Announcements
Awards
CEA-Whitworth Award for Education Research
www.cea-ace.ca/res.cfm?subsection+whi
Deadline: Call for nominations and the 2009 deadline has not been announced yet (past years deadline has been in June)
Each year CEA honours an individual or group who has made a noteworthy contribution to education research in our country. Through this award, CEA celebrates the important contribution of research in increasing our knowledge and understanding of Canadian education. Information on the nomination procedure and criteria is available at the website.
Conferences and Workshops
American Scientific Association & Canadian Scientific and Christian Association
6th Annual Meeting: Exploring God's World of Endless Wonder
July 31 - August 3, 2009
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Call for Papers: January 30, 2009
http://www.asa3.org/ASA/meetingASA.html
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Robin Collins, Messiah College
Dr. Mario Beauregard, Université De Montréal, Canada
Mr. Charles Duke, USAF Retired, and former NASA Astronaut
Dr. Robert Mann, University Of Waterloo
Dr. James Tour, Rice University, Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology
Dr. Perla Manapol, NGO, Sustainable Rural Enterprise
The American Scientific Affiliation, together with the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, is a fellowship of men and women in science and disciplines that relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science.
American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Conference
Date: April 3-4, 2009
Location: University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Call for Papers Deadline: Abstracts due February 27, 2009; Final manuscripts due March 20, 2009 Registration Deadline: March 20, 2009
Website: http://www.asee2009conference.org/ Theme: How is Engineering and Engineering Technology responding to the needs of our world?
Calvin College Seminars in Christian Scholarship
Inklings: Dinosaurs or Contemporaries?
March 26-28, 2009
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hosted by C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society
Plenary speaker: Peter Schakel
Call for Papers: Deadline for graduate and advanced undergraduate students has been extended to February 7, 2009.
Cost: $125
Website: www.calvin.edu/scs/2009/Conferences/C%20S%20Lewis/
Theme: In papers and plenary sessions, the conference will explore ways in which C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield and Charles Williams may (or may not) be particularly relevant to the literary, theological, philosophical and socio-political issues of our own early 21st century times. As in previous conferences, we would like to extend the conversation to include Dorothy Sayers as well, and we would like to open the conversation even a bit further this year by including G.K. Chesterton, a strong-minded proto-Inkling of sorts, in the mix. What might this diverse and pleasantly provocative circle of thinkers have to offer to the world of ideas that we find ourselves in?
Teaching, Learning, and Christian Practices
October 29-31, 2009
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hosted and sponsored by Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning
Plenary Speakers: Paul Griffiths, Rebecca DeYoung
Call for Papers: April 15, 2009
Cost: $125
Website: www.calvin.edu/scs/2009/Conferences/Kuyers/
Theme: There have been substantial theological discussions in recent years concerning the nature and significance of Christian practices such as hospitality, Sabbath-keeping, forgiveness, intentional community, healing, prayer, worship, liturgy, spiritual reading, and so on-emphasizing that faith is not reducible to a mere system of ideas and beliefs. There has also been significant discussion in the world of education regarding the nature of educational practice, and of teaching and learning settings as communities of practice. The Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning will host a conference in October 2009 that seeks to address the intersection between these discussions, asking how Christian practices illuminate, challenge, or contribute to Christian teaching and learning.
Canadian Development Economics Study Group
Date: May 29-31, 2009
Location: University of Toronto
Call for Papers Deadline: February 20, 2009 Registration Deadline: May 15, 2009
Cost: $1000 travel grant available for presenters.; Advance Registration for members is $175.00; Students and retired members pay $95.00; Non members pay $235. Meals are extra.
