Faculty Funding and Research Opportunities

August 10 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Online

CIHR Project Grant - Fall 2026

The CSM Grant Development team will be providing an online information session to help applicants (and teams) prepare for the Fall 2026 CIHR Project Grant competition.

We will share tips for completing and submitting your Project Grant registration and application. We will also cover recent changes to the Project Grant competition and application requirements.

Please encourage any staff or trainees who will be assisting with your application to attend.

Our webinars are open to faculty, staff and trainees affiliated with the University of Calgary. Please register using your UCalgary or AHS email address.

Register here 

August 19 | Presentation: 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Q&A with Grant Development Officers: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Planning to submit a research grant this fall? This short webinar will walk faculty and staff through the submission process.
Topics include internal approvals, University of Calgary Research Management System (RMS) requirements, and tips to avoid common submission issues.

Register here 

We are pleased to share an invitation to attend the 2026 Pathways to Prevention Symposium: Reuniting for Global Impact, taking place October 27–29, 2026, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. Early‑bird pricing is now available until April 30th—register early to take advantage of discounted rates.

This international, in‑person symposium brings together professionals from across clinical practice, education, research, and human services who are committed to strengthening prevention, relational health, and trauma‑informed approaches for children, youth, and families.

• Hear from Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, in person, along with other global leaders such as Marc A Brackett and John Stuart Ablon in child and family well‑being.
• Explore practical, evidence‑informed approaches you can apply in your work
• Earn continuing education and professional development credits across psychology, social work, counseling, and education—making the Symposium not only inspiring, but also career‑advancing
• Join an international network focused on prevention, healing, and long‑term impact
• Learn in the stunning setting of Banff, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
• Reconnect and build community with colleagues from across disciplines and sectors

For those looking to deepen their learning even further, the Symposium also offers an optional half‑day pre‑conference session with Dr. Bruce D. Perry on October 26, 2026. This focused session provides an opportunity for more in‑depth exploration and practical application ahead of the main conference.

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Resilience in Post-Secondary Context

Staff and faculty are invited to participate in a SSHRC-funded, multi-site study exploring resilience in Canadian post-secondary education.

The project seeks to better understand how institutions can support student resilience and well-being.

Participation involves a 90-minute virtual focus group (Microsoft Teams) with 8–10 participants. Participation is voluntary and confidential, and participants will receive a $10 gift card.

The study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB24-1804).

To participate, contact: Erin Boylan at erin.boylan@ucalgary.ca

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Marion Brown
Research collaborators include faculty from the University of Calgary, University of Toronto, and University of Saskatchewan.

If you have any concerns about the way you have been treated as a participant, please contact the Research Ethics Analyst, Research Services Office, University of Calgary at (403) 220-6289 or (403) 220-8640; email cfreb@ucalgary.ca.

The call for abstracts is now open for the 2026 Joint World Congress of IASSW/IFSW/ICSW, happening in Nairobi, Kenya from July 26–29, 2026. Hosted Are you passionate about climate action and youth health? Researchers at the University of Calgary are seeking participants for a study examining how climate change policies and structural determinants of health affect youth in Alberta.

Participants may take part in a focus group or a one on one interview to share their experiences and perspectives on climate justice, youth health and policy. Eligible participants may receive a 50 dollar honorarium.

For more information or to check eligibility, contact Dr Julie Drolet at jdrolet@ucalgary.ca

Transformative Social Work invites submissions for a special issue examining justice, racialized communities and gender based violence. Topics include culturally sensitive practices, transformative and restorative justice, resistance to institutional violence, and ethical or methodological issues in research.

Articles may take a Québec, Canadian or international perspective and may be submitted in French or English.

Submission deadline: October 30, 2026
Publication: Fall 2027
Submit: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/tsw/submission/wizard

Open
The Tri-Council fellowship competitions are now open, and the CSM Grant Development Office is offering support to strengthen applications.
CSM Support Options

• CPRA Bootcamp: structured support for developing a competitive application, including strategy guidance, peer feedback, and detailed review
• Internal Peer Review: written feedback from 3–4 reviewers plus panel-style discussion and recommendations

Bootcamp Sessions - Event details and registration

• July 16: Training expectations and fellowship positioning
• July 23: Lay summaries and research proposals

Internal Peer Review
Now open for registration. Participants receive multi-reviewer written feedback and a panel discussion with actionable recommendations.
Register here

The LEGO Foundation invites applications for the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, a global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts.
The fellowship provides flexible support over a three-year period for researchers pursuing ambitious, rigorous, and practically relevant work. We are looking for fellows with strong research potential, clear ideas for the next phase of their work, and a commitment to building evidence that can inform action for children.

