Funding and Awards
The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII), along with Faculty Research Facilitators, supports researchers applying for funding and honours and distinctions, negotiating research contracts, forging and maintaining partnerships, as well as supporting intellectual property and commercialization activities.
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View key external and internal funding, achievement awards and budgeting considerations below.
Latest Opportunities
See the funding and award opportunities recently added or updated:
Project Numina Fellowship: AI for Mathematical Research
Project Numina is a non-profit initiative advancing mathematics through open collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence (AI). The Numina fellowship is designed for research groups …
Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award
Mitacs has launched the Accelerate Global Excellence Award, a new postdoctoral fellowship designed to attract exceptional international research talent, including Canadians abroad, to undertake applied, industry‑focused …
Call for Nominations — Carleton Intellectual Property Impact Award 2026
Nominations for the Carleton Intellectual Property (IP) Impact Award 2026 are now open! In celebration of World IP Day on April 26, 2026, the Carleton …
Subatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants
Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Subatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants program. Internal Contacts …
Managing your research projects:
OVPRII offers research project administration through the main awards management system, cuResearch.
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External Funding
Select a key funder to learn more and apply for funding.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Find the grant recipients and latest funding opportunities supported by CFI below.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Find the grant recipients and latest funding opportunities supported by CIHR below. Contact Us Please contact your Faculty Research Facilitator to discuss CIHR funding opportunities.
Foundations
Each listing includes key details to help you identify relevant funders, navigate the application process and push your research forward.
Horizon Europe
The program aims to tackle global challenges, enhance European industrial competitiveness and align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Through Canada’s association with Pillar II …
International Funding
Below is a list of international funding opportunities spanning a range of disciplines and regions that may align with your research interests. Please note that …
Mitacs
By funding cutting-edge research, Mitacs creates job opportunities and helps companies reach their goals, bolstering the Canadian economy. Visit the Mitacs website for more information. …
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Find the latest grant recipients and funding opportunities supported by NSERC below.
New Frontiers in Research Fund
Find the grant recipients and latest funding opportunities supported by NFRF below.
Ontario Centre of Innovation
Learn about OCI’s partnership funding opportunities: Collaborate 2 Commercialize Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) supports research partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Ontario companies. Collaborate 2 Commercialize-NSERC …
Ontario Research Fund
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Find the latest grant recipients and funding opportunities supported by SSHRC below.
Internal Funding
Select a key program to learn more and apply for funding.
Carleton University Research Centres
Carleton University Research Centres (CURCs) serve to: Governing Policies CURCs report to the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International). Applications for establishing a …
COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grants (CLOSED)
Purpose: To provide seed funding for individuals or teams of researchers for original, innovative and time-sensitive research to propose solutions to the challenges posed by …
CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation (CLOSED)
General Information Value: $5,000 to $15,000 each. Duration: two yearsNo extension will be granted, except in cases of extenuating circumstances or delays that affect research …
Horizon Europe Partnership Development Grant (CLOSED)
Funds can be used for developing new or existing partnerships with researchers in European Union (EU) member states and associated countries by attending conferences, matchmaking …
Multidisciplinary Research Catalyst Fund
Special Call: Sustainability, Climate Change, and Energy Efficiency The MRCF program’s special call on Sustainability, Climate Change, and Energy Efficiency provides resources and support to …
REALISE Seed Grant (CLOSED)
In the spirit of the Research Alliance Series (REALISE), which supports interfaculty collaboration in both emerging and existing areas of expertise within Carleton, the 2023 …
Research Achievement Awards and Research Awards — Seed Funding (CLOSED)
Research Achievement Awards Article 41.2 Ensure your application is written in plain language suitable for a multidisciplinary committee and that any discipline-specific terminology or acronyms …
Research Development Grants (ON HOLD)
General Details Competition Frequency: Twice annually (June and November) Value: $10,000 Duration: One year (no extensions will be granted) Deadline: June 30 and November 15. Should …
Sabbatical Research Grant
Meaning of “Research” As stated in the Canada Revenue Agency’s Interpretation Bulletin IT-75R4, research must involve a critical or scientific inquiry aiming at the discovery of …
SSHRC Exchange Grant: Knowledge Mobilization (ON HOLD)
General Details Value and duration: Up to $7,000 for one year. Please note that this program cannot be used to fund the traditional cost of research …
SSHRC/NSERC Residual Funds
Like all other research awards, your SSHRC/NSERC account will be deactivated immediately after the end of the use of funds period (i.e., the last day …
Start-Up Funds
Amount: At the outset, the amount will correspond to that which is indicated in your employment agreement. The amount will change over time in accordance …
Undergraduate Student Research Awards Program
Student Program Information Page The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture undergraduate student interest and fully develop their potential for a research …
Honours and Distinctions
Honours and Distinctions are credible benchmarks for recognizing achievements. See current opportunities:
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- Awards in Sciences and Humanities
- Carleton Intellectual Property Impact Award
- Early Researcher Awards
- John Charles Polanyi Prizes
- Mitacs
- National Killam Program
- Order of Canada
- Order of Ontario
- Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
- Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
- Royal Society of Canada
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- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
- Dan David Prize
- Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
- Frontiers Planet Prize
- Global Young Academy
- Guggenheim Fellowships
- L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
- Sloan Research Fellowships
For a database of international awards, check out the Global Excellence Initiative by Universities Canada.
Looking to apply for honours and distinctions not listed above?
Support may be offered for applications to other award programs. Note that some award competitions solicit institutional nominations by invitation only or limit the number of nominations. For details, contact Institutional Research Facilitator Rachel Barken.
Resources
In preparation for research funding, access the following tips and resources:
Tri-Agency Narrative CV
Learn more about this new CV format and how to better connect your experiences and expertise to your proposed research project.
Planning and Managing Research Expenses
View our budget considerations and frequently asked questions on topics like purchasing and paying personnel.