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Undergraduate Summer Research Funding Information (USRA, AI SRS, Chinook)- Deadline to apply is Feb.2
by ORIS, Internal grants and RMS support 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

Welcome back everyone! I hope your semester is off to a great start. January means that applications are open for the undergraduate summer awards (NSERC USRA, Chinook Summer Research Award, Alberta Innovates SRS). You are welcome to forward this email and information to any undergraduates you would like to support for one or more of the following awards. Below is a quick overview of each award. Students can apply for multiple awards if they meet the eligibility criteria. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help. Three notable new changes for 2026: * There are two additional awards offered under the Chinook Summer Research Awards. These are called the “Life and Climate Research Award.” Projects in the social sciences, humanities, arts and sciences that are related to the climate and environment may qualify. Please see the Chinook award page for more details<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/chinook-summer-research-award>. * For each of the awards, a student can only hold the same award up to 3 times. For example, if they held an NSERC USRA for 3 summers, they are still eligible to apply for a Chinook or AI SRS award, but cannot apply again for a fourth NSERC USRA. * Changes to the Priority Areas for the Alberta Innovates SRS. They are expanded to include the intersection between human and animal/environmental health, along with other small tweaks. See below for more details. PLEASE NOTE: The information below is intended as a quick overview. For more details about the opportunity, eligibility, and application requirements, please review the linked webpage. ________________________________ 1. Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/undergraduate-student-research-a…> A nationally funded program (NSERC, with limited CIHR & SSHRC) designed to foster undergraduate research experience across all disciplines. * Value: * $6,000 student stipend (paid as a salary through the summer) * Required minimum supervisor top-up ($2730 in 2025) to meet wage requirements * Duration: * 16 consecutive weeks * Full-time research between May and August * Eligibility: * Undergraduate students at any eligible university * Canadian citizen or PR * Academic standing and prior award limits apply * Research areas and number of awards: * 21 awards available for all students (25 total+ more for Indigenous students) * Natural sciences and engineering (additional awards available for self-identifying black (2) and indigenous students) * 1 additional award for health (CIHR) award available for a black student * 1 additional award for Social sciences and humanities (SSHRC) award available for a black student * Internal deadline: February 2, 2026 (4:00 pm) * Decision timeline: March * Application: * Students and their supervisor must submit separate forms<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/undergraduate-student-research-awards> via the NSERC portal.<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/undergraduate-student-research-awards> * The student should send a copy of their transcripts directly from "MyCreds.ca" to usra(a)uleth.ca. * Student should submit student letter online using the Student letter form<https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bI6YZdZdylWmN4a> * The student should ask their supervisor or chosen reference to complete the letter of recommendation form<https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3YYklqXtXKglgy>. It is the students responsibility to follow-up with their reference to ensure it is submitted before the deadline. * Supervisor Limits: 2 students per supervisor (but you can submit up to 3 applications). You may supervise more than 2 if the additional students are Black or Indigenous. ________________________________ 2. Chinook Summer Research Award<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/chinook-summer-research-award> An undergraduate research award open to all disciplines. * Value: $6,000 stipend (award paid in full in May) * No supervisor contribution required * Duration: Summer research term * Eligibility: * ULethbridge students enrolled full-time * Students do NOT need to be a Canadian citizen or PR (international students are accepted) * Student must plan to return to studies in the Fall (cannot be in their final semester) * Previous Chinook award holders MUST submit their final report before holding another Chinook award. * Research areas and number of awards: * 19 awards for all research areas (social sciences, humanities, art, health, and natural sciences) * 2 additional Life and Climate Research awards, one in sciences and one in social sciences/humanities * Internal deadline: February 2, 2026 (11:59 pm) * Decision timeline: Early April * Application: Student must submit via the University of Lethbridge scholarships portal. Reference requests will be sent through the online system. Additionally, some * Supervisor Limits: 4 students per supervisor ________________________________ 3. Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship (AI SRS)<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/grants/alberta-innovates-summer-researc…> An undergraduate award focused on human health research. The majority of funded projects should fit into one of the named priority areas below. New this year: these have been expanded to include the intersection of human and animal/environmental health. * Value: $7,200 stipend (award paid in full in May) * No supervisor financial contribution required * Duration: Summer research (May–August) * Eligibility: * ULethbridge students enrolled full-time * Minimum 3.30 GPA required * Students do NOT need to be a Canadian citizen or PR (international students are accepted) * Can be in their final semester of their undergrad. * Research areas and number of awards: * Number of awards: 12, based on 2025 (we are waiting to confirm 2026 total funding from Alberta Innovates) * New Priority areas: * Applied health research: Health technologies and therapeutics with commercial or clinical potential * Digital health/data systems: Advance the secure, ethical, and effective use of digital tools and health data to support care delivery, decision-making, and system coordination * Sustainable health systems: Design, implement, or evaluate innovative care models, service approaches, or policies that improve performance and sustainability in Alberta * One Health: Address the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health to prevent, detect, and respond to shared threats through cross-disciplinary, collaborative, applied activities * Internal deadline: February 2, 2026 (11:59 pm) * Decision timeline: March * Application: Submitted via the University of Lethbridge scholarships portal. Reference requests will be sent through the online system. * Supervisor Limits: 4 students per supervisor ________________________________ If you have questions about eligibility, internal processes, or supporting student applications, please contact myself at oris.internal(a)uleth.ca<mailto:oris.internal@uleth.ca>. If a student is having issues with the application portal, they should contact the awards office at awards(a)uleth.ca<mailto:awards@uleth.ca>. Best regards, Nicole [A logo with text and sun AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Nicole van Rootselaar, PhD. (she/her) Research Facilitator, Internal Awards, Postdoctoral Funding, and Research Management System Support Office of Research and Innovation Services Office B635 oris.<mailto:Oris.director@uleth.ca>health(a)uleth.ca<mailto:Oris.director@uleth.ca> 403-332-2002 ULethbridge|Research<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research> 4401 University Drive Lethbridge AB, Canada  T1K 3M4 ulethbridge.ca The University of Lethbridge’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. I am grateful to live and work on the traditional land of the Blackfoot people, and continue to learn and honour their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. 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://bridge.uleth.ca/selfservicetwbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu> with a copy of the application. Therefore, applicants and co-applicants should allow sufficient lead time for a thorough review at each approval level. The RPF must be received before an application is submitted electronically to a funding agency. The faculty member's responsibility is to ensure that the ORIS receives a completed RPF well before the agency deadline. Visit this page<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/external-grant-deadlines> for more information. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact me immediately and delete all copies of the original message. Thank you!

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Read if you do spinal cord and/or brain injury research - Brain Canada - Turnbull-Tator Award - Deadline January 9
by ORIS, Health and Medical Sciences 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

Hello colleagues, Please see opportunity below and let me know ASAP if you are interested in applying. Deadline for Receipt of Applications: January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM MST Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries.  The Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at a Canadian institution in the field of spinal cord and/or brain injury research, including concussion, in the last two years (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025) with a $50,000 CAD prize. Brain Canada, through the Canada Brain Research Fund, and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research will each contribute $25,000.   Recognizing the important need to build capacity in these fields, the funds awarded through the 2025 Turnbull-Tator Award must be utilized to support the salary / stipend of full-time graduate student(s) (M.Sc., Ph.D.) or postdoctoral fellow(s) conducting research in the recipient’s laboratory and contributing to the continuation of the excellent research exemplified by the awarded publication.   * Nominees can be any author on an article published, or accepted for publication, between October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 and affiliated with a Canadian institution at the time of publication. * Publication must be an original research article in an international peer-reviewed journal. * Research topic and findings must be clearly relevant to spinal cord and/or brain injury, including concussion. * Nominees must be considered an independent researcher at their institution. * Nominees must still be actively conducting research in the field of spinal cord and/or brain injury at a Canadian institution for the duration of the award. A summary of the proposed research project and trainee(s) involvement in the project is required as part of the application. * Self-nominations (limited to one per person) and nominations by a colleague, mentor, or previous supervisor will be accepted. Please note that a publication ca n only be submitted once per award cycle. Application form attached. All the best, Keiko [A logo with text and sun AI-generated content may be incorrect.] J. Keiko McFarland (McCreary), PhD. (she/her) Research Facilitator, Health/Medical Sciences Office of Research and Innovation Services Office B634 oris.<mailto:Oris.director@uleth.ca>health(a)uleth.ca<mailto:Oris.director@uleth.ca> 403-332-4433 ULethbridge|Research<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research> 4401 University Drive Lethbridge AB, Canada T1K 3M4 ulethbridge.ca The University of Lethbridge’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. I am grateful to live and work on the traditional land of the Blackfoot people, and continue to learn and honour their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. 