International Research Update
Update on New Structure
Presented to the International Activities Committee of Council
October 17, 2013
Recent Success
External Funding
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Bunyamin Tar’an: Agriculture and Bioresources
Dr. Tar’an, partnering with Hawassa University (HU), Ethiopia, received IDRC funding of $43,868 to
conduct a project entitled “Promoting Adoption of Chickpea Technologies in Southern Ethiopia
(PACT)”. This proposal was invited by IDRC and the majority of the funding flows directly to
Hawassa University. The total project funding amount is $400,000.
Lou Hammond-Ketilson: Centre for the Study of Cooperatives
Dr. Ketilson is leading an IDRC funded project of $450,000 “Examining success Factors for
Sustainable Rural Development through the Integrated Co-operative Model” in Uganda, with partners
in Tanzania and Rwanda, through the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA). UofS received a
sub-grant for $95,169 from CCA.
Grand Challenges Canada
Jo-Anne Dillon: VIDO
Dr. Dillon received $113,000 from Grand Challenges Canada – Rising Stars, for her project “A Rapid
Test for simultaneous Identification and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance at Point of Care for
Bacterial Infections: Neisseria Gonorrhoeae as a Prototype” – India.
SSHRC – York University
James Clifford: Arts and Science
Dr. Clifford is partnering with York University (project lead), University of St. Andrews and
Edinburgh University, United Kingdom on SSHRC funded project, “Digging Into Data - Trading
Consequences”. Dr. Clifford received $9,000.
Total funding estimate to date since September, 2013: $261,000
Funding Opportunities
SSHRC
SSHRC – Partnership Development Grants: November 30, 2013
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programsprogrammes/partnership_development_grants-subventions_partenariat_developpement-eng.aspx
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – October, 2013
IDRC
Call for Proposals: Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW): December 5, 2013
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=71
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Grand Challenge India Achieving Healthy Growth through Agriculture and Nutrition, in
collaboration with India’s Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC): October
31, 2013
http://www.grandchallenges.org/GrantOpportunities/Pages/GCIndia_healthygrowth.aspx
Grand Challenges Explorations: November 12, 2013
http://www.grandchallenges.org/explorations/Pages/introduction.aspx
Grand Challenges extends and invitation to researchers to attend Advancing Vaccines in the
Genomic Era, a meeting held as part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series, October 31 November 4, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/13T1
Records for Life: A Design Contest that can Save Lives: October 31, 2013
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/How-We-Work/General-Information/Grant-Opportunities/Recordsfor-Life-RFP
Global Mental Health: Integrated Innovations to Improve Treatments
and Expand Access to Care - Round 3: January 9, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/grand-challenges/global-mental-health/
Saving Brains: Unlocking the Potential for Development: January 16, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/saving-brains/
Other
Fulbright Canada: Fulbright Awards: November 15, 2013
http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards-2.html
Norway High North Programme 2013-2018: December 16, 2013
http://siu.no/eng/Front-Page/Programme-information/BRICS-Eurasia-and-the-High-North/HighNorth-Programme-2013-2018
German Academic Exchange Service Internships:
Host institutions submit project proposals by November 24, 2013
Students apply for internship positions by January 12, 2014
https://www.daad.de/rise-weltweit/en/index.html
Contact
Roxanne Craig – International Activities and Information Specialist 306.966.5904
Le Li – International Research Facilitator 306.966.1687
Amit Shukla – Associate Director 306.966.2083
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – October, 2013
International Research Update
Update on New Structure
Presented to the International Activities Committee of Council
November 14, 2013
Recent Success
External Funding
CIHR China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative
Dr. Xiongbiao (Daniel) Chen: Engineering
Dr. Chen along with co-investigators Drs. Dean Chapman, Michael Kelly, and Grzegorz Sawicki at the
U of S, are partnering with Dr. Weiming Tian in China on a three-year project “Injectable Hydrogels
Encapsulating Living Cells for Myocardial Infarction Repair”. The total project funding amount for the
Canadian team is $225,000.
This work will significantly advance the theoretical and practical basis of developing injectable
hydrogels encapsulating living cells to foster Myocardial infarction (MI) repair in animal models, and
eventually in humans. As such, this project is well aligned with research on “treatment and ultimate
cure of cardiovascular diseases, including MI” within the “cardiovascular system” research area of the
