The Research Office is here to connect UFV faculty with research funding opportunities and valuable grant-writing support.
- Search grant and funding opportunities below
- Ask a question or request feedback on a funding proposal (allow 2-3 weeks)
- Learn about our grant workshops
Filter options using the dropdown selection menus or type a keyword into the search field. For a full list of Tri-Agency research grants, please check NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR's websites regularly. To suggest a listing or notify us of an error, please email us. See list of sponsor acronyms.
| Opportunity | Funder | Deadline | Details | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFV Accelerate Research Fund (ARF) | UFV | Ongoing | Amount: Up to $6,000. | Internal |
| UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre Funding and Scholarship Opportunities – Various | UFV PARC | Ongoing | Amount: $250 to $3,000 (varies). For UFV faculty and students, visiting scholars, and community artists and activists. Accepting applications until funds are exhausted. | Internal |
| NSERC Alliance Grants | NSERC | Ongoing | Amount: $20,000 to $1M/year. Duration: 1 to 5 years. | External |
| NSERC Collaborative Research and Development Grants | NSERC | Ongoing | Amount: Up to $500,000. Duration: Up to 5 years. | External |
| SSHRC Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research | SSHRC | Ongoing | Supplementary funding for holders of SSHRC Insight Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships, and Doctoral Awards. | External |
| Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund | NEEF | Ongoing | External | |
| CSA Deep Space Food Challenge | CSA | 2021-07-30 | Up to 10 prizes of $30,000 available in Phase 1. | External |
| NSERC Discovery Grants Program | NSERC | 2021-08-01 | Notification of Intent (NOI) due August 1, 2021. Full applications due November 1, 2021. | External |
| SSHRC Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative | SSHRC | 2021-08-01 | Final opportunity to apply in 2021. | External |
| SSHRC 2021 Exploration Competition – New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) | SSHRC | 2021-08-10 |
Amount: Up to $125,000 per year. Notification of Intent (NOI) due August 10, 2021. Webinar recordings: English, French |
External |
| UFV Faculty/Staff Research and Scholarly Activity Fund (FSRSAF) | UFV | 2021-09-01 | Amount: Up to $4,000 or $8,000 depending on stream. Final opportunity to apply in 2021. | Internal |
| 2021-2022 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | GC | 2021-09-22 | External | |
| UFV Centres and Institutes Sustainability and Innovation Fund | UFV | 2021-09-30 |
Supports improved long-term operational sustainability of UFV Centres and Institutes. Amount: Up to $50,000. Second chance to apply: January 15, 2022. |
Internal |
| SSHRC Insight Grants – October 2021 Competition | SSHRC | 2021-10-01 |
English webinar: August 19, 10-11:30am PT. French webinar: August 20, 10-11:30am PT. |
External |
| 2021-2022 Canada Graduate Scholarships: Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) | CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC (Tri-Council) | 2021-10-10 | Amount: Up to $6,000 for a period of research study abroad. Recurring opportunity. Deadlines are June 10 and October 10 each year. | External |
| SSHRC 2021 Exploration Competition – New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) | SSHRC | 2021-10-19 | Full application deadline. Must have submitted NOI in August to apply. | External |
| UFV Research Option/Scholarly Activity (ROSA) Program | UFV | 2021-10-31 | Annual deadline October 31. June 2021 ROSA webinar available by request. | Internal |
| NSERC Discovery Grants Program | NSERC | 2021-11-01 | Full application deadline. Must have submitted NOI in August to apply. | External |
| UFV Sabbatical Leave | UFV | 2021-11-15 | Annual deadline November 15. June 2021 sabbatical webinar available by request. | Internal |
| UFV Centres and Institutes Sustainability and Innovation Fund | UFV | 2022-01-15 | Supports improved long-term operational sustainability of UFV Centres and Institutes. Amount: Up to $50,000. | Internal |
Request funding proposal assistance
| My question is about... | Contact |
|---|---|
| Requesting feedback on a grant proposal Please allow at least 2-3 weeks. Responses will be slower during periods of high demand. |
Jerri-Lynne Cameron |
| Budget development, standard fees, eligible expenses, etc. | Kelly Tracy Grants and Contracts Officer |
| Research Option / Scholarly Activity (ROSA) |
ROSA.release@ufv.ca |
| Sabbatical Leave |
Dr. Garry Fehr |
| Something else |
Funder acronyms
- aiSTS – Académie Internationale des Sciences et Techniques du Sport
- ASRP – Alzheimer Society Research Program
- BCCAT – BC Council on Admissions & Transfer
- BC NEIHR – BC Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research
- CFIA – Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- CIHR – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- EVA BC – Ending Violence Association of BC
- GC – Government of Canada
- MSFHR – Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
- NEEF – Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund
- NFRF – New Frontiers in Research Fund
- NSERC – Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
- PSPC – Public Services and Procurement Canada
- QES – Queen Elizabeth Scholars
- RSC – Royal Society of Canada
- SSHRC – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
