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| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Canada Council for the Arts | Digital Literacy and Intelligence | Build strategic digital knowledge and capacity; Gather and Connect; or Research and Expertiment. Activities will address digital challenges, issues and opportunities related to artistic pratice. | Ongoing for requests up to $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| Canada Council for the Arts | Arts Abroad: Travel | Supports artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations to enhance international exposure, undertake artistic exploration or exchanges with international colleagues, and nurture new and existing art markets in a global context. | Variable Deadlines |
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| Canada Council for the Arts | Research and Creation | Initial stages of the creative project. | Anytime before Project cut-off dates: October 7, April 22 (TBC 2021) | up to $25,000 | |
| Canada Council for the Arts | Concept to Realization | Supports the full creation cycle. | Anytime before Project cut-off dates: October 7 (TBC 2021) | $60,000 for Projects (exceptionally up to $100,000) $60,000/year for Composite requests, exceptionally up to $100,000/year (max $300K). |
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| Canada Council for the Arts | Professional Development for Artists | Support the careers of Canadian artists and artist groups with professional development. | Anytime before cut-off dates Oct. 21 and Feb. 3 | Up to $10,000 | |
| Canada Council for the Arts | Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis People |
Supports Indigenous individuals, groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem. | Various Deadlines | Travel: up to $30,000 Small-Scale: up to $3,000 Short-term: up to $100,000 Long-Term Projects: up to $300,000 Indigenous Organizations: determined by group |
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| Multiple Sponsors | Sept-Dec Awards and Prizes Supported by ISA | Faculty members interested in being nominated or nominating, please communicate with your School Directors 3-4 months in advance (School Directors please communicate with Associate Dean of Research). |
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| Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences | The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences | Support to Canadian authors and publishers in publishing or translating a book in the humanities and social sciences. | Anytime | $8,000 (publication); $12,000 (translation and publication) | |
| MITACS | MITACS Accelerate | Paid internships co-funded by MITACS and partner organizations (businesses or non-profits) for full-time students in Canada or Mitacs partner countries | Anytime | 2-4 months or - 8 months | $7,500 |
| MITACS | MITACS Entrepreneur International | Travel grants to Canadian start-ups housed in a university-linked incubator or accelerator to connect with international host incubators. | Anytime | $5,000 | |
| Translink | TransLink New Mobility Research Grant | Provides grants to project undertaken by Canadian post-secondary researchers and their partners. May span a range of disciplines (e.g. engineering, planning & policy, urban design, computer science, environmental & resource science, business, psychology, sociology, and economics) | Ongoing | 1 -2 years | Up to $50,000 |
| Genome BC | Genome BC: Various funding opportunities | https://www.genomebc.ca/funding/current-opportunities |
January
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPC | Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) Contributions Program | Funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives | Jan. 6 | 1 year | Up to $50,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Globalink | Post-doctoral fellowships with a partner organization and a project management component | Intention to Apply & COI Decl.: Jan 8 Final App: Feb 19 |
1-2 years | $60,000 annual (MITACS: 30K, Partner: 30K) Training curriculum at $7,500/year Submission assistance & certificate of completion |
| Media Democracy Fund | NetGain PartnershipSmall Grants | Projects focused on "Digital Threats to Democracy" to understand the impact of dominant platforms. | January 11, 2021 | 12 months | $25,000-$100,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Elevate | Post-doc funding to manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or non-profit. | Draft: Jan. 13 COI Decl.: Jan. 13 Final: Feb. 10 |
2 years | Min. $55,000/year and training $7,500/year (partner: min. $30,000) |
| Grawemeyer | Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition | International award for composition in choral, orchestral, chamber, song-cycle, dance, opera, musical theater, extended solo or other. | Jan. 13 | $100,000 USD | |