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://bridge.uleth.ca/selfservicetwbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=bmenu.P_MainMnu> with a copy of the application. Therefore, applicants and co-applicants should allow sufficient lead time for a thorough review at each approval level. The RPF must be received before an application is submitted electronically to a funding agency. The faculty member's responsibility is to ensure that the ORIS receives a completed RPF well before the agency deadline. Visit this page<https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/external-grant-deadlines> for more information. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact me immediately and delete all copies of the original message. Thank you! From: Services, Research <oris(a)uleth.ca> Sent: January 6, 2026 9:53 AM To: ORIS, Health and Medical Sciences <oris.health(a)uleth.ca> Subject: Fw: Deadline to Apply for Funding is January 9th ________________________________ From: Brain Canada Foundation <programs(a)braincanada.ca<mailto:programs@braincanada.ca>> Sent: January 6, 2026 9:47 AM To: Services, Research <oris(a)uleth.ca<mailto:oris@uleth.ca>> Subject: Deadline to Apply for Funding is January 9th Caution: This email was sent from someone outside of the University of Lethbridge. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you know they are safe. Suspicious emails should be forwarded to phishing(a)uleth.ca<mailto:phishing@uleth.ca>. Turnbull-Tator Award in Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research [https://mcusercontent.com/8f5e3c158aef09bac540e21b5/images/6c8f95af-e7a2-17…] View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/67d2b808a109/upcoming-funding-opportunities-14639429?e=e…> Apply by Thursday! Le français suit Deadline for Receipt of Applications: January 9, 2026 at 17:00 EST Brain Canada is delighted to continue its collaboration with the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research in our shared mission to advance research efforts that seek to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries.  The Turnbull-Tator Award aims to recognize an outstanding publication by a researcher at a Canadian institution in the field of spinal cord and/or brain injury research, including concussion, in the last two years (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025) with a $50,000 CAD prize. Brain Canada, through the Canada Brain Research Fund, and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation for Spinal Cord Research will each contribute $25,000.   Recognizing the important need to build capacity in these fields, the funds awarded through the 2025 Turnbull-Tator Award must be utilized to support the salary / stipend of full-time graduate student(s) (M.Sc., Ph.D.) or postdoctoral fellow(s) conducting research in the recipient’s laboratory and contributing to the continuation of the excellent research exemplified by the awarded publication.   Evidence clearly shows that increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in research environments enhances excellence, innovation, and creativity. Brain Canada and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation are committed to excellence through equity and encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply to this funding opportunity, which will promote the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches, and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.  Click here<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> to view the Request for Applications.   Deadline for Receipt of Applications: January 9, 2026 at 17:00 EST This program has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement between the Government of Canada (through Health Canada) Brain Canada Foundation, and the Barbara Turnbull Foundation. Prix Turnbull-Tator pour la recherche sur les lésions médullaires et commotions cérébrales La Fondation Brain Canada est ravie de poursuivre sa collaboration avec la Fondation Barbara Turnbull pour la recherche sur la moelle épinière dans le cadre de notre mission commune, qui consiste à faire progresser les efforts de recherche visant à améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes touchées par les lésions médullaires et cérébrales. Le prix Turnbull-Tator récompensera un chercheur d’un établissement canadien pour leur projet de recherche proposé et une publication d’exception dans le domaine des lésions médullaires et/ou cérébrales, y compris les commotions cérébrales, au cours des deux dernières années (entre le 1er octobre 2023 et le 30 septembre 2025) avec un prix de 50 000 $. Pour renforcer les capacités dans ces domaines, les fonds accordés dans le cadre du prix Turnbull-Tator 2025 serviront à couvrir la rémunération ou l’allocation d’un ou plusieurs étudiants de cycle supérieur (maîtrise ou doctorat) ou postdoctorants à temps plein menant des recherches dans le laboratoire du lauréat qui contribuera au projet de recherche et à l’avancement de la recherche d’exception illustrée dans la publication faisant l’objet de ce prix. Il est bien établi que l’on favorise l’excellence, l’innovation et la créativité lorsqu’on accroît l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion. Dans cet esprit, la Fondation Brain Canada et la Fondation Barbara Turnbull se font un devoir de promouvoir l’excellence en faisant preuve d’équité et nous encourageons les candidats de parcours diversifiés à participer à ce concours. Cette démarche favorise l’expression de perspectives, d’approches et d’expériences diverses, y compris celles de groupes sous-représentés. Cliquez ici<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> pour voir l’Appel de demandes. Date limite de réception des demandes  : 9 janvier 2026 à 17 h HE Ce programme a été rendu possible grâce au Fonds canadien de recherche sur le cerveau (FCRS), une entente novatrice entre le gouvernement du Canada (par l’entremise de Santé Canada), la Fondation Brain Canada et la Fondation Barbara Turnbull. [Twitter]<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> [Facebook]<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> [Website]<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> [LinkedIn]<https://braincanada.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f5e3c158aef09bac540…> Copyright © 2019 Brain Canada, All rights reserved. Brain Canada is a national charitable organization that enables and supports excellent, innovative, paradigm-changing brain research in Canada. 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uLeth Defence and Dual-Use Research Workshop
