Research Alerts
Grant Opportunities for Principal Investigators
| Link to UofT Page | Agency | Program | Summary | Link to Research program | Sponsor - Final Proposal Deadline | Internal / Intermediate Deadlines | Funding |
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| UofT Research | Amazon | Amazon Research Awards | Sustainability program: innovative projects that merge machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to support carbon abatement strategies. This call seeks to fund projects that address the challenges associated with generating consistent, transparent, and accurate carbon measurements. AI for Information Security: machine learning research on the following topics in information security: -Threat, intrusion, and anomaly detection for cloud security -Generative AI and foundation models for information security -Graph modeling and anomaly detection on graphs -Learning with limited/noisy labels and weakly supervised learning -ML for malware analysis and detection -Finding security vulnerabilities using ML -Causal inference for information security -Zero/one-shot learning for information security -Reinforcement learning for information security -Protecting and preserving data privacy in the cloud -Securing generative AI and foundation models | ARA Call | 7-May | UofT Internal deadline: May 01 | from $50,000 to $100,000. AWS credits: up to $40,000 |
| UofT Research | The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and U of T | HUJI - U of T Research & Training Alliance - Call for Joint Proposals | Projects must include research team participants from both U of T and HUJI. Three or more PIs from U of T must jointly apply with a group of three or more HUJI PIs to launch a project that includes the mobility and joint supervision of masters and doctoral students (research track Masters/Doctoral), as well as post-doctoral research fellows (PDF) in alignment with the International Doctoral Cluster (IDC) framework. The Alliance will also fund undergraduate participation of University of Toronto students on their home campus on the research team. | UofT Research | 9-May | up to CDN $75,000/year (for a total of $150,000/year) for up to four years (2024-2028) | |
| https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/universite-paris-cite-u-t-first-call-joint-research-proposals | University of Toronto | Université Paris Cité - U of T - First Call for Joint Research Proposals | Université Paris Cité (UPCité) and U of T are contributing matching funds to support collaborative research initiatives. The fund aims to provide initial support for the development of research links and catalyze further collaboration. Projects will be funded for a period of 18 months and should aim to start by September 2024 at the latest. | Université Paris Cité - University of Toronto First Call for Joint Research Proposals | 13-May | Intention do Apply: May 3 | up to CAD$ 15,000 |
| Canada First Research Excellence Fund | Acceleration Consortium Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiate Grants | Eligible initiatives must advance EDI and address barriers to participation for current and future researchers and/or community members in one of the AC’s research areas: - the accelerated development of self-driving labs, integrating chemistry, materials science, AI, robotics, and advanced computing - the application of self-driving labs to the development of sustainable products in areas such as renewable energy, recyclable plastics, drug discovery, medical technologies, electronics, building materials, and transportation - the economic, social, and ethical implications of self-driving labs, including technology and materials adoption, organizational change, and ethical uses of AI - co-creation with Indigenous communities and the meaningful integration of Indigenous knowledges in substance creation and chemical management | AC EDI Initiate Grants | 13-May | up to $20,000 | ||
| Natural Resources Canada | Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge | Collaborative research and demonstration projects focused on innovation in wildfire risk assessment, risk mitigation, and adaptive forest management. Type 1 - Collaborative research: catalyze research partnerships across the range of players in the innovation ecosystem including academic institutions and other research-based organizations/institutions, industry and land-managers. Type 2 - Demonstration sites - place-based partnerships to test and showcase innovative adaptive vegetation management and forestry practices in an operational context. -Theme 1: Wildfire risk assessment -Theme 2: Wildfire risk mitigation -Theme 3: Adaptive forestry practices | NRCan Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge | 14-May | Collaborative Research: $250,000 to $2,500,000 total. Demonstration sites: $500,000 to $5,000,000 total Max duration: 4y Stacking limit - up to 75% Matching: 50% |
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| SSHRC | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant | Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through Partnership Engage Grants are meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors. | https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/partnership_engage_grants-subventions_d_engagement_partenarial-eng.aspx | 22-May | $7,000 to $25,000 | ||
| New Frontiers Research Fund (NFRF) | NordForsk led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development of the Arctic | A minimum of three Nordic countries must be represented on the research team. The call has no thematic priorities, but three keywords can inspire applicants when developing their research ideas into proposals: Security, Natural Resources, and/or Societal Changes. In addition, the following aims are central to the call: -Interdisciplinarity -Sustainable development -Arctic Added Value -Indigenous perspectives | https://www.nordforsk.org/calls/sustainable-development-arctic-call-pre-proposals | 30-May | Internal deadline: May 27 | Funding available for Canadian researchers is $1,000,000 per year (including 25% indirect costs) for four years. | |
