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Tri-Council Funding
Continuing deadlines (year round)
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSERC | NSERC Alliance | Research led by collaborative teams with partner organizations for new knowledge or technology and accerlate results. | Ongoing | 1-5 years | Option 1: $20,000 to $1 million/year for 1-5 years Option 2: $30,000 to $100,000/year for 1-5 years. Cost-sharing & 25% overhead required. |
| CIHR | CIHR Catalyst Grants | Various grant opportunities throughout the year offered to initiate projects in defined sectors or fields. | Variable Deadlines (please consult specific opportunity) | Variable | Variable |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants | Aimed at conducting synthesis research and informing policy on SSHRC Future Challenge Areas. | Variable (announced throughout the year) | 1 year | $25,000 |
January
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research |
Call for expressions of interest for a minimum of 10 individuals to join the Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research with the three federal research funding agencies (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC). |
January 15, 2021 | Mandate until end of 2022 |
Expenses to attend in-person meetings and honoraria may be paid. |
NSERC
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NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (I2I)
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Accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company.
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Jan. 5, Mar. 29, Jun. 28, Sept. 27
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6-24 months
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Phase I - Reduction to Practice Stage (≤ $125K – 12 m) Phase Ib – Supplement (≤ $60K – 6 mos) Phase IIa–Technology Enhancement (≤$125K/y – 6-18m) Phase IIb-Technology Enhancement (≤$350K – 2 years) |
February
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | SSHRC Connection Grants | Events and outreach activities for short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization. Includes Joint Initiative for Digital Citizenship Research | Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, Nov 1 |
1 year | $7,000-$25,000 (events) $7,000-$50,000 (outreach activities) |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Insight Development Grants | Support research in the SSH at its early stages (50% budget envelope for emerging scholars in their first 6 years) | Feb. 2 | 1-2 years | $7,000-$75,000 |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Grants | Support new or existing partnerships to support research (Insight), knowledge mobilization (Connection) and research training (Talent) | LOI: Feb. 10 SFU deadlines January 11, 2021: Draft application components due to ISA for internal review January 20, 2021: Requests for institutional support letters due to ISA (both SFU-led and non-SFU-led) February 5, 2021: Final Stage 1 applications due to Research Services for submission to SSHRC by February 10, 2021 |
4-7 years | LOI: $20,000 Final Application: up to $2.5 million + 35% partner |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) | Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Phase 3 | To support the continued positioning of the CLSA as a world-class platform for multidisciplinary research and to ensure that CLSA data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. |
Feb 16, 2021 (SFU Signature Sheet, Routing Slip and Full Application due to ORS 3 business days before the application deadline) |
Up to $52.2 million for up to six years | |
| SSHRC | New Frontiers in Research Fund, Transformation | Canadian-led interdisciplinary, ground-breaking research projects with potential for real and lasting change. | NOI: Feb. 18 LOI: April 15 Full Application: Nov. 18 |
up to 6 years | $2-4 million per year (incl. 25% indirect costs) |
March
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIHR
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Capture ideas (at any stage) with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health research. | Spring Registration: March 4 Spring Application: April 1 (Internal Deadline: Mar 29)
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4-5 years on average
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Avg: $650K-$750K for 4-5 years Max: $13.75M (only 2% largest will received max)
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SSHRC
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SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants
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Short-term support for targeted partnered research, that will inform decision-making with a single partner organization (public, private, or nonprofit) | Mar. 15, Jun. 15, Sept. 15, Dec. 15
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1 year
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$7,000-$25,000
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NSERC
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NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (I2I)
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Accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company.
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Mar. 29, Jun. 28, Sept. 27, Jan. 5
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6-24 months
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Phase I - Reduction to Practice Stage (≤ $125K – 12 m) Phase Ib – Supplement (≤ $60K – 6 mos) Phase IIa–Technology Enhancement (≤$125K/y – 6-18m) Phase IIb-Technology Enhancement (≤$350K – 2 years) |
| Human Frontier Science Program |
HFSP Research Grants |
Support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries. | Letter of Intent initiation: March 18 Letter of Intent submission: March 30, 2021 Final Application: Sept. 2021 (TBD) |
3 years |
$465,000 |
April
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIHR
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Capture ideas (at any stage) with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health research. | Spring Registration: March 4 Spring Application: April 1 (Internal Deadline: Mar 29)
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4-5 years on average
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Avg: $650K-$750K for 4-5 years Max: $13.75M (only 2% largest will received max)
