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Below are various research funding opportunities at York University sorted by the Faculty of Science first deadline.

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OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineApplication StageKeywords
MARCH
NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) ProgramNSERC2023-03-20internal NOIresearch training, mentoring
International Human Frontier Science Research GrantsHFSPO2023-03-23final applicationbiology, multidisciplinary research
NRCan Enabling Small Modular Reactors ProgramNRCan2023-03-28final applicationsmall modular reactors (SMRs)
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program Round 25Genome Canada2023-03-28final supplementary proposalgenomics technologies, sustainable innovation
Mitacs/Scotiabank Economic Resilience Research FundMitacs & Scotiabank2023-03-29EOIdisadvantaged or underrepresented groups, BIPOC
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program Round 26Genome Canada2023-03-30draft EOIgenomics technologies, sustainable innovation
APRIL
Arthritis Society Canada SOG ProgramArthritis Society Canada
2023-04-03LOIarthritis pain research
NSERC-NRCan Small Modular Reactors Research FundNSERC-NRCan2023-04-03EOIsmall modular reactors (SMRs)
Canadian Cancer Society ESRG ProgramCanadian Cancer Society2023-04-05mandatory abstractcancer research
Energy Innovation Program – Storage & Transportation Focus AreaNatural Resources Canada2023-04-10EOIcarbon storage and transportation
Cancer Research Society Next Generation of Scientists AwardsCancer Research Society2023-04-20final applicationcancer research
CANSSI Collaborative Research Teams ProgramCANSSI2023-04-24LOIstatistical sciences, multidisciplinary
JP Bickell Foundation - Medical Research ProgramJP Bickell Foundation2023-04-24final application (selected application only)biomedical research
NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) ProgramNSERC2023-04-24LOIresearch training, mentoring
2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and MitigationCanada Research Coordinating Committee2023-04-25NOIclimate change, social sciences, humanities
Canadian Cancer Society ESRG ProgramCanadian Cancer Society2023-04-26LOIcancer research
CIHR REDI Early Career Transition AwardCIHR2023-04-26final applicationearly career, Black researchers, racialized women
Russell Sage Foundation Research GrantRussell Sage Foundation2023-04-26LOIresearch assistance, data acquisition, data analysis
MAY
Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65NCTR & SSHRC2023-05-08final applicationformal partnerships, research training, knowledge mobilization
CIHR THINC – Knowledge Mobilization & Impact HubCIHR2023-05-08final applicationhealth equity research
Simons Foundation Pivot FellowshipSimons Foundation2023-05-08final applicationfellowship, mentorship, training
CIHR-IDRC GACD Team GrantCIHR-IDRC2023-05-26final applicationclimate change, NCDs, cities
Wellcome Trust Mental Health AwardWellcome Trust2023-05-31LOIanxiety, depression
JUNE
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program Round 26Genome Canada2023-06-02final EOIgenomics technologies, sustainable innovation
Dorothy Killam Research FellowshipsNRC2023-06-09final applicationmultidisciplinary
JULY
NSERC-NRCan Small Modular Reactors Research FundNSERC-NRCan2023-07-25final applicationsmall modular reactors (SMRs)
AUGUST
Arthritis Society Canada SOG ProgramArthritis Society Canada
2023-08-25LOIarthritis pain research
Canadian Cancer Society ESRG ProgramCanadian Cancer Society2023-08-28final applicationcancer research
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program Round 26Genome Canada2023-08-28draft supplementary proposalgenomics technologies, sustainable innovation
SEPTEMBER
2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and MitigationCanada Research Coordinating Committee2023-09-05final applicationclimate change, social sciences, humanities
CANSSI Collaborative Research Teams ProgramCANSSI2023-09-20final applicationstatistical sciences, multidisciplinary
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program Round 26Genome Canada2023-09-28final supplementary proposalgenomics technologies, sustainable innovation

Rolling/various deadlines

OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineKeywords
CANSSI Ontario - Data Access GrantsCANSSI OntarioRollingdata-intensive research
New Frontiers in Research Fund 2022 Horizon Global Platform CompetitionNew Frontiers in Research FundRollinginternational research collaborations
NSERC Alliance Grants — Option 2NSERCRollingpartner organizations, collaboration
NSERC-SNSF Alliance International GrantsNSERC-SNSFRollinginternational research collaborations
NSERC Alliance Quantum GrantsNSERCRollingquantum science
NSERC-NSF Collaboration on Quantum Science and Artificial IntelligenceNSERC & NSFRollingquantum science, artificial intelligence
OCE/NSERC Partnership - Voucher for Innovation and Productivity (VIP) ProgramOCE & NSERCRollingtechnical innovations, natural sciences, engineering
OHTN Incubator GrantOntario HIV Treatment NetworkRollingHIV research
SSHRC and WAGE Gender-Based Violence Research InitiativeSSHRC & WAGERollingsocial sciences, humanities, gender equality
Simons Foundation - Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical SciencesSimons FoundationRollingmathematics, physics, computer science
SQRC 2023-24 Support Program for the Canadian FrancophonieSQRCRollingQuébec, Francophone, French-speaking

Special opportunities

No upcoming special opportunities available right now.