Award amount and duration: USD $300,000 for three years

RSO Internal Deadline: July 28, 2026 - 12:00 PM

RSO Contact: Sam McEwan

https://research.ucalgary.ca/opportunity/2026-lego-foundation-fellowship

The Fall 2026 CIHR Reviewer in Training (RiT) Program is now accepting applications from Early Career Researchers (ECRs). The program provides hands-on experience with the CIHR Project Grant peer review process through either a Mentee or ECR Reviewer role.
Key dates: 

• Request CSM eligibility letter: July 17, 2026
• Application deadline: July 28, 2026
• Notification of results: September 23, 2026

Applicants must meet CIHR's definition of an Early Career Researcher, hold an independent research appointment at a CIHR-eligible institution by September 9, 2026, and meet the program's eligibility requirements.
CSM applicants should email medgrant@ucalgary.ca by July 17 to request the required eligibility letter.

Learn more: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52323.html
Apply: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52291.html 

CIHR Project Grant - Fall 2026

The CSM Grant Development team will be providing an online information session to help applicants (and teams) prepare for the Fall 2026 CIHR Project Grant competition.

We will share tips for completing and submitting your Project Grant registration and application. We will also cover recent changes to the Project Grant competition and application requirements.

CIHR Project Grant Fall 2026 Faculty Information session #2
August 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Online: https://events.ucalgary.ca/oadr/event/520123-cihr-project-grant-fall-2026-faculty-information-sess

Please encourage any staff or trainees who will be assisting with your application to attend.

Our webinars are open to faculty, staff and trainees affiliated with the University of Calgary. Please register using your UCalgary or AHS email address.

The Fall 2026 CIHR Project Grant Competition launched June 30, 2026.
Key Deadlines

• CIHR Registration: August 12, 2026
• UCalgary Research Security Questionnaire: August 17, 2026
• CIHR Application: September 9, 2026

Dates are subject to change once the competition officially launches.
Prepare Now

• Register for a faculty information session 
• Register for Internal Peer Review 
• Update your CIHR Biosketch
• Explore Grant Development Office resources

Need Help?
The CSM Grant Development Office offers support throughout the competition. Contact Brandi Povitz for biomedical research applications or Clint Westgard for clinical, health systems/services, and population health research applications.

More information

Planning to submit a research grant this fall? This short webinar will help you (and your staff) submit your research grant application without a hitch.

Learn what faculty members need to do to submit a research grant to a funding agency.

We will guide you through the University of Calgary’s internal processes and required approvals, provide tips to avoid common Research Management System (RMS) issues and explain the general process for submitting your final, approved application to the funding agency.

Date: August 19, 2026
Presentation: 10–10:30 a.m.
Q&A with Grant Development Officers: 10:30–11 a.m.

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August 31, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Upcoming Event: Information Session: Horizon Europe ERC Synergy Grants (2027)

Zoom Meeting link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/98535347545
Meeting ID: 985 3534 7545 Passcode: 257290

RSO is hosting an information session covering the 2027 ERC Synergy Grant competition, following the recent publication of the European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant Work Programme 2027.

The session will provide an overview of the program's objectives, eligibility, proposal structure, application requirements and institutional processes. 

Researchers interested in Horizon Europe Pillar I opportunities are encouraged to attend.

If you have any questions about ERC Synergy Grants or other Horizon Europe opportunities, please contact Mohit Jain mohit.jain@ucalgary.ca

Purpose
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to evaluate established community-based programs and/or social innovations that support aging in the community, with the aim of generating co-created and actionable evidence to strengthen community health systems and enhance the health span and overall well-being of older persons living in the community.

Research Areas
All projects must evaluate an established community-based program and/or social innovation serving older community-dwelling persons.

Established community-based programs and/or social innovations are those which are currently being implemented in community settings, have demonstrated feasibility and utilization, and are beyond the pilot or proof-of concept stage.

Award amount and duration: $150,000 per year for up to two (2) years

RSO Internal Deadline: September 3, 2026 - 12:00 PM

RSO Contact: Lindsey Hritzuk
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Global Excellence Awards (GEA) projects are collaborations between a postdoctoral fellow, a partner organization, and an academic supervisor. The GEA call is intended to recruit international postdocs to Canada. The postdoc can be TBD at the time of application.

