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.
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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>
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.
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>
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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>
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