| Spencer Foundation | Large Research Grants on Education | Contribute to the improvement of education. | LOI: Jan. 15 Full Proposal: Feb. 5 |
1-5 years | Three tiers: USD $125,000-$250,000 USD $250,001-$375,000 USD$375,001-$500,000 |
| Spencer Foundation | Racial Equity Special Research Grants | Contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. | LOI: Dec. 15 Full Proposal: Jan. 12 |
1-5 years | Up to $USD 75,000 |
| Global Affairs Canada | Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program | Short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad in China for research, language studies or a combination. | January 21, 2021 | 12 months for students 8 weeks to 12 months for mid-career professionals and faculty members |
2,500 Yuan - undergrads 3,000 Yuan - Master's or general scholars 3,500 Yuan - Doctoral or senior scholars |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Grand Challenges ICODA COVID-19 Data Science Initiative | Advance research on COVID-19 through data science. | January 19, 2021 | 6-12 months | US$100,000 |
| CMCH | CMCH Housing Supply Challenge | Innovative Solutions to the barriers that limit the creation fo new housing. | Initial Submission: Jan. 20 Full Proposal: Sept. 2021 |
Complete by March 2023 | Seed funding: $100,000 Implementation Funding (Stage 2) - finalists share from a pool of $22.5 million |
| Desire2Learn | Desire2Learn Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning | Recognizes up to 5 post-secondary educators each year for innovative approaches to teaching and learning | Feb. 28 | 1 year | $2,200 (STLEHE conference and Recipients' Retreat) |
| Vancouver Foundation | Vancouver Foundation Systems Change Grants | Address root causes of pressing social, environmental or cultural issues by influencing the behaviours of populations, organizations, and institutions. | Stage 1: Oct. 16 Stage 2: Jan. 24 |
up to 3 years | up to $300K (require matching funds) |
| Vancouver Foundation | Vancouver Foundation Participatory Action Research Grants | Co-led by community members and researchers to learn more about the root causes of pressing issues impacting the health of communities. | Stage 1: Oct. 16 Stage 2: Jan. 24 |
up to 3 years | up to $300K (require matching funds) |
| MSFHR | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Innovation to Commercialization (I2C) | Advance products or technologies for health innovation and societal benefit. | LOI: Jan. 27 Full Application: March 31 |
1-4 years | $150,000/year for 2 years (Phase I) $75,000/year for 2 additional yrs (successful renewal) |
| Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Academy Film Scholars Grant | Support significant new English-language works of film scholarship that address cultural, educational, historical, theoretical or scientific aspects of theatrical motion pictures. 2 awarded. | Jan. 29 | 1 year | $25,000 |
February
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Motorola | Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant | Funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee volunteerism and education, especially engineering and IT programming. | Feb. 3, Apr. 17 | $50,000 | |
| MSFHR | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research – 2021 Scholar Competition | Supports early career researchers to form their own research teams and develop strong research programs that advance cutting-edge health solutions. | LOI: Dec. 7
Final: Feb. 12 (Institution) |
up to 5 years | $90,000/year (up to 5 yrs) |
| Spencer Foundation | Large Research Grants on Education | Contribute to the improvement of education. | LOI: Jan. 15 Final: Feb. 5 |
1-5 years | Three tiers: USD $125,000-$250,000 USD $250,001-$375,000 USD $375,001-$500,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Elevate | Post-doc funding to manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or non-profit. | Draft: Jan. 13 COI Decl.: Jan. 13 Final: Feb. 10 |
2 year | Min. $55,000/year and training $7,500/year (partner: min. $30,000) |
| MITACS | MITACS - Canadian Science Policy Fellowship | Prospective fellows (with PhD) interested in undertaking a year-long policy position with a Canadian government host office. | Feb. 3 (Call for Fellows) Note: Call for Hosts Deadline is March 3 |
12-month Fellowship | Annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 |
| IRP | Community Foundations of Canada: The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) | Non-repayable capital to help launch, design, measure and scale a social enterprise (note: may be relevant for faculty members’ non-profit or for-profit partners) | Feb. 10 | $10,000 to $100,000 | |
| Open Society Foundations | The Open Society Foundations Soros Equality Fellowship | For individuals to support the production of an innovative racial justice project (US issues; English) | Feb. 13 | 18 months | $100,000 |
