Funding Opportunities: Researchers

Welcome to the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Researcher Funding Opportunities Index. We have included a number of relevant opportunities for our Faculty based on current research programs. This list is not exhaustive, and we recommend using the comprehensive funding opportunity resources below.

All Applicants submitting through the University of Toronto MUST have submitted their application information online via the My Research Applications (MRA) portal.

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Internal Opportunities

LDFP BMS Small Equipment Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Small Equipment Award is to support the purchase and repair of necessary research equipment for the research and training of Highly Qualified Personnel. The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy will provide up to $5,000 for successful applications that demonstrate need and where funding for equipment is a challenge to obtain.

Deadline:

Offered 4 times per year: January 31st, April 30th, July 31st and October 31st

Value:

Up to $5,000

For more information, please review the Program Guidelines and the Application Instructions. Contact Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca) or Sam D'Alfonso (sam.dalfonso@utoronto.ca) with any additional questions.

LDFP CSAP Research Award (Internal Only)

The purpose of the Clinical, Social and Administrative Pharmaceutical (CSAP) Sciences Research Award competition is to support research excellence where funding is not currently held, e.g., pilot project, expand currently funded research, explore new areas of research. The objective of the program is to increase CSAP's research impact by supporting research excellence that leads to publications and externally funded research proposals. Capacity building is encouraged, yet not required.

Deadline:

Offered twice yearly: April 30th and November 30th.

Value:

Up to $10,000

External Opportunities

BioHubNet: Knowledge Exchange Round 4 Now Open

BioHubNet is a federally funded talent development program housed at the University of Toronto that supports highly qualified personnel (Master’s level and above) with STEM backgrounds in preparing for industry careers in biomanufacturing and the life sciences by providing internships, training, networking opportunities and funding.

Round of 4 of the BioHubNet Knowledge Exchange Program is now open and accepting applications. This program connects academic, hospital, and partner research settings to provide hands-on learning and upskilling training opportunities. Knowledge Exchange provides funding through stipend support and mobility awards to promote interdisciplinary projects that advance biomanufacturing capacity and offers placements to build proficiency with biomanufacturing-relevant equipment.

Duration & Funding:

Short-term (1 month): Up to $2,500
Long-term (4 or 6 months): Up to $30,000, with optional Mobility Award up to $10,000

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to Master’s/PhD students, Postdoc fellows, Research Associates, and Lab technicians with a relevant STEM background
Placements must be inter-institutional and must be within Canada
Proposed projects should be relevant to biomanufacturing and demonstrate how the proposed activities will advance biomanufacturing skills, capabilities, and/or capacity

Award Categories

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Supports interdisciplinary projects that integrate biomanufacturing with other scientific disciplines, including engineering, data science, materials science, or computer science.?
New Skills Development: Supports projects focused on training in new skills and gaining?proficiency?with new equipment relevant to biomanufacturing.

Application forms and additional information are available on the BioHubNet website. Please send application materials to EXPERIENCE@biohubnet.ca by May 29, 2026, 12:00PM (EDT).

Questions should be directed to the BioHubNet Program Team at EXPERIENCE@biohubnet.ca.

BioCanRx Open Call for Proposals

BioCanRx is excited to share an advance notice about our upcoming Open Call for Proposals.
This $6M investment will be aimed at advancing promising cancer immunotherapies and enabling technologies toward the clinic, and supporting the adoption of these therapies into the Canadian healthcare system. Full program details and application materials will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

This call for research proposals will seek applications to the following funding programs:

Enabling Studies Program

Up to $750,000, up to 3 years, 50% matching required

BioCanRx will fund up to 50% of total eligible project costs, to a maximum contribution of $750,000. The remaining 50% must be provided as matching funds from eligible partners.
Prepare and position novel cancer immunotherapies and enabling technologies for clinical testing in patients, including GMP manufacturing and process development. Enabling Studies projects should result in either a complete Health Canada CTA submission packages or Quality (Chemistry and Manufacturing) packages

Clinical Trials Program

Up to $1,000,000, up to 3 years, 60% matching required

BioCanRx will fund up to $1,000,000, representing up to 40% of total eligible project costs. The remaining 60% of project costs must be provided as matching funds from an eligible partner.
Investigator-led Phase I/II clinical trials of novel cancer immunotherapies that have been substantially developed in Canada.

