April 2025 - health-research-l

NFRF-Exploration Launch
by Peat, Campbell 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

Dear Researchers, The 2025 Exploration stream competition of the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) was launched on April 29th, 2025. The objective of the Exploration stream is to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. It seeks to inspire projects that bring disciplines together beyond traditional disciplinary or common interdisciplinary approaches by research teams with the capacity to explore something new that might fail, but that has the potential for significant impact. Exploration grants support research with a range of impacts—economic, scientific, artistic, cultural, social, technological, environmental or health-related. This list is not exhaustive; other types of impacts are also recognized. Diversity of perspectives is important, and the fund encourages research proposals led from any discipline, from those in the social sciences and humanities, to health, the natural sciences and engineering. All competition information is available on the NFRF website<https://track.smtpsendemail.com/9079200/c?p=yxJ4Z7rHPpVU70rJ7L6LexMuqAfvWBM…>, and the competition can now be accessed via the Convergence Portal<https://track.smtpsendemail.com/9079200/c?p=0UdP6P02l7pBvt4eL9KRHGSsbt7m3Xv…>. Essential Information Value: Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs). Duration: Up to two years. Results Announced: By March 31, 2026. The Exploration competition has two stages: 1. Notice of Intent to Apply (NOI) stage with a deadline of August 19th, 2025 (at 8 p.m. Eastern Time) 2. Full Application stage with a deadline of October 21st, 2025 (at 8 p.m. Eastern Time) To encourage projects that push the boundaries in terms of interdisciplinarity, proposals must be submitted by research teams with at least two individuals. In addition to a nominated principal investigator<https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2025…> (NPI), the team must include either a co-principal investigator<https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2025…> (co-PI) or a co-applicant<https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2025…>. Teams may include one co-PI and any number of co-applicants and/or collaborators<https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2025…>. A proportion of awards equal to the proportion of applications submitted that are led by early career researchers<https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2025…> will be reserved for these projects. A proposal is considered to be led by early career researchers (ECRs) if both the NPI and co-PI (if applicable) are ECRs. To ensure that Exploration grants support high-risk, high-reward projects across the broadest spectrum of disciplines, individuals can participate in only one application of the NFRF Exploration grants stream at a time, as either an NPI, co-PI or co-applicant. If an NPI, co-PI or co-applicant also had such a role on a previous Exploration grant-funded project, their final report for the previous project must be submitted and approved at least one month before the full application deadline for the present Exploration competition. Webinars In preparation for the NOI deadline, we encourage all applicants interested in submitting an NOI to participate in one of the two upcoming webinars. Below are the dates, times and links to the webinars. NFRFE-2025 – Notice of Intent to Apply Webinar (English) Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:00 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Join Link<https://track.smtpsendemail.com/9079200/c?p=ozGJ6rZ5aKikqn4V-G7woFE6k2B5WVc…> Webinar number: 2338 567 7308 Webinar password: h2xV4S3ui6V (42984738 when dialing from a phone or video system) Join by phone: +1-438-797-4001 Canada Toll (Montreal); Access code: 233 856 77308 FNFRE-2025 - Webinaire Avis d'intention (French) Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Join Link<https://track.smtpsendemail.com/9079200/c?p=kwt69aEjtHnV0hdrdB_eXMWhGmeJULk…> Webinar number: 2342 586 6017 Webinar password: 5FQrjmq3vf2 (53775673 when dialing from a phone or video system) Join by phone: +1-438-797-4001 Canada Toll (Montreal); Access code: 234 258 66017 Please contact oris.sshrc(a)uleth.ca should you have any questions. Cheers, Campbell Campbell S. Peat, PhD Research Facilitator - Social Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts Office of Research and Information Services (p) 403-332-4487 (e) campbell.peat2(a)uleth.ca Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is located in Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This communication, including any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and/or privileged information. Please contact me immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, must be deleted or destroyed.