| WorkSafeBC | WorkSafeBC Innovation at Work | Research to develop practical solutions to address workplace health and safety issues. | Final (mandatory): Feb. 12 | 1 year | Up to $50,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Globalink | Post-doctoral fellowships with a partner organization and a project management component | Intention to Apply & COI Decl: Jan 8 Final App: Feb 19 |
1-2 years | $60,000 annual (MITACS: 30K, Partner: 30K) | Training curriculum at $7,500/year | Submission assistance & certificate of completion |
| Government of Canada | Canada Environmental Conservation and Protection Grants | Various deadline starting mid-Feb | Variable ranging from $25,000 and more | ||
| EduCanada | Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) Program | reduce poverty in developing countries of ASEAN by offering PD opportunities through short-term courses in Canada, aligned with 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | Feb. 27 | scholarships run from June 1 to no later than March 1, 2021 | Variable - $10K for course + $5K travel + $1.6K weekly |
| Spencer Foundation | Lyle Spencer Research Awards to Transform Education | Supports intellectually ambitious research projects that aspire to transform education | Feb. 27 | up to 5 years | 525,000 to 1 million USD |
March
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| SPIE | SPIE Education Outreach Grants Program | Support for optics and photonics related education outreach activities (universities, science centers, high schools, etc.) | Feb. 28 | $5,000 USD | |
| Art and Education | 2020-22 Vera List Center Fellowships | Curatorial and professional development advancing discourse on art and politics – Theme: As for Protocols | March 15 | $15,000 USD | |
| Prix Ars Electronica | Prix Ars Electronica | Iin the categories of Computer Animation, Digital Communities, Interactive Art + and u19 (create your world) | March 2 |
Golden Nicas + 10,000 Euros | Prominent appearance at Ars Electronica Festival | |
| Koussevitzky Music Foundation | Koussevitzky Music Foundation Grant | Commission of chamber (groups) and symphonic (orchestra) music compositions | March 15 | 1 yr – performance expected 2 years after grant | USD $15,000 |
| Spencer Foundation | Small Grants on Education | Contribute to the improvement of education. | March 1 | 1-5 years | USD $50,000 |
| Endangered Language Fund | Language Legacies Grant Program | Small grants for language documentations and revitalization | March 15 | 1 year | Average USD $2,000 |
| HFSP | Human Frontier Science Program | Innovative basic research on biological problems with novel and interdisciplinary approaches | LOI: March 30 Final: Sept 10 |
variable duration | Up to $450,000 / year |
| From the Heart of Production | From the Heart Production Roy W. Dean Film Grants | Funds independent feature films, documentaries, web series and short films | March 31 | 1 year | $3,500 USD + long list of goods and services discounts |
| Fraser Health | Planning Award for Patient-Oriented Research and Knowledge Translation | Research teams partnering with patients and stakeholders to plan research studies or KT projects in the Fraser Salish region | March 31 | 9 months | $10,000 |
April
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Artistic Research and Project Grants | National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) | Largest film fest for encouragement and acknowledgement of young artists (24 y.o. or younger) working in the media arts. | April 10 ($30), May 15 ($40), June 19 ($50), July 17 ($60) with 10% discount for FilmFreeway Gold members | Different prizes (last year, gave out over $7,000 in cash awards, $5000 in software and gear and $40,000 in scholarships) | |
| BC Support Unit Fraser Centre | YⱭ:Y̓ƏSTƏL̓ AWARD | Support research teams in partnering with Indigenous communities in the Fraser region | Apr. 15 | 8 months | $30,000 |
| Spencer Foundation | Spencer Foundation: Large Grants on Education Program | Supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This is a US foundation and grants are highly competitive, however, strong projects for researchers from other countries, including Canada are eligible. | LOI - Apr. 17 | 1-5 years | Funding tiers of $125K-$250K, $250,001-$375,000, $375,001-$500,000 |
| Bill and Melinda Gates | Bill & Melinda Gates Grand Challenges and Grand Challenges Exploration Initiatives | Innovation to solve key global health and development challenges in: 1) non-hormonal contraceptives, 2) use of safe and appropriate cesarean section, 3) materials science for a transformative menstrual health and hygiene product, 4) improving the impact of health campaigns. | LOI - Apr. 22 Final - July |
