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20231011
200000

New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration Canadian Verified Date 17 17 days until deadline

Deadline: October 11, 2023
Maximum Award: $200,000 CAD

The objective of the Exploration stream of the NFRF program is to support high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research that is not easily supported through funding opportunities currently offered by the three agencies. Exploration grants aim to have a variety of types of impacts, some of which might be social, economic, scientific, artistic or cultural. Two stage Application process. NOI due October 11, 2023 and Full Application due December 12, 2023.

20231016
1000000

Alliance Consortia Grants International Verified Date 22 22 days until deadline

Deadline: October 16, 2023
Maximum Award: $1,000,000 CAD

In Budget 2021, Canada committed to launch a National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to amplify Canada's significant strengths in quantum research. As part of this new strategy, NSERC has launched the Alliance Consortia Quantum grants program with a special call to support coordinated quantum research and innovation across Canada. Projects may be funded from $500,000 to $1 million for a period of 3-5 years. Proposals submitted in response to the present call must be for projects that require a large-scale coordinated approached, beyond any one of Canada's regional quantum hubs, to develop and apply quantum technologies that will benefit Canada. Deadline is October 16, 2023. Please click on the link for additional information.

20231024
3200000

New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT) Canadian Verified Date 30 30 days until deadline

Deadline: October 24, 2023
Maximum Award: $3,200,000 CAD

The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change. The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise, when relevant.

20231031
1000000

Millennium Technology Prize International Verified Date 37 37 days until deadline

Deadline: October 31, 2023
Maximum Award: €1,000,000 EUR

The Millennium Technology Prize celebrates the world’s greatest technological innovations that are crucial in solving global challenges.

20231101
1000000

Frontiers Planet Prize International Verified Date 38 38 days until deadline

Deadline: November 01, 2023
Maximum Award: 1,000,000 kr SEK

Rewards exceptional scientists whose work actively contributes to accelerating solutions to keep humanity remain within the 9 planetary boundaries

20231107
100000

Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity: internal call and process Canadian Verified Date 44 44 days until deadline

Deadline: November 07, 2023
Maximum Award: $100,000 CAD

In addition to recognizing faculty members for their contributions, the award funds bold and potentially game-changing projects that will challenge the status quo, spark change and take action to address persistent systemic barriers in the research ecosystem and academia.

20231108
2000000

NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative International Verified Date 45 45 days until deadline

Deadline: November 08, 2023
Maximum Award: $2,000,000 CAD

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop the solutions required for a sustainable, resilient, and profitable agriculture and agri-food sector in the uncertain climate and net zero economy of the future. Eligible applicants may request $500,000 to $2,000,000 per year for four years for projects. Preparatory funding of $50,000 is available and applications are due May 8, 2023. Full project applications are due November 8, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.

20231117
15000

France Canada Research Fund (FCRF): New Research Collaborations International Verified Date 54 54 days until deadline

Deadline: November 17, 2023
Maximum Award: $15,000 CAD

For new research collaborations jointly developed by French and Canadian teams that have never worked together before.

20231125
1

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Awards for Science Promotion Canadian Verified Date 62 62 days until deadline

Deadline: November 25, 2023
Maximum Award: Varies

Focuses on people and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. The individual recipient will receive an award of $10,000. The winning group will be awarded $25,000 to further science promotion activities. Funds paid to winners of this prize are subject to the PromoScience Grants Guide.

20231128
250000

Recognizes teams of researchers from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding international significance in the natural sciences and engineering.

20231128
1000000

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering Canadian Verified Date 65 65 days until deadline

Deadline: November 28, 2023
Maximum Award: $1,000,000 CAD

Recognizes individuals who has demonstrated sustained excellence and influence in research for a body of work conducted in Canada that has substantially advanced the fields of natural sciences or engineering.

20231128
250000

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) John C. Polanyi Award Canadian Verified Date 65 65 days until deadline

Deadline: November 28, 2023
Maximum Award: $250,000 CAD

Recognizes a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering.

20231128
250000

Honours an individual or team whose research in Canada has led to exceptional benefits for Canadians.

20231212
200000

New Frontiers in Research Fund, Exploration Canadian Verified Date 79 79 days until deadline

Deadline: December 12, 2023
Maximum Award: $200,000 CAD

The objective of the Exploration stream of the NFRF program is to support high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research that is not easily supported through funding opportunities currently offered by the three agencies. Exploration grants aim to have a variety of types of impacts, some of which might be social, economic, scientific, artistic or cultural. Two stage Application process. NOI due October 11, 2023 and Full Application due December 12, 2023.

20231214
250000

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships Canadian Verified Date 81 81 days until deadline

Deadline: December 14, 2023
Maximum Award: $250,000 CAD

Recognizes early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and supports them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others.

20231214
200000

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Synergy Awards for Innovation Canadian Verified Date 81 81 days until deadline

Deadline: December 14, 2023
Maximum Award: $200,000 CAD

Recognizes partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development between universities and Canadian industries.

20231222
45000

Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) Canadian 89 89 days until deadline

Deadline: December 22, 2023*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.
Maximum Award: $45,000 CAD

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022.