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SSHRC Explore and SSHRC Exchange
by Peat, Campbell 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Greetings, It is a great pleasure to announce that the University of Lethbridge is continuing its SSHRC Exchange and SSHRC Explore competitions. SSHRC provides annual grants to help eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions fund, through their own merit review processes, small-scale research and research-related activities by their faculty and post-doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC Explore<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/sshrc-explore> SSHRC Explore grants support social sciences and humanities researchers with modest research funding at any stage of their career; allow for small-scale innovation and experimentation by providing funding to develop a research project or conduct pilot work; and enable researchers to hire students at any level to participate in their research projects, thereby contributing to the students’ professional development. SSHRC Explore grants are intended to support research and cannot be used to fund knowledge mobilization projects. SSHRC Explore grants cannot be used to support ongoing projects. The proposed research or related activities must be primarily in the social sciences and humanities. Value: $7,000 Duration: 12 months Deadline: July 1 Eligibility: Hold a full-time faculty appointment (tenured or tenure-track) or postdoctoral affiliation at the U of L that does not end within 12 months from the date of application. If you hold a limited-term appointment or are a postdoctoral fellow, you must maintain your affiliation for the grant period. Please note that while postdoctoral researchers may apply, their supervisor must be listed as the co-applicant and funds will be held in their supervisor’s name. Regardless of the project, applicants can only hold one of the following grants at any given time: University of Lethbridge Research Fund, SSHRC Explore, and SSHRC Exchange. Applicants are permitted, however, to hold a University of Lethbridge Travel Fund<https://www.uleth.ca/research/travel-fund> (ULTF) award concurrently with the SSHRC Explore, if travel for ULTF is unrelated to any travel expenses for the SSHRC Explore. SSHRC Exchange<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/sshrc-exchange> SSHRC Exchange Grants support knowledge mobilization activities such as organizing workshops and seminars, publication costs, digital resource creation, exhibitions, and other knowledge mobilization activities. Stream 1 supports conference travel up to $2,000. Stream 2 supports knowledge mobilization activities up to $7,000. SSHRC Exchange grants are intended to support knowledge mobilization activities and cannot be used to fund data collection or other research initiatives. SSHRC Exchange grants cannot be used to support ongoing projects. The proposed project must be primarily in the social sciences and humanities. Value: $2,000 - $7,000 Duration: 12 months Deadline: July 1 Eligibility: Hold a full-time faculty appointment (tenured or tenure-track) or postdoctoral affiliation at the U of L that does not end within 12 months from the date of application. If you hold a limited-term appointment or are a postdoctoral fellow, you must maintain your affiliation for the grant period. Please note that while postdoctoral researchers may apply, their supervisor must be listed as the co-applicant and funds will be held in their supervisor’s name. Regardless of the project, applicants can only hold one of the following grants at any given time: University of Lethbridge Research Fund, SSHRC Explore, and SSHRC Exchange. Applicants are permitted, however, to hold a University of Lethbridge Travel Fund<https://www.uleth.ca/research/travel-fund> (ULTF) award concurrently with the SSHRC Exchange, if travel for ULTF is unrelated to any travel expenses for the SSHRC Exchange. Please note that the evaluation criteria for Exchange applications have been changed to reflect the scoring rubric for SSHRC Connection Grants. Challenge – The aim and importance of the endeavor (40%): * originality, significance and expected contribution to the preservation of, access to and/or mobilization of research knowledge; * quality of the proposed project and the appropriateness of the approach; * quality and significance of the research being mobilized; * quality of training and mentoring to be provided to students, emerging scholars and other highly qualified personnel, and opportunities for them to contribute; and * potential for the project results to have influence and impact within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community. Feasibility – The plan to achieve excellence (30%): * appropriateness of the proposed timeline and probability that the objectives will be met; * appropriateness of the requested budget and justification of the proposed costs; Capability – The expertise to succeed (30%). * quality, quantity and significance of past experience and published and/or creative outputs of the applicant relative to their roles in the event or activity and the stage of their career; * evidence of past knowledge mobilization activities (e.g., films, performances, commissioned reports, knowledge syntheses, experience in collaboration / other interactions with stakeholders, contributions to public debate and the media) and of impacts on professional practice, social services and policies, etc.; and * quality and quantity of past contributions to the training and mentoring of students, postdoctoral researchers and other highly qualified personnel. Please contact oris.sshrc(a)uleth.ca should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Campbell Campbell S. Peat, PhD Research Facilitator - Social Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts Office of Research and Information Services (p) 403-332-4487 (e) campbell.peat2(a)uleth.ca Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is located in Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This communication, including any attachments, is intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and/or privileged information. Please contact me immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, must be deleted or destroyed.

