Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants  is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company.

Honours outstanding achievements in the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources.

SAP-RTI grants are awards that assist buying or developing research equipment that costs more than $7,000.

NSERC has announced a new jointly funded grant opportunity with Environment and Climate Change Canada to support research that will increase scientific knowledge to achieve Canada's zero plastic waste targets and to inform the advancement of policy and regulatory measures.

Honours outstanding achievement in the physical, biological, and social sciences.

Recognizes excellence and encourages teamwork among diverse groups in order to use or expand Arctic knowledge.

This program supports commercialization in the natural resources and applied sciences. Teams must be working on project(s) with the potential for significant benefit to British Columbia.

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

Innovate BC’s Ignite Program provides up to $300,000 to fund innovation in the areas of natural resources, applied science and/or engineering.

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.

Supports climate awareness and engagement and scientific and technical research on climate change.

The CREATE Program primarily supports the training of teams of highly qualified students (master's and doctorals) from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs.   Full application is by invitation only.

The RTI Program provides the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments.

SAP-RTI grants are awards that assist buying or developing research equipment that costs more than $7,000.

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research has opened applications for the 2021 Azrieli Global Scholars program for early-career researchers. Applications are due by October 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Successful applicants will receive $100,000 CAD of unrestricted research support over two years. Please click the link above for further information.

The WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities/Systematic Review grants are designed to address operational need and help answer key questions in occupational health and safety and workers' compensation. These grants support short-term, primary and secondary research of immediate relevance. This research gives WorkSafe BC the strongest scientific evidence to use when developing policy and practice. WorkSafe BC has announced a RFP as part of the Specific Priorities/Systematic Review grant program.

The Northern Research Supplement program has been established to help promote Canadian university-based research and training in the Canadian North and to augment the associated logistical costs.  To apply for NRS, you must indicate your interest and include the required attachments as part of the Discovery Grant application on the Research Portal.

A joint initiative between the DND and NSERC, aimed at supporting unclassified university-based research dedicated to the development of non-weapon specific technologies with dual-use applications in defence and security target areas. Applications to the DG competition will require a justification of how the proposed research falls within the DND target areas. No additional application to the DND is required.

The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.

Funds collaborative, interdisciplinary projects to collaborate in high-risk discovery research.

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

Traditional Fulbright awards are open to Canadian scholars in all fields and are designed to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of both activities for one semester or a full academic year at any university or research center of their choice in the United States.

Fulbright Canada Research Chairs Program is now accepting applications for awards to be taken up in the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are intended for Canadian citizens who are exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals who wish to conduct research and/or lecture in the United States. Applications are accepted until November 15, 2020.

Recognizes a scholar who has made an outstanding contribution to scholarship and to the development of Canadian Studies internationally.

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.

Recognizes current or recent innovations that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Canada.

Recognizes remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.

Recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.

Recognizes and encourages scientific and technological research and development.

Facilitates the scientific well-being and professional development of its members.

Recognizes exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. 

Recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

Recognizes and promotes excellence in science, technology, and industry.

Recognizes excellence in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis research.

Recognizes the importance and significance of research within the biomedical and natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics domains.

Celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others and who devote time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique.

Recognizes outstanding career achievement in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada.

Honours extraordinary women leaders.

Recognizes inspiring individuals who have devoted their career to natural science research and have demonstrated leadership and mentorship in the Canadian North.

For outstanding achievements in research of any branch of science.

Awards service to humanity in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace.

Recognizes remarkable achievements that are contributing to world civilization.

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.

Recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

Recognizes excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship, while educating present and future generations of disruptors.

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.

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.

Honours and supports those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today.

Rewards outstanding scholarship and research in various fields.

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

Awards scientific work relating to environmental problems.

Recognizes important contributions in multiple domain.

Any British Columbian (or former long-term resident) who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any field. Community leadership, business, labour, industry, volunteer service, research, culture, the arts, sports… the possibilities are nearly endless.

Fosters culture, the sciences and the most meritorious initiatives in the cause of humanity, peace and fraternity among peoples throughout the world. 

