Posts Categorized: Governance and Public Policy

Canada Research Training Awards Suite—Research Travel Supplements

Canada’s three federal research funding agencies are pleased to introduce the Canada Research Training Awards Suite—Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS). This program replaces the previous Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements and is designed to support exceptional graduate students and researchers as they expand the global reach and impact of their work. The new RTS will be… Read more »

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)

Eligible organizations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.  Organizations will have until July 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to submit applications. Further program information and eligibility criteria can be found by visiting the NHSP Funding Page.  Please note that your project must meet all… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Grants: October 2026 Competition

“Academic Units with both an Associate Dean of Research (ADR) and a unit Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO) are assuming the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, and NSERC Discovery and RTI Grants competitions. Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the… Read more »

Knowledge Synthesis Grants: December 2026 Competition—Changing Nature of Security and Conflict

SSHRC, in partnership with NordForsk, is pleased to launch a Knowledge Synthesis Grants (KSG) competition to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. The resulting syntheses will help identify roles the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies;… Read more »

MINDS’ 2027 NATO Defense College Fellowship (NDC)

The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Program  has partnered with the NDC, located in Rome, Italy, to offer members of the Canadian defense and security expert community an opportunity to conduct a five-month research fellowship, from mid-February to mid-July 2027, as part of the NDC’s Research Division. The selected fellow will receive a C$100,000 grant to cover all expenses related to this unique opportunity. Attendance at the NDC is required for the entire… Read more »

Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award – Phase 2 Launch

The Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award supports outstanding international researchers and Canadians abroad in relocating to Canada to undertake collaborative, industry-focused research. The award provides $170,000 over two years to support the recruitment, relocation, and integration of international postdoctoral talent into Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem. A partner organization is required and will contribute $42,500 plus tax per year, covering half of the $85,000 annual award. Mitacs has partnered with CIFAR to offer… Read more »

Accessible Canada Fund call for proposals

The CFP is open until July 28, 2026, at 3:00PM (EDT). This funding opportunity will support projects that promote the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations through NAAW activities delivered in 2027, 2028, and in 2029. It will fund projects that highlight the contributions of persons with disabilities, raise awareness, and promote… Read more »

Research Support Program, Quebec Government

A call for proposals is currently open under the Research Support Program until June 12, 2026. Submitted proposals must address one of the following three themes and respond to one of the questions listed below, or a related research question. You must prioritize the study of Quebec within the Canadian federation or propose a comparative approach.  Themes… Read more »

*REVISED* Mitacs Peer Mentoring

Last year, Mitacs piloted a Peer Mentoring initiative focused on supporting women in STEM, pairing first-time Mitacs interns with experienced peers to foster professional development, skills growth, and community building. The pilot was well received, with participants reporting high satisfaction and positive outcomes. Building on this success, Mitacs will be launching new Peer Mentoring cohorts for 2026–27. This year, the Peer Mentoring initiative has… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2026 – Full Application

The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk / high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research. The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are encouraged to think “outside of the box” and undertake research that defies current paradigms;… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2026 – Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI)

The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk / high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research. The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas. Researchers are encouraged to think “outside of the box” and undertake research that defies current paradigms;… Read more »

Canada Research Chairs Program – Call for Proposals

Proposals are now invited for the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). Please see the attached Call for all of the details, including the required approval form to accompany proposal submissions. Further information regarding the CRCP can be found here. The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada… Read more »

Movember’s Community Men’s Health Research Program.

Applications are now open for Movember’s Community Men’s Health Research Program. Early-career researchers (less than 5 years post-PhD) can now access the full Request for Applications (RFA) and accompanying documents, and begin submissions via the online system. Movember is inviting applications from researchers partnered with community organizations delivering funded, research-ready programs for boys and young… Read more »

Discovery Horizons – Full Application

The Discovery Horizons program provides support for interdisciplinary research activities that advance at least two intertwined research disciplines with at least one of them outside the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The program supports innovative research that bridges disciplines, fosters collaboration across academic fields and provides training opportunities for highly qualified personnel (HQP). The Discovery… Read more »

Discovery Horizons – LOI

The Discovery Horizons program provides support for interdisciplinary research activities that advance at least two intertwined research disciplines with at least one of them outside the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The program supports innovative research that bridges disciplines, fosters collaboration across academic fields and provides training opportunities for highly qualified personnel (HQP). The Discovery… Read more »