• Award amount and duration: $170,000; up to two years
• RSO Internal Deadline: September 8, 2026 - 12:00 PM
• RSO Contact: Haley Leavitt

This funding supports early career researchers conducting impactful research in human development, and child and youth health across all CIHR pillars, with a focus on equity.

If you are interested in applying to this competition, please inform Priya Jaggi (parneetpriya.jaggi@ucalgary.ca) as soon as possible.

Deadlines:
CIHR Registration: September 15, 2026 (6 p.m.)
Internal Deadline: October 15, 2026 (noon)

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The Canada Postdoctoral Research Awards (CPRA) Fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers and helps launch the next generation of research leaders.
Award: $70,000 per year for two years
The CSM Grant Development Office is offering a 2026 CPRA Bootcamp and Internal Peer Review to help strengthen applications. Contact Vienna Doenni or Jacqueline Reid to participate.
Research Services Office internal deadlines: 

• SSHRC: September 3, 2026
• CIHR: September 10, 2026
• NSERC: October 12, 2026

Agency deadlines: 

• SSHRC: September 10, 2026
• CIHR: September 16, 2026
• NSERC: October 17, 2026

Applicants must meet UCalgary's internal submission requirements, including submitting a Research Funding Application Form (RFAA) before the agency deadline.

Learn more: https://research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs/funding-opportunities/apply-grants 

This program funds international, interdisciplinary research to improve understanding of wildfire risk, impacts, and resilience in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), where communities and built infrastructure meet natural landscapes. Projects should generate knowledge that supports wildfire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and adaptation, drawing on expertise from the natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The opportunity emphasizes collaboration among researchers in the UK, Canada, and the United States to develop evidence, tools, frameworks, and strategies that help communities, ecosystems, infrastructure, and public services become more resilient to increasing wildfire threats.

Award amount and duration: £1,575,000 for 36 months
RSO Internal Deadline: September 25, 2026 - 12:00 PM
RSO Contact: Sam McEwan

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The Fall 2026 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (PDG) intake is now open.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council PDGs support 1–3 year projects that build new research partnerships or test innovative partnership approaches in the social sciences and humanities, including knowledge mobilization and student involvement.
Key details

• Funding: $75,000–$200,000 (1–3 years)
• RSO internal deadline: November 9, 2026 – 9:00 AM

More information and full opportunity details | SSHRC PDG template

Three deadlines per year: Feb 1, June 1, Oct 1.

These grants, offered 3 times per year, intend to support well-defined, early-stage research activities and initiatives that will lead to substantial external funding. Valued between $1,000 - $15,000, these grants last for 6 months.

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Three deadlines per year: June 1, October 1, February 1.

These Grants promote initiatives that enable UCalgary teams to explore societal questions, challenges and opportunities that demand a transdisciplinary approach.

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Get clear guidance on eligible costs, budget categories, and valuing in-kind contributions for your next SSHRC application.

Budget Resources for SSHRC Grants

When preparing your SSHRC budget, it is important to follow the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration, which outlines what constitutes eligible expenses. SSHRC’s eligibility rules apply to all project costs, whether covered by SSHRC funds or by cash and in-kind contributions. While ineligible contributions may still be highlighted in your application as valuable support, they cannot be included in the formal budget.

To assist you, we have compiled guidance on the main SSHRC budget categories:

1. Personnel costs
2. Travel and subsistence costs
3. Other expenses

Additional information is also available on how to appropriately value in-kind contributions.

UCalgary is now accepting nominations for the Visiting Scholars Program. The program facilitates short-term, medium-term, and longer-term visits by distinguished scholars who will make a significant contribution to the academic life of the university, enriching our research community, raising our institutional profile, and promoting knowledge exchange across countries and continents.

Key program details

• Open to Canadian and international distinguished scholars
• Visit durations range from one week to several months
• Scholars are expected to contribute to the research and teaching activities of the host faculty
• Scholars staying at least one week will receive the honorary title of UCalgary Fellow
• Nominations must be submitted prior to the scholar’s arrival

Funds available

• $5,000 - $20,000 VPRO contribution
• Host must provide matching funding

Learn more about UCalgary Visiting Scholars Program

Submit a nomination