Virtual webinars and workshops
Call for proposals
University of Waterloo researchers are invited to apply for the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (CBRF-BRIF). The purpose of these funds is to build on existing assets and infrastructure, forge partnerships across multiple sectors, including industry and government research facilities, and ensure Canada is prepared for future pandemics by increasing domestic capacity through investments and partnerships to produce life-saving vaccines and therapeutics.
Funding information
CBRF: up to $215M over four years, with $500K to $5M per project per year
BRIF: up to $360M (maximum of $277M for infrastructure and $83M for associated operating costs)
Important dates
Please note that internal deadlines of research hubs precede the official deadlines. Please refer to the next section for the internal deadlines for the Expression of Interest (EOI), Notice of Intent (NOI) and full application.
| March 2, 2023 | Program Launch |
| June 8, 2023 | NOI Submission |
| August 10, 2023 | Draft Full Proposal and Review - Internal |
| September 7, 2023 | Full Application |
| March 2024 | Results Announced |
Research hubs
The five research hubs selected at Stage 1 of CBRF-BRIF are:
- Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases (HI3), led by the University of Toronto
- Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub: Engineering Immunity for Pandemic Responses (CIEBH), led by the University of British Columbia
- Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H), co-led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University
- The Prairie Hub for Pandemic Preparedness, led by the University of Alberta
- Eastern Canada Pandemic Preparedness Hub (ECaPPH), led by Université de Montréal
For more information about the hubs, their partners and research summary, visit Award Recipients: Canada Biomedical Research Fund—Stage 1.
Internal deadlines
| HI3 | CIEBH | CP2H | Prairie | ECaPPH | |
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| EOI | April 27, 2023 | April 27, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| NOI | - | - | - | - | - |
| Application | - | - | - | - | - |
Office of Research process
- Applicants must contact the relevant Hub in advance of the EOI deadline to confirm proposals align with the goals of the Hub.
- Copy Stephanie Filsinger and Yibei Zhao on EOI draft submissions so that we can conduct an administrative review in advance of each Hub's deadline.
- EOIs that require institutional approval must go through Andrew Barker prior to each Hub's EOI deadline.
- Ensure Stephanie, Yibei and Andrew are copied on your final submission to the Hub.
Application process
This funding opportunity is at Stage 2 where applications are open for research, talent development and infrastructure projects aligned with the research hubs. The selection criteria and ratings matrices for the Stage 2 competition have published on the CBRF-BRIF website.
While Waterloo is partnered with HI3 and CIEBH, applications to other three hubs are also encouraged. Waterloo has a Teams site where regular updates are provided, and documents are uploaded. Please contact Grace Gomashie to express your interest and be added to the Teams site.
Webinars and workshops (virtual)
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March 20, 2023 |2:00 - 3:30 pm EDT | HI3 Information Session. Learn about the Hub’s objectives and Stage 2 proposal guidelines and how they align with the HI3 priorities, vision, and program of research. Register. |
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March 27, 2023 |9:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT | HI3 Workshop. Discuss each partner’s challenges, needs and research interests and how these may collaboratively form Stage 2 Proposals. |
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March 30, 2023 |12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT | Waterloo Information Session. A recording of the information session will be available upon request following the event. |
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March 30, 2023 |12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT | CIEBH Academic Partners Meeting. Senior officials discuss the coordination of CIEBH project proposals between academic institutions. |
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April 5, 2023 |6:00 - 7:30 pm EDT | CIEBH Town Hall. A recording of the information session only and a summary of the topics discussed during the Q&A will be posted on the CIEBH website following the event. |
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April 6, 2023 |11:00 am - 1:00 EDT | CP2H EOI information webinar. Provide potential external collaborators with details on EOI, timelines, guidelines and selection criteria, NOI, hub endorsement and submission of the final applications. Register. |
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April 12, 2023 |12:00 - 2:30 pm EDT | CBRF-BRIF NOI webinar (English). Discuss the overall objectives of the funding program as well as provide more information on the NOI structure. Register. |
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April 13, 2023 |1:00 – 2:30 pm EDT | CBRF-BRIF NOI webinar (French). Discuss the overall objectives of the funding program as well as provide more information on the NOI structure. Register. |
| Early May | CBRF-BRIF Q&A period on NOI guidelines (all applicants) |
| Mid-May | ISED’s Biomanufacturing and Innovation Symposium |
| Late May | CBRF-BRIF Stage 2 research security webinar (all applicants) |
| Mid-June | CBRF-BRIF Stage 2 full application webinar (all applicants) |
More information sessions and events to be added.
Support
For EOI, NOI and proposal development, contact:
Catherine Burns, AVP, Health Initiatives
Andrew Barker, Director, Institutional Research
Stephanie Filsinger, Senior Manager, Institutional Research
Yibei Zhao, Research Development Officer, Health Initiatives