Useful funding for STS-HPSers in Canada

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This list does not include Call for papers/abstracts/workshops etc., which can be found under "Opportunities". 

Please view the guidelines carefully and don't hesitate to contact the grants' managers for more information. University Research Services are also a wealth of information and advice.

• Tri-Council: SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR
  • SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada)
    • Connection program grants (no deadlines, stresses knowledge mobilization and transfer)
    • Partnerships grants
    • Insight program grants
    • Talent program grants
  • CIHR (Canadian Institute of Health Research)
    • ResearchNet - search for CIHR funding
    • Cafe-scientifique (CIHR)
  • NSERC
    • Awards for Science Promotion
• Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
• CIFAR  (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research) 
• CFI (Canadian Foundation for Innovation)
• Genome Canada (with local chapters)
• Your local and provincial science organizations
  • Ex: NS
    • NSHRF (Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation)
      • Knowledge Translation grant
    • Genome Atlantic
    • NSERC Atlantic Regional Opportunity Fund
    • Royal Society of Canada - Atlantic Chapter

Other

(source: Genome Canada Newsletters):

Gates Foundation:
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 6 of Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to
encourage innovative and unconventional global health solutions. ANYONE can apply!
++ More information: http://www.grandchallenges.org/Pages/default.aspx;

Grand Challenges Canada:
Grand Challenges Canada is a not-for profit organization, which promotes the integration of scientific, technological, business and social innovation in Canada and the developing world.
++ Contact: info@grandchallenges.ca

Brocher Foundation:
A Swiss non-profit organization that supports research on the ethical, legal and social implications of new and emerging technologies by providing researchers a place to work and hold meetings:
++ Calls and scholarships for visiting researchers: http://www.brocher.ch/pages/appel_candidature.asp
++ Calls for workshops and symposia: http://www.brocher.ch/pages/appel_projets.asp;

Genome British Columbia:
There are several opportunities ongoing or upcoming for genomics-related social science and humanities research. For more information contact Genomics & Society Advisor Dr. Robin Downey, rdowney@genomebc.ca:
++ Strategic Opportunities Fund Round IV
++ Strategic Opportunities Fund for Industry (Ongoing): http://www.genomebc.ca/opportunities/current-funding-competitions/sofi/
++ Strategic Research Initiatives Workshop Program: http://www.genomebc.ca/opportunities/
current-funding-competitions/strategic-research-initiatives/