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| NSERC | Encouraging Vaccine Confidence in Canada |
Improve understanding of vaccines and help Canadians to make evidence-based decisions. | April 5, 2021 | 1 year |
$50,000 |
| SickKids-CIHR-IHDCYH | Operating Grant: New Investigator Grants in Child and Youth Health | Research in biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, population and public health sectors that has the potential for significant impact on children's health outcomes. | April 20 |
3 years |
$300,000 |
May
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSERC | NSERC CREATE [Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program] | Supports training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows | Internal LOI (isa@sfu.ca): Feb. 24 Requests for Institutional Letters of Support due to ISA: April 19 (noon) Draft NSERC LOIs for critical review with ISA and FCAT: April 7 LOI to NSERC: May 1 Final Application to NSERC: Sept. 22 |
1-6 years | Up to $150K in Year 1, $300K/year subsequent ($1.65M) |
| NSERC | NSERC Science Communication Skills Grant (Pilot) | Funding to organizations for training for students and researchers in STEM on how to effectively communicate science to the public | May 17 (forms due to ORS by May 12) | 1 year | $20K |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Connection Grant | Support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. | May 1 | 1 year | $7,000 to $25,000, and exceptionally up to $50,000 for larger outreach activities (e.g., workshop series, exhibits, etc.) |
June
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants | Short-term support for targeted partnered research, that will inform decision-making with a single partner organization (public, private, or nonprofit sector) | June 15, Sept. 15, Dec. 15, March 15 | 1 year | $7,000-$25,000 |
SSHRC +
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Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) Recovery, Renewal and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World (RRR) | To understand and address the complex societal effects of COVID-19 and inform mitigation efforts, thus contributing to a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future. 5 main challenge areas: (i) reducing inequalities and vulnerabilities; (ii) building a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable society; (iii) fostering democratic governance and political participation; (iv) advancing responsible and inclusive digital innovation; and (v) ensuring effective and accurate communication and media. [Eligibility: At least 1 PI in 3 different T-AP participating countries] |
Webinars: April 27 from 7:30-9am (French) (Password: sshrc2021) April 28, 2021 from 7:30-9am (English) (Password: sshrc2021) Intention to Submit: June 14 Full Proposals: July 12 Project Start Date: March 1, 2022 |
Between 24-36 months | Variable according to country funding agency. In Canada: FRQSC: $50K-70K + ICR IDRC: $200K SSHRC: $200K |
| NSERC | Discovery Horizons (pilot) | Investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the NSE. | LOI: June 15 Full Application: Oct. 18 |
up to 5 years | $50K-100K/year or up to $500,000 |
| CIHR | Indigenous Gender and Wellness Team Grant | Funding for Indigenous-led teams to implement their ideas through research and action-oriented, community-based participatory projects that will improve wellness for Indigenous Peoples from a gendered perspective. | Registration: June 22 Application: July 29 |
3 years |
$500,000 |
| CIHR | Training Grant : Health Research Training Platform | This funding opportunity is to support the development of interdisciplinary, inter-jurisdictional, and intersectoral research training platforms to attract high-caliber trainees and ECRs | Registration deadline: April 21st, 2021 All completed forms are due by June 17, 2021 Application Deadline: June 22nd, 2021
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Up to 6 years | Total amount available is $28,800,000 Maximum amount per grant is $400,000 per year for up to 6 years, for a total of $2,400,000 per grant |
| NSERC | NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (I2I) | Pre-competitive development of technology from university/college and promote transfer to new or established Canadian company. |
Jun. 28, Sept. 27, Jan. 5, March 29 | 6-24 months | $60K to $350K |
July
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIHR | Indigenous Gender and Wellness Team Grant | Funding for Indigenous-led teams to implement their ideas through research and action-oriented, community-based participatory projects that will improve wellness for Indigenous Peoples from a gendered perspective. | Registration: June 22 Application: July 29 |
3 years |
$500,000 |
SSHRC +
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Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) Recovery, Renewal and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World (RRR) | To understand and address the complex societal effects of COVID-19 and inform mitigation efforts, thus contributing to a more equitable, resilient and sustainable future. 5 main challenge areas: (i) reducing inequalities and vulnerabilities; (ii) building a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable society; (iii) fostering democratic governance and political participation; (iv) advancing responsible and inclusive digital innovation; and (v) ensuring effective and accurate communication and media. [Eligibility: At least 1 PI in 3 different T-AP participating countries] |
Webinars: April 27 from 7:30-9am (French) (Password: sshrc2021) April 28, 2021 from 7:30 to 9am (English) (Password: sshrc2021) Intention to Submit: June 14 Full Proposals: July 12 Project Start Date: March 1, 2022 |
Between 24-36 months | Variable according to country funding agency. In Canada: FRQSC: $50K-70K + ICR IDRC: $200K SSHRC: $2 |
| SSHRC | Imagining Canada’s Future Ideas Lab: Canada and the Circular Economy | Stage 1: a virtual, interactive and interdisciplinary research design workshop. Stage 2: Only selected teams' ideas will then be invited to apply for funding to further advance projects and multisectoral partnerships. The following criteria and scoring scheme will be used to evaluate applications: 1. Research and interdisciplinarity (20%) Merit review committee members will assign a score for each of the five criteria above. More information here. |