The goal of the program is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering, and to provide role models for women active in, and considering, careers in these fields. The CWSE Program is regional—with one Chair for each of the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, and British Columbia/Yukon regions. NSERC funding must be matched by cash contributions from supporting organizations (e.g., SFU).

Recognizes outstanding works in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.

Recognizes outstanding and Internationally recognized scientific achievements.

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.

Semiconductor Research Corporation is soliciting white papers in the Hardware Security research program. The principal goal of this discovery-driven program is to advance fundamental knowledge and innovations in these devices. The mission of the HWS research program is to develop designs, analysis strategies, processes and tools for secure, trustworthy, reliable and privacy preserving chips, systems, computing and communications. Kindly see funding opportunity for further details. Submission of white papers is due April 30, 2020 at 12:00pm PST

Recognizes a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement at any point along the full range of the food production and distribution chain.

Rewards an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest.

Recognizes those around the world who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in the cultivation of ecological science.

Kindly review the following call for proposal from Canada's Ocean Supercluster. The COS has launched a new program to supplement OSC"s core programs and will invest up to $35 million in short-term ocean projects to build resiliency in ocean sectors.

The WorkSafe BC Specific Priorities/Systematic Review grants are designed to address operational need and help answer key questions in occupational health and safety and workers' compensation. These grants support short-term, primary and secondary research of immediate relevance. This research gives WorkSafe BC the strongest scientific evidence to use when developing policy and practice.

Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in a predetermined field of interest chosen each year. 

Release time awards for active Canadian scholars who have made a significant and remarkable contribution to their respective fields in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences or engineering.

Identifies and supports eminent women in science throughout the world.

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

NSERC Alliance team has announced a new funding opportunity to support academic researchers and the public and not-for-profit sectors, and industry to address pandemic-related research and technical challenges. Support for up to $50,000 for one-year projects is being made available immediately. Please see funding opportunity link below for more information.

The European Space Agency has released an Announcement of Opportunity to solicit human research proposals for two 60-day Bedrest studies. As Canada is a contributing member to the SciSpacE programme, Canadian research teams are eligible participants to these opportunities and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) encourages Canadian scientists to submit applications to these as Principal Investigator, or as Co-Investigator with an European Team. Kindly see funding opportunity for further details.

The European Space Agency has released an Announcement of Opportunity to solicit analysis proposals for Dry Immersion Core Date. The aim of this opportunity is to validate the dry immersion model and the physiological and psychological changes it induces. As Canada is a contributing member to the SciSpacE programme, Canadian research teams are eligible participants to these opportunities and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) encourages Canadian scientists to submit applications to these as Principal Investigator, or as Co-Investigator with an European Team. Kindly see funding opportunity for further details.

A new initiative for launching big, audacious ideas.

The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Tunisia, United Kingdom, USA, and Ukraine. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

The Science Communication Skills grant (pilot) supports organizations providing science communication skills training to students, fellows, and faculty in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) from Canadian postsecondary institutions.

This call for ideas offers Canadian, as well as international stakeholders, the opportunity to express an interest to specific activities on the surface of the Moon or its vicinity.

As part of the larger pan-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program is participating in a multi-departmental initiative seeking innovative solutions to help in the fight against CV-19. IDEaS has created three challenges that are focused on improving disease tracking and likely exposure to CV-19 using data analytics as well as researching new decontamination technology and improved personal protective equipment. Please click on the new funding opportunity link for more information.

Awarded to active (not retired) Canadian scholars who have made a substantial and significant contribution over a significant period to scholarly research.

Recognizes and encourages world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of lasting impact for their originality, theoretical significance and ability to push back the frontiers of the known world.

Awards a young scientist or engineer (under 40 years of age) for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada

Recognizes Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their contributions over the prior two years.

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.

NSERC has announced a new jointly funded grant opportunity with Environment and Climate Change Canada to support research that will increase scientific knowledge to achieve Canada's zero plastic waste targets and to inform the advancement of policy and regulatory measures.

Recognizes distinguished Chinese Canadians who have made outstanding professional achievements.

The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.

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.

Empowers young researchers to lead International, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational dialogue with the goal to make global decision making evidence-based and inclusive.

Stimulates fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise.