20231222
45000

Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) Canadian 89 89 days until deadline

Deadline: December 22, 2023*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.
Maximum Award: $45,000 CAD

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022. Kindly click on the above link for details on this opportunity.

20231222
45000

Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) Canadian 89 89 days until deadline

Deadline: December 22, 2023*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.
Maximum Award: $45,000 CAD

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022. Kindly click on the above link for details on this opportunity.

20231231
250000

New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Horizon Global Platform Competition International Verified Date

Deadline: December 31, 2023
Maximum Award: $250,000 CAD

Please note that the New Frontiers in Research Fund is extending the deadline for registrations for the 2022 Horizon Global Platform competition. All SFU researchers named on an application to or project already funded through any Research and Innovation call under Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) of Horizon Europe with a deadline before September 30, 2023.

20240110
3200000

New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT) Canadian Verified Date

Deadline: January 10, 2024
Maximum Award: $3,200,000 CAD

The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change. The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise, when relevant.

20240115

British Columbia Reconciliation Award Canadian

Deadline: January 15, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

Recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering Reconciliation or inspiring others to continue Reconciliation efforts.

20240131

Following up on Budget 2021, Government of Canada launched the National Quantum Strategy. NSERC supports the implementation of the NQS through funding opportunities. The Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grant programs aims to support Canadian academic researchers collaborating on research projects with international researchers from the academic sector and can range from $30,000 to $300,000 per year for up to three years. Applications will be accepted at any time up until January 31, 2024. Please click on the link for more information.

20240205

The Mourou-Strickland Program International

Deadline: February 05, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

Created by the Embassy of France in Canada in 2018, the Mourou/Strickland program is a two-way mobility program; its main goal is to contribute to the creation of sustainable collaborations between Canadian and French researchers. It is intended for researchers who wish to spend 5 to 28 days with their counterpart(s), either in France or Canada, as part of a joint research project. This program is open to all research areas. It involves all provinces of Canada outside Quebec, since Quebec already has specific programs with France.

20240319

Action Canada Fellowships Canadian

Deadline: March 19, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

A national fellowship program that builds leadership for Canada’s future.

20240331
25000

Alliance International Quantum Catalyst Grants International Verified Date

Deadline: March 31, 2024
Maximum Award: $25,000 CAD

Quantum science and innovation are giving rise to promising advances in communications, computing, materials, sensing, health care, navigation and other key areas. The Government of Canada is committed to helping shape the future of quantum technology by supporting Canada’s quantum sector and establishing leadership in this emerging and transformative domain. The Alliance International Quantum Catalyst grant will provide support for researchers in Canada to work with international researchers in the academic sector to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects in quantum science and technology. Valued at up to $25,000, the Alliance International Quantum Catalyst grants will accept applications anytime up until March 31, 2024. Please click on the link for more information.

20240411

NSERC-NRCan Partnership on Small Modular Reactors Research International

Deadline: April 11, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

NSERC and Natural Resources Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors through NSERC's Alliance grants program. Through these grants, NRCan will provide up to $100K, for up to 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC's Alliance grants program. University researchers must contact NRCan to discuss their proposed project and obtain approval before submitting an application to NSERC. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest to NRCan is April 11, 2023. Full applications to NSERC are due August 1, 2023. Kindly click on the link for further information.

20240508
2000000

NSERC-SSHRC Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative International Verified Date

Deadline: May 08, 2024
Maximum Award: $2,000,000 CAD

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), are pleased to announce a new partnership to develop the solutions required for a sustainable, resilient, and profitable agriculture and agri-food sector in the uncertain climate and net zero economy of the future. Eligible applicants may request $500,000 to $2,000,000 per year for four years for projects. Preparatory funding of $50,000 is available and applications are due May 8, 2023. Full project applications are due November 8, 2023. Kindly click on the link above for more information.

20240510

National Science Foundation Global Centres with NSERC and SSHRC International

Deadline: May 10, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

The Government of Canada, through NSERC and SSHRC, is pleased to announce a joint research funding initiative, led by the US National Science Foundation, for use-inspired research addressing global challenges in climate change and clean energy. NSF Global Centres is a collaborative effort among NSERC, SSHRC, NSF, Australia's Commonwealth Science and Innovation Research Organization, and the UK Research and Innovation. Maximum funding available is $750,000 per year for 4-5 years. Deadline to apply is May 10, 2023 by 8:00pm EST. Please click on the link for further information.

20240905
3200000

New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation Competition (NFRFT) Canadian Verified Date

Deadline: September 05, 2024
Maximum Award: $3,200,000 CAD

The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change. The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise, when relevant.

20240930
150000

WiSTEM2D Scholars Award International

Deadline: September 30, 2024*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.
Maximum Award: $150,000 USD

Supports women pursuing research in STEM2D (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing & Design).

20250201

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) Canadian

Deadline: February 01, 2025*
*NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.