Clinical, Social and Economic Impact (CSEI) Program

Up to $215,000, up to 3 years

Identify and address the facilitators and barriers to the ultimate adoption and integration of these therapies into Canadian clinical practice and healthcare systems.

Core Facilities Program

Up to $120,000 per year, up to 2 years

Supports manufacturing or translational research services that support the advancement and production of cancer immunotherapies.

Linked Applications Favoured

CSEI applications may be submitted as standalone projects; however, applications that are linked with Enabling or Clinical Trials proposals currently funded or applying to this competition will be assessed more favourably.

Core facilities will be evaluated on demonstrated evidence of planned collaborations and scope of work across multiple currently funded or proposed Enabling Studies or Clinical Trial projects.

Eligibility

Funded research team members (i.e., principal investigators) must be either a) based at a Canadian academic or research institution and must be eligible to receive Tri-Agency funding, or b) Indigenous organization or government.

Catalyst Program funding will not be included in this competition due to reductions affecting organizations supported by the Strategic Science Fund. We are actively pursuing partnership opportunities to enable a dedicated Catalyst funding call in the future.

Key Dates

Call launch: June 17, 2026
Letter of Intent (LOI) submission deadline: July 29, 2026
Notification of LOI results and invitation to Full Application: Early October, 2026
Full application submission deadline: December 4, 2026
Notice of Award: Early March, 2027
Funding award start date: March 31, 2027

Webinar

Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about this funding competition.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM ET

Register here

Additional Information

For more information, visit here

If you have questions please contact Megan Mahoney, Director of Scientific Affairs and Training Programs at memahoney@biocanrx.com.

Building Prosperity through Canada–Mexico Academic Collaboration (CMAC): Call for Proposals

U of T is hosting a call for applications for the Building Prosperity through Canada–Mexico Academic Collaboration (CMAC) program, funded by Global Affairs Canada. This initiative supports collaborative projects with Mexican partner institutions that advance shared economic prosperity and innovation between Canada and Mexico through education, research, and academic partnership.

Partnerships are encouraged in the following priority sectors:

Environmental sustainability, energy transition, and natural resources
Artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and innovation
Food security and agri-food systems
Public health and health technologies
Security, resilience, and emergency preparedness

Eligibility:

Only U of T faculty members who meet the University’s definition of a Principal Investigator (PI) are eligible for matching funds.
Projects must include at least one Mexican academic partner institution.

Important Dates:

Internal deadline – May 29, 2026
External application deadline – Thursday, June 11, 2026

Value & Duration:

Projects may request $40,000–$250,000 CAD in funding
Project start date: after August 1, 2026 / End date: December 31, 2027

Canadian post-secondary institutions are permitted to submit a maximum of 10 proposals. For more information about the opportunity and instructions on how to apply, please contact Kevin Rowley, Special Projects Officer at kevin.rowley@utoronto.ca.

Full program details can be found here.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals.

Do not use MRA to submit this application.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) - Free online training on patient engagement

Click here to start any module of the course.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) has developed a set of online, self-directed, free modules related to Patient Engagement (PE) in research! IMHA’s patient partners identified a need for more training in patient engagement and set to work filling the gap for practical tools and resources to help people do patient engagement in research. Modules must be completed in chronological order; after completing each module, you will receive a certificate. While the modules have been developed by IMHA, they are not disease- or condition-specific and are applicable to any research where patient partners are engaged.

Course: A How-to Guide for Patient Engagement in Research

Module 1: What is patient engagement?
Module 2: The research process: (a) Understanding the research process for patient partners and (b) Supporting patient partners throughout the research process for other members of the research team
Module 3: Setting up a research project for a successful partnership
Module 4: Patient engagement for research teams: (a) Being part of a research team for patient partners, and (b) Engaging patients on your research team for other members of the research team

If you have any questions about the training or accessing the modules, please contact imha-iala@cihr-irsc.gc.ca and follow @CIHR_IMHA for related announcements!

