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Queen’s University Health and Human Rights Conference

The Queen’s University Health and Human Rights Conference (HHRC) is pleased to invite abstract submissions for paper and poster presentations at the 2018 HHRC, “Modern Rx: Pharmaceuticals, Recreationals, and Other Drugs,” to be held from November 16th to 18th, 2018 in Kingston, Ontario.

Abstracts are welcomed from all disciplines and all interests in pharmaceuticals, recreational drugs, and other drugs, that pertain to a discussion on human rights. Presentations may include research, practice, policy, and related areas. Abstracts may be submitted for paper or poster presentations. More details may be found in the attached document.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via this form: https://goo.gl/forms/n2JDsSzVYWl3WbJ42. Proposals which are submitted by August 1, 2018, will be considered for presentation at the meeting.

Please contact queensu.HHRC@gmail.com with questions, or for more information about the conference.

More information -Queen’s Health and Human Rights Conference Call for Abstracts [pdf]

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IDRC Research Awards

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has issued a call for Research Internship applications. This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.

Proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries. Region(s) include: Far East Asia, Middle East, North and Central America, North of Sahara, Oceania, South America, South Asia, South of Sahara, West Indies

Programs include: Advisory Committee on Research Ethics; Agriculture and Food Security; Centre of Excellence for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems; Climate Change; Employment and Growth; Food, Environment, and Health; Foundations for Innovation; Governance and Justice (in Kenya); Livestock Health; Maternal and Child Health; Networked Economies; Policy and Evaluation

Research award recipients will join IDRC for a one-year paid program to undertake research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.

Deadline: September 5, 2018 by 4:00 PM (EDT)

More information …

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Positions at CAMH

CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) has 2 positions available at the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project:

  • Knowledge Broker: will play a lead role in providing knowledge users with evidence-informed content and actions related to the IRMHP project.
  • Project Coordinator: will focus on maintaining overall coordination and day to day activities of deliverables related to the Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project (IRMHP). The Project Coordinator will provide administrative  support and content expertise …

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships 2018-19

2018-2019 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Banting Fellowship is the most prestigious postdoctoral fellowship award in Canada.

Deadline: September 19, 2018

Eligibility regulations are strict. Please ensure you refer to the Degree Completion dates and the emphasis on recruiting International and National scholars (only in exceptionally rare circumstances will a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship be awarded to an applicant who is staying at the same institution where they completed their PhD, PhD- equivalent or health professional degree).

For official information, regulations and procedures, be sure to visit the Banting Website.  It is strongly advised to refer to the Guide to Applying for up-to-date information.

Any general Banting inquiries (including Common CV and ResearchNet support) should be directed to Banting contacts.

Characteristics of a successful Banting Application:

  • Applicant:
    • Has demonstrated leadership and impact on the field (considering career stage)
    • Has a significant number of publications
    • Brings new knowledge to the institution
  • Proposed Research
    • Should significantly advance the knowledge base
    • Includes aspect of novelty: “game-changing”
    • Is part of a larger research context (applicant, supervisor, institution)
    • Demonstrates synergy with research environment
    • Weighs risk vs. feasibility
    • Considers wider impact: application of research, social impact
  • Supervisor Statement
    • Speaks to research excellence of applicant
    • Speaks to excellence of proposed research
    • Speaks to aspects of synergy (with supervisor’s research, research environment, institution)
    • Explains added value of postdoc in research environment
    • Demonstrates institutional commitment (professional development, funding, resources)
    • Propels research leadership of applicant (supervisor biography, where are alumni now)

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Western Humanitarian Award

This award recognizes faculty, staff, and students at Western, who are engaged in a range of efforts directed towards improving the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world.  Preference will be given to the recognition of activities undertaken by the candidate that have current or potential international impact.

Deadline: May 17, 2018   Final application and signature page must be submitted to Research Development and Services

Amount: A maximum of $5,000 may be awarded and must be used in support of humanitarian efforts as chosen by the recipient.

Application Process:  The Western Humanitarian Award internal adjudication and selection process is managed by Research Development & Services. A complete application will consist of:

More information and applications…

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The Conversation Canada – Research-Based Journalism

“Aiming to bridge the gap between the Ivory Tower and the general public, Western has committed to being a founding member of The Conversation Canada.

The Conversation, a daily independent news and analysis online publication, delivers expertise from the academic and research community directly to the public. In a not-for-profit collaboration, The Conversation editors work directly with academics and researchers to publish articles for a wide audience.”  More at this Western News story…

More on The Conversation Canada and how to contribute in this document.

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Research Analytics Tool, InCites Now Available to Western Researchers

Western is now subscribed to InCites which is a customized, citation-based research analytics tool. Research Western and Western Libraries are also in the process of hiring a bibliometrician to support the research community in the use of this program as well as other needs in this area.  Access to InCites is now available to all Western faculty, staff and students on campus computers via incites.thomsonreuters.com

Please see attached memo from John Capone, VP Research for more information.

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Mitacs – Accelerate Fellowships

The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides long-term funding for a significant part of graduate degree programs:

  • Master’s students can complete an 18-month project (minimum $30,000 stipend)
  • PhD students can complete a three-year project (minimum $72,000 stipend)

The program allows for longer term research experience with an industry or not-for-profit partner than the traditional Mitacs Accelerate program. Participating students receive training that helps them ensure the success of their projects and further their careers.

Fellowships can form new Accelerate projects or be added to existing ones, and applications are accepted any time.

Note that Mitacs Accelerate programs require matching funding from the industry or not-for-profit partner and the supervision of a faculty researcher.

For more information or to discuss a potential project, contact Erin Azzopardi, Western’s Mitacs Representative.

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International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are intended to promote the growth of Canadian and developing-country capacity in research on sustainable and equitable development from an international perspective. These awards are intended for field research in one or more developing countries.

Amount: Up to $20,000

Deadline: May 30, 2018

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards support research aligned with IDRC’s mandate and thematic priorities. Proposed research must fit within the priorities of the Agriculture and Environment, Inclusive Economies, or Technology and Innovation program areas.

More information and application forms….

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