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The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) welcomes discussions with any potential partner about the innovations available for development and licensing opportunities. Contact us to learn more. Select any of the technology briefs below for further details:

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD and who wish to acquire new skills through international, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility. Carleton University welcomes applications each year for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships under the MSCA and is well positioned to serve as a strong host institution within this program. As a research-intensive university with a commitment to excellence in innovation, Carleton builds on its strong research capacity and international partnerships to attract outstanding researchers from Europe and around the world. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where Fellows can advance in their careers. Carleton also provides comprehensive support throughout the outgoing phase, ensuring a smooth transition, high-quality supervision and access to established research…

Toward a More Sustainable Future: Efficiency Canada Project Receives Government Support

The Government of Canada has announced a $28.9 million investment for 12 projects across the country to help accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technologies that will power a reliable and competitive energy system. This includes $865,725 for Efficiency Canada from Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program to conduct research and publish practical reports that will enable regulators and program leaders to better manage electricity demands. The announcement was made in late March at York University by the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. “Our new government is proud to be investing in projects like this one to provide reliable, affordable and clean power across the country that will propel our economic growth, protect affordability for…

When do Undergraduate Projects Need REB Review?

While the TCPS presumes that Masters or Doctoral thesis projects qualify as research, there is no such presumption for undergraduate projects, such as Arts and Social Science or other Honours theses or Capstone projects and it is often uncertain whether such a project requires REB Review.  In such cases, seeks to determine whether there appears to be a primary research intent, that is an intention to create new knowledge.  Does the project appear to have a primary intention to train or teach research methods and skills, or is there a genuine intent to generate new information, of potential significance to the relevant scientific or scholarly community?   In addition, does the project meet relevant scholarly or scientific methodological standards, such that…

Environment and Climate Change Canada: Environmental Damages Fund

The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The fund receives money from fines, penalties, court orders and voluntary payments for environmental violations. This money is used to support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. The fund invests in projects falling within four categories: Restoration Environmental quality improvement Research and development Education and awareness The purpose of the EDF is to fund projects that restore damage to the natural environment and support wildlife conservation, in a cost-effective way. Visit the Environment and Climate Change Canada website for more information on the Environmental Damages Fund. Value and Duration Available funding varies…

Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks: Species Conservation Program

The Species Conservation Program was created to encourage people and organizations to get involved in conserving species at risk and their habitats through stewardship activities. It’s part of Ontario’s track record of strong environmental stewardship, preserving the rich biodiversity of our province for future generations. Program objectives include: Supporting other activities to assist in the protection and conservation of species, such as direct threat mitigation, field-based surveys and monitoring, research and local and Indigenous knowledge collection. Preserving and rehabilitating habitat, and enhancing other areas so that they can become habitat. Supporting public education and outreach programs relating to conservation. Visit the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks website for more information on the Species Conservation Program. Eligibility The fund…

Grand Challenges Canada: Transition to Scale

Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) seeks to support the transition to scale and sustainability of Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. They accept applications from innovators in the following areas: maternal and newborn health, digital health, medical products and technology, community health worker models, urban sanitation and hygiene, and options for safe pregnancy termination. Visit the Grand Challenges Canada website for more information on Transition to Scale. Value and Duration $150,000 to $3 million CAD For project periods of six months up to five years Overview The main purpose of the Global Health Innovation funding program is to support bold approaches that challenge existing practices and have the potential to generate substantially greater lives saved or improved, in order to best achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…

Innovation Fund

In anticipation of the 2027 Innovation Fund competition from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) is launching the Carleton University internal process to develop and select proposals. Sponsor’s Website Visit the agency website for more information on the Innovation Fund. Internal Contacts Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator and Kyla Reid. Overview The Innovation Fund (IF) provides ongoing investments in infrastructure across the full spectrum of research, from the most fundamental to applied, through to technology development. Projects funded through the IF will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration and knowledge generation while making meaningful contributions to social, health, environmental and…

NSERC-USRA Application Process

Subject Matter Eligibility: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) awards are open to all students in the natural sciences and engineering fields. (Consult: NSERC SUBJECT MATTER ELIGIBILITY) Number of Awards: 53 awards + 5 specifically for students identifying as Black=58 total. (Consult the Undergraduate Student Research Awards allocations web page) APPLICATION PROCESS and DEADLINE: Each faculty listed below has a number of available awards and its own selection process Students apply through the faculty where they request to hold their award (i.e. the Supervisor’s faculty, not necessarily the student’s) Please consult the table below for individual faculty deadlines, contact information and application requirements Faculty NameApplication Requirements Web PageApplication DeadlineContact PersonArts and Social Sciences (FASS)FASS Program Web PageFebruary 25, 2026…

EU Missions

European Union (EU) Missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. They have ambitious goals and will deliver concrete results by 2030. EU Missions are a coordinated effort by the European Commission to pool the necessary resources in terms of policies and regulations, as well as other activities. They also aim to mobilize and activate public and private actors, such as EU Member States, regional and local authorities, research institutes, farmers and land managers, entrepreneurs and investors to create real and lasting impact. Missions engage with citizens to boost societal uptake of new solutions and approaches. They support Europe’s transformation into a greener, healthier, more inclusive and resilient continent. Each mission operates as a portfolio…