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

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New Frontiers in Research Fund Supports Anti-Racist Architectural Co-Design Initiative at Carleton University

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

Funding Opportunities

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NFRF Transformation

The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) is raising awareness about the 2028 round of New Frontiers in Research Fund Transformation grants …

NFRF Exploration

Sponsor’s Website New Frontiers in Research Fund: Exploration Internal Contacts Potential applicants are encouraged to consult with their Faculty Research Facilitator. OVPRII Competition Administration: coris@carleton.ca Deadlines …

NFRF 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges

Sponsor’s Website Visit the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) website for more information on the 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address …

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