Research Admin Offices:

• ROADS

Opportunity Type:

• Request for Proposal

Value:

This mission-driven research initiative will be delivered through a coordinated portfolio of funding opportunities:

Stream 1: Driver projects – Up to $19 million is available from Genome Canada

Stream 2: National genomics data hub – Up to $5 million is available from Genome Canada

Stream 3: Indigenous data governance frameworks – Up to $3 million is available from Genome Canada

Disciplines:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences

Sponsors:

• Genome Canada
• Government of Canada

Deadlines:

Description:

This mission-driven research initiative will be delivered through a coordinated portfolio of funding opportunities:

Stream 1: Driver projects
Stand-alone, data-driven, impact-focused research investments designed to address challenges faced in Canada’s natural resources systems, such as improving biodiversity monitoring, enhancing regulatory efficiency, developing sustainable resource management strategies, strengthening climate adaptation, and protecting critical ecosystems.

Stream 2: National genomics data hub
A coordinating platform to support and steward data generated by the Stream 1 driver projects, enabling the development and use of a common, findable and usable national genomic data resource focused on genetic diversity across Canada’s natural resources systems.

Stream 3: Indigenous data governance frameworks
Facilitate the development of Indigenous-led, distinctions-based governance frameworks, co-developed with relevant rights holders. These frameworks will develop concrete tools and resources by which Indigenous genomic and environmental data, knowledge and assets are owned, accessed, utilized, shared and ultimately stewarded within, and where appropriate, beyond the initiative.

Application/Nomination Process:

Each applicant will use a brief letter of intent (LOI) to indicate their interest in applying for Genome Canada funding. The LOI will enable an eligibility check by Genome Canada to ensure the LOI meets the requirements of the funding stream.

Applicants who are deemed eligible will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Contact:

For more information on how to apply, contact Megan Wightman, Senior Advisor, ROADS.