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 | 2023-04-01 | Amount: Up to $6,000 | Internal |
| NSERC / NRCan Alliance Grant - SMR | NSERC | 2023-04-11 | Expression of interest for small modular reactors (SMR) funding through NSERC’s Alliance grants program. | External |
| SSHRC Explore Grant | SSHRC | 2023-04-17 |
Explore grants are designed to support small-scale Social Science and Humanities research projects with modest funding requirements for researchers at any stage in their careers. Funds are provided by SSHRC and adjudicated/distributed by UFV. Value: up to $7,000 Duration: must be spent by Mar 31, 2024 |
Internal |
| International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation | NFRF | 2023-05-02 |
Collaboration to leverage international expertise to tackle global challenges caused by climate change, to further the design and implementation of co-produced climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for vulnerable groups. Notice of intent: May 2, 2023 Application deadline: September 12, 2023 |
External |
| National Science Foundation Global Centres | NSERC | 2023-05-10 | A joint initiative to encourage and support international collaborative research on climate change and clean energy. Track 1 -Implementation: Up to $750,000/year, 4-5 years. Track 2 - Design: Up to $100,000/year, 1-2 years. | External |
| International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation | NFRF | 2023-09-12 |
Collaboration to leverage international expertise to tackle global challenges caused by climate change, to further the design and implementation of co-produced climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies for vulnerable groups. Application deadline: September 12, 2023 |
External |
| 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 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. |
External |
| 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. |
External |
| 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 |
| SSHRC Explore Grants | SSHRC | April 15, 2023 | SSHRC Explore Grants are made possible by block funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to UFV. Grants issued up to $7000 and must be spent within the fiscal year they are awarded. Please see link for more details. | |
| 2020 SSHRC Impact Awards | SSHRC | 2023-04-30 |
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. |
External |
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. |
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