1-3 years | 1) USD 2 million for up to 3 years; 2) $100K for 24 mos, $300K for 24 mos; 3) $100K for initial grants; 4) $100K for initial grants |
| CANSSI | Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute - Collaborative Research Teams Projects | Foster fundamental statistics and inferential data science research and training interactions that span disciplines and institutions. | LOI: April 30 Final: August |
$180,000 |
May
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Research | New collaborative research between Microsoft and universities to make advances in AI to solve computing security problems. See also more MICROSOFT RESEARCH opportunities for faculty, students and post-docs at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/ | May 1 | 12-18 months | USD 150,000 |
June
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| CCA | CCA - Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts | Granted to artists in recognition of remarkable careers in either of those fields (up to 8 awards) | June 1 | $25,000 | |
| MITACS | MITACS Elevate | Post-doc funding to manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or non-profit. | June 10 (submit draft application for pre-review)
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2 years | $60,000/year plus professional development training ($7,500/year non-cash value). Partner contribution: min. $30,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Globalink Research Internship (GRI) | GRI pairs faculty in Canada with international undergrads from Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA. All disciplines are eligible. | June 10 | 12 week research projects from May-Oct. | |
| Facebook Open Research Awards | Exploring unique challenges, threats, attacks, mitigations, and other considerations in the burgeoning space of AR, VR, and smart devices. | June 12 | Not mentioned | $75,000 |
July
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Global Grand Challenges | Bill & Melinda Gates Grand Challenges and Grand Challenges Exploration Initiatives | Innovation to solve key global health and development challenges in: 1) non-hormonal contraceptives, 2) use of safe and appropriate cesarean section, 3) materials science for a transformative menstrual health and hygiene product, 4) improving the impact of health campaigns. | LOI - Apr. 22 Final - July |
1-3 years | 1) USD 2 million for up to 3 years; 2) $100K for 24 mos, $300K for 24 mos; 3) $100K for initial grants; 4) $100K for initial grants |
| Grand Challenges Canada | Grand Challenges - Global Mental Health Seed Funding Program | Proof-of-concept grants that focus on mental well-being of youth in low and middle-income countries. | Register: July 9 Apply: July 17 |
18-24 months | $250,000 |
| Spencer Foundation | Spencer Foundation: Large Grants on Education Program | Supports education research projects. Highly competitive and US-based, however, strong projects from other countries are eligible. | LOI: July 14, 2020 | 1-5 years | Funding tiers of $125K-$250K, $250,001-$375,000, $375,001-$500,000 |
| National Geographic | National Georgraphic AI for Earth Innovation | Novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way we monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth's natural resources for a more sustainable future. | July 22 | 1 year | $5,000 to $100,000 |
| AI Lab | The AI LAB (European Artificial Intelligence Lab). Astronomy x AI | Offers international artists working in the field of AI to win a residency at a scientific partner institution and at the Futurelab of Ars Electronica. | July 22 | 7-12 weeks | An artist fee in the amount of € 3.000,-, a production budget of € 7.000,- as well as accommodation and travel |
| Government of Canada | Ideas Challenge - Moral Trauma on the Frontline | Investigate new ways to identify, diagnose and treat the moral injuries left by providing care during this worldwide pandemic. | July 30 | Value: $200K (6 mos) to $1M (1 year) |
August
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| PICS | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions | Targeting new entrants and emerging leaders, the program aims to support researchers to take bold, calculated, risks in pursuit of high-impact climate solution results. | August 4 | max. 3 years | $180,000 (3-5 awards/call) |
| Innovate BC | Innovate BC Ignite Program | Innovation projects in areas of natural sciences, applied sciences and/or engineering. | LOI: Aug. 10 Final: Oct. 19 |
3 years | $300,000 |
| ResearchNet | Team Grant: More Years, Better Lives (MYBL) 2020 | Research on demographic change and its impacts on income and wealth, caring responsibilities, and social and political participation with an emphasis on reducing inequalities. 3 eligible applicants from 3 EWG countries |
EOI (optional): Aug. 14 Full Proposal: Sept. 14 Abbreviated Proposal: Sept. 15 |
