Research

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Help

• what's a Grants Facilitator?
• who is my grants facilitator?
• who signs my grants?

Finding a Grant

• what grants am I eligible for?
• is there SFU funding for my research?
• how do I find out about funding opportunities?

Applying for a Grant

• when is the next deadine?
• how much overhead does SFU charge for research grants?
• will the grants facilitator write my grant application?
• how do I submit my grant application?

Money / Budgets

• does SFU charge researchers overhead?
• what percentage of grants goes to the PI?
• what are SFU rates for hotels, food and other subsistence costs?
• what's the SFU rate for RAs?
• who will help me with my budget?
• should I apply for the maximum amount available?
• now that I have a research grant, how do I get my money?

See also: Questions to ask yourself before Applying for a Grant