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) is a contribution program established by the federal government in 1986. It is managed by Public Safety Canada (PS) in partnership with other federal, provincial and territorial search and rescue (SAR) organizations. SAR NIF provides funding for projects that will improve Canada’s search and rescue system,… Read more »

ARC-NL Graduate Fellowships

The Aging Research Centre-Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) of Memorial University is pleased to announce its annual call for Graduate Fellowships. This year ARC-NL will provide up to six Graduate Fellowships for master’s and PhD students in 2026 The fellowships will be valued at $6,000 for one year. To apply for an ARC-NL Fellowship, Expressions of… Read more »

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) – phase 2

To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »

Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) , Preparing for Tomorrow: Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition – Application

PLEASE NOTE: an LOI is required to be submitted the lead principal investigator to be eligible for consideration. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to… Read more »

Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) , Preparing for Tomorrow: Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition – LOI

PLEASE NOTE: an LOI is required to be submitted the lead principal investigator to be eligible for consideration. RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to… Read more »

De Chastelain Scholarship Programme

The newly launched De Chastelain Scholarship Programme, supported by the Governments of Ireland and Canada, offers awards of up to CAD $16,500 to support short research visits (3–6 weeks) between Canada and Ireland. The programme is open to researchers and academics across all disciplines. While it is framed around peace and reconciliation, this is understood in its broadest sense —… Read more »

South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research Joint Initiative

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. A new joint funding opportunity between SSHRC and South Africa’s National Research Foundation has been launched. South… Read more »

WorkplaceNL Research Initiatives Program – Full Proposal

On Monday, April 13, 2026, WorkplaceNL will start accepting preliminary proposal applications for the General Research Stream. The general research stream is an annual call for research proposals from qualified researchers. Research proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on the promotion of workplace health and safety. The Preliminary Proposal Application Guide and Form, plus important program details about eligibility,… Read more »

WorkplaceNL’s Research Initiatives Program – Preliminary Proposal

On Monday, April 13, 2026, WorkplaceNL will start accepting preliminary proposal applications for the General Research Stream. The general research stream is an annual call for research proposals from qualified researchers. Research proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on the promotion of workplace health and safety. The Preliminary Proposal Application Guide and Form, plus important program details about eligibility,… Read more »

Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program (NLSIP) – Research Only

RIS review is required for applications with a research component.  Applications that do not involve research may be submitted directly to NLSIP; please note that academic unit deadlines may still apply. Newcomers provide many distinct benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). They complement the provincial labour market in high-demand and essential work fields, support population… Read more »

Dimensions Canada recognition program – Letter of intent

Dimensions Canada publicly recognizes postsecondary institutions seeking to increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their environments and across the research ecosystem. This will support equitable access to funding opportunities, increase equitable and inclusive participation, and embed EDI-related considerations in research design and practices. The Dimensions program was co-developed during a pilot period (2018-2023) with… Read more »

Belmont Forum – Towards the ocean we want: biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability for nature and human well-being (CRA Ocean 2)

The Belmont Forum’s OCEAN 2 CRA supports transdisciplinary research addressing global ocean challenges and contributes to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Projects are expected to last 36 months and involve research consortia with participants from multiple countries and disciplines, including societal partners. Proposals should focus on at least one of three key… Read more »

MINDS – Targeted Engagement Grants

The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. We are proud to support the exchange of ideas and a diversity of researchers in the domain of security and defence. New forward thinking research and activities are extremely valuable for… Read more »

Mitacs – Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA)

The Mitacs – Horizon Europe IMA is designed to support Canadian faculty and eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in consortium-building and proposal development under Horizon Europe Pillar II. This offering will provide short-term funding to facilitate travel and in-person engagement with European collaborators – addressing a well-recognized barrier to meaningful participation in one of… Read more »

REVISED: Seed, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for this competition has been adjusted to May 4th, 2026. Please note: The application form has a requirement that applicants incorporate the principles of EDI-AR into their application. Any application that fails to incorporate EDI-AR will not be approved for funding. No supplemental materials are permitted in the Application, with the… Read more »

Panmure House Prize 2026

The 2026 Panmure House Prize is now open for submissions, offering $75,000 USD to support bold, high-impact research on the long‑term funding of innovation, in the spirit of Adam Smith and centred on forging practical and original solutions to global challenges. Applications are now being accepted, with submissions closing at 17:00 (BST) on Tuesday 28 April 2026.  This global prize… Read more »

