Posts Categorized: Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture

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 – Accelerate Global Excellence Award

This competitive call responds to recent global shifts in research funding and aims to position Canada as a destination for world-class talent. Through well-funded internships, the program will support the relocation of exceptional postdoctoral researchers to Canadian institutions and companies, helping to address talent shortages, drive innovation, and reinforce Canada’s leadership in strategic sectors.  The… 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 »

Seed, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund

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 exception that letters of support and ethics certifications. Applications which do not follow the… Read more »

Canada Impact + Research Chairs and Canada Impact + Emerging Leaders (Second Intake)

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (CIRC) 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. Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority… Read more »

Human Frontier Science Program Research Grant – LOI

HFSP Research Grants support innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries (see guidelines). Participation of scientists from disciplines outside the traditional life sciences such as biophysics, chemistry, computational biology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nanoscience or physics is recommended because such collaborations have opened… 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 »

HFSP Nakasone Award

The HFSP Nakasone Award is an annual award for ground-breaking contributions or breakthrough discoveries in the life sciences which rewards achievements in scientific excellence resulting in a particular discovery that has moved the frontiers of knowledge in Life Sciences. The award recognizes the vision of former Prime Minister Nakasone of Japan in creating the Human… Read more »

NSERC Create 2027 – Phase 2 – LOI

Changes for the 2027 Competition Year and Internal Deadlines Generally, for the LOI process: There are no longer any LOI quotas for eligible institutions. While an unlimited number of LOIs can be submitted by an institution, each institution has a maximum number of LOIs that can advance to the application stage. NSERC has confirmed that… Read more »

NSERC Create 2027 – Phase 1-Registration

Changes for the 2027 Competition Year and Internal Deadlines Generally, for the LOI process: There are no longer any LOI quotas for eligible institutions. While an unlimited number of LOIs can be submitted by an institution, each institution has a maximum number of LOIs that can advance to the application stage. NSERC has confirmed that… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Community-led Research Fund

The Community-led Research (CLR) Fund supports multi-year, indigenous and community-driven research projects that strengthen resilience, promote community well-being and respond to marine environmental challenges. The fund is designed to: – Prioritize and uphold Indigenous-led and community-led research and community-defined priorities. – Develop community research capacity, including training, mentorship, and skills development. – Support research partnerships… 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 »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – September 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – June 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – March 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… Read more »

NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants – January 2026

Please contact the Research Innovation Office, Rio@mun.ca when developing your application for the sponsor’s requirement of engaging with the ILO.  The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian… 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 »

Northern Contaminants Program

The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) engages Northerners and scientists in research and monitoring of long-range contaminants in the Canadian Arctic, that is, contaminants that are transported to the Arctic through atmospheric and oceanic processes from other parts of the world and which remain in the Arctic environment and build up in the food chain. The data generated… Read more »

MEOPAR Early Career Researcher (ECR) Award

MEOPAR (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that supports research, training, and communication related to the ocean through funding programs.  The goal of the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Awards is to provide individual research grants to support early career investigators in establishing independent research programs. The research project must… 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 »

Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship

Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellows are leading researchers whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellow embodies one or more of the Killam attributes: Inclusive collaborator Barrier breaker Research leader The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship may support a specific collaborative… 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 »

NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program (NWT CIMP) – Full Application

One important way that NWT CIMP generates cumulative impact monitoring and research information is by providing annual funding for both Science projects and Traditional Knowledge projects. All projects must meet the following mandatory criteria: – report on cumulative impacts of two or more human activity and/or natural stressors on the environment – collect cumulative impacts… Read more »

Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) Call for Proposals

OSRI is interested in an analysis of publicly available data to create a maritime oil spill risk profile in the Bering Sea and Straits region based on current marine activity including scenarios associated with vessel groundings, fire or other structural damage. The topic areas are: 1. Oil spill Risk Analysis in the Bering Sea and… Read more »

OFI International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF)

The International Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF) program offers opportunities for early career PhD-holders to conduct innovative, full time, and collaborative research in cooperation with international institutions. Supporting postdoctoral fellows in achieving international exposure through travel and collaboration, while nurturing institutional relationships, are key goals of the IPDF program. IPDF projects have a transformative approach, with a… Read more »

SSHRC Insight Development Grants – February 2026 Competition

Academic Units have assumed the responsibility for institutional review and electronic submission of applications for the CIHR Project, CIHR Foundation, SSHRC Insight, SSHRC Insight Development, NSERC Discovery, and NSERC RTI Grants competitions.  Research Initiatives & Services will no longer be completing the electronic submission for these grants, but will be supporting Academic Units in their… 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 »

Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) Call for Applications (CFA)

The deadline for submitting a project under the Fall 2025 CFA is 15:00 Eastern Time (ET), on December 18, 2025. Visit the EDF website for detailed information on eligibility, Fund Use Requirements, and how to apply for funding. The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a specified purpose account administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada… 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 »

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

The Belmont Forum is a partnership of funding organizations, international science councils and regional consortia committed to advancing transdisciplinary science. Guided by the Belmont Challenge, the Belmont Forum aims to support international transdisciplinary research that generates knowledge for understanding, adapting to and mitigating global environmental change. As a mechanism to support international collaboration, the Belmont Forum issues collaborative research… Read more »

OFI SEED Fund

NEW for 2025: Due to the small amount of Seed Fund budget available for this year’s competition, only one application will be accepted per eligible grant holder (faculty member). Memorial applicants should submit their proposals to both OFI@dal.ca (copied to OFI@mun.ca) and also to the MUN Researcher Portal by the deadline of October 24, 2025.  MUN… Read more »

International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) 2026 R&D Award