by Pickles, Penny 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Please accept/decline the invitation so that we know how many people to expect. If you will be attending virtually, please note that in your RSVP. Thanks! Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTMzNDczNzgtMzJiMi00…> Meeting ID: 218 679 532 921 47 Passcode: id2Ji2wK *** Dear Colleagues and Partners, I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity announced<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/prairie…> by the Government of Canada through PrairiesCan: Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> and invite you to collaborate with University of Lethbridge researchers on projects that align with this program. About RDII The RDII is designed to accelerate the integration of Prairie businesses and research ecosystems into defence supply chains. It supports projects that build capacity, innovate, and adapt technologies for defence applications - both in Canada and internationally. This is a chance to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base while creating meaningful partnerships between academia, industry, and government. Why This Matters for Stakeholders * Access to significant funding for projects that advance defence priorities * Opportunities to partner with UofL researchers in areas such as environmental monitoring, imaging, AI, quantum technologies, and human resilience * Opportunities to connect with regional and other Alberta PSI partners in creating regional strategies and priorities, new research methods and commercialization * Build long-term collaborations that connect regional expertise with national security needs, focusing on Total Security models of defence and dual-use research that is inclusive of all elements of security and defense Key Details: * RDII EOI Deadline: March 2026 * Eligible Costs: Labour, equipment, consultancy, commercialization, certifications (e.g., cybersecurity, Controlled Goods Program), and more * Retroactive Costs: Eligible up to 12 months prior to a signed funding request (no earlier than April 1, 2025) * Program info: RDII Guidelines<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> * Additional context: Building an agile innovation ecosystem: Lessons from the past, plans for the future link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> (Dr Sandra Lapointe, MacMaster) * Prairies Canada Western Innovation Forum: For consideration of those interested, PrairiesCan hosts Business to Business discussions about future economic development and partnerships link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> Next Steps: January 15 Workshop from 12-1:30pm We are hosting an internal engagement session to: * Explore research themes and identify collaboration opportunities. * Discuss vision for uLethbridge to serve as a regional hub for defence-related, dual-use, and partnered research, including creating bespoke space for industry and business partners, start-ups, and collaborating institutions. * Connect with regional partners from Alberta Innovates, PrairiesCan, National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), and Economic Development Lethbridge This workshop will also look at how we can leverage existing or incipient connections with CFB Suffield, partnerships with Royal Military College, the drone industry in Medicine Hat, and opportunities for joint projects that address defence priorities while benefiting regional innovation and capacity building. If your research aligns - or you're curious - join us in January. Room information and agenda coming soon! Best wishes, Dena ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTMzNDczNzgtMzJiMi00…> Meeting ID: 218 679 532 921 47 Passcode: id2Ji2wK [X] For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=9c43c2ee-6a9a-4c4c-…> University of Lethbridge Org help<https://uleth.service-now.com/sp> ________________________________________________________________________________

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uLeth Defence and Dual-Use Research Workshop
by Pickles, Penny 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Please accept/decline the invitation so that we know how many people to expect. If you will be attending virtually, please note that in your RSVP. Thanks! Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTMzNDczNzgtMzJiMi00…> Meeting ID: 218 679 532 921 47 Passcode: id2Ji2wK *** Dear Colleagues and Partners, I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity announced<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/prairie…> by the Government of Canada through PrairiesCan: Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> and invite you to collaborate with University of Lethbridge researchers on projects that align with this program. About RDII The RDII is designed to accelerate the integration of Prairie businesses and research ecosystems into defence supply chains. It supports projects that build capacity, innovate, and adapt technologies for defence applications - both in Canada and internationally. This is a chance to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base while creating meaningful partnerships between academia, industry, and government. Why This Matters for Stakeholders * Access to significant funding for projects that advance defence priorities * Opportunities to partner with UofL researchers in areas such as environmental monitoring, imaging, AI, quantum technologies, and human resilience * Opportunities to connect with regional and other Alberta PSI partners