3 years | $250K |
| European Research Fund | European Research Fund - Advanced Grants | Long-term funding for ground-breaking, high-risk projects of established, leading PIs (10-year track record) | August (no CFP yet in 2020) | 5 years | up to €2.5 million |
September
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Future Skills Centre | Future Skills Centre - May 2020: Shock Proofing the Future | Research, network development and innovation pilots that target sectors, regions and populations with needs to build resiliency in the face of social and economic shock and to recognize emerging opportunities to accelerate skills, adopt new technologies and promote innovative policy or program approaches. | Final Deadline: Sept. 1 | $25K (small scale) to $2.5M (exceptional potential for impact) | |
| European Commission | European Commission Marie-Sklodowska Curie Actions Fellowships | European or Global research fellowships for experienced researchers with a doctoral degree or at least 4 years full-time research experience. All research areas are eligible. | Sept. 9 | TBD based on # applications. Covers living, travel, family costs, training, networking and research costs of the fellow, as well as to the management and indirect costs of the project | |
| ResearchNet | Team Grant: More Years, Better Lives (MYBL) 2020 | Research on demographic change and its impacts on income and wealth, caring responsibilities, and social and political participation with an emphasis on reducing inequalities. 3 eligible applicants from 3 EWG countries |
EOI (optional): Aug. 14 Full Proposal: Sept. 14 Abbreviated Proposal: Sept. 15 |
3 years | $250K |
| Fulbright Canada | Fulbright Canada | Reciprocal exchange and opportunity for Canadian scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the US. Various award opportunities | Mainly Sept. 15 or Nov. 15 | Variable | |
| Fulbright Canada | Fulbright Canada - Canadian Scholars Arctic Initiative | Network to stimulate international scientific collaboration on Arctic issues. | Sept. 15 | US $40,000 | |
| Sony | Sony Research Award Program | Build relationships between universities and Sony for cutting-edge academic research to drive technologies, industry and the future. | Sept. 19 | Faculty Innovation Award: US$100,000 Focused Research Award: US$150,000 |
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| MITACS | Globalink Program | Competitive initiative for international undergraduates from: Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, HK, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, UK, US. | Sept. 23 | 12 weeks | Funds logistics, accommodation, medical insurance, etc. |
| MSFHR | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research - 2020 Reach Competition | Bring together researchers and research users to support the dissemination of research evidence to facilitate its effective uptake and potential to impact health and care. | Sept. 28 | 12 months | up to $15K |
| MSFHR | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research - 220 Convening & Collaborating (C2) Competition | Bring together researchers and research users to co-develop research aligned with BC's health system priorities with findings relevant to users. | Sept. 28 | 12 months | up to $15K |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship | Early career researchers in the Americas with innovative, breakthrough and high impact research. | Sept. 30 | 2 years | US $200,000 |
| CMCH | CMCH Housing Supply Challenge | Innovative solutions to the barriers that limit the creation of new housing | Initial Submission: Jan. 20 Full Proposal: Sept. 2021 |
Complete by March 2023 | Seed funding: $100,000 Implementation funding (Stage 2) - finalists will share from a pool of $22.5 million |
October
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Canada Council for the Arts | Research and Creation | several grants and awards to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts | October 7 | 25,000 | |
| Canada Council for the Arts | Concept to Realization | several grants and awards to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts | October 7 | $60,000 | |
| Vancouver Foundation | Systems Change Test and Scale Grants | Address root causes of pressing social, environmental or cultural issues by influencing the behaviours of populations, organizations, and institutions. * Due to institutional quotas, please inform isa@sfu.ca if you plan to apply. |
Stage 1: Oct. 16 Stage 2: Jan. 24 |
up to 3 years | up to $300K (require matching funds) |
| Vancouver Foundation | Systems Change Develop Grants | Help teams generate ideas for a project plan to unpack a complex issue and identify systemic behaviours that have created tht issue or are holding the issues in place. | Sept. 21 to Oct. 16, 2020 | 1 year | Up to $20,000 |