ITOPF is recognised and respected globally as a source of objective technical expertise in the area of accidental spills of oil and chemicals from ships. Investing in R&D is one way we fulfill our mission of promoting effective response to marine spills of oil, chemicals and other substances. Each year, over 7800 million tons of… 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 »

Canadian Association of Geographers Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer, Awards and Honours, for information on these award. Award For Scholarly Distinction In Geography The purpose of the award is to recognize a member of the CAG for outstanding scholarly work in geography either in the form of sustained contributions over a number of years or as a… Read more »

Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this on this competition. The Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes an engineer who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students at a Canadian higher education institution. Eligibility criteria Recipients must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be… Read more »

Geological Association of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on these awards. Logan Medal The highest award of the Geological Association of Canada is presented to an individual for sustained distinguished achievement in Canadian earth science. J. Willis Ambrose Medal The Ambrose medal, named after the first GAC® President, J. Willis Ambrose, is… 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 »

Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Manager, Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, and support them in enhancing their research capacity so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others. NSERC awards up to six… Read more »

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. Nomination deadline: December 5, 2025, 8:00 pm (ET). The Synergy Awards for Innovation honour partnerships of strong, complementary and collaborative teams who have generated new knowledge and accelerated the application of research results to create benefits for Canada and Canadians. The… Read more »

Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering recognizes highly collaborative Canadian research teams from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding significance in the natural sciences or engineering. The prize competition is… Read more »

NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this program. Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award recognizes an individual or team whose research conducted in Canada has led to a recent outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering.The award is open to all researchers at any… Read more »

Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural sciences or engineering, has demonstrated persistent excellence and influence. The award celebrates Canada’s most outstanding… Read more »

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize individuals and groups who inspire others by promoting science to the general public. Examples of science promotion activities that could be considered for the award include: – organizing science camps, fairs, clubs or mentorship programs with youth organizations – enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion in existing programs –… 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 »

Canada Research Chairs Program – Call for Proposals

Established in 2000, the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program offers eligible Canadian degree-granting institutions the opportunity to nominate a diverse cadre of outstanding researchers for professorships in areas that will further an institution’s strategic research plan, enabling them to maximize their contributions as centres of research and research training. The CRC Program allocates its Chair… Read more »

NSERC – Discovery Grant – (2025 competition) – Application

“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 »

NSERC Discovery Grant Notification of Intent to Apply (Manditory)

NOTE: NSERC Discovery NOI’s do not require Institutional Signature from RGCS for this competition To apply for a DG, applicants must first submit a notification of intent (NOI) to apply by the NOI deadline date. The NOI is a mandatory step in the application process. It allows NSERC to start the review process (e.g., preliminary assignment… 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 »

NSERC 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 »

NSERC – Ship Time Program

This Ship Time program is aimed at all NSERC-funded researchers who intend to use a vessel for their DG-supported research in the coming years. It applies to the following: Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels or other Departments of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) platforms, undersea vehicles operated by the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility or other similar research platforms,… 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 »

NSERC PromoScience

NSERC invites applications for initiatives that promote the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) to Canada’s young people, particularly to groups that are underrepresented in NSE careers. PromoScience encourages a wide variety of organizations to apply for funding to help young Canadians in elementary school and high school (including the equivalent first year of college in… 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 »

NSERC Discovery Horizons – LOI

Discovery Horizons grants support investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). Established in 2021 by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC),… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2025 – Full Application

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 that has the potential for significant impact. The Exploration competition has two stages: Notice of Intent… Read more »

NFRF (New Frontiers in Research Fund) Exploration 2025 – Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI)

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 that has the potential for significant impact. The Exploration competition has two stages: Notice of Intent… 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 »

One Ocean Expedition

We would like to announce that the deadline for applications to the One Ocean Expedition has been extended to March 31st. This extension provides additional time for interested students to complete their applications and take advantage of this unique opportunity. This opportunity has been designed primarily for Masters’ students or Doctoral candidates aspiring to become… Read more »

NSERC – ECCC Call for Proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future – Full Application

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. Please note that the application deadline for the NSERC – ECCC Call for proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation… Read more »

NSERC – ECCC Call for Proposals on Plastics Science and Innovation for a Cleaner and More Sustainable Future – LOI

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. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are collaborating to advance… Read more »

NSERC Create 2026 – Application

“FULL APPLICATION (BY INVITATION) INTERNAL PROCESS” If NSERC has indicated that your application will proceed to the full application stage, please initiate a discussion with your Associate Dean (Research) and Grants Facilitator(s) as soon as possible. As this program is intended to support training programs which are self-sustaining beyond the period of the grant, it… Read more »

Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this  competition. Election to the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) is one of the highest professional honours accorded an engineer. Fellows have distinguished themselves in different sectors including business, academia and government and in different roles such as business management, executive management,… 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 »

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 »

Sloan Research Fellowship

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours,  for information on this competition. The Sloan Research Fellowships seek to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to 126 researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their… Read more »

Steacie Prize

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The Steacie Prize is a Canadian award of $10,000 presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada. The winner is selected by a distinguished panel which is… Read more »

Chemical Institute of Canada Awards

Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program. The CIC awards recognize outstanding contributions to research and the Canadian chemistry sciences, engineering, and technology communities. The deadline for the following awards is August 1: CIC – Canadian Green Chemistry and Engineering Award (Group) CIC/CSC – Alfred Bader award CIC/CSC… Read more »

Dimensions recognition – LOI

Interested institutions representative are advised to read the description of the Dimensions program and the instructions before creating their LOI. Please note that sections of the LOI allowing up to 1000 words must be distributed across the two available pages to ensure that no text is cut off. A Charter Endorsement form signed by President… 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 »