| Sony Group | Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature | This funding is available for early to mid-career women researchers who conduct research and development in technology, encompassing domain experts across all fields of engineering, mathematics, and science. Nature is responsible for the evaluation and administration of the programme. | https://womenintechnology.sony.com/ | 31-May | $250,000 | ||
| Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport (TISS) | TISS Research Accelerator Funding | This funding is intended to support new ideas and promote innovation and interdisciplinary research in sport science and sport medicine. Project proposals from a wide range of disciplines are welcomed and there is a portion of the funding that is specifically designated for projects related to sports analytics, modeling and data science research within sport. At least one of the collaborating investigators must hold a research and/or clinical research appointment at one of the following TISS founding partners: University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, and/or Sinai Health System with associated institutional eligibility to apply for and hold research funds. | TISS Research Accelerate Funding Program | 2-Jun | LOI: March 17 | up to $120,000 | |
| UofT Research | The Manchester- Melbourne- Toronto (MMT) Research Fund 2024 | The overall aim of the MMT Research Fund (the Fund) is to encourage and provide initial support for the development of high-quality research activities that include Early Career Researchers (ECRs). Funding is available from each of the three institutions to develop bilateral or trilateral research projects. Proposals may include targeted research support such as joint workshops, researcher exchanges, and the formation or development of a collaborative network. Projects will commence from September 2024 for a maximum of 18 months. Applicants from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Proposals demonstrating strong relevance to strategic priorities at the participating institutions are strongly encouraged. | The Manchester- Melbourne- Toronto (MMT) Research Fund 2024 | 3-Jun | $14,000 | ||
| https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/6349 | Universities Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation | Queen Elizabeth Scholarship | QES 2025 will support projects that focus on the adaptation, response and resilience to a changing climate. This includes (but is not limited to) projects focused on biodiversity; agriculture; energy; climate and public health; economic impacts of climate change; air quality; community resilience; education; ecosystems; and water quality. University of Toronto is eligible to submit one proposal to the QES program. Projects must demonstrate a partnership between U of T and a partner institution/organization in at least one of the eligible countries (information on the QES website) | https://univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/queen-elizabeth-scholars/ | 7-Jun | LoI: May 07 Decision to submit full proposal: May 21 Full proposal to UofT: May 27 | Multi-year project proposals seeking funding of up to $300,000 CAD |
| NSERC, SSHRC, U.S.NSF | National Science Foundation Global Centres | Call for proposals (CFP) for Global Centres Bioeconomy in cooperation with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The topic for the 2024 competition is addressing global challenges through the bioeconomy. Subtopic 1: Leveraging Biodiversity Across the Tree of Life to Power the Bioeconomy; Subtopic 2: Biofoundries, using the Design-Build-Test-Learn process in biology. | National Science Foundation Global Centres | 11-Jun | Up to CAN$500,000 per year [4to5 years] | ||
| National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Killam Trusts | The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering or studies linking any of these disciplines. Between 5 and 8 fellowships will be awarded annually. | Dorothy Killiam Fellowship | 13-Jun | MRA for editorial review: May 23 MRA for all: June 07 | $80,000 CAD per year for a total of up to $160,000 for 2 years. A Dorothy Killam Fellow is relieved of teaching and administrative duties for the period of the fellowship. | ||
| UofT Research | National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Developmental Research Grants (R21) | The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. | NIH R12 | 16-Jun | Internal: Feb 13. NIH runs three open investigator initiated competitions per year for new R21 Research Grants (February, 16, June 16 and October 16). | $275,000 |
| UofT Research | National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Killam Trusts | Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship | The Fellowship provides teaching and administrative release time for 12 months for scholars who have demonstrated outstanding research ability, and who are proposing projects that are aligned with one or more NRC Challenge Programs. In this co-Pl model, the Fellow and the NRC researcher collaborate to deliver a specific project. Projects may be technical, based on knowledge exchange, or exploratory. | Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship | 20-Jun | Internal Deadline: June 13 | $100,000 to cover teaching and administrative release time of the Fellow + an additional grant of up to $50,000 for travel and knowledge dissemination costs |
| NSERC | Lab2Market Validate Fall 2024 / NSERC I2I Program | Alternative stream to their I2I Market Assessment Grant. This 4-month program offers research teams that wish to be involved in the commercialization activities of their projects the opportunity to assess their technology’s commercial potential themselves rather than outsourcing this activity to an external consultant. the technology/IP needs to be disclosed according to institution policy, and IPO's Innovations team must support you by working on the proposal. | Lab2Market Validate | 25-Jun | Lab2Market Validate NSERC Fall 2024 Application Form- Due May 14, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST. Lab2Market Validate Team Interviews - May 27 - 31, 2024. NSERC I2I Market Assessment Grant Application - Due June 25, 2024 @ 8 PM EST. | $15,000 in funding and other advantages (access to advisors, etc) | |