2013 China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative funding opportunity announcement.
Total funding estimate to date since October, 2013: $225,000
Funding Opportunities
SSHRC
SSHRC – Partnership Development Grants: November 30, 2013
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programsprogrammes/partnership_development_grants-subventions_partenariat_developpement-eng.aspx
IDRC
Call for Proposals: Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW): December 5, 2013
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=71
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards: Deadline: April 2, 2014
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=60
Grand Challenges Canada
Global Mental Health: Integrated Innovations to Improve Treatments
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – November, 2013
and Expand Access to Care - Round 3: January 9, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/grand-challenges/global-mental-health/
Saving Brains: Unlocking the Potential for Development: January 16, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/saving-brains/
Other
Fulbright Canada: Fulbright Awards: November 15, 2013
http://www.fulbright.ca/programs/canadian-scholars/traditional-awards-2.html
Canada Council for the Arts - John G. Diefenbaker Award to host a German scholar in Canada:
December 1, 2013
http://canadacouncil.ca/en/council/grants-and-prizes/find-grants-and-prizes/prizes/john-gdiefenbaker-award
Norway High North Programme 2013-2018: December 16, 2013
http://siu.no/eng/Front-Page/Programme-information/BRICS-Eurasia-and-the-High-North/HighNorth-Programme-2013-2018
German Academic Exchange Service Internships:
Host institutions submit project proposals by November 24, 2013
Students apply for internship positions by January 12, 2014
https://www.daad.de/rise-weltweit/en/index.html
International Space University 2014 Space Studies Program (SSP) June 9-August 8, 2014, Montreal,
Quebec: January 31, 2014.
http://www.cfisu.ca/
Contact
Roxanne Craig – International Activities and Information Specialist 306.966.5904
Le Li – International Research Facilitator 306.966.1687
Amit Shukla – Associate Director 306.966.2083
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – November, 2013
International Research Update
Update on New Structure
Presented to the International Activities Committee of Council
December 12, 2013
Recent Success
External Funding
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Ted Leighton: Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Leighton was awarded a further $130,600 on the project “Building Research Excellence in Wildlife
and Human Health in Sri Lanka”, bringing the total funding amount to UofS of $400,100. Dr.
Leighton is collaborating with the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, with the total project award
being $873,200.
Japan Foundation
Ken Coates and Carin Holroyd: Arts and Science
Drs. Coates and Holroyd were awarded $44,000 in support of the “26th Annual Conference of the
Japan Studies Association of Canada”.
Total funding estimate to date since November, 2013: $174,600
Funding Opportunities
IDRC
IDRC Canadian Partnerships Small Grants: January 6, 2014
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=72
Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants: February 18, 2014
http://www.aucc.ca/programs-services/international-programs/canada-africa-researchexchanges/apply/
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards: April 2, 2014
http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Competitions/Pages/CompetitionDetails.aspx?CompetitionID=60
Grand Challenges Canada
Global Mental Health: Integrated Innovations to Improve Treatments
and Expand Access to Care - Round 3: January 9, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/grand-challenges/global-mental-health/
Saving Brains: Unlocking the Potential for Development: January 16, 2014
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/saving-brains/
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – December, 2013
Other
Norway High North Programme 2013-2018: December 16, 2013
http://siu.no/eng/Front-Page/Programme-information/BRICS-Eurasia-and-the-High-North/HighNorth-Programme-2013-2018
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Invitation Fellowship Programs: January 15, 2014
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/JSPS-SJPS_eng.asp
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Visiting Professorships Application —North
American Guest Lecturers Hosted at German Universities
January 15, 2014 (for winter semester visit, Oct 2014 - Feb 2015)
July 15, 2014 (for Summer semester visit, March - July 2015)
https://daad.org/?p=50132
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) RISE (Research Internships in Science and
Engineering) and RISE professional: January 31, 2014
http://www.daad.de/rise/en - http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Short-Term Lectureships — North American
Universities Host German Guest Lecturers
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed four times a year
https://www.daad.org/page/short-term-lectureships/
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Visit Grant & Arts Study Visit For Faculty
May 15, 2014 and October 15, 2014 (apply at least four months before projected stay in Germany but
no more than a year ahead) https://daad.org/?p=researchvisit
Virchow-Fellowship-Program CTH Mainz (Applications are accepted on an on-going basis)
http://www.cth-mainz.de/cth/career-support/virchow-fellowship-program.html?L=1
The International Post-Doc Initiative awards 21 two-year fellowships to international female
researchers: January 15, 2014 http://www.ipodi.tu-berlin.de/
International Space University 2014 Space Studies Program (SSP) June 9-August 8, 2014, Montreal,
Quebec: January 31, 2014 http://www.cfisu.ca/
Association of Commonwealth Universities Early Career Academic Grants – Round 2: February 7,
2014 https://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/grants-awards/early-career-academic-grants
Canada-Israel Energy S&T Fund: March 15, 2014
http://www.ciirdf.ca/international_programs/CIEST_FUND/CallForProposal/index.php
Contact
Roxanne Craig – International Activities and Information Specialist 306.966.5904
Le Li – International Research Facilitator 306.966.1687
Amit Shukla – Associate Director 306.966.2083
University of Saskatchewan, Research Services, International Research – December, 2013