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New Frontiers in Research Fund

The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk/high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research.

Find the grant recipients and latest funding opportunities supported by NFRF below.

Latest Recipients

See recent Carleton researchers selected for NFRF grants.

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New Frontiers in Research Fund Supports Development of a New Medical Imaging Method at Carleton University

Ground-Breaking Carleton Projects Receive New Frontiers in Research Funding

Carleton Researchers Recognized by New Frontiers in Research Fund for Work in High-Risk, High-Reward Research

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about NFRF funding eligibility and deadlines.

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 …

Exploration

The objective of the Exploration stream is to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Visit the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) website for more …

Transformation

The Transformation stream is designed to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting …

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Christine Rivas

Christine Rivas

Kate Swan

  • Research Facilitator, Institutional Initiatives (NFRF; NSERC CREATE)
  • Email Kate

Lisa Wilson