Archived opportunities

OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineKeywords
JANUARY
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Collaborative NetworksGovernment of Canada2023-01-06defence and security policies
Genome Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative: Interdisciplinary Challenge TeamsGenome Canada2023-01-09health, climate change, food security
OHTN HIV Endgame Funding ProgramOHTN2023-01-09HIV research
Ontario Genomics BioCreate ProgramOntario Genomics2023-01-11SMEs, genomics, engineering biology, health, argiculture, cleantech
OICR Innovation to Implementation (I2I) ProgramOICR2023-01-12cancer research
CSA-NSERC Postdoctoral FellowshipsCanadian Space Agency & NSERC2023-01-17space innovation
Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase IICIHR2023-01-17global health research
Banting Research Foundation Discovery AwardBanting Research Foundation2023-01-17health and biomedical research
AGE-WELL Early Career Researcher Awards in Patient-Oriented ResearchAGE-WELL2023-01-24patient-oriented research, BIPOC
NSERC Alliance International Quantum GrantsNSERC2023-01-24natural sciences, engineering
CIHR National Women’s Health Research Initiative: Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition - HubsCIHR & WAGE2023-01-24women's health and wellness
SSHRC 2023 Insight Development GrantsSSHRC2023-01-26social sciences, humanities, early-stage research
2023 Mourou/Strickland Mobility ProgramEmbassy of France in Canada2023-01-30French-Canadian collaboration
FEBRUARY
Mitacs Elevate ProgramMitacs2023-02-01multidisciplinary, leadership, management
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: 2023-24 Contributions ProgramOPC2023-02-03privacy and data protection research
Cancer Research Society 2023 Operating GrantsCancer Research Society2023-02-07cancer research
MTO 2023-24 Highway Infrastructure Innovation Funding ProgramOntario Ministry of Transportation2023-02-08transportation, infrastructure
SSHRC Partnership GrantsSSHRC2023-02-08partnership, social sciences, humanities
Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program Phase IICIHR2023-02-09global health research
Simons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution AwardsSimons Foundation2023-02-10microbial ecology and evolution
CIHR Planning and Dissemination GrantsCIHR2023-02-13science promotion, events
POGO 2023 Project Funding GrantPediatric Oncology Group of Ontario2023-02-14pediatric cancer research
CIHR-IMHA Inclusive Research Excellence PrizesCIHR & IMHA2023-02-15musculoskeletal (MSK), skin and oral health
WSIB Grants Program - Systematic ReviewWSIB2023-02-15respirable crystalline silica (RCS), lung cancer
AGE-WELL 2023 Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy AgingAGE-WELL & CFN2023-02-16healthy aging, aging innovation research
CIHR Health System Impact FellowshipCIHR2023-02-23health services and policy research
JP Bickell Foundation - Medical Research ProgramJP Bickell Foundation2023-02-24biomedical research
IDEaS Innovation Networks: Defence applications of quantum technologiesIDEaS2023-02-28quantum technologies, defence, security
MARCH
CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2023CIHR2023-03-01health research
CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2023 (Specific Research Areas)CIHR2023-03-01health research
Northern Contaminants Program 2023-2024CIRNAC2023-03-01plastic pollution, Northern and Arctic communities
Simons Foundation: Neuroscience Collaboration ProposalsSimons Foundation2023-03-01brain function research
American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research FundAmerican Chemical Society2023-03-03final application
OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineKeywords
JANUARY
2022 SSHRC Insight Development Grants (IDG)SSHRC2022-01-07research in its early stages
Microsoft Research Faculty FellowshipsMicrosoft2022-01-07computing-related fields
2022-23 York-Massey FellowshipsMassey College2022-01-10open to York faculty members planning to go on sabbatical or other leave during the 2022-23 academic year
The Embassy of France in Canada - 2022 Mourou/Strickland Scientific Mobility ProgramThe Embassy of France in Canada2022-01-14emerging technologies and climate
PHAC Infectious Disease and Climate Change FundPHAC2022-01-18impact of climate change on human health
Digital Research Alliance of Canada - Data Champions Pilot ProjectThe Digital Research Alliance of Canada2022-01-20promoting sound RDM practices
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada Contributions ProgramThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada2022-01-25privacy promotion and protection
OICR Innovation to Implementation SupplementOntario Institute for Cancer Research2022-01-26cancer research
FEBRUARY
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) - Round 23Genome Canada2022-02-08funds downstream research and development (R&D) projects that address real-world opportunities and challenges defined by 'Receptor' organizations such as industry, government, or not-for-profit entities
