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Call for Expressions of Interest: SPOR Networks

Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) National Steering Committee is inviting the health research community to provide input on research network capacity in Canada.

This call for expressions of interest is being held from January 18 to February 28, 2013.  It is an opportunity for Canada’s researchers to provide information on the current network landscape.  The goal is to identify existing and emerging research network capacity in patient-oriented research in Canada that could align with the SPOR network objectives. For further information including details on the submission process, please click here.

Details for the NSHRF’s Scotia Support Grants and Operating Grants’ 2013-2014 funding opportunities

The NSHRF is now accepting registrations for its Scotia Support Grants and Operating Grants’ 2013-2014 funding opportunities.

Researchers who are interested in being considered for these funding opportunities should review application elements on our Thinking About Applying page.

Researchers can apply for these funding opportunities through the NSHRF’s Apply Using EGMS.

Registration Deadline: February 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.(AST)
Application Deadline: March 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. (AST)

NSHRF Staff Change:Research Programs Information

The NSHRF wishes to announce the departure of Jennifer McNutt, Manager of Research Programs, effective January 28, 2013.

For the past five years, Jennifer has worked closely with members of the health research community in Nova Scotia and her hard work and dedication will be missed. Although the NSHRF is sad to see Jennifer leave, we wish her the best in her future endeavours. Any questions concerning Research Programs during this time of transition, please contact Meredith Campbell, Director of Programs.

Schedule of the 2013-2014 NSHRF's Funding Opportunities

The NSHRF is pleased to launch the 2013-2014 Funding Opportunities.

For details on specific Funding Programs, please visit the NSHRF’s Schedule of Funding Opportunities.

NSHRF Launches Research Program Funding Opportunities

The NSHRF is pleased to announce the launch of three of the 2013-14 Research Programs funding opportunities.

This year, in response to applicant feedback, the NSHRF has created a completely web based approach to outlining funding opportunity competition requirements.

Logic Models and Qualitative Evaluation Design & Analysis Workshops

The Canadian Evaluation Society-Nova Scotia Chapter is offering two half-day workshops presented by the NSHRF’s Rob Chatwin and Dr. Nancy Carter. 

Both workshops will take place on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. For further descriptions on both of the workshops and details on costs, times and registration, click here.

Program Evaluation Course

The IWK is offering a 10 week course taught by Dr. Nancy Carter, the NSHRF’s Director of Evaluation Services.

The course runs from Feb 7, 2013 – April 11, 2013 in the Research Services Large Conference Room, Main Floor of the Goldbloom Pavilion at the IWK Health Centre. Participants will learn about the importance of evaluation, facilitating evaluation projects in your workplace, identifying indicators and measures, research design and data collection techniques, and practical and theoretical issues related to program evaluation. Space is limited. For further information on objectives, costs and registration, click here.

The Azrieli Foundation and Partner's Funding Opportunity

The Azrieli Neurodevelopment Research Program in partnership with Brain Canada announce the Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI).

For details regarding the MIRI competition, including deadlines, eligibility and requirements, click here.