Important Updates - February 4th 2025
Regular updates outlining research opportunities and special activities emailed to faculty on behalf of the Office of Research & Innovation.
News and Updates
The Informed Consent Waiver for Volunteers and Visiting Scholars
Volunteers and visiting scholars involved in recruitment or supervision at Trent must sign an Informed Consent Waiver. By signing the waiver, volunteers and visiting scholars are identifying that they understand the benefits and risks associated with the tasks they will be undertaking at Trent.
The Informed Consent Waiver for Volunteers and Visiting Scholars is available on the Managing Risk page of the Risk Management website, under the header for Volunteer and Visiting Scholar Waiver and linked on the ORI website.
If you have any questions about the waiver itself, please reach out to riskmanagement@trentu.ca.
Funding Opportunities
Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Open Call
Google.org is seeking projects addressing social impact using generative AI across key areas like knowledge, scientific advancement, and community resilience. Funding ranges from $500k to $2M.
Applications must be submitted by February 11, 2025.
For more information, refer to the website.
Global Affairs Canada’s 2025 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program offering Canadian students, full-time teaching or research staff, and mid-career professionals the opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies, research, or Chinese language training at leading institutions across China.
Applications must be submitted by March 10th, 2025. Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s dates.
For more information, refer to the website. Direct questions to scholarships-info-bourses@international.gc.ca
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (PEG)
SSHRC is now accepting applications to the Partnership Engagement Grants. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. Projects are 12 months and have budgets up to $25,000.
Applications are due by March 15th, 2025. The next deadline is anticipated to be June 15th 2025. Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s dates.
For more information, refer to the website
2025-2026 Indigenous Peoples Community Investment Program- Gambling Harm Prevention
This funding call is for gambling harm prevention, education, and support initiatives in Indigenous Communities across Ontario. The program encourages community-led proposals, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous organizations. A total of $100,000 is available to support these important initiatives.
Deadline for expressions of interest is March 10, 2025 (23:59 EST)
Applications are due by April 7, 2025 (23:59 EST)
Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s dates.
Read more here.
Webinars
NSERC CREATE Information Webinar for Prospective Applicants
NSERC is offering an information session to provide an overview of the Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program and application process. The CREATE program awards grants of up to $1.65M for innovative training.
Join the information session on February 6, 2025, to learn more about changes to the program and application process.
English session: February 6th, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Link
For more information about the program, please refer to the NSERC website.
Reminders
NSERC Alliance Webinar on EDI Considerations – Tomorrow!
Don’t forget that NSERC’s Alliance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Outreach team is hosting a webinar for applicants to the Alliance program tomorrow, February 5th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The session will provide guidance on the importance of EDI within research teams, how to integrate EDI in the Alliance application, and tips for writing a strong EDI statement in the training plan.
Register here.
NSERC CREATE Information Webinar for Prospective Applicants – Thursday!
Don’t forget that NSERC is offering an information session this Thursday, February 6th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. This webinar will explain the changes to the CREATE program and application procedures
NSERC-Security Establishment Canada (CSE) Research Communities Grants
A reminder that NSERC is inviting applications for the CSE Research Communities grants, which support unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada.
Full applications are due by February 26, 2025, by invitation only.
Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s dates.
For more information, refer to the NSERC website.
Brianne Lisinski
Research Operations Coordinator
Office of Research & Innovation
(705)-748-1011 ext.7050