Website: http://economics.ca/2009/en/submit.php
Theme: "Globalization and the Great Divergence"
Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference
June 8-10, 2009
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Call for Papers: January 16, 2009
Website: www.cmrsc.ca
For more information contact:
Kevin J. McClafferty
Chairman, Scientific Programme Committee
UWO Accident Research Team
Room 2162, Elborn College
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON N6A 5B9
Tel: (519) 661-2127 (ext 88297)
Fax: (519) 661-3123
E-mail: cmrsc19_papers@magma.ca
CCCU Conferences
The CCCU is committed to providing top-notch conferences for both faculty and administrators throughout the year on a variety of topics. While many conferences are designed for specific peer groups, some are open to anyone working on a Council campus to discuss issues critical to Christian higher education. Each conference is designed to continue the professional development of those who attend and to allow valuable time for fellowship and networking. See the website for all upcoming conferences.
National New Faculty Workshop
June 9-12, 2009
Nyack College, DC Campus, Washington, DC
Website: www.cccu.org/conferences_events/2009_cccu_new_faculty_workshop
Concept: The New Faculty Workshop is designed for any faculty members in their first three years of teaching at a CCCU institution. The basic objectives for this workshop are:
- An introduction to foundational issues in relating the Christian faith to learning.
- An introduction to teaching from a Christian perspective.
- An orientation to contemporary Christian students.
- A conversation about balancing the demands of teaching, scholarship, and service at a Christian college or university.
International Institute for Christian Studies
IICS 2009 Vision Conference: True Significance in the Academy: The Legacy of Christian Scholarship
July 16-18, 2009
Airport Hilton, Kansas City, Missouri
Call for Papers: May 22, 2009
Speakers: Dr. Walter Kaiser, Dr. Elaine Storkey and Dr. Dean Trulear
Website: www.iics.com
Theme: To explore what we as Christian academicians and professionals should pass on to future generations.
International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE)
Website: http://cisseconference.org/
CISSE provides a virtual forum for presentation and discussion of the state-of the-art research on computers, information and systems sciences and engineering. CISSE is the World's first Engineering/Computing and Systems Research E-Conference.
CISSE is composed of the following four conferences:
- International Conference on Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (SCSS)
- International Conference on Telecommunications and Networking (TeNe)
- International Conference on Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learning (EIAE)
- International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation (IETA)
Past conferences are archived for future viewing - registration for conference is required in order to view archived conferences.
International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS)
Website: www.isqols2009.istitutodeglinnocenti.it
IX Conference of the Interantional Study of Qualifyt of Life Studies
July 19-23, 2009.
Florence, Italy.
The IX ISQOLS Conference in Florence is considered one of the key-events in the ambit of the OECD Global Project "Measuring the Progress of Societies" in view of the III OECD World Forum that will be held in late 2009 in Korea. In the ambit of the Global Project, ISQOLS is "associate organization".
High Performance Computing Symposium (HPCVL)
June 14-17, 2009
Kingston, Ontario
Cost: $350 for non-students (after May 1, 2009: $400)
$175 for students (after May 1, 2009: $225)
Contact Info: http://www.hpcs2009.org/callforpapers
Theme: Tools for research.
First Chess Interactions Conference
August 17-219, 2009
University of Saskatchewan
Call for Papers Deadline: February 26, 2009
Registration Deadline:.May 29, 2009
Cost: Early Bird Registration ($200): May 29, 2009 (Online registration will be available soon)
Website:https://ocs.usask.ca/ocs/index.php/chess/index/schedConfs/current
Theme: To bring together experts from Computer Science, the Humanities, Engineering, Education, Economics, and the Social and Natural Sciences to explore common themes and methodologies among the diverse disciplines.
New Funding Opportunities and Deadlines
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Deadline: Applications are accepted at any time.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers research fellowships and awards for scholars who wish to conduct research in Germany. Programmes are open to highly qualified scholars and scientists with doctoral degrees from all countries and all disciplines.
Website: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
L'Oréal Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships
Deadlines: March 31, 2009
Internal Deadlines: 2 weeks before submission deadline
Purpose: This fellowship is a part of the For Women in Science Program which recognizes the importance of the contributions of women in the progress of science. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of scientists, including representatives from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and L'Oréal Canada.