ICUF De Chastelain Scholarships

The De Chastelain Scholarships will support the development of research connections between Canada and Ireland, and are open to applicants from both countries. We welcome proposals from applicants from all academic disciplines whose work contributes to peacebuilding and reconciliation — whether directly through research in these areas or indirectly by strengthening the social, cultural, environmental, technological, or institutional foundations on which… Read more »

Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program

The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. They accept applications two times per year. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a… Read more »

Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity

The Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity (WORBE) program is an Employment and Social Development Canada initiative that support employers subject to the Employment Equity Act (the Act) in advancing equity for designated groups through sector-specific strategies and collaborative partnerships. WORBE is testing a program model focused on measurable progress. While previous funding rounds focused on building… Read more »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – Full Application

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – LOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »

NFRF International 2026 Competition – NOI

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. The International stream aims to support international collaborations and position Canada and Canadian researchers as strategic partners… Read more »

Law Foundation Grants

The Law Foundation welcomes grant applications from individuals and organizations. To be eligible, proposed projects must align with one or more of the statutory objects, be law-related, and provide meaningful benefits to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Grant decisions are made by the Board of Governors based on factors like consistency with the Foundation’s… Read more »

AtlanticOER Development Grants Program

The AtlanticOER Development Grants Program is made possible through funding from the four Atlantic provincial governments through the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET). AtlanticOER Development Grants are intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic Region in the adaptation, adoption, creation, and curation of open educational resources (OER), and to increase… Read more »

Publication Subvention April 2026

This program provides financial assistance to scholarly publishing from within the university community. Priority will be given to original book-length manuscripts of merit. Book chapters will be considered where funds permit. Assistance may be requested towards: – Top-up funds to a publisher where the publisher makes this a condition of publication or publication costs where… Read more »

SSHRC Exchange -Paper Presentation at Scholarly Conference – Feb 2026

Support is awarded for the presentation of papers at academic conferences in Canada or elsewhere, in disciplines supported by SSHRC. A faculty member may receive just one travel grant in two academic years.  A travel grant is deemed to be received as of the date of the conference for which support was received. Preference will… Read more »

SSHRC Exchange- International Representation – February 2026

Assistance is provided to a maximum of $2,500 for faculty members in disciplines supported by SSHRC to attend business meetings of international scholarly organizations in which they hold office. Awards may be held annually to a maximum of three awards in a six-year period. For more information, please see application form (attached PDF). Please note… Read more »

SSHRC Explore -February 2026

Awards provide a maximum of $10,000 towards research projects undertaken by faculty members in disciplines supported by SSHRC. Requests from new faculty are encouraged. Requests from established faculty researchers for funding to initiate new avenues of research will also be considered. In so far as is possible, these grants will be used to initiate projects… Read more »

Salary Based Research Grants Program

This self-funded program opportunity permits, under certain conditions, a researcher to receive a research grant in lieu of their salary, through a mechanism which includes peer review. The grant may be used for all the purposes of a grant-in-aid of research, except salary remuneration for the Researcher. This program covers only research activities and is… Read more »

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA)

To support the recruitment of top international research talent, the Government is launching the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, a new one-time only initiative administered by the three federal research funding agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). With a $133.6 million… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (December)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (September)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (June)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

Partnership Engage Grants: 2026 Competitions (March)

Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to… Read more »

MINDS Collaborative Networks Program

The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program is pleased to announce the launch of the Collaborative Networks competition for fiscal year 2025-2026. Applications can be submitted until January 19, 2026 23:59 (PST). Applications received passed this deadline will not be accepted. MINDS Collaborative Networks involve multi-disciplinary teams of experts from across Canada and abroad. Networks increase and diversify research on defence and security issues in Canada, with the aim… Read more »

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a one-time only initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic… Read more »

uARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund

There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. Research plays an important role in informing decisions and actions for issues affecting Northern regions. In recognition of a commitment to respectful, ethical, and deeply collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and Northern people and UArctic values, the Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education… Read more »

UARCTIC Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund

There will be an information session on the funds on January 28th, 2026. In alignment with policies governing research involving Indigenous groups, and recognizing the responsibility of researchers to engage with Indigenous and Northern peoples in a respectful, ethical, and genuinely collaborative manner, the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund provides support for building and strengthening… Read more »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Application

CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »

Operating Grant : Advancing 2S/LGBTQI+ Health Through Research – Registration

CIHR will be hosting a webinar on January 14th, 1-2:30PM ET to support participants with the requirements of this funding opportunity and to answer questions. To find out more information, visit the Webinars page. The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance, strengthen, and enhance inter-disciplinary, high-impact, and community-engaged health research that addresses the… Read more »

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) Contributions Program

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has launched its 2026-2027 Contributions Program funding cycle with a call for proposals under the theme “Achievement unlocked: protecting privacy while online gaming.” Gaming is an integral part of the entertainment landscape with nearly half of Canadian adults and 70% of Canadian teens regularly playing games… Read more »

Future Skills Centre Call for Proposals

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new call for proposals, Strengthening Canada’s Skills with PIAAC Research!  Researchers based in Canada are invited to apply by January 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.   Canada has a unique opportunity to deepen its understanding of adult skills and their role in driving prosperity and well-being… Read more »

Killam Prizes

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Dorothy Killam had a vision of building Canada’s future through advanced study. Through her will, Dorothy Killam established a perpetual trust to realize her vision and fund generations of scholars in Canada. The Killam Prizes are intended to honour distinguished Canadian… Read more »

Dorothy Killam Fellowship

Applicants are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – November 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – August 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – May 2026

Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve… Read more »

SSHRC Connection Grant – February 2026

SSHRC will be holding webinars regarding the above-mentioned competitions via MS Teams. They will outline what is new this year and will include a question period. Registration is required for these webinars. Detailed information for the webinars is below: Date Time (eastern) Topic Language Webinar Access November 25, 2025 11 a.m. to 1 p. m. Connection… Read more »

2026 IHSPR-CAHSPR Health Services & Policy Research Impact Award

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR) and Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) are pleased to launch the inaugural Health Services and Policy Research Impact Award competition. The HSPR Impact Award recognizes HSPR that has made an impact by demonstrably contributing to the transformation of health systems, improving people’s lives, or generating social… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Grants—Stage 1

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Partnership Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research partnerships program. Proposals exclusively for partnered research training initiatives are… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Events Component – Intake 3

The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding to community-based events that: – promote intercultural or interfaith understanding – promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination – celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament Expected results are that participants and communities will gain… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Events Component – Intake 2

The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding to community-based events that: – promote intercultural or interfaith understanding – promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination – celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament Expected results are that participants and communities will gain… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Events Component – Intake 1

The Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) provides funding to community-based events that: – promote intercultural or interfaith understanding – promote discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination – celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament Expected results are that participants and communities will gain… Read more »

SSHRC Impact Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours for information on these awards. SSHRC Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 2

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

The France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program – ROUND 1

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. This 2026 call is limited to former FCRF awardees (2001-2024) to strengthen the collaboration and target external funding. The funding is awarded in… Read more »

France Canada Research Fund (FCRF) – New Research Collaboration Program

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities. Please read the guidelines below for details on the internal submission process. The 2026 call for proposals is open to any research field… Read more »

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship

The 2025 deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31st at 5 PM The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship, named for the first president of Memorial University College, recognizes faculty who embody the university’s mission by demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise widely. The award is comprised of the… Read more »

MLA Pathways Step Grants

Made possible by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation, the Modern Language Association’s initiative, MLA Pathways: Recruitment, Retention, and Career Readiness, equips departments and programs associated with the study of literature, language, writing, culture, area studies, and related disciplines with the tools, networks, knowledge, and resources to help undergraduate students find success throughout their education… Read more »

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) Anti-Hate Call

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP) is launching a new call for proposals as part of Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate. This new Anti-Hate Call is intended to fund initiatives to address and prevent hate in Canada with the following objective: Empower communities to prevent and address hate by fostering inclusion, resilience, and unity… Read more »

Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) 2026-2027

NSTP program offers supplementary funding to assist students in the completion of research projects in the North.  Graduate and senior undergraduate students from any discipline who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents may apply in conjunction with their faculty supervisor. Undergraduate and Graduate students who meet the program eligibility requirements, under the supervision of a… Read more »

Publication Subvention – September 2025

This program provides financial assistance to scholarly publishing from within the university community. Priority will be given to original book-length manuscripts of merit. Book chapters will be considered where funds permit. Assistance may be requested towards: – Top-up funds to a publisher where the publisher makes this a condition of publication or publication costs where… Read more »

Horizon Europe – ERC Synergy Grant

“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” Description: The aim is to provide support for a small group of two to four Principal Investigators to jointly address ambitious… Read more »

Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education

The Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund subcomponent aims to: to support post-secondary education in the minority language, including distance education and the development of a virtual post-secondary education network to facilitate access to post-secondary education in the language of the minority, so as to enable more Canadians to improve their first… Read more »

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program (CGRS D)

Please note: Applications for this competition must be submitted to Student Graduate Services (SGS) by September 18, 2025. As there is an institutional quota for applications, applicants are encouraged to consult SGS early in their application process at sgs@mun.ca. Applications should NOT be submitted through the researcher portal. The CGRS D is a scholarship in… Read more »

SSHRC Canada Postdoctoral Research Award program (CPRA) – Updated

Please note: Research Initiatives & Services will require a copy of the application and applicable documentation through the Memorial Researcher Portal for all successful fellowships awarded at Memorial University. The timing of your submission through the Memorial Researcher Portal will be at the discretion of your academic unit. If you are intending to apply to… Read more »

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants—Stage 1: October 2025 Competition

Deadline extended to Tuesday, November 4th, 8 p.m. (eastern) The tri-agency Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants aligns with the tri-agency strategic plan Setting New Directions to Support Indigenous research and research training in Canada as well as Indigenous communities’ aspirations to help create a new model for Indigenous-led, transformative research. Indigenous Innovation and Leadership… Read more »

SSHRC Partnership Development Grants 2025 Competition

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them. Partnership Development Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants provide support over one… Read more »

Scottish Education Exchange Programme Test and Learn Project Year 3 Project

The Test and Learn Project is a small-scale project aiming to support Scottish institutions and Community Learning and Development (CLD) providers to develop stronger international partnerships. The learning from the Test and Learn Project will help develop Scotland’s Education Exchange Programme moving forward. The Test and Learn Project was established in 2023 as part of… Read more »

Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians – Call for proposals

As Memorial may only submit one proposal for this call, an internal selection process will be followed. The deadline for submitting your application is 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, August 6th, 2025. The Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) is a one-stage application process. Eligible organizations will submit a completed proposal that describes their proposed project. The Government of… Read more »

Canada Periodical Fund

The Collective Initiatives component of the Canada Periodical Fund is now accepting applications. Funding is available to Canadian non-profit associations, press agencies or media groups representing or serving stakeholders in the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries. If your organization is a member of an eligible association, please encourage them to apply for projects… Read more »

SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals

Aid to Scholarly Journals grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight research program. The grants support Canadian scholarly research and dissemination by offering a contribution to enable journals to defray the costs associated with publishing open access scholarly articles and digital journal dissemination. Aid to Scholarly Journals grants are meant to: –… Read more »

SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: The Arts Transformed

This Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition is to mobilize, examine and synthesize social sciences and humanities research on The Arts Transformed. The resulting syntheses will identify roles the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors could play in promoting more inclusive and equitable societies, and could inform development of effective tools and technologies, robust policies and sustainable… Read more »

International Partnerships for Excellence Education, Research and Innovation (INTPART)

The Norwegian government has launched the International Partnerships for Excellence Education, Research and Innovation (INTPART) programme to foster world-class research and education through long-term international collaborations. Funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research and administered by the Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), this initiative… Read more »

Arctic Inspiration Prize

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The AIP is the largest annual prize in Canada. By celebrating and providing seed-funding to Northern teams with innovative project ideas, the AIP supports Northerners in bringing initiatives to life that bring about the changes they want to see in… Read more »

National Humanities Center Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer ,  Awards and Honours,  for information on this program, if they are interested in these competitions. Each year, the National Humanities Center welcomes up to forty scholars from across the humanities and all over the world.  During their time in residence, Fellows are given the freedom to work on their projects… Read more »

Woodrow Wilson Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this competition. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars welcomes outstanding and award winning scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its non-partisan dialogue. Each year, the Center hosts around 160 scholars who conduct independent research on national and/or international… Read more »

Molson Prizes

Please contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, Office of the VP Research, for information on this program. Two Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes, in the amount of $50,000 each, are awarded annually to distinguished individuals (one in the arts and one in the social sciences and humanities). The prizes are intended to encourage… Read more »

Guggenheim Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts. Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and… Read more »

SSHRC Policy Innovation Partnership Grants

“RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.” SSHRC has announced the launch of a new pilot funding opportunity: Policy Innovation Partnership Grants. Valued at up to… Read more »