The CFI Innovation Fund supports transformative infrastructure projects that underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. The Vice-President, Research & International invites interested teams from all disciplines and Faculties to submit an internal Expression of Interest (iEOI) as part of our supportive internal selection process to decide which proposals will advance to submission to CFI within SFU's funding envelope.

99991231
5000

VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation Grants Canadian Verified Date

Deadline: Continuous
Maximum Award: $5,000 CAD

VPR Major Research Project Application Preparation grants assist SFU faculty members who are applying for major external research grants (e.g., CFI, NCE or SSHRC MCRI or INE). Assistance may take the form of support salaries for personnel needed to prepare application materials, costs of travel required to meet with research collaborators, long-distance telephone/fax charges, etc. These grants do not fund research per se.

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1000000

Alliance Grants Canadian Verified Date

Deadline: Continuous
Maximum Award: $1,000,000 CAD

Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.

99991231
1000000

The Leaders Prize Canadian

Deadline: TBD
Maximum Award: $1,000,000 CAD

The Leaders Prize offers $1 million to the team that most effectively automates the fact-checking process using artificial intelligence.

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This program will build teams to address challenges requiring further research and development for solutions to meet COVID-19 related needs. The NRC will build these teams drawing on internal-to-government capacity and academic researchers who register to indicate their interest, and related areas of expertise and capabilities.

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Please see the following important call for project ideas or proposals from Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster for COVID-19 related-research. Further information and questions can be directed to Avi Kapoor, Strategic Partnerships Manager for SFU's Big Data Initiative.

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WorkSafe BC - Research Training Awards International

Deadline: Continuous

Research Training Awards are designed to foster the development of occupational health and safety research expertise in B.C. These awards are available to highly-qualified graduate students at the master's and doctoral level and their purpose is to enable highly qualified students to undertake full-time research training.

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180000

The PICS Opportunity Projects Program provides support for engaged research projects that develop new knowledge and directly facilitate use of that knowledge for climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions. This program is aimed at self-contained projects of less than three years duration and encourages applications involving one or more of the following attributes: innovative and impactful ideas, new entrants to the climate solution generation space or new partnerships between academics and practitioners that may not have developed a prior track record of success.

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This grant serves to establish collaboration between German universities and international partners. Applications must be submitted by German researchers. Researchers who have already achieved their doctorates and who are based at a German research institution in Germany or abroad can apply.All disciplines are eligible for the grant.

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The goal of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers, wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and intersectoral mobility. Individual Fellowships provide opportunities to researchers of any nationality to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research and innovation in Europe (EU Member States and Horizon 2020 Associated Countries) and beyond. The scheme particularly supports the return and (re)integration of European researchers from outside Europe and those who have previously worked here, as well as researchers displaced by conflict outside the EU and Horizon 2020 Associated Countries. It also promotes the career restart of individual researchers who show great potential.

99991231
25000

American Assn for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards International Verified Date

Deadline: Continuous
Maximum Award: $25,000 USD

Science magazine recognizes the achievements of researchers at all stages of their careers through a variety of prizes and awards.

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3000000

Inaugural Funding Opportunity from NDRIO International

Deadline: TBD
Maximum Award: $3,000,000 CAD

The New Digital Research Infrastructure Organization has announced their Inaugural Funding Opportunity (IFO) to bridge the gap between the three digital research infrastructure (DRI) pillars (i.e. Advanced Research Computing, Research Data Management, and Research Software). This funding opportunity will provide $100,000 to $3 million for projects that address IFO's key objectives. Letter of Intent submissions will open in May 2021 and only applications selected at the LOI stage will be invited to submit a Full Proposal. For further details please click on the funding opportunity link.

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The Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF) is an institutional program administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) housed at Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) on behalf of the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and SSHRC. The CBRF is based on an ecosystem approach and is designed to build on existing assets, infrastructure, partnerships, and strengths of institutions and to support targeted investments for maximum impact. The total budget for CBRF is $250 million over four years starting in 2022-2023.

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100000

Alliance International Grants International Verified Date

Deadline: TBD
Maximum Award: $100,000 CAD

NSERC has announced a new, permanent funding stream called the Alliance International Grants. This new stream is to support Canadian university researchers working with leading international academic researchers to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects of global importance that will generate benefits to Canada. Alliance International offers two grant types: (1) International Catalyst grants that will provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaboration in the NSE disciplines and (2) International Collaboration grants that will provide up to $100,000 per year, for up to 3 years, for Canadian researchers to participate in international projects. There are no deadlines to apply and grants will awarded throughout the year. Click on the link above for more information.

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6000

Mitacs Globalink Research Award - General Call International

Deadline: TBD
Maximum Award: $6,000 CAD

The SFU-Mitacs Globalink Research Award supports international research collaboration through the mobility of graduate students (Masters & PhD) and postdoctoral fellows. The award supports short-term internships (12-24 weeks) for both inbound (to SFU) and outbound (from SFU). Priority is given to project proposals that demonstrate potential to lead to long-term and multifaceted research collaborations that advance SFU's strategic interests. The award is CAD $6000 per student (of which, $2000 needs to be contributed by SFU PI). The deadline to submit a project proposal is July 25, 2022.


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