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) GrantsThe Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces2022-02-10security and defence
Cancer Research Society- 2022 Operating Grants CompetitionCancer Research Society2022-02-15cancer research
Simon Foundation Autism Research Initiative 2022 Pilot AwardSimon Foundation2022-02-22research related to autism spectrum disorders
IDRC Joint Canada-Israel Health Research ProgramIDRC2022-02-28biomedical science and global health
MARCH
Canadian Francophonie Support Program (PAFC)Québec Secretariat for Canadian Relations2022-03-01All projects must have a Québec dimension
The Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship The Royal Society2022-03-01attract internationally outstanding leading researchers
The Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship The Royal Society2022-03-01attract internationally outstanding leading researchers
NSERC Synergy Awards for InnovationNSERC2022-03-01collaborative teams
IDRC: Women RISEIDRC2022-03-01women's health and economic empowerment
Human Frontier Science ProgramHuman Frontier Science Program2022-03-08biological problems with emphasis on novel and interdisciplinary approaches
Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) ProgramNSERC2022-03-17development of professional skills among students and postdoctoral fellows
The Arthritis Society - Strategic Operating Grants Program LOIThe Arthritis Society2022-03-22arthritis/rheumatic diseases
SSHRC Impact Awards CompetitionSSHRC2022-03-30social sciences and humanities
APRIL
NSERC Discovery Grant Information SessionNSERC Discovery Grant Information Session2022-04-01tri-council grant
Cancer Research Society - 2022 Scholarships for the Next Generation of Scientists CompetitionCancer Research Society2022-04-07cancer research
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research - Innovation to Implementation Supplement RFAOntario Institute for Cancer Research2022-04-07cancer research
Killam PrizesKillam Prizes2022-04-11humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering
Weston Family Foundation - The Homegrown Innovation ChallengeWeston Family Foundation2022-04-15grow berries out of season
New Frontiers in Research Fund - Research for Postpandemic RecoveryThe New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF)2022-04-22Research for Post pandemic Recovery
JP Bickell Foundation - Medical Research ProgramJP Bickell Foundation2022-04-25Medical Research Program
Brain Canada Cancer Research Society Translational Research Grants ProgramBrain Canada2022-04-27brain cancer research
GlycoNet Collaborative Team Grant CompetitionThe Canadian Glycomics Network2022-04-27role/use of glycans in reducing the economic burden and/or treatment of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and/or cancer
MAY
Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters - Round 2VPRI2022-05-02Strengthen interdisciplinary research cluster
International Policy Ideas Challenge 2022Global Affairs Canada and SSHRC2022-05-09innovative solutions to emerging international policy challenges faced by Canada
Springboard Grants Program Early Career Researcher CompetitionThe Canadian Frailty Network2022-05-16intersection of rehabilitation, sepsis and frailty
Natural Resources Canada - Oil Spill Response ChallengeNatural Resources Canada (NRCan)2022-05-16oil spill detection, oil spill recovery
Parkinson Canada - Digital Health Application Grant CompetitionParkinson Canada2022-05-18Parkinson’s disease
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure FundSSHRC2022-05-18biomanufacturing and life sciences sector
Canadian Cancer Society - Accelerator GrantsCanadian Cancer Society2022-05-25cancer research
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - 2022 Research Grant ProgramBrain Tumour Foundation of Canada2022-05-26Brain tumour
New Frontiers in Research FundSSHRC2022-05-27to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research
Azrieli Foundation Science Grants ProgramAzrieli Foundation2022-05-28New Ideas to Advance Knowledge in Neurodevelopment
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants - Residential Schools Joint InitiativeSSHRC2022-05-30support Indigenous communities
CIHR-JDRF Team Grants - Precision Medicine in Type 1 Diabetes CIHR2022-05-30heterogeneity of T1D
Operating Grants in Diabetes, Psychosocial Health, Prevention and Self-ManagementCIHR2022-05-30T1D
JUNE
NSERC Discovery Horizons ProgramNSERC2022-06-01natural sciences, engineering, tri-agency interdisciplinary peer-review mechanism
Gerda Henkel Foundation Funding Programme Forced MigrationGerda Henkel Foundation2022-06-01forced migration, humanities
Dorothy Killam Research FellowshipsNational Research Council Canada2022-06-08humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering
National Research Council Canada - Arctic and Northern Challenge ProgramNational Research Council Canada2022-06-10Arctic and Northern housing, health, food, and water
Lab2Market NSERC I2I Market Assessment GrantLab2Market and NSERC2022-06-20deep technology, entrepreneurship, market assessment
CIHR Disrupting Drug Resistance Using Innovative Design Operating GrantCIHR2022-06-27antimicrobial resistance, bacterial and fungal infection
Mitacs Elevate ProgramMitacs2022-06-28partnership, industry, networking
JULY
OHTN Winston Husbands Leadership AwardOntario HIV Treatment Network2022-07-11HIV research
Canadian Cancer Society - Accelerator GrantsCanadian Cancer Society2022-07-13cancer research
Brain Canada Translational Programs — Request for EOIsBrain Canada2022-07-18brain health research
WSIB Research and Grants Program: Systematic Review
WSIB2022-07-29workplace safety, insurance
AUGUST
SFARI Genomics of ASD: Pathways to Biological Convergence and Genetic Therapies GrantSFARI2022-08-11autism research
CIHR-JDRF Team Grants: Precision Medicine in Type 1 DiabetesCIHR2022-08-16T1D
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Gender-Based ViolenceSSHRC & WAGE2022-08-25social sciences, humanities
Canadian Cancer Society Health Equity Research GrantsCanadian Cancer Society2022-08-31cancer-related health equity research
SEPTEMBER
Research Cooperation in the Canadian Francophonie ProgramAcfas2022-09-02networking, mobility grant, French-speaking
New Frontiers in Research FundCanada Research Coordinating Committee2022-09-06high-risk, interdisciplinary research
NSERC PromoScience ProgramNSERC2022-09-08science promotion, teaching
Ontario Brain Institute: Integrated Discovery Programs
Ontario Brain Institute2022-09-08brain disorders
Sony Faculty Innovation AwardSony2022-09-08information technology, robotics, biomedicine, life science
Sony Focused Research AwardSony2022-09-08artificial intelligence, technology
SQRC Canadian Francophonie Support ProgramSQRC2022-09-08French-speaking, Québec, networking
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition 2022-2023Government of Canada2022-09-14health research, natural sciences and/or engineering, social sciences, humanities
Natural Resources Canada – Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities ProgramNatural Resources Canada2022-09-14net-zero emissions, energy-efficient technology
Catalyst Grant: Standards for Children and Youth Mental Health ServicesCIHR2022-09-15mental health services, youth, children
Catalyst Grant: Policy Research for Health System TransformationCIHR2022-09-27health policy research
CIHR FellowshipCIHR2022-09-28health research
CIHR Fellowship: Specific Research AreasCIHR2022-09-28health research
OICR Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline: Early Validation ProjectsOntario Institute for Cancer Research2022-09-28cancer research
OICR Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline: Early Accelerator ProjectsOntario Institute for Cancer Research2022-09-28cancer research
CIHR Diabetes Prevention and Treatment in Indigenous Communities Team GrantCIHR2022-09-29diabetes, First Nations, Inuit, Métis
SSHRC and WAGE Gender-Based Violence Research InitiativeSSHRC & WAGE2022-09-29social sciences, humanities, gender equality
OCTOBER
WISE Research ProgramWISE2022-10-05policy research
OHTN Junior Investigator Grant
OHTN2022-10-07HIV research
OHTN Breaking New Ground GrantOHTN2022-10-07HIV research
OHTN Implementation Science GrantOHTN2022-10-07HIV research
Canadian Cancer Society Breakthrough Team Grants: Transforming Low Survival CancersCanadian Cancer Society2022-10-12pancreas, esophagus, brain, lung, liver, and stomach cancer
National Research Council Canada - Arctic and Northern Challenge ProgramNational Research Council Canada2022-10-14Arctic and Northern housing, health, food, and water
NSERC Alliance Consortia Quantum GrantsNSERC2022-10-14quantum science and technology, partnership
HRF Research Team Grant in Virtual CareHealth Research Foundation2022-10-14virtual care
Greenbelt Foundation 2022 Fall GrantGreenbelt Foundation2022-10-14agriculture, natural systems
Mitacs and MHRC Mental Health Impact StudentshipsMitacs & MHRC2022-10-17mental health research
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars ProgramCIFAR2022-10-18networking, mentorship
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grants ProgramNSERC2022-10-18research equipment
CIHR Operating Grant: Diabetes, Psychosocial Health, Prevention and Self-ManagementCIHR2022-10-25diabetes, T1D, T2D
Ontario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data ScienceOntario Genomics & CANSSI2022-10-25genomics, statistics, genetics
Digital Research Alliance of Canada - Resource Allocation CompetitionDigital Research Alliance of Canada2022-10-26computational resources, cloud storage
NSERC Discovery Grants ProgramNSERC2022-10-27natural sciences, engineering
NSERC Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants ProgramNSERC2022-10-27subatomic physics
Alzheimer Society - New Investigator Operating GrantsAlzheimer Society2022-10-28Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
NOVEMBER
NSERC Alliance Missions Grants – Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas ResearchNSERC2022-11-01greenhouse gas emissions, climate science
SSHRC Connection GrantsSSHRC2022-11-01social sciences, humanities
SSHRC Partnership Development GrantsSSHRC2022-11-08social sciences, humanities, partnerships, networking
France-Canada Research Fund (FCRF) New Scientific Collaboration Support ProgramFrench Embassy in Canada2022-11-11mobility grant, France
National Housing Strategy Longitudinal Outcomes Research GrantsCMHC & SSHRC2022-11-15affordable housing, social sciences, humanities
Mitacs Globalink Research AwardMitacs2022-11-18mentorship, networking, partnership
ACU Early Career Conference GrantsAssociation of Commonwealth Universities2022-11-21conferences, academic meetings, networking
THINC Implementation Science Teams GrantsCIHR2022-11-22integrated care policies and interventions
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Grants-in-Aid of ResearchCrohn’s and Colitis Canada2022-11-23Crohn’s disease, colitis, IBD
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Innovations of IBD GrantCrohn’s and Colitis Canada2022-11-23Crohn’s disease, colitis, IBD
DECEMBER
NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Research Grant InitiativeNSERC & CNSC2022-12-06small modular reactors
Imperial Research GrantImperial Oil2022-12-08petroleum, energy resource development
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Shifting Dynamics of Privilege and MarginalizationSSHRC2022-12-08social sciences, humanities, equity, diversity, inclusion
Canadian Hemophilia Society Research ProgramsCanadian Hemophilia Society2022-12-09bleeding disorders research
2023 Gairdner Ontario Programming CallGairdner Foundation2022-12-13events, programs, science promotion
Weston Family Foundation Homegrown Innovation Challenge – Shepherd PhaseWeston Family Foundation2022-12-13farming, fruit
Government of Canada - Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)CIHR, NSERC & SSHRC2022-12-15limited-time, Ukraine crisis
OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineKeywords
JANUARY
YUFA Minor Research Grant AwardsYork University Faculty Association2021-01-07YUFA, faculty, tenured, non-tenured
York-Massey Fellowship and Visiting ScholarshipsOffice of Research Services (ORS)2021-01-08University of Toronto, faculty members
Mitacs Elevate ProgramMitacs2021-01-13postdocs, mitacs, elevate, postdoctoral fellowship, 2 year funding, stipend, salary
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada - Contributions ProgramOffice of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)2021-01-22privacy, privacy research, data protection, privacy rights and obligations, digital world, surveillance
FEBRUARY
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative - Visual Proteomics Imaging RFAChan Zuckerberg Initiative2021-02-03challenge grant, visual proteomics, diseases, technology development, biomedicine, interdisciplinary
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Cyber Security Cooperation ProgramDepartment of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness2021-02-08public safety, cyber security, digital, cyber resilience, innovation, Canadian systems, cybercrime, data, workforce
SSHRC PartnershipSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)2021-02-10partnerships, partnered research training initiatives, social sciences, humanities, collaboration
TandemLaunch Discovery GrantTandemLaunch2021-02-12TandemLaunch, Mitacs, consumer sector, industry technology, faculty members, PhD student, eligible topics
Québec Secretariat for Canadian Relations - Support program for the Canadian FrancophonieThe Québec Secretariat for Canadian Relations (SQRC)2021-02-17francophone, acadian, Quebec, partnerships, multidimensional projects, support program
Community Foundations of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative - Round 1Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)2021-02-23COVID-19, local projects, community, public spaces, public interest, mobility, digital solutions
American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research FundAmerican Chemical Society2021-02-26new directions grant program, petroleum research, scientific education, scientists, engineers, new research
MARCH
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Pediatric Networks for the Human Cell AtlasChan Zuckerberg Initiative2021-03-16collaborative, research teams, pediatrics, international, single-cell biology, computational biologist, data scientist, pediatrician, expert, community
APRIL
TandemLaunch Discovery GrantTandemLaunch2021-04-01Mitacs, consumer sector, industry technology, faculty members, PhD student, eligible topics
GlycoNet Grant CompetitionCanadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet)2021-04-15glycomics,clinical, partnerships, translational, strategic, bioeconomy, innovative challenges
