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 |
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| 2024-5 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships competition | Banting PDF | 2024/09/01 |
The fellowship provides $70,000 per year for two years. The program is open to both Canadian and international researchers who have recently completed a PhD, PhD- equivalent, or health professional degree. Full details available here. Internal application deadline (for internal competition selection) - September 1, 2024 Application deadline: September 17, 2024 (20:00 EDT). |
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| Partnership Engage Grants | SSHRC | 2024/09/15 | SSHRC collaborates with organizations from across the not-for-profit, private and public sectors to support and promote training, research and connection activities in the social sciences and humanities. | External |
| McCall MacBain Scholarships | McCall MacBain | 2024/09/24 | Applications are now open! Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards will be offered for Summer / Fall 2025 admission to master’s or professional studies at McGill. | External |
| Genome BCSector Innovation Program (SIP) | Genome BC | 2024/09/25 | Funding available for genomics research related to the impacts of climate change on human health, with focus in
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| SSHRC Insight Grants | SSHRC | 2024/10/01 |
Insight Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight Research program. Insight Grants are valued at up to $400,000 over two to five years. A minimum request of $7,000 is required in at least one of the years. A maximum of $100,000 is available in a single year. Applicants can choose from one of two streams when applying for an Insight Grant, depending on the amount of funding required:
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| Grants-In-Aid of Research (GIA) - Crohn's and Colitis Canada | Crohn's and Colitis | 2024/10/15 |
The GIA program supports research projects related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) aligned with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Promise and strategic directions. Funding is limited to a maximum of $125,000 annually for up to three years, contingent upon available funds.
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| Partnership Development Grants | SSHRC | 2024/11/15 |
Partnership funding is intended for formal partnerships between postsecondary institutions and/or organizations of various types. For more information, see the definitions for formal partnership and partner organization. Value: $75k - $200k. Duration: 1-3 years |
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| Knowledge Synthesis Grant - Envisioning Governance Systems that Work | SSHRC, CIHR, UKRI-AHRC, AKRI - ESRC | 2024/12/12 |
Envisioning Governance Systems that Work is one of the 16 global future challenges identified through SSHRC’s Imagining Canada’s Future initiative. Value: $30,000. Application deadline: December 12, 2024 |
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| 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 |
| Science Meets Parliament 2024 | CPSC, OCSA | Ongoing | More information: CSPC website and in the SMP Brochure. | External |
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Mitacs |
Ongoing |
Research collaboration between an academic institution and a partner organization (for-profit company, not-for-profit, or municipality). Projects will involve a student/postdoc intern and a faculty supervisor. |
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Mitacs, NSERC |
Ongoing |
Adds Mitacs Accelerate internships to NSERC Alliance application. |
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Mitacs |
Ongoing |
Research collaboration between an academic institution and a partner organization (for-profit company, not-for-profit, or municipality). Projects will involve a postdoctoral intern and a faculty supervisor. |
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Mitacs |
Ongoing |
An innovation initiative that provides a $10K or $15K award. Projects will involve a student/postdoc intern and a faculty supervisor. |
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Mitacs |
Ongoing, see program webpage for special call deadlines. |
Supports international student mobility in all disciplines. Funds 12-24 week research projects. |
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Mitacs |
Call for applications opens Feb 2024. |
A competitive initiative for top-ranked international undergraduates from 17 countries around the world to participate in a 12-week research internship in Canada. |
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| NSERC Alliance International Catalyst grants | NSERC | Ongoing | Catalyst grants will provide funding for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaborations in the NSE disciplines. | External |
| SNSF Scientific Exchanges program | SNSF | Ongoing |
Scientific Exchanges is aimed at researchers who want to host their own scientific event in Switzerland, invite colleagues from abroad for a research visit to Switzerland, or visit their colleagues in another country. |
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| Tri-Council Funding for Post Doctoral Scholars | NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR | Ongoing | Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers play a crucial role in Canada’s research ecosystem by pushing the frontiers of knowledge. | External |
| Genome Canada | GAPP | Ongoing | Genome Canada has relaunched the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) and is actively accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Amount: Up to 1/3 of the project budget with a max of $2 million. |
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| NSERC Alliance International Grants | NSERC | Ongoing | Amount: $25,000 (Catalyst grants) up to $100,000 (Collaboration grants) per year. Duration: 1 to 3 years. | External |
| 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 | |
| Health Research BC match funding | Michael Smith Health Research BC | Ongoing | We provide match funding to qualifying BC-based researchers and research teams who are applying to non-BC government-funded research competitions that require applicants to source match funding as a condition of the application. | External |
Request funding proposal assistance
| My question is about... | Contact |
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| Requesting feedback on a grant proposal Please allow at least 2-3 weeks. Responses will be slower during periods of high demand. |
Ash Lalani |
| Budget development, standard fees, eligible expenses, etc. | Kelly Tracey Grants and Contracts Officer |
| Research Option / Scholarly Activity (ROSA) |
Ash Lalani Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement |
| Sabbatical Leave |
Dr. Garry Fehr |
| All remaining inquiries |
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
