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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:

Department of National Defence: Enhancing Medical Capability in Austere Environments

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Government of Canada website for more information on the Enhancing Medical Capability in Austere Environments challenge. Internal Contacts Industry and Partnership …

Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenges – Innovations in Low-Cost and Simplified Pathogen Sequencing Workflows

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Grand Challenges website for more information about the Innovations in Low-Cost and Simplified Pathogen Sequencing Workflows funding opportunity. Internal Contact Katie …

Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Initiative

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Mitacs website for more information on the Indigenous Pathways Initiative. External Contact George Hilan, Mitacs Advisor: ghilan@mitacs.ca Deadline No deadline; applications …

Department of National Defence: Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Urban) Sandbox 2027

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Government of Canada website for more information on the Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Urban) Sandbox 2027. Internal Contacts Industry and Partnership …

Managing your research projects:

OVPRII offers research project administration through the main awards management system, cuResearch.

Table of Contents

1. External Funding
2. Internal Funding
3. Honours and Distinctions
4. Resources

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.

Research Achievement Awards and Research Awards — Seed Funding

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 …

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/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 …

SSHRC Exchange Grant: Knowledge Mobilization (CLOSED)

Description Definition of Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Although there are several accepted definitions of “knowledge mobilization”, the one governing this grant is SSHRC’s: an “umbrella term …

Research Development Grants (CLOSED)

General Details Competition Frequency: Annual Value: Up to $10,000 per application Duration: 12 months maximum (no extensions) Deadline: CU RDG NSE and SSHRC Explore Insight: …

Undergraduate Student Research Awards Program (CLOSED)

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 …

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 …

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 …

Carleton University Research Centres Closed

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 …

Multidisciplinary Research Catalyst Fund (CLOSED)

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 …

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 …

Honours and Distinctions

Honours and Distinctions are credible benchmarks for recognizing achievements. See current opportunities:

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.

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