CANSSI Ontario AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research Grant

The Ontario Regional Centre of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANNSI Ontario) is pleased to share the upcoming funding opportunity with the University of Toronto research community.

CANSSI Ontario AI Applications in Statistical Sciences Research Grant. These one-year grants, of up to $12,500 each, will fund research that uses AI to enhance statistical methodology or theory. The goal of the program is to support a nascent research program or proof of concept, that could go onto more substantive grants. The deadline to submit applications is Feb 3, 2026. CANSSI Ontario will fund up to three projects. Click here to Learn More.
Application process: Please follow the instructions on applying contained in the funding opportunity by following the “Click here to Learn More” link.

An MRA is not required for these funds as awards from CANSSI are not set up in a restricted research fund.

For more information about the above funding opportunities, please contact: Esther Berzunza at: berzunza@utoronto.ca

CRIS Leadership & Personal Effectiveness Fall Webinar Series

Join the Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) for an online workshop series focused on enhancing leadership and personal effectiveness for researchers. Each themed session begins with a faculty peer panel sharing experiences and strategies, followed by an interactive workshop for participant collaboration and discussion.

Addressing Ableism in Academia

This workshop explores critical issues of ableism – the discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities – within academic research environments and advances strategies for inclusive change. This session provides an opportunity for researchers, including those with lived experiences of disability and those working with team members with disabilities, to explore how ableism impacts academic institutions and research teams.

Featured Speakers:

Terry Gardiner, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Chavon Niles, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Tanya Titchkosky, Professor of Disability Studies, Department of Social Justice Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Date and Time: Thurs Oct 2, 1:00-2:30 pm
Format: Virtual
Registration: Session Information and Registration

Building Thriving Research Teams

This workshop engages faculty with approaches and strategies to lead inclusive research teams that thrive. This interactive peer-to-peer session will engage faculty with team leadership reflection, approaches and strategies to foster research environments where inquiry and belonging can work together.

Featured Speakers:

Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Joanne Chung, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, UTM
Christina Guzzo, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, UTSC and Immunology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Date and Time: Thurs Nov 20, 1:00-2:30 pm
Format: Virtual
Registration: Session Information and Registration

Questions about registration for either session can be directed to cris@utoronto.ca. For additional program and event information, visit our Programs Page.

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) originated in 1992 to foster novel approaches to biomedical research in response to the expressed needs of its stakeholders - the American public, the military, and Congress.

Housed within the US Department of Defense (DoD), CDMRP has released additional funding opportunities for the following programs:

Hearing Restoration Research Program

Focused Research Award

Lung Cancer Research Program

Idea Development Award
Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award
Translational Research Award

Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program

Clinical Trial Award
Discovery Award
Impact Award
Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award
Platform Clinical Translation Award
Research Advancement Award
Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program

Idea Award
Impact Award
Clinical Trial Award

Tick-Borne Disease Research Program

Idea Development Award
Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Vision Research Program

Clinical Trial Award
Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Mentored Clinical Research Award
Translational Research Award

Descriptions of each funding opportunity, incl. eligibility, key mechanism elements, and award amounts, are found here.

Application Process

Funding opportunities have a two-stage application process with a pre-application, and then selected applications are invited to a full application.

UofT campus-based faculty members should select Toronto, University of for the institution and indicate the appropriate Research Services Office contact (see below) as the Business Official in their pre-application in the eBRAP System.

Krista Montgomery (krista.montgomery@utoronto.ca): for UofT faculty appointed within Dalla Lana, Applied Sci & Eng, Dentistry, Kinesiology & PE, Nursing, Pharmacy, UTM, and Medicine (last names A-M only). Corinne El-Feghali (corinne.feghali@utoronto.ca): for UofT faculty appointed within Architecture, Arts & Science, Law, Rotman, Information, Social Work, OISE, UTSC, Music, and Medicine (last names N-Z only).

