Important Updates - March 24th 2026
Regular updates outlining research opportunities and special activities emailed to faculty on behalf of the Office of Research & Innovation.
For any questions or concerns, please kindly direct your response to research@trentu.ca, as this will ensure it reaches the appropriate contact.
News and Events
Animal Care Committee (ACC) Notice of Summer Hiatus
Submit your AUP for review by May 29th
Please be advised that the Animal Care Committee (ACC) will not meet over July and August. Anyone with teaching or research projects occurring over those months and the beginning of the fall academic year are encouraged to submit protocol applications for the April, May or June meetings.
Only emergency submissions will be reviewed over the hiatus. An emergency is defined as an unforeseen teaching or research opportunity. Trent is limited in how many of these types of reviews are permitted and reviewers handle material remotely over these months. As such, a review timeline over the hiatus is not guaranteed.
Please visit the Research Committees website for submission due dates.
Research Ethics Board (REB) Notice of Summer Hiatus
Submit your file for review by June 3rd
Please note the REB will not meet over July and August. Researchers are encouraged to make submissions for Summer and early Fall research projects in time for the April, May and June review cycles. Fall courses using human participant research strategies for pedagogical purposes are also encouraged to have protocols submitted before the end of the 2025/26 academic year.
Graduate student research will be reviewed as needed by the Chair of the REB over the summer months. Faculty research requiring review over the summer is considered an emergency review. Response time to emergency reviews will depend on the availability of the REB Chair and the assessment of risk for the given research project (only minimum risk research can be approved over the summer).
Funding Opportunities
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) faculty call - Summer 2027
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) faculty call for Summer 2027 will be opening soon!
GRI connects professors in Canada with top senior international undergraduate students for 12-week, full-time research internships taking place between May and October 2027.
The Globalink program builds international networks and positions Canada as a top research and innovation destination for emerging talent around the world. If you are interested in hosting an intern or would like to be notified when the faculty call opens, we invite you to register your interest using the link below:
To be eligible to host interns as part of the Globalink Research Internship program, you must:
- Have one of the following statuses at an eligible institution: Full professor, Associate professor, Assistant professor, Adjunct professor, Emeritus professor
- Be able to supervise international students at your institution
- Be able to host interns within the stipulated dates of the GRI program: Internships must start between May 1 and July 31 and must be delivered over the course of 12 consecutive weeks
For questions or technical support, contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca.
GROW Program
Open Access Publishing: Practical Insights
Presented by Trent University Library & Archives
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register for this event.
Open access publishing is an effective way to increase the visibility and impact of your research, contribute to the broader public good, and comply with grant requirements. While article processing charges (APCs) are sometimes associated with open access and can be costly, many cost-effective strategies are available - the key is planning ahead. This session will explore practical options such as no-fee publishing models, sharing through scholarly repositories, the use of pre-prints and accessing APC discounts.
Getting Started with ORCID: Streamlining Attribution and Your Academic Record
Presented by Trent University Library & Archives
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register for this event.
An ORCID iD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers and ensures your professional and research outputs are accurately attributed. It also works as an online CV, making it a natural complement to the new narrative CV format required by Canada’s Tri Agency funding councils. This session will introduce the benefits of ORCID, show you how to create and populate your own ORCID iD and record, and highlight ways to integrate it into your research and publication workflows.
Understanding and Using Scholarly Metrics Responsibly
Presented by Trent University Library & Archives
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register for this event
This session will explore the landscape of quantitative scholarly metrics and their role in research assessment. It will cover the definition and purpose of scholarly metrics, highlight commonly used indicators such as citation counts, the h-index, and journal impact factors, and examine the strengths and limitations of each. The session will also address the broader context in which these metrics are used, emphasizing the importance of responsible and informed application.
Reminders
Procurement Reminder - March 2026
Orders must be received by March 31
Many research accounts require reporting to external agencies for activities ending March 31, 2026.
Goods and services must be received on campus by March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM to be included in your March 31 research project financial report, regardless of whether or not the invoice has been paid.
Reminder: NSERC/NSTC (Taiwan) International joint call for proposals
Semiconductors and AI
A letter of intent (LOI) must be submitted by the Canadian principal applicant on behalf of the Canada-Taiwan team by March 25, 2026 before 8:00pm EST. ORI internal deadline is March 18. The award value is a maximum of $75,000/year for 3 years. For questions, reach out to taiwan@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
Reminder: DND MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants
DND MINDS is now accepting Targeted Engagement Grants
The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. They provide non-recurring financial support, up to a maximum of $50,000 to fund projects such as conferences, roundtables, workshops, research, and publications.
The funder deadline is April 7, 2026. The internal deadline is March 24.
Reminder: Rotary Environmental Innovator Fund
Applications now open!
Applications are being accepted to the Rotary Environmental Innovator Fund (REIF).
Have an innovative idea for an environmental project? Apply for funding (awards of up to $3000 available).
Open to students and groups with project ideas.
Applications are due by April 2nd 2026.