| Vancouver Foundation | Participatory Action Investigate Grants | Co-led by community members and researchers to learn more about the root causes of pressing issues impacting the health of communities. * Due to institutional quotas, please inform isa@sfu.ca if you plan to apply. |
Stage 1: Oct. 16 Stage 2: Jan. 24 |
up to 3 years | up to $300K (require matching funds) |
| Vancouver Foundation | Participatory Action Convene Grants | Short-term grants to help teams generate ideas for a project plan co-led by community members and researchers to learn more about the root causes of pressing issues impacting the health of communities. * Due to institutional quotas, please inform isa@sfu.ca if you plan to apply. |
Sept. 21 to Oct. 16 - submit application online | 1 year | up to $20,000 |
| CIFAR | CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars | For researchers within first 5 years of a full-time research position to join join a CIFAR research program for two years, interacting within a global network of internationally renowned researchers | Oct. 30 | 2 years | Up to $100,000 in unrestricted research support |
November
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| Spencer Foundation | Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants | Support education research projects | Nov. 3 | 1-5 years | up to $50,000 |
| Fulbright | Fulbright Canadian Research Chair Program Awards 2020-2021 | Research and teaching grants in the US provided to exceptional Canadian scholars and/or experienced professionals within humanities and social sciences. **Please check site and attached pdf for further details (pls. contact hdragats@sfu.ca) | Nov. 15 | 4, 5 or 8 months | US$25,000-$50,000 |
| Fulbright Canada | Fulbright Canada | Reciprocal exchange and opportunity for Canadian scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the US. Various award opportunities | Mainly Sept. 15 or Nov. 15 | Variable | |
| Cultural and Scientific Services French Embassy in Canada | France-Canada Research Fund | Provide funding for new scientific projects jointly developed by French and Canadian teams that have not worked together before. Primarily intended to support mobility of researchers and their students. **submitted proposals MUST be joint projects between a French institution and one of 20 FCRF’s Canadian member universities | Nov. 13 | 2 years | $8,000 - $15,000 |
| MITACS | MITACS Industrial Postdoc | Special initiative for postdoctoral fellows with a company or non-profit organization | Nov. 25 | Up to 3 years | Min. $50,000/year, research costs: $5,000/year Partner: $25,000/year |
| MSFHR | Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research – Scholar Competition | Supports early career researchers to form their own research teams and develop strong research programs that advance cutting-edge health solutions. | LOI: Nov. 29 Final: Feb. 7 |
up to 5 years | $90,000/year (up to 5 yrs) |
| Government of Canada | Bank of Canada Fellowship Award | Recognizes research excellence and supports research in one of the Bank's core functions (monetary policy, funds management, financial system and currency) | Nov. 30 | up to 5 years | Value: $50K (grant)and $40K (research allowance) / year |
December
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
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| SFU Library | Indigenous Digital Media Grants | Development of Indigenous digital resources. Available to SFU researchers, creators, and makers. | Dec. 4, 2020 (If funds remain, another call in February 2021) |
1 year | up to $140,000 |
| Government of Canada | Canadian Heritage - Anti-Racism Action Program | Research to build understanding of discrimination faced by minority communities. Help address barriers to employment, justice and social participation among racialized and religious minority communities, and Indigenous peoples. | Dec. 17 | 3 years | $150,000 |
| Spencer Foundation | Racial Equity Special Research Grants | Contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. | LOI: Dec. 15 Final: Jan. 12 |
1-5 years | Up to USD$75,000 |
| MITACS | RISE-Globalink Research Internship | Support mobility of students from Canadian universities to German universities/institutions | December 15 | Approx. 3 months | $6,000 MITACS DADD (Germany): insurance, logistical support |
| University of Calgary - School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape | CBDX: Cities for All | International design ideas competition: What does a city for all look like? How does it operate and function? How can it come into being? What place,structure, thing, system, process or relationship must be forged for a more just and equitable "city for all"? | Dec. 31 | 1 year | $6,000 prize |
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