in creating regional strategies and priorities, new research methods and commercialization * Build long-term collaborations that connect regional expertise with national security needs, focusing on Total Security models of defence and dual-use research that is inclusive of all elements of security and defense Key Details: * RDII EOI Deadline: March 2026 * Eligible Costs: Labour, equipment, consultancy, commercialization, certifications (e.g., cybersecurity, Controlled Goods Program), and more * Retroactive Costs: Eligible up to 12 months prior to a signed funding request (no earlier than April 1, 2025) * Program info: RDII Guidelines<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> * Additional context: Building an agile innovation ecosystem: Lessons from the past, plans for the future link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> (Dr Sandra Lapointe, MacMaster) * Prairies Canada Western Innovation Forum: For consideration of those interested, PrairiesCan hosts Business to Business discussions about future economic development and partnerships link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> Next Steps: January 15 Workshop from 12-1:30pm We are hosting an internal engagement session to: * Explore research themes and identify collaboration opportunities. * Discuss vision for uLethbridge to serve as a regional hub for defence-related, dual-use, and partnered research, including creating bespoke space for industry and business partners, start-ups, and collaborating institutions. * Connect with regional partners from Alberta Innovates, PrairiesCan, National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), and Economic Development Lethbridge This workshop will also look at how we can leverage existing or incipient connections with CFB Suffield, partnerships with Royal Military College, the drone industry in Medicine Hat, and opportunities for joint projects that address defence priorities while benefiting regional innovation and capacity building. If your research aligns - or you're curious - join us in January. Room information and agenda coming soon! Best wishes, Dena ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTMzNDczNzgtMzJiMi00…> Meeting ID: 218 679 532 921 47 Passcode: id2Ji2wK [X] For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=9c43c2ee-6a9a-4c4c-…> University of Lethbridge Org help<https://uleth.service-now.com/sp> ________________________________________________________________________________

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uLeth Defence and Dual-Use Research Workshop
by Vice President Research, University of Lethbridge 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Dear Colleagues and Partners, I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity announced<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/prairie…> by the Government of Canada through PrairiesCan: Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> and invite you to collaborate with University of Lethbridge researchers on projects that align with this program. About RDII The RDII is designed to accelerate the integration of Prairie businesses and research ecosystems into defence supply chains. It supports projects that build capacity, innovate, and adapt technologies for defence applications - both in Canada and internationally. This is a chance to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base while creating meaningful partnerships between academia, industry, and government. Why This Matters for Stakeholders * Access to significant funding for projects that advance defence priorities * Opportunities to partner with UofL researchers in areas such as environmental monitoring, imaging, AI, quantum technologies, and human resilience * Opportunities to connect with regional and other Alberta PSI partners in creating regional strategies and priorities, new research methods and commercialization * Build long-term collaborations that connect regional expertise with national security needs, focusing on Total Security models of defence and dual-use research that is inclusive of all elements of security and defense Key Details: * RDII EOI Deadline: March 2026 * Eligible Costs: Labour, equipment, consultancy, commercialization, certifications (e.g., cybersecurity, Controlled Goods Program), and more * Retroactive Costs: Eligible up to 12 months prior to a signed funding request (no earlier than April 1, 2025) * Program info: RDII Guidelines<https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding/reg…> * Additional context: Building an agile innovation ecosystem: Lessons from the past, plans for the future link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> (Dr Sandra Lapointe, MacMaster) * Prairies Canada Western Innovation Forum: For consideration of those interested, PrairiesCan hosts Business to Business discussions about future economic development and partnerships link<https://uleth-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dena_mcmartin_uleth_ca/Documents/S…> Next Steps: January 15 Workshop from 12-1:30pm We are hosting an internal engagement session to: * Explore research themes and identify collaboration opportunities. * Discuss vision for uLethbridge to serve as a regional hub for defence-related, dual-use, and partnered research, including creating bespoke space for industry and business partners, start-ups, and collaborating institutions. * Connect with regional partners from Alberta Innovates, PrairiesCan, National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), and Economic Development Lethbridge This workshop will also look at how we can leverage existing or incipient connections with CFB Suffield, partnerships with Royal Military College, the drone industry in Medicine Hat, and opportunities for joint projects that address defence priorities while benefiting regional innovation and capacity building. If your research aligns - or you're curious - join us in January. Room information and agenda coming soon! Best wishes, Dena

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