| Data Sciences Institute | Emergent Data Sciences Program | Proposals should include a broad span of activity that can lead to the development of innovative data science methodologies, deep connections with computation and applied disciplines, new training programs, collaboration, knowledge mobilization, and impact beyond the academy. Ideal program proposals should establish or elevate interdisciplinary activity that advance the data sciences by pursuing the next big-but-yet-unknown data-driven field or computational or analytic breakthrough. Thoughtful blue-sky ideas are welcome. | DSI Grant | 28-Jun | LOI: April 12 | between $50,000 to $100,000 for 1-2 years | |
| CIHR | CIHR Catalyst Grant: Community Based Research in Climate Change Priority Areas | This funding opportunity will support planning and development activities and/or research related activities at the community level relevant to one or more of the following research areas: climate justice, alternative diagnoses of Lyme Disease, food security in northern communities, and health impacts of climate change on older adults. | CIHR Catalyst Grant | 12-Sep | Registration: August 14 | $125,000 per year for up to one year. | |
| https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/6350 | University of Toronto | Call for Proposals - Southeast Asia | Objective: further support collaborative education and research initiatives with institutions in Southeast Asia. This call invites project proposals with institutions in the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and The Philippines. The fund is open for proposals across all research areas. | https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/6350 | 15-Sep | NOI: May 26 | 15,000 and 25,000 CAD |
| NSERC | Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships | If you are an early-stage academic researcher, meaning that you have held an independent academic position for 10 years or less as of June 1 of the competition year and currently hold a grant from NSERC, you can prepare a nomination for this award. In addition to the grant, you will be relieved from teaching and administrative duties so that you can devote your time and energy to research. | NSERC prizes – Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships | 14-Dec | Expressions of interest: April 12 Internal deadline: May 03 | research grant of $250,000 over two years, held at a Canadian university or affiliated research institution. | |
| https://alerts.research.utoronto.ca/alert/view_alert/6346 | Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) | Innovation Fund (IF) 2025 | CFI has now released its DRAFT Call for Proposals for the national Innovation Fund (IF) 2025 competition. This Call introduces a new concept of funding streams: Stream 1: Leading edge of exploration & knowledge generation (open) Stream 2: Leading edge of exploration & knowledge generation in the social sciences, humanities & arts Stream 3: Renewal and upgrade of core facilities | https://www.innovation.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/CFI-Innovation-Fund-2025-Draft-Call-Proposals.pdf | 21-Jan | CFI Issues call for proposals: Jun 04 NOI: Oct 1 | |
| UofT Research | NSERC and Mitacs | NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate grants | This joint funding opportunity allows applicants to leverage cash contributions from partners for funding from both NSERC and Mitacs. | NSERC Mitacs Grants | Open | - | Varies |
| UofT Research | NSERC | NSERC-National Science Foundation - Collaboration on quantum science and artificial intelligence | This new NSERC-NSF collaborative research opportunity focuses specifically on discoveries and innovations in the areas of artificial intelligence and quantum science. | NSERC NSF Quantum Science and AI | Open | - | $20,000 to $1 million /year |
| UofT Research | Mitacs | Mitacs Business Strategy Internship | The award provides either $10,000 or $15,000 per intern to allow them to undertake a four-month internship project with a partner organization in Canada. | MITACS Business Strategy Internship | Open | - | Minimum Intern Stipend: $10,000 |
| UofT Research | NSERC | NSERC - Alliance International Program | Alliance International will provide support for researchers in Canada to work with leading international researchers from the academic sector, and to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects that have a high potential for impact in natural sciences and engineering (NSE) disciplines. | NSERC Alliance International | Open | Catalyst grants: up to $25,000 [100%] Collaboration grant: up to $100,000 /year. International academic collaborator must obtain funding at least equal to the amount requested from NSERC. |
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| UofT Research | Ontario Centre of Innovation | Ontario Centre of Innovation: Collaborate 2 Commercialize | C2C supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP). The program supports efforts that are intended to commercialize research results within 3 years post project. | OCI C2C | Open | - | Varies |
| UofT Research | Mitacs | Mitacs Elevate | Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with an exclusive professional development curriculum component. | MITACS Elevate | Open | - | Award valued at $60,000 or $80,000 per year |
| UofT Research | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada - Alliance Grants | Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. | NSERC Alliance | Open | $ 20,000 - 1,000,000 [66.7%] | |
| UofT Research | Mitacs | Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship | The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. | MITACS Accelerate | Open | Varies | |
| UofT Research | Mitacs Globalink | Mitacs Globalink Research Award | The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaborations between Canada and select partner organizations and eligible countries and regions. Under the joint supervision of a home and host professor, successful senior undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows will receive a $6,000 research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in the other country. | MITACS Globalink | Open | $6,000 for 12-24 week long projects | |
| UofT Research | EU Horizon | EU Horizon Pillar II | EU Horizon Pllar II program comprises several topics and call for proposals. As an associate country, Canada can lead proposals or be a core member of a consortium. | EU Funding and Tenders Opportunities | Varies | Varies | Varies |