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Carleton University Researchers Awarded Over $10.4 Million from NSERC

The Government of Canada has announced $630 million in new funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to support scientific and engineering research projects across Canada. This includes $10.4 million to Carleton researchers, who are being recognized for driving innovation in several areas of strength such as artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, climate change and sustainability, and other critical fields. Of this investment, a total of $9.8 million has been awarded to 44 Carleton researchers through the Discovery Grants program. With an average grant of $44,750, this marks one of Carleton’s strongest results in the program, surpassed only by last year’s record average of $48,840. Recognizing that creativity and innovation are at the heart of all…

New Frontiers in Research Fund: 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 DeadlineDateFaculty deadlineConsult your Faculty Research FacilitatorNotice of Intent (NOI)August 18, 2026Internal cuResearch Approval FormOctober 13, 2026Submission of application to the New Frontiers in Research FundOctober 20, 2026 Overview The objective of the Exploration stream is to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. It seeks to inspire projects that bring disciplines together beyond traditional disciplinary or common interdisciplinary approaches by research teams with the capacity to explore something new that might fail but has the potential for significant impact. Value and Duration Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs) for up to two years. Eligibility The Nominated Principal Investigator (NPI): is…

Step 5: Research Security Requirements

Research security requirements for Horizon Europe include: A focus on the protection of classified information and/or the potential need to classify research results. Security assessments that review the potential for activities, methods, technologies or knowledge to be misused for malevolent purposes and any other security concerns, including national security restrictions, not captured in other categories. During the proposal preparation stage, researcher applicants are required to complete a security self-assessment, which is included as part of the grant application. Depending on the nature of the specific funding opportunity or any concerns identified during the review of the self-assessments, an additional security review may be required. Security checks can also be conducted during or after the life of a project.

NSERC Funds Carleton Researchers Advancing New Environmental Engineering Projects

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is awarding Carleton civil and environmental engineering researchers with new funding for their projects that examine the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics and methods for improving low-carbon energy, notably for areas in Northern Canada. NSERC is providing over $1 million in grants to the researchers through the Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future and Small Modular Reactors Research Grant Initiative programs. Congratulations to the awarded researchers. Find out about their work: Funding: Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future grant of $600,000 over three years Project: Integrated Assessment and Mitigation of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Urban Environments: Quantification, Characterization, Health…

The Drummond Foundation: 2026 Research Grants

Sponsor's Website Visit the Drummond Foundation website for more information on the 2026 Research Grants. Internal Contacts Katie Harriman: katie.harriman@carleton.ca Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator. Deadlines DeadlineDateFaculty deadlineConsult your Faculty Research FacilitatorSubmission of Letter of Intent (LOI)May 14, 2026Notification of LOI resultsJune 30, 2026Internal cuResearch Approval FormAugust 27, 2026Submission of application to the Drummond Foundation (by invitation)September 3, 2026Notification of decisionBy January 31, 2027 Overview The 2026 Research Grants are for investigators working in Canada who are engaged in ageing-related research aimed at improving the quality of life of older adults, particularly those who are socially, mentally or physically disadvantaged, as well as their families and caregivers. The funding theme “Interventions on Healthy and…

Carleton University (CU) Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) Research Development Grants (RDG)

The CU NSE RDG program provides modest financial support to NSE researchers toto re-apply to the next NSERC DG program after an unsuccessful result in this same competition and to bridge-fund their research programs. DESCRIPTION Purpose: The Carleton University (CU) Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) Research Development Grants (RDG) provides modest financial support to natural sciences and engineering (NSE) researchers: to re-apply to the next Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grant (DG) program after an unsuccessful result in this same competition; and for bridge-fund their programs of research, including graduate students, until the competition results of the next cycle. Source:          Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation, and International) (OVPRII) Value:             Up to $10,000 per application Duration:        12…

Carleton University (CU) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore Research Development Grants (RDG)

The CU SSHRC Explore RDG program provides modest support to arts, humanities and social sciences researchers to re-apply to the next SSHRC IG or IDG after an unsuccessful decision in this same competition and to bridge-fund their research programs. DESCRIPTION Purpose:        The Carleton University (CU) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore Research Development Grants (RDG) provides modest support to arts, humanities and social sciences researchers (AHSS): To re-apply to the next SSHRC Insight Grants (IG) or Insight Development Grants (IDG) after an unsuccessful decision in this same competition To bridge-fund their programs of research, including graduate students, until the competition results of the next cycle. Source:          SSHRC Institutional Grants (SIG) and Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation, and…

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 Global Challenges. Internal Contacts Kate Swan: kate.swan@carleton.ca Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator (FRF). Deadlines DeadlineDateContact Kate Swan or your FRF to express interestASAPDraft Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services (CORIS) (mandatory) February 27, 2026Submission of final NOI to CORISMarch 2, 2026 by 3 p.m.Submission of NOI to NFRFMarch 3, 2026Convergence Portal opens for Letters of Intent (LOI)March 9, 2026 Internal cuResearch Approval Form June 2, 2026Submission of LOI to NFRF  June 9, 2026  LOI results released by NFRFAugust 26, 2026 Submission of full proposal to NFRF (by invitation) November 3, 2026 Notification of…

Disclosure of the COVID-19 Rapid Research Response Grant Recipients

In response to COVID-19, Carleton swiftly developed an internal funding opportunity 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 the COVID-19 pandemic, or to apply to external research grant competitions targeting the COVID-19 pandemic. The research had to have the potential to contribute to the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, or to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and/or its negative consequences on people and communities. The grant was open to all full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members. The response was unprecedented and we are very proud of the successful proposals. Many thanks to our community of researchers who heard the call “to do…

SSHRC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)

Application deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EST Number of Awards: 4 Award Value For positions held between May 1 and August 31, 2026, the total value of the award (SSHRC + Supervisor Contribution) ranges from: 14 weeks: minimum amount of $8,624.00 16 weeks: minimum amount of $9,856.00 The minimum values correspond to minimum wage in Ontario Students will receive 4% vacation pay, as per the Ontario Employment Standards (ESA). (Students are not eligible for paid days off/vacation days.) The program makes no provisions for sick leave, or for other types of interruptions Should sick or vacation leave be incurred during the employment period, the student would just need to ensure they worked their total number of hours…