The Canada Impact Research Training Awards attracts outstanding international doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to Canadian institutions.
Researchers at MSVU have the chance to recruit international or returning Canadian students and postdoctoral researchers not affiliated with a Canadian Institution to Canada.
MSVU was allocated 1 PhD ($40,000 up to 3 years) and 1 PDF award ($70,000 up to 2 years).
To learn more about these awards, click 'Canada Impact Research Training Awards' via the Link Tree in our profile.
If interested in applying please request the Internal Nomination Forms at [email protected] or [email protected]
South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to launch an initiative that will support collaborative research in areas of mutual interest between South Africa and Canada.
For this funding opportunity, applicants based in Canada must partner with South African applicants and submit a joint application through the NRF’s application portal.
The value of the SSHRC grant for the Canadian teams is set at $100,000 over three years. Projects must address one of the following themes in the images above.
Find out more by clicking 'South Africa-Canada Seed Grant' via the Link Tree in our profile.
Today is the deadline to register for the upcoming Lunch’n Learn webinar!
Hosted by the Research Office in partnership with
ACENET.
Join us on May 1st in McCain 105 from 12:00 - 1:30, to
find out about the national resources available, and
how ACENET’s local team can support you with advice,
technical expertise from onboarding through to
ongoing support, and practical training.
This event is open to research groups in all disciplines.
Access the link to register by clicking on ‘ACENET
Lunch'n Learn Registration’ via the Link Tree in our
profile.
Celebrating Research at Mount Saint Vincent University. Today’s spotlight is on Mirwais Qaderi for their research contribution during the past year.
Check us next week for another Faculty highlight.
Mount Research is research that matters
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Mount Saint Vincent University's University Research Ethics Board (UREB) is seeking to add an additional Community Member to its membership. The UREB reviews the ethical acceptability of research involving humans or their data conducted by MSVU faculty, staff, and students.
To be a community member, you must be comfortable reading, writing and speaking English and be willing to learn and apply research ethics standards & best practices to MSVU research among others.
Interested? Send a resume detailing your interests, motivations and qualifications to [email protected].
Submission would continue till May 25th, 2026/till the position is filled!
A week left to apply for the first stage to the Nova Scotia Health Research Fund.
Nova Scotia Health Research Fund is an annual competition that provides up to $100,000 a year for experienced researchers and $100,000 over three years for early to mid-career researchers.
An expression of interest stage is required, and only selected applicants are invited to submit full applications.
Find more by clicking 'Nova Scotia Health Fund' in the
LinkTree in our profile.
Food formulation and dietary assessment are core skills in nutrition and food science education. This study by Dr. Luhovyy introduces an innovative, hands-on learning tool that combines the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) with Microsoft Excel to help undergraduate students accurately calculate nutrition facts and analyze 24-hour dietary recalls.
Implemented directly into coursework and evaluated through student feedback, the tool enhances practical understanding and real-world application. Access the full publication by clicking 'Using the Canadian Nutrient File in Food and Nutrition Courses' via the Link Tree in our bio.
The Exploration stream competition is an initiative of New Frontiers in Research Fund. It supports bold, high risk, high reward research. It brings diverse disciplines together to explore new ideas with the potential for major impact.
Open to teams of established and early career researchers. Check out '2026 Exploration Stream' Link Tree in our bio to learn more about this opportunity.
View upcoming grants, competitions, and awards, by Canada’s federal research funding agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) with the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Click 'Interagency calendar for funding programs' via the Link Tree in our profile to find more information on upcoming funding opportunities.
Celebrating Research at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Today’s spotlight is on Dr. Susan M. Brigham for their research contribution during the past year.
Earlier this year, Dr Susan alongside other scholars published a book titled “Kindness Through Africentricity: Living as Caring Human Beings."
Watch this space for another Faculty highlight every Saturday at 2pm✨
Mount Research is research that matters!
#researchatthemount #researchthatmatters #spotlight #facultyshowcase
The CIHR Institutes of Cancer Research (ICR) and Genetics (IG) are co-hosting their Early Career Researcher (ECR) Workshop this year.
• Date: October 6-8, 2026
• Venue: Wendake, Quebec
The workshop aims to support the professional development of ECRs in cancer and/or genetics research by providing opportunities to network and learn valuable skills.
Costs associated with travel, accommodation, and meals for the ECR Workshop will be covered for successful applicants.
The application deadline: June 14, 2026
Apply now by viewing 'Early Career Researcher Workshop - CIHR' via the Link Tree in our profile.
Applications opening soon!
The Information for Candidates for this application cycle is now live: review eligibility, required components, and use the online eligibility checker on Rhodes Trust website before applying.
Join an upcoming info session by @rhodestrust to learn more and get your questions answered:
Staff & Faculty: May 21, 2026 | Time: 2:00pm (ET)
Students: June 1, 2026 (English) | Time 12:00pm (ET)
June 3, 2026 (French ) | Time 1:00pm (ET)
Note: Eastern time (ET) is an hour ahead of Atlantic Time (AT
🔗 Registration links are via the LinkTree in our profile.
