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.
Receive weekly updates on funding and awards.
View key external and internal funding, achievement awards and budgeting considerations below.
Latest Opportunities
See the funding and award opportunities recently added or updated:
Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund
In alignment with policies governing research involving Indigenous groups, and recognizing the responsibility of researchers to engage with Indigenous and Northern peoples in a respectful, …
Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund
In recognition of a commitment to respectful, ethical and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative …
Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE)
Sponsor’s Website View the NSERC CREATE website but note that it will not be updated with the new program details for the 2027 round until mid-February 2026. About …
New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
Overview The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners at the international …
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.
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Honours and Distinctions
Honours and Distinctions are credible benchmarks for recognizing achievements. See current opportunities:
- 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:
Planning and Managing Research Expenses
View our budget considerations and frequently asked questions on topics like purchasing and paying personnel.