Reminder: Mitacs Horizon Europe Mobility Award
Applications must be submitted by two travelers, and fields must align with Horizon Europe calls for proposals and/or corresponding European research consortia. Awards will be valued at up to CAD 5,000 per traveler ($10,000 per award).
Early applications are encouraged, as the competition may close early if available funds are exhausted. Call closes: Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Reminder: UArctic Funding Opportunities are now open
Deadline is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 PM CEST (5:59 PM EST). Internal deadlines are April 10, 2026. The information session recording is available here.
Funding availability is pending approval from Global Affairs. For streams and values, refer to the website.
- Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund
Stream A, $40,000, 2 years
Stream B, $100,000, 5 years (will only be offered in 2026)
- Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund, $15,000
- Travel Fund, $5,000. Unfortunately, the next round of Travel Support Funds for faculty/staff will likely not be available until September 2026. There may be support for students to 2026 UArctic Congress in the Faroe Islands in May.
Reminder: UArctic Call For Submissions to Strengthen Indigenous and Northern Research Collaboration
2026 Canadian project funding calls are now open, and include a new 5-year stream of up to $100,000 for Northern- and Indigenous-led research and education collaborations (Stream B). Stream A funds are for 1-2 years, and $15,000-$40,000. Applications are due April 24, 2026 (internal deadline April 10, 2026).
Reminder of Falling Walls Call for Science Breakthroughs
Applications and nominations are open until April 15, 2026.
More information here.
Reminder: SSHRC Connection Grant (CG)
SSHRC is accepting applications for the Connection Grant. There are four in-takes/deadlines per year.
These grants support knowledge dissemination events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. Connection Grants support workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes or other events or outreach activities that facilitate:
disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchange of research in the social sciences and humanities.
scholarly exchanges of knowledge between those working in the social sciences and humanities and those working in other research fields.
intersectoral exchanges of knowledge between academic researchers in the social sciences and humanities and researchers and practitioners from the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors; and/or
international research collaboration and scholarly exchanges with researchers, students and non-academic partners from other countries.
Note: SSHRC will not fund the full cost of any Connection Grant project. Additional support in the form of eligible cash and/or in-kind contributions (excluding registration fees) equivalent to a minimum of 50% of the amount requested from SSHRC must come from sponsoring organizations. Letters of support are required.
Applications are due to SSHRC by May 1, 2026. The next deadline is August 4, 2026. Complete applications are due internally at least 10 business days in advance.
For more information, refer to the website.
Reminder: Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award
A new offering designed to attract top international postdoctoral fellows to Canada.
Funding available: $170,000 over the two years, with a minimum of $70,000/year allocated to stipend and up to $15,000/year available for relocation or research expenses.
Applications are due by May 1st 2026.
Reminder: NSERC CREATE Applications
Application processes remain the same as last year. The ORI must be notified if you intend to submit a LOI due to institutional allotments.
NEW - For the 2027 competition, NSERC will fund one additional CREATE initiative through quantum funding announced in Budget 2025 as part of the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS)
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2026 (LOI) and September 22, 2026 (full application). Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s deadline.
Reminder: SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants
SSHRC is accepting applications to the Destination Horizon Grants for social science and humanities researchers to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks and/or consortia with European Union and other “associated countries” researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals. These are not grants to conduct research or to implement existing Horizon Europe projects. Similar to the SSHRC Connection grants, proposals are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. Destination Horizon Grants are valued at up to $15,000 for one year and must be fully matched by cash contributions from the host institution (Trent).
There is a required notice of intent for interested applicants:
Notify ORI of your intention to submit by emailing researchsupport@trentu.ca by March 30.
Full applications are due to the SSHRC by May 22, 2026. The internal deadline is April 20, 2026. The next SSHRC deadline will be September 22.
For more information, refer to the website.
Reminder: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships.
This opportunity for international research mobility closes on September 9, 2026.
More information here.
Reminder: Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Funding Opportunities and Useful Links
The European Commission has published the Horizon Europe work program (i.e. funding opportunities) for 2026-2027. More information is available here: Horizon Europe work programs for 2026-2027 published | EURAXESS.
Information on Canadian participation in Horizon Europe (eligibility, consortium building and process to apply) is available here: How to apply to Horizon Europe.
Currently open funding is listed, and applications are submitted, through the Calls for proposals | EU Funding & Tenders Portal. This search tool is helpful for finding potential consortium partners: EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Reminder: Transition to Tri-Agency CV for 2027 Discovery Horizons and Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
The Tri-Agency CV will no longer limit applicants to a six-year window, allowing contributions and experiences from the entire career to be showcased in the Tri-Agency CV. Discovery Horizons has been utilizing a narrative CV for the past 4 competitions, facilitating the transition. For the McDonald fellowship, this transition will be accompanied by other changes to the nomination package to reduce overlap. More information is available here, or by emailing TCV-CVTO@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA.
Brianne Lisinski
Research Operations Coordinator
Office of Research & Innovation
(705)-748-1011 ext. 7050