NSERC invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada's young people, particularly to under-represented and disadvantaged groups in NSE careers, including girls and Indigenous peoples. Kindly see the following PromoScience opportunity for more information if interested. For assistance please contact ors@sfu.ca

Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has announced a new funding opportunity called the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. Deadline to provide an expression of interest is September 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.. Please see opportunity link for details on this new research fund and how to apply.

Honours those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind.

The Northern Research Supplement program has been established to help promote Canadian university-based research and training in the Canadian North and to augment the associated logistical costs.  To apply for NRS, you must indicate your interest and include the required attachments as part of the Discovery Grant application on the Research Portal.

Recognizes meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.

Recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement in the areas supported by the Foundation.

For contribution to community beyond academy.

Awards instructions and research in the science of geology.

Rewards a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences.

Rewards outstanding research in any branch of earth sciences.

Supports a new or ongoing project anywhere in the world, which has capacity to improve lives, or protect the world’s natural and cultural heritage.

Recognizes scientific achievement that has resulted in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relation to the universe.

AgriRisk is a five-year program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that supports the research and development of new risk management tools for the agricultural sector.The Microgrants component funds academic research on issues relevant to business risk in agriculture. Microgrants are available for academic research proposals that explore the development or improvement of alternative risk management tools and/or practices. Please see the above link for further details.

By coupling research and innovation, Horizon 2020 emphasizes excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges. The goal is to ensure Europe produces world-class science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation.

The programme supports research and study visits up to three months within the framework of the bilateral exchange of scientists and scholars.

Supports eligible recipients to pursue targeted R&D partnerships with key foreign organizations that may lead to the commercialization of Canadian technologies.

Build research partnerships while funding your grad students and postdocs. Apply any time for flexible funding.

A pilot program to grow small to medium enterprises and other companies in Canada by connecting them with multinational sponsor companies and talented researchers at Canadian universities to collaborate on industrial research challenges of mutual interest.

Mitacs Elevate trains emerging research management leaders through an exclusive professional skills curriculum. Fellows gain theoretical and experiential training in areas such as project management and presentations.

This program supports graduate student research in a 16 to 24 week research project with an international industry partner located in any country except the United States.

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award funds research collaborations between senior undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members at a university overseas, including newly added destinations.

The US National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering.

An IRC grant provides funding for the salary of the Chairholder, infrastructure, research tools and instruments, and general expenses related to the Chair’s program of research. Chairholders are expected to focus their activities on conducting research and training highly qualified personnel, while carrying a reduced administrative and teaching load.

Aimed at researchers who want to host their own scientific event in Switzerland, invite colleagues from abroad for a research visit to Switzerland, or visit their colleagues in another country.

This award would be suitable for spending a sabbatical year in Germany. An academic in Germany with whom you would collaborate during your sabbatical could nominate you for this award.

To carry out long-term research (6-24 months) in Germany. Applicants choose their own topic of research and their academic host.

To sponsor a 6 to 18 month research stay at a research institution in Germany. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.

Scientists and scholars from all non-European countries, who completed their doctorates less than 18 years ago, who are internationally recognized for their achievements in the field of applied research, and who in future are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements which will have a seminal influence on their discipline beyond their immediate field of work, are eligible to be nominated for a Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award.

Academics of all disciplines from abroad, who are internationally recognized as leaders in their field and who are expected to contribute to enhancing Germany's sustained international competitiveness as a research location in consequence of the award, are eligible to be nominated for an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship.

Granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date, to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future.

Excellent scientists and scholars of all nationalities who are expected to continue producing outstanding academic achievements in international collaboration are eligible to be nominated for the Max Planck Research Award.

The Konrad Adenauer Research Award honors researchers from Canada whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond.

To explore key questions of global importance that can best be addressed through interdisciplinary, international teams.

Designed for those very few instances when an exceptional research opportunity would be missed if a project had to wait to undergo the normal course of a national competition before a decision could be rendered.

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.

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

The objective of the International stream is to support international research collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners at the international level. The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Horizon Global Platform competition provides funding for Canadian researchers who are partners on successful projects funded through eligible calls under the EU Horizon 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.