Stage 1: Virtual workshop: Stage 2: Funding Opportunity: Note: The call for Stage 2 will be released in November 2021. Only participants in the workshop will be invited to apply. |
Duration: Two years (Stage 2 only) | Value: Up to $250,000 (Stage 2 only) |
August
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSERC | NSERC Discovery Grants | Ongoing programs of research with long-term goals that recognize creativity and innovation. | NOI: Aug. 1 Application: Nov. 1 |
up to 5 years | Vairable (e.g., $24K-$100K/year) |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Connection Grants | Events ($7K-$25K) and outreach activities ($7K-$50K) for short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization. | Aug. 1, Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1 | 1 year | $7,000-$25,000 (events) $25,000-$50,000 (outreach activities) |
| Tri-Council | New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration | High-risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research. | NOI Deadline: Aug. 10 Full Application: Oct. 19 |
2 years | $250,000 |
| NSERC | NSERC NOVA- FRQNT-NSERC Program for Early Career Researchers (ERC) Program (pilot) | Support research projects led by Quebec ERC in collaboration with researchers from other Canadian provinces and territories. | NOI: Aug. 18 at 1pm (PST) Full Application: Sept. 22 at 1pm (PST) |
3 years | $75,000 (NSERC $45,000 and FRQNT $30,000) |
September
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants | Examining longer-term impacts of the pandemic – and the ensuing economic slowdown – on individuals, businesses and communities. Short-term, small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships. | Sept. 15 | 1 year | $25,000 |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant | Short-term, small-scale, targeted research initiatives with 1 single partner from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. |
Sept. 15, Dec. 15, March 15, June 15 | 1 year | $7,000 - $25,000 |
| CIHR | CIHR Project Grant | Support research by individual or group research projects that capture ideas with the greatest potential to advance health-related fundamental or applied knowledge, health research, health care, health systems, and/or health outcomes. | Registration: Sept. 16 Final Application: Oct. 14 |
Average awarded in 2019 was $713,500 over 4.36 years | Average awarded in 2019 was $713,500 over 4.36 years |
| NSERC | Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (CREATE) | Supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad. | Internal LOI (isa@sfu.ca): Feb. 24 Requests for Institutional Letters of Support due to ISA: April 19 (noon) Draft NSERC LOIs for critical review with ISA and FCAT: April 7 LOI to NSERC: May 1 Final Application to NSERC: Sept. 22 |
6 years | Up to $150,000 in Year 1 and up to $300,000 for up to 5 subsequent years (total: $1.65M) |
| NSERC | NSERC NOVA- FRQNT-NSERC Program for Early Career Researchers (ERC) Program (pilot) | Support research projects led by Quebec ERC in collaboration with researchers from other Canadian provinces and territories. | NOI: Aug. 18 at 1pm (PST) Full Application: Sept. 22 at 1pm (PST) |
3 years | $75,000 (NSERC $45,000 and FRQNT $30,000) |
| NSERC | NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (I2I) | Pre-competitive development of technology from university/college and promote transfer to new or established Canadian company. |
Sept. 27, Jan 5, March 29, June 28 | 6-24 months | $60K to $350K |
October
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | SSHRC Insight Grant | Research excellence and initiatives in social sciences and humanities | Oct. 1 | 2-5 years | Value - Stream A: $7K to $100K Value - Stream B: $100,001 to $400,000 |
| CIHR | CIHR Project Grant | Support research by individual or group research projects that capture ideas with the greatest potential to advance health-related fundamental or applied knowledge, health research, health care, health systems, and/or health outcomes. | Registration: Sept. 16 Final Application: Oct. 14 |
Average awarded in 2019 was $713,500 over 4.36 years | Average awarded in 2019 was $713,500 over 4.36 years |
| NSERC | Discovery Horizons (pilot) | Investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the NSE. | LOI: June 15 Full Application: Oct. 18 |
up to 5 years | $50K-100K/year or up to $500,000 |
| SSHRC | New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration | High-risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research. | NOI Deadline: Aug. 18 Full Application: Oct. 20 |
2 years | $250,000 |
| NSERC | NSERC-European Commission - Joint call on quantum technologies | For a team of Canadian researchers (with at least 1 university) and European applicants to address a mix of quantum technology challenges in the areas of quantum communication, computing, simulation and sensing | October 21 | 36 months considered appropriate by NSERC; 60 months maximum | Approx. CAN$2M per consortia (Total budget allocation is approx. CAN$6M) |
| NSERC Research Tools | NSERC Research Tools and Instruments | Purchase of research equipment for discovery, innovation and training capability of university researchers in NSE. | Oct. 25 | 1 year | up to $150,000 |
November
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSERC | NSERC Discovery Grants | Ongoing programs of research with long-term goals that recognize creativity and innovation. | NOI: Aug. 1 Application: Nov. 1 |
up to 5 years | Variable (e.g., $24K-$100K/year) |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Connection Grants | Events ($7K-$25K) and outreach activities ($7K-$50K) for short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization. | Nov. 1, Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 | 1 year | $7,000-$50,000 |
December
| Sponsor | Grant Name | Description | External Deadlines | Length | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant | Short-term, small-scale, targeted research initiatives with 1 single partner from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. |
Dec. 15, March 15, June 15, Sept. 15 | 1 year | $7,000 - $25,000 |
| SSHRC | SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant | Mobilize SSH to examine and synthesize existing knowledge on mobility and public transit issues. | Dec. 17, 2020 | 1 year | $30,000 |
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