Faculty members whose primary appointment is with an affiliated hospital should reach out to their hospital research office to confirm their institutional details in eBRAP and the submission process.

Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Webinars

Congress appropriated $1.27B in FY26 funding for CDMRP through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 signed into law on February 3, 2026. CDMRP is releasing its FY26 research program funding opportunities and hosting four webinars for the program areas listed on the dates shown below from 1200-1300 ET. These meetings will be recorded. Live attendance as well as the recordings can be viewed using the same links.

June 3 1200-1300 ET	Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Peer Reviewed Medical, Vision	Webinar Link
June 10 1200-1300 ET	Arthritis, Lupus, Melanoma, Military Burn, Multiple Sclerosis, TBI/Psychological Health, Tick Borne Diseases, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex	Webinar Link
June 24 1200-1300 ET	Autism, Bone Marrow Failure, Combat Readiness, Epilepsy, Hearing Restoration, Orthopaedic, Reconstructive Transplant, Spinal Cord Injury	Webinar Link
July 8 1200-1300 ET	Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Joint Warfighter Medical, Kidney Cancer, Neurofibromatosis, Parkinsons, Prostate Cancer, Rare Cancers, Toxic Exposures	Webinar Link

QUESTIONS: CDMRP Public Affairs: dha.detrick.cdmrp.mbx.public-affairs@health.mil

For additional information about CDMRP, visit https://cdmrp.health.mil

Data Sciences Institute - Emergent Data Sciences Program

Supporting emergent areas of data science is a core activity of the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) that helps to fulfil its mission of bringing people together for collaborative generation and application of new ideas in the data sciences.

Through the Emergent Data Sciences Program, the DSI funds leading researchers to galvanize, support, and advance data science work in key interdisciplinary areas where the University of Toronto excels or has the potential to excel. Primary funded activities should prioritize research concentration on leading topics with the objective of building or strengthening communities and linkages within the University of Toronto. Example activities that are eligible for funding include workshops, seminars, conferences, distinguished lectures, and training sessions that range in length and should involve long and short-term visitors, postdoctoral fellows, and students.

Value and Duration

The value and duration are between $50,000 and $100,000 for 1 to 2 years.

Deadline

Stage 1: LOI Deadline	May 28, 2026, 23:59ET
Stage 2: Full Proposal Deadline	September 29, 2026, 23:59ET
Results	October 2026

Application

Applications are submitted via the DSI Good Grants application portal.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact awards.dsi@utoronto.ca.

Data Sciences - Catalyst Grant

The Catalyst Grant program is a competitive seed funding program for multidisciplinary teams forming a Collaborative Research Team (CRT) which supports two tiers of awards. All Catalyst Grants are expected to align with the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) mission to catalyze the transformative nature of data sciences across all disciplines, in fair and ethical ways, to drive positive social change.

Tiers

Applicants select which tier they are applying for on the application form’s Administrative Information tab:

Tier 1: up to $100,000. Funding from Tier 1 supports CRTs focused on developing novel statistical or computational tools or applying existing methodologies in innovative ways.

Tier 2: up to $50,000. Funding from Tier 2 supports projects that align with Tier 1 criteria but are feasible with a more modest budget. Proposals submitted to Tier 2 can also include projects that foster a robust exchange of knowledge between data scientists and qualitative or applied researchers working in fields where there is identified unmet need to implement advanced data science methods.

CRTs

Principal Investigators: At minimum, CRTs must include two PIs. This can be one domain expert and one methods expert, or two methods experts from different fields working together. One of these two PIs should apply as the Nominated Principal Investigator (NPI); the other should apply as a Co-PI, as should any additional PIs beyond the required two.

Pillars

The DSI has surveyed our competitions to this point and has identified four pillars of strength where our research community is dramatically advancing new methodologies. To further build capacity and new collaborations in these areas, we are asking that applicants to our larger competitions categorize their proposed projects within these pillars:

1. Predictive Analytics & AI

Projects developing advanced methodologies and AI to predict features or occurrences.

2. Heterogeneous Data: Tools & Feature Engineering

Projects advancing methodology that allows for combining structured and unstructured data from different sources or for developing new features for data categorization.

3. Translation: Visualization, Data Communication, & Policy

Projects translating data through innovative visualization or other novel methods of communication into actionable insights.

4. Causal Discovery & Analysis

Projects developing causal or other advanced methods of analysis for discovery within existing datasets.

Applicants are free to select more than one pillar; however, they will be expected to substantively demonstrate how their work aligns with the overall competition call for each pillar selected.

How to Apply

Eligibility

Collaborative Research Team eligibility: CRTs must satisfy the following criteria:

At least one PI must have a research focus in computational or data science methodology.
The team should be interdisciplinary. Co-PIs from the same unit can apply as long as they represent different disciplinary areas.
Researchers can only apply to the program as a PI (NPI or Co-PI) on one application per round.
PIs must be eligible to hold research funding at the University of Toronto or external funding partners.
As an ISI, the DSI is meant to seed new collaborations and research to help our community of researchers secure larger grants from external agencies, which also supports the university's overall operations. All listed PIs must provide evidence of participation in external Tri-Agency grant competitions and other corresponding external sources as a lead applicant within the past three years.
PIs must be members of the DSI, but please note that membership is granted automatically upon proposal submission.

Application

Applications are submitted via the DSI online portal.

Additional Information

Additional information can be found:

2023 CRIS Infossesion
Recording and slides

Inequity Grant Writing Workshop
Slides

For more information, please contact awards.dsi@utoronto.ca.

Department of National Defence • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) - IDEaS Innovation Networks: Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams

The Department of National Defence invites Canadian university-led research micro-networks to propose independent methods for the assessment, calibration, and repair of trust in human-autonomy teams. The challenge supports Canada’s NORAD Modernization Plan and covers trust metrics, explainable and assured autonomy, and human-autonomy teaming.

Scope

DND/CAF seeks a research micro-network to develop independent, real-time methods for the assessment, calibration, maintenance, and repair of trust between human operators and AI-enabled autonomous systems. The work supports Canada’s NORAD Modernization Plan. Trust management must remain independent of the underlying autonomous system to preserve technological sovereignty.

Three named research areas: (1) trust metrics—define and quantify; (2) explainable and assured autonomy; (3) trust in human-autonomy teaming. Proposals must include software simulation testing and a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) component. Technology Readiness Level 1-6, with preference for TRL 3-6.

Eligibility

Lead applicant (Initial Recipient) must be a Canadian university chartered in Canada. Each micro-net requires 3 to 10 investigators drawn from a minimum of 3 separate eligible organizations. Eligible partners: Canadian universities, Canadian incorporated for-profit firms, Canadian incorporated not-for-profits, and provincial, territorial, or municipal government bodies. Adjunct professors and postdoctoral fellows are not eligible as lead or partner. Federal departments, agencies, crown corporations, and their employees are not eligible.

Note: The CFP requires three separate organizations, not three universities. A U of T-led team with one other university plus an industry partner meets the minimum composition. DND asks for pairing of human factors/psychology expertise with machine learning/engineering expertise. A maximum of 50% of eligible costs may be incurred outside Canada.

Funding and Grant Details

Up to $1,000,000 per micro-net, non-repayable contribution, to March 31, 2028. Total pool ≈ $4M.

Team composition: 3 to 10 investigators from at least 3 separate eligible organizations. Lead must be a Canadian university. Micro-nets should pair human factors/psychology with machine learning/engineering expertise.

TRL range: 1-6, with preference for TRL 3-6. Software simulation testing and GBA+ analysis are required.

Deadline: 2:00 PM ET, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. CPC Connect conversation must be requested at least 5 business days before the close.

Full call details:

Cognition and trust: Real-time dynamic calibration for human-autonomy teams — Government of Canada

Please note: the applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance to ