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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
SSHRC
Research funding and awards
SSHRC
Dimensions Canada grants
NSERC
Dimensions Canada grants are a new funding opportunity designed to help postsecondary institutions strengthen the competencies that they need to increase equity, diversity and inclusion. These grants also seek to foster transformational change in the Canadian research community.
G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants
NSERC
Support researchers in Canada to initiate and develop research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector in G7 member countries in the areas of quantum science and quantum technologies.
College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants
NSERC
Fosters community innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges with the research needs of community organizations.
Collaborative Research and Training Experience program
NSERC
Participate as a trainee in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. Acquire in-demand professional skills to complement research skills.
Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering program
NSERC
The Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) program is regional—with one Chair for each of the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and British Columbia regions. The goal of this program is to increase the participation of women in science and engineering and to provide role models for women considering careers in these fields.
Canadian Forest Sector Workforce Diversity supplement
NSERC
Date modified: 2025-12-19
Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements
NSERC
Additional funding for active master’s and doctoral award holders to offset the costs of research travel within or outside Canada.
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award program
NSERC
The objective of the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program is to recognize and support the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The program provides funding and flexibility, empowering Canadian and international leaders in innovation and scholarship of tomorrow to develop the skills to build world-class research and drive Canadian prosperity and competitiveness.
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program
NSERC
The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) program is to recognize and support the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program
NSERC
The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate potential to contribute to Canadian research.
Belmont Forum – Towards the ocean we want: biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability for nature and human well-being (CRA Ocean 2)
NSERC
A Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action to support transdisciplinary research that addresses global environmental challenges related to oceans.
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
NSERC
Up to six Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships are awarded annually to recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, and to…
Applied Research Tools and Instruments grants
NSERC
Strengthen college applied research by supporting the purchase of cutting-edge equipment and instruments.
Applied Research and Development grants
NSERC
Support R&D projects led by college researchers in partnership with private sector, public sector or not-for-profit organizations.
Alliance Society
NSERC
Alliance Society grants (formerly Alliance cost-sharing option 2) support research projects conducted in collaboration with partner organizations to address challenges at the intersection of natural sciences, engineering and society.
Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada
NSERC
Alliance Quantum grants delivered through this call for proposals will support projects that advance the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada through partnerships between university researchers and organizations from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These projects will generate new knowledge and further the translation of research results into tangible benefits for Canada.
Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grants
NSERC
Support researchers in Canada to collaborate with international researchers from the academic sector on research projects in the areas of quantum science and quantum technologies.
Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants
NSERC
Support researchers in Canada to initiate and develop research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector in the areas of quantum science and quantum technologies.
Alliance International
NSERC
Supports partnerships between Canadian and international academic researchers to establish and grow research collaborations of global importance that will generate benefits to Canada.
Alliance Advantage
NSERC
Alliance Advantage grants (formerly Alliance cost-sharing option 1) support research projects conducted in collaboration with partner organizations to address their needs and accelerate the application of results.
Interdisciplinary Catalyst Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Catalyst funding for interdisciplinary teams.
Discovery Research Starter Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Starter grant for professor-led discovery research.
Equipment Access Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Support for research equipment access and shared facilities.
Social Innovation Research Fund
Auctus Manual Seed
Support for applied social innovation research.
Industry Partnership Research Grant
Auctus Manual Seed
Funding for industry-linked research projects.