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Alberta Indigenous Seed Fund Award Opportunity (due May 16)
by ORIS, Health and Medical Sciences 29 Apr '25

29 Apr '25

Good morning everyone, I am sharing the following award opportunity on behalf of One Child Every Child. The Indigenous Research Seed Funding Award<https://em.ucalgary.ca/MTYxLU9MTi05OTAAAAGaHBnXmLe2-XSDXmDKXQ_MDXtVgYRgG3nX…> was just launched. These awards are for scholars that are exploring new child health and wellness research with a focus on Indigenous peoples, organizations and/or communities. Applications are open for the May 16, 2025 intake. There will possibly be multiple intakes. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, you must be an academic staff member, postdoctoral scholar, or doctoral student at the University of Calgary or one of the OCEC institutional partners (University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge or Athabasca University). Awards Details: Ten awards of $10,000 each Award funds may be used for, but not limited to: * initial community engagement * hiring research staff * support for literature review * grant writing * ceremonial protocol support * honoraria * visuals * early knowledge engagement/presentations with Indigenous community(ies) * travel to develop partnerships Full eligibility criteria are available on the awards webpage.<https://em.ucalgary.ca/MTYxLU9MTi05OTAAAAGaHBnXmLe2-XSDXmDKXQ_MDXtVgYRgG3nX…> The application is fairly straightforward- answer 5 questions to help describe the project (~150 words for each answer), or a short video to support oral knowledge sharing. If you have any questions, please let me know! If you are interested in working with indigenous peoples, or your research is related, you can also take a look at the internal fund opportunity: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/indigenous-research-engagement. The fund is open again, since we are starting a new fiscal year. Cheers, Nicole (she/her) Research Facilitator (Health/Medical Sciences) Office of Research & Innovation Sciences B634, University Hall University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, AB T1K 3Y4 (P) 403-332-4433 | (E) oris.health(a)uleth.ca<mailto:oris.health@uleth.ca> Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is located in Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. Note that all applications/proposals/notices of intent must be approved by the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) using the Research Proposal Form (RPF) on the Bridge, https://www.uleth.ca/bridge/twgkwbis.P_WWWLogin and must include a copy of the application. Applicants and co-applicants are strongly advised to allow sufficient lead-time for the proper consideration at each approval level. NOTE: Receipt of the RPF is required prior to eSubmission of any application to a funding agency. It is the faculty member’s responsibility to ensure the ORIS receives a completed RPF well in advance of the agency deadline. This e-mail, including any and all attachments, is only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are advised that any dissemination, copying or other use of this email is prohibited. Please notify the sender of the error in communication by return e-mail and destroy all copies of this e-mail. Thank you.

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The use of Generative AI in the development and review of research grant proposals (ORIS Seminars)
by Ekpe Adewuyi, Esther 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

Upcoming ORIS Webinar (Wednesday, May 21) Please be reminded to attend this information session on 'The use of Generative AI in the development and review of research grant proposals.' You should already have it in your calendar. Overview: The use of Generative AI in academic research is hotly debated because it offers many benefits, alongside unique challenges, and risks. Generative AI can help generate novel research ideas based on existing literature. For example, it can scan many scientific papers and propose potential research gaps or areas that have not been previously explored. It can also be used to draft and structure research proposals by providing literature reviews, defining research questions, suggesting methodologies, and predicting possible outcomes. Research proposals for grant applications require clear, precise, and persuasive language, and AI models can refine text to these ends to increase the chances of funding. Given these powerful capabilities, researchers and funders should consider the risks associated with using this technology, including the ethics of reliance on these tools, concerns about intellectual ownership and confidentiality, and the quality and quantity of generated research proposals. Presenter: Michael Lam, NSERC's Chief Data Officer Audience: Faculty members and trainees Disciplines: Health and Life Sciences Social Sciences and Humanities Natural Sciences and Engineering Date: May 21, 2025 | 10:00 to 11:00 am Venue: Zoom Join Zoom Meeting<https://uleth.zoom.us/j/93354841411?pwd=90hefR7dCF0rbjMXfbnVtnS50bGHNa.1> Meeting ID: 933 5484 1411 Passcode: 870303 Register to Attend: Link to Registration<https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07yHa5C52ZnGCma> Esther Ekpe Adewuyi PhD Research Facilitator (Natural Sciences) Office of Research & Innovation Services B634, University Hall University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 (P) 403-329-2101 | (E) oris.nserc(a)uleth.ca<mailto:oris.nserc@uleth.ca>