Eligibility: Female postdoctoral researchers in the field of Engineering/Pure and Applied Sciences. Candidates must be female Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must conduct their research at Canadian host institution or organization under the auspices of an academic supervisor. Applicants must not have previously held this fellowship.
Amount: $20,000 CDN each
Term: Tenable for one academic year. The duration of the proposed study/research must be of a maximum of 12 months.
Website:https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005342009
Bank of Canada Fellowship Award
Deadlines: Nominations due by November 15
Purpose: To recognize accomplished researchers who have the potential to continue to make significant contributions to the field of study of interest to the Bank of Canada.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada, employed in a university teaching position, have a PhD.
Amount: $50,000 stipend; $15,000 for research expenses; $25,000 for research assistants
Term: annual
Website:www.bankofcanada.ca
Bank of Canada Governor's Award
Deadlines: Nominations due November 15.
Purpose: To recognize accomplished researchers who have the potential to continue to make significant contributions to the field of study of interest to the Bank of Canada.
Eligibility: Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada; have obtained PhD within 10 years; employed at a university in economics or business
Amount: $25,000 per year for two years
Term: annual
Website:www.bankofcanada.ca
Imperial Oil University Research Awards
University research awards are designed to encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil's petroleum, petrochemical and energy resource development businesses. These areas include the fields of engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, and physical sciences.
Website: http://www.imperialoil.ca/
J.H. Steward Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust
2009-2010 Award
The J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship has been established through voluntary contributions to honour the memory of the first Executive Secretary of the Association. This Fellowship is available for doctoral studies only to a student registered in a doctoral program at a Canadian University.
Value of the Award: One fellowship in the amount of $5000. Website: http://stewartreid.caut.ca/
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research is the provincial support agency for health research in British Columbia.
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
Suite 200, 1285 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6H 3X8, CanadaPhone: 604.730.8322
Fax: 604.730.0524 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Time (excluding holidays).
Website: http://www.msfhr.org/
NSERC
The following are some of the grant opportunities at NSERC. For more information see the NSERC website.
Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP)
Deadlines: Notification of Intent - May 1st; Application - October 1st
The CHRP program supports focused collaborative research projects in any field of the natural sciences and engineering which, if successful, will lead to health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services, and economic development in health-related areas.
Discovery Grants (DG)
(Individual, Group and Subatomic Physics [SAP] Project)
Deadlines: Notification of Intent - August 1st; Application - November 1st; SAP projects requesting more that $500,000 per year - October 1st
Discovery Grants support ongoing programs of research. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all advances in research, whether made individually or in groups. Researchers are free to work in the mode most appropriate for the research area.
Special Research Opportunity (SRO) Program
Applications are accepted at any time
Special Research Opportunity (SRO) grants enable researchers to pursue new and emerging research opportunities at the time they become apparent, or investigate and develop potential new collaborations necessary to respond to these national and international opportunities.
Strategic Project Grants Program
Deadline for applications is April 15th
The goal of the Strategic Project Grants program is to increase research and training in targeted areas that could strongly enhance Canada's economy, society and/or environment within the next ten years. Website: http://www.nserc.ca/
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Shastri India Studies Fellowship
The India Studies Fellowships, available to Canadian scholars, librarians, graduate students, and artists, provide travel, research, and living allowances for scholars while they study in India during the academic year. Website: http://www.sici.org/
University of Notre Dame
Science of Generosity request for proposals.
Deadlines: Letter of Inquiry is due April 15, 2009.
Internal Deadlines: two weeks before submission Purpose: To provide a better understanding of three key aspects of generosity. (See list in AMR)
Eligibility: scholars in economics and finance, social sciences, humanities.
Amount: 4 to 8 proposals will be funded. Between 250,000 and $500,000.
Term: 2009 and 2010
Website:www.generosityresearch.nd.edu
Vancouver Foundation
Through partnerships with donors and agencies, Vancouver Foundation supports hundreds of much-needed and innovative projects in communities throughout British Columbia. Website: http://www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca/grants/index.htm