CIHR Health Research Training PlatformCanadian Institutes of Health Research2021-04-21pilot, interdisciplinary, inter-jurisdictional, intersectoral, research training platforms, various research areas
MAY
WSIB Grants ProgramWSIB Ontario2021-05-14gastrointestinal cancers, asbestos exposure, dose-response relationships, workers, injuries, workplace
JUNE
NSERC Discovery Horizons GrantsNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)2021-06-01natural sciences, engineering, training, HQP
Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED): Accessible Technology ProgramInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2021-06-02underrepresented groups, assistive technologies, internet, digital services, disabilities, inclusivity
Climate Action and Awareness FundEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2021-06-08climate change, technology research, greenhouse gas emissions, proposal themes, mitigation, transportation
Community Foundations of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative - Round 2Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)2021-06-11COVID-19, local projects, community, public spaces, public interest, mobility, digital solutions
Trans-Atlantic Platform Recovery, Renewal and Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World (RRR)The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)2021-06-14assessment and impact of COVID-19 responses, societal change, long-term effects of policy, humanities, social sciences, UN SDGs, digital innovation, inclusivity, equity, interventions
CIHR Health Research Training Platform - Phase 2Canadian Institutes of Health Research2021-06-22pilot, interdisciplinary, inter-jurisdictional, intersectoral, research training platforms, various research areas
2021 Killam PrizesCanada Council for the Arts2021-06-23scholars, universities, hospitals, institutions, research impact, various fields
AUGUST
NSERC Discovery Grants & Subatomic PhysicsNSERC2021-08-03subatomic physics, northern research
NFRF Exploration CompetitionSSHRC2021-08-09supports high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research
Genome Canada Genomic Applications Partnership Program - Round 21Genome Canada2021-08-10genomics-derived solutions from academia to real-world opportunities
Kids Brain Health Network-Mitacs Research AwardsMitacs2021-08-16research awards to support children with disabilities
2021 Sony Research Award ProgramSony Corporation of America2021-08-31information technology, devices and materials, biomedical and life science, digital health
SEPTEMBER
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) ProgramNational Defence2021-09-01 public safety and security communities
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award ProgramJohnson & Johnson2021-09-06awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their careers
Zero Emission Transit FundInfrastructure Canada2021-09-06to support public transit and school bus operators plan for electrification
Québec Secretariat for Canadian Relations Support program for the Canadian FrancophonieQuébec Secretariat for Canadian Relations2021-09-12encourage twinning and collaboration between organizations in Quebec and those in other provinces and territories of Canada
Association of Commonwealth Universities - Gender GrantsThe Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)2021-09-16gender equity and equality
Health Research Foundation - Fellowship in Health Systems ResilienceHealth Research Foundation2021-09-18Canada health systems
Flights and Fieldwork for the Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST 2021)Canadian Space Agency2021-09-27students to acquire hands-on experience in space-like missions
OCTOBER
Canada Council for the Arts - 2022 Molson Prize CompetitionCanada Council for the Arts2021-10-01encourage continuing contributions to the cultural and intellectual heritage of Canada
DAAD Undergraduate FundingGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)2021-10-04DAAD Funding Programs for Students
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grants ProgramNSERC2021-10-04supporting the purchase of research equipment
DAAD Graduate FundingGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)2021-10-05DAAD Funding Programs for Students
DAAD Funding for PhDs and Postdocs for 2022/23German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)2021-10-06DAAD Funding Programs for Students
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) - CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars ProgramCanadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)2021-10-11early career researchers
Ontario Agri-Food Research InitiativeOMAFRA2021-10-13food safety, plant health and protection and sustainable production systems
CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical StatisticsCANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Statistics2021-10-14statistics/data science research in Ontario.
CFI Innovation Fund CompetitionCFI2021-10-15infrastructure needs, modern facilities, equipment
NORD/InfoReady Corporation Research Grants in Research DevelopmentNORD2021-10-19Research Development
Simons Foundation Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution AwardsSimons Foundation2021-10-20Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution
Minister of Colleges and University Awards of ExcellenceMinister of Colleges and University2021-10-26Ontario leadership
France-Canada Research Fund (FCRF) New Scientific Collaboration Support ProgramFrance-Canada Research Fund (FCRF)2021-10-27Impact of global change on Oceans and Coastal regions
2021 Partnership Development Grants (PDG) competitionSSHRC2021-10-28design and test new partnership approaches for research and/or related activities
CANSSI Ontario STAGE HostSeq FellowshipCANSSI Ontario2021-10-29support statistics/data science research in Ontario
Ontario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data ScienceCANSSI Ontario2021-10-29support statistics/data science research in Ontario
NOVEMBER
NSERC Discovery Grants ProgramNSERC2021-11-01promoting and maintaining a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities
Open Research Area for the Social SciencesSSHRC2021-11-01funding high quality scientific research
SSHRC Race, Gender and Diversity InitiativeSSHRC2021-11-01Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
Compute Canada's Resource Allocation CompetitionsCompute Canada2021-11-02Resources for Research Groups (RRG) Competition and the Research Platforms and Portals (RPP) Competition
Genome Canada: Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) - Round 22Genome Canada2021-11-03genomics-derived solutions from academia to real-world opportunities
Faculty of Science Research and Mentorship AwardsYork University2021-11-05Early Career Research Award; Established Research Award;
Excellence in Graduate Mentorship Award
Mitacs and Scotiabank - Scotiabank Economic Resilience Research FundMitacs and Scotiabank2021-11-11advance economic resilience in communities
The H.L. Holmes Award Post-Doctoral Studies competitionThe National Research Council of Canada (NRC)2021-11-12medical and biological processes
Global Mental Health Grand Challenge: Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People - Round 2Grand Challenges Canada2021-11-15mental health
Mitacs Globalink Research AwardMitacs2021-11-15foster future opportunities for researcher mobility
Ontario HIV Treatment Network: HIV Endgame ProgramOntario HIV Treatment Network2021-11-15HIV/AIDS
NSERC Alliance Missions GrantsNSERC2021-11-15addressing critical science and technology challenges that can play a pivotal role in Canada’s economy
The H.L. Holmes Award Post-Doctoral Studies competitionNational Research Council of Canada (NRC)2021-11-15post-doctoral studies in chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics as they relate to medical and biological processes.
Ontario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Data ScienceOntario Genomics-CANSSI Ontario2021-11-15genomic epidemiology and statistical genetics
WSIB Grants Program: Systematic ReviewWSIB Grants Program2021-11-16Occupational exposure to vapours, gases, dusts and fumes and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
SSHRC PG - Stage 1SSHRC2021-11-17research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities
Crohn's and Colitis Canada GrantsCrohn's and Colitis Canada2021-11-23inflammatory bowel disease
Global Affairs Canada's Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building ProgramGlobal Affairs Canada2021-11-23research and/or teaching activities in eligible Latin American or Caribbean countries
CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program
Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS)2021-11-26inherited bleeding disorders
Future Skills CentreThe Future Skills Centre2021-11-26Research on Quality of Work.
DECEMBER
Knowledge Synthesis GrantsSSHRC2021-12-01Emerging Asocial Society
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants - Emerging Asocial SocietySSHRC2021-12-01issues related to the growing sense of disconnection, isolation and loneliness in Canadian society
Canada - Germany Hydrogen CollaborationFederal Ministry of Education and Research2021-12-03green hydrogen projects
NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) GrantsNSERC2021-12-03accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology
Road Safety Research Partnership Program 2021-2022Ontario Ministry of Transportation2021-12-06road safety
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute ProgramsThe Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute2021-12-14to organize virtual events
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) GrantsThe Department of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces2021-12-17develop defence policy
President's Research AwardsYork University2021-12-20PERLA, PREA,
Junior Faculty FundYork University2021-12-20research travel (economy fare), seed money, limited emergency support, laboratory equipment and student support
YUFA Minor Research Grant York University2021-12-20fund research activities
OpportunityAgencyFSc Internal DeadlineKeywords
SEPTEMBER
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board - 2021 Grants ProgramWSIB Ontario2020-09-25strategic, COVID-19, health and safety, workers' compensation
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Program - Targeted Engagement GrantsDepartment of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)2020-09-28defence policy, expertise, diversity
Association of Commonwealth Universities FellowshipsAssociation of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)2020-09-29virtual collaboration, partnerships, international, accounting, agriculture, engineering, Hong Kong, IT, computer science
OCTOBER
Canada Gairdner AwardsThe Gairdner Foundation2020-10-01fundamental research, human health, International Award, biomedical science, John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, inequality, global health, Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, health research, international
SSHRC Webinars for Partnership Engage GrantsSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)2020-10-07Insight program, Connection program, short-term support, partnered research activities, decision-making, Indigenous research, research-creation
NSERC RTI Information SessionFaculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering2020-10-08natural sciences, engineering, research equipment
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program 2020Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)2020-10-09natural sciences, engineering, research equipment
Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF) Stage 3Government of Canada2020-10-13cost recovery, research, temporary program, COVID-19, tri-agency program, CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, wage supplements
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award ProgramJohnson & Johnson2020-10-15female leaders, STEM, Manufacturing, Design
SSHRC Connection Grants - Research Data Management Capacity Building InitiativeSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)2020-10-19social sciences, humanities, data management, research practices
CIFAR Solution Networks - Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for AI governance in low-middle income countriesCanadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), International Development Research Centre (IDRC)2020-10-19AI, governance, responsible AI, low-middle income countries, international, cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, solution
Mitacs Accelerate ProgramMitacs2020-10-19partner organizations, NFPOs, R&D, collaborations, trainees, graduate students
Government of Canada: New Horizons for Seniors ProgramGovernment of Canada2020-10-19seniors, health, pandemic, community, abuse, inclusivity, ageing, accessibility
Climate Action and Awareness FundGovernment of Canada2020-10-21climate action, Canada, greenhouse gas emissions, lead applicants, partnerships
Simons Foundation Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution AwardsSimons Foundation2020-10-22early career investigator, marine microbial ecology and evolution, active researchers
NSERC Emerging Infectious Diseases Modelling (EIDM) InitiativeNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)2020-10-26Public Health of Canada, infectious disease modelling, public health, collaboration, knowledge mobilization, COVID-19, multi-disciplinary, pandemic, partnerships, prevention
Association of Commonwealth Universities - Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants ProgramAssociation of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)2020-10-30collaboration, strategic, climate resilience, learning, teaching, training, institutional policies and practice, Commonwealth universities
Faculty of Science Research and Mentorship AwardsYork University2020-10-30Faculty of Science, research achievement, faculty member, early career, established researcher, graduate mentorship
France-Canada Research Foundation (FCRF) - New Scientific Collaboration Support ProgramFrance-Canada Research Foundation (FCRF)2020-10-30new expert partnerships, France, Canada, cooperation, research training, COVID-19
NOVEMBER
Support Letter Requests for External SSHRC Partnership and Partnership Development GrantsSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)2020-11-02faculty member, team members, York University, SSHRC Partnership, SSHRC Partnership Development
NSERC Discovery GrantNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)2020-11-02Discovery Grants program, diversity, natural sciences, engineering, research training, collaboration, inclusivity
SSHRC Webinars for Connection GrantsSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)2020-11-04Connection program, knowledge mobilization, events, outreach activities, interdisciplinary, social sciences, humanities, intersectoral, Indigenous research, research-creation
Inuit Nunangat Research Program Call for ProposalsArcticNet and the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)2020-11-13Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP), ArcticNet’s North by North Program, Inuit, Inuk partner, Arctic research
The Magnet Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)2020-11-13collaboration, work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities
NATO Innovation Hub Challenge: Trust in Autonomous SystemsInnovation Hub2020-11-16autonomous systems, collaboration, international, design, trust
Mitacs Globalink Research Award Thematic CallMitacs2020-11-17Canadian and international research communities, undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral fellows, partner countries, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, green economy, COVID-19, pandemic
NSERC Alliance webinarsNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)2020-11-17Partnerships, cost-sharing, societal impact
Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) HIV Endgame ProgramOntario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)2020-11-23HIV Endgame Program, HIV, Ontario investigators, multidisciplinary teams, policy, HIV prevention, HIV care, health services, social services, community health, HIV programs and services, interventions, HIV testing, mental health, stigmatization, PrEP, accessibility
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Supply ChallengeCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)2020-11-26housing, supply, affordability, community engagement, collaboration, partnerships, housing data, barriers, accessibility, diversity, Canada-wide impact
DECEMBER
Royal Society NominationsRoyal Society of Canada2020-12-01interdisciplinary knowledge, arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences
IDEaS Corrosion Detection in Ships SandboxDepartment of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)2020-12-01sandbox challenge, Halifax, Nova Scotia, simulations, real-world environment
SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis GrantsSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and Infrastructure Canada2020-12-03mobility, public transit, research knowledge, existing research, policy, best practices, research data, cross-sectoral, Indigenous
Cancer Research Society - 2021 Operating Grant ProgramCancer Research Society (CRS)2020-12-09cancer, disease, fundamental research, early translational, environment-cancer, prevention, detection, treatment
Ontario Agri-Food Research InitiativeOntario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)2020-12-11agriculture, Canadian Agricultural Partnership, food safety, plant health and protection, sustainable production systems
RISE Germany ProgramRISE Germany2020-12-15internship, Germany, summer, undergraduate, applied sciences, stipend, natural sciences, engineering, life sciences
Association of Commonwealth Universities - Commonwealth Peace and Reconciliation Challenge GrantsAssociation of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)2020-12-18peace, reconciliation, Indigenous, collaborative, historical trauma, institutional reform
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Collaborative NetworksDepartment of National Defense and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)2020-12-21defence policy, multi-disciplinary research, diversity, international, security