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ORIS Seminar: Knowledge Mobilization Workshop (2025 Update)
by Van Rootselaar, Nicole 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Knowledge Mobilization Workshop (2025 Updates) This workshop is for all faculty members (particularly ECRs), postdocs, and graduate students interested in learning about how to integrate Knowledge Mobilization into their grants and its significance in the research process. The workshop will communicate changes and updates since the previous workshop held at the University in Spring 2024. Interactive workshop page: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVICUDzfY=/?share_link_id=55334535588 Learning objectives for the workshop: * To understand what Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) is, and its significance in research. * To explore approaches to thoughtfully and equitably consider audiences and dissemination goals, and tailor messages in our KMb efforts. * To discover how to navigate applying KMb principles and how to plan for KMb, using curated tools and resources. When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 1:00- 3:00pm Where: AH 100 The workshop will be ~90 mins with an extra 30 mins for Q&A and discussing use cases and lessons learned. Presenters: Candace Ramjohn, KMb Project Coordinator from AbSPORU<https://absporu.ca/> Audience: Faculty members and trainees Register to Attend: Click here to register<https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9Jqiwfuu1mHWu> Please contact oris.health(a)uleth.ca if you are unable to attend in person.

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A special opportunity for U of L Researchers and Grad Students - Lethbridge’s High Level Innovation Conference May 2-3, 2025
by ORIS, Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Hello All, The organizers of the High Level Innovation Conference 2025<https://www.highlevelinnovation.com/> are offering excellent incentives for U of L faculty and researchers to attend, including FREE tickets for Graduate Students and Student Research Team members. The conference, which takes place May 2–3 at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge, is a premier convergence of technology, entrepreneurship, research, and emerging talent from across Western Canada. This year’s program is especially relevant to the University of Lethbridge’s academic community, offering a rare and dynamic opportunity for faculty, researchers, and graduate students to connect their expertise with Alberta’s rapidly evolving innovation ecosystem. These 3 codes are applicable at the registration site (www.bit.ly/HLIC2025<http://www.bit.ly/HLIC2025>) : * RESEARCHINNOVATION – 25% off for Faculty & Researchers on Passes and the Innovators & Investors Dinner<https://www.highlevelinnovation.com/#dinner> + Multi-day Pass option * RESEARCHINNOVATIONSTUDENT – 100% off Multi-day Passes for student research team members * GRADUATESTUDENT – 100% off Multi-day Passes for Graduate Students More information about the conference and special opportunities for the U of L research community can be found below. Leo Brooks – B.Mus, M.A. (he/him) Partnerships and Commercialization Coordinator Office of Research and Innovation Services oris.pcc(a)uleth.ca<mailto:oris.pcc@uleth.ca> _____________________________________ An Invitation to Engage: Why U of L Researchers, Faculty, and Graduate Students Should Attend Lethbridge’s High Level Innovation Conference<https://www.highlevelinnovation.com/> With over 40+ in-depth sessions, the conference features keynote presentations, academic-industry panels, interactive workshops, and innovation showcases covering topics such as: * Emerging technology commercialization * Quantum computing and applied AI * Innovation in health, education, agriculture, and tourism * Policy, intellectual property, and investment readiness * Diversity and inclusion in STEM and entrepreneurship The Innovation Exhibition, with more than 60 booths, offers an expansive view of regional tech development, including startups, research institutes, accelerators, and support programs. Faculty and research teams will have the opportunity to engage with industry partners, explore avenues for technology transfer, and identify prospects for applied research collaborations. They can also enjoy the mix of Geek Fest booths which are more pop-culture oriented. For graduate students, HLIC presents a uniquely supportive environment to: * Showcase academic work and its practical applications * Engage in real-world problem-solving sessions * Network with potential employers, startup founders, and public-sector leaders * Gain insights into career pathways at the intersection of research and industry Additionally, the Innovators & Investors Dinner <https://www.highlevelinnovation.com/#dinner> (May 2) and networking events throughout the conference offer structured opportunities to build long-term professional relationships and foster interdisciplinary collaborations across sectors and regions. Whether you're seeking funding and partnerships, exploring the commercialization potential of your research, or mentoring future innovators, HLIC 2025 is a catalyst for knowledge exchange, regional impact, and national leadership. We encourage all members of the U of L academic and research community to attend and participate. There is also an opportunity to submit research posters to be displayed at the event – please reach out to Eyren at info(a)highlevelevents.ca<mailto:info@highlevelevents.ca> to submit and coordinate after processing your select tickets. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Regards, Eyren Uggenti Founder & CEO, High Level Events Corp. www.highlevelinnovation.com<http://www.highlevelinnovation.com/> info(a)highlevelevents.ca<mailto:info@highlevelevents.ca> [Image]

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