CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Canada India Research Center for Learning and Engagement

Canada India Research Center for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) is soliciting proposals for papers and panels from doctoral researchers across South Asia and Canada for the purposes of showcasing cutting-edge research being undertaken in diverse fields with a focus on South Asia and/ or the South Asian diaspora. 

 

We would hereby like to invite doctoral researchers in the fields of health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities to submit proposals. Please note, there is no fee to present or participate in this virtual conference. 

 

The deadline to submit proposals is July 10, 2025. 

 

If you would like to submit a proposal, you can complete the form here.

 

Please visit the CIRCLE website for more information.

 

Call for Applications: National Student Paper Competition 2024-2025

We are excited to inform you about a fantastic opportunity that could benefit graduate students engaged in critical Canadian policy matters. The 2024-2025 National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) is now open for submission!

Here are the key details:

• Application period: From October 5, 2023 to January 27, 2025
• Hosted by: Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
• Purpose: Recognize and amplify significant policy work by Canadian graduate students
• Partnerships: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)

Why NSPC matters:

• Opportunities to network and share innovative ideas with the federal public service.
• Grand prize: 4-month internship with the Government of Canada.
• Top 5 authors present papers to senior executives.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Quality of life and the well-being of Canadians
• Ethics and Values in the Public Service
• Anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Government and democracy
• Federalism in Canada
• Digital government and artificial intelligence
• Climate change and sustainable development
• Indigenous affairs and reconciliation
• Public administration innovation and partnerships
• Canadian policies and program improvement
• Geopolitics, trade and National Security
• Skills development and the future of work

Please visit the NSPC webpage for detailed info and contact us for questions. Apply now!

Thank you for your engagement in fostering the next generation of Canadian public policy leaders. We look forward to your nominations!

Call for Abstracts: Western University’s EnviroCon 2025

Western’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability invites graduate and undergraduate students to submit abstracts for oral research presentations for the 2025 EnviroCon conference. Lightning talks (3 minutes) and regular talks (12 minutes) are available. Undergraduate and master's students will be prioritized for lightning talks.

EnviroCon is an annual interdisciplinary conference organized by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability. This year’s theme will be Sharing Environmental Knowledge, emphasizing making sustainability knowledge(s) accessible for all. We welcome students from all departments with research connected to the environment and sustainability. The conference will take place at Western on March 21, 2025. There is no registration fee associated with this event and a free lunch is included with registration.

To submit an abstract (max 300 words), please use our abstract submission form.

Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm EST 
Successful applicants will be notified by February 28, 2025 

For further information, please check our website: https://www.uwo.ca/enviro/envirocon/index.html 

Questions can be directed to [email protected]

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ISCOMS: Call for Abstracts

Are you conducting (bio)medical research and are you interested in presenting your work on an international platform? Or are you simply interested in learning about the latest (bio)medical research?

The International Student Congress Of (bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) is one of the world’s leading student congresses in the field of (bio)medical sciences. Last year, over 600 students from more than 60 countries attended the 31st edition of ISCOMS. This year’s 32nd edition of ISCOMS will take place from the 2nd to the 5th of June 2025 in Groningen, The Netherlands.

Students can visit the congress either as a presenting or as a non-presenting participant. ISCOMS offers a scientific programme with a pre-course to master your research skills, student presentation sessions (plenary, oral, and poster), workshops and an operation. You can also acquire information on working and conducting research in Groningen during our network lunch, which gives you the opportunity to integrate with companies interested in recruiting ambitious (bio)medical students.

On top of all this, ISCOMS 2025 will feature an exciting social programme, including a formal dinner, the amazing World Wide ISCOMS Night and the Post Congress Tour.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Are you interested in presenting your research at ISCOMS? Submit your abstract now! The abstract submission is open now and abstracts can be submitted until 19th January 2025. Please note, we cannot accept case-studies, reviews and literature studies (except for meta-analysis). To submit your abstract, or for more information about the abstract requirements, please visit our website: https://www.iscoms.com/abstract-submission/

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via [email protected]

Call for Abstracts *DEADLINE EXTENDED* | Western University EnviroCon 2024

EnviroCon 2024
Theme: SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13: Climate Action
Keynote: Sarah Burch, PhD. Professor, Canada Research Chair in Sustainability Governance and Innovation and Executive Director, Waterloo Climate Institute

Friday, March 22, 2024
Multi-disciplinary Conference
LOCATION | Western University TBA

Western University invites graduate and undergraduate students to submit abstracts for oral research presentations, posters, and roundtable discussion proposals for the 2024 EnviroCon conference. Please note that roundtable discussion host applications are limited to graduate students.

EnviroCon is an annual interdisciplinary conference organized by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability. We welcome students from all departments. There are no fees associated with this event. 

To submit an abstract (max 300 words), please use our abstract submission form.

• Submission Deadline EXTENDED: February 29, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. EST.
• Successful applicants will be notified by March 1, 2024.

For further information, please refer to the call for abstracts. 

Questions can be directed to [email protected], [email protected], and/or [email protected].

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Azrieli Foundation International Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2024-2025

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship has officially launched the Call for Applications for the 2024–25 academic year.

The fellowship is open to applicants from all around the world.

The fellowship provides significant funding, academic programming, and support to 24 international postdoctoral researchers, enabling them to carry out research in exact sciences, life sciences, humanities, and social sciences at eligible Israeli academic institutions. The value is approximately ILS 188,000 per year, which includes funds reserved for research and travel.

The online application system is set to open on September 1, 2023.

Call for Applications
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Fellowship Guidelines

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRA)

IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRA) are intended to build capacity and develop research skills in Canada and the Global South to improve the lives of people in the Global South.

This call for applications is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Awards will cover the costs of field research conducted for a doctoral dissertation in one or more countries in the Global South.

Number and Value of Awards
24 awards of up to CA$20,000 each

Application Deadline
Apply directly to the agency by Monday July 17, 2023, before 13:00 EDT.

Eligible Research

• must be conducted for a doctoral thesis.
• must take place in one or more countries in the Global South.
• must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or organization in the country/countries or region(s) in which the research will take place.
• must be relevant to one of following five development outcome areas to which IDRC aims to contribute through its work:
  • Climate-Resilient Food Systems
  • Democratic and Inclusive Governance
  • Education and Science
  • Global Health
  • Sustainable Inclusive Economies

Full Details and Contact
Complete guidelines on eligibility and application procedure are on the Universities Canada website https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/idrc-international-doctoral-research-awards/

If you have questions after reading the guidelines and FAQs, or have a technical inquiry, please reach out to [email protected].

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Western Centre for Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods and Health (WeCLISH) | Deadline May 12

The Western Centre for Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods and Health (WeCLISH) is hosting a graduate student conference on May 31.

All graduate students in any Faculty at Western can submit.

LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | EnviroCon 2023

EnviroCon 2023
Theme: Intercultural Dialogue on Environment & Sustainability

Friday, March 24, 2023
Hybrid delivery Conference
Graduate Student participation (registration) FREE

Western University invites graduate students to submit abstracts for online oral presentations and in-person poster presentations for the 2023 EnviroCon research conference.

EnviroCon is an annual interdisciplinary conference organized by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability. We welcome students from all departments, including Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, Policy, and Management.

The conference will take place on March 24, 2023, and there are no fees associated with this event.

To submit an abstract (max 300 words), please use our abstract submission form.

• Submission Deadline: February 23, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m. EST.
• Successful applicants will be notified by March 6, 2023.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Proteus Innovation Competition | Plan. Pitch. Profit!

Registration for the Proteus Innovation Competition is now open!

ProteusIC is a four-month competition open to the public that takes newly developed technologies from Ontario research institutions (Western, McMaster, Windsor, Waterloo and Guelph) and challenges teams to plan their commercialization, and pitch to a panel of judges to win 1 of 5 prizes of $5,000.

So gather your team and prepare your abstract - the deadline to sign up for the competition is January 13, 2023. We can't wait to see your abstracts, business plans and finalist pitches!

Didn’t make it to the launch? Watch the recording HERE.

You can read the competition rules and regulations HERE.

Have questions? Contact us today!