted your paperwork to ORS. Your electronic application should be submitted via the Convergence Portal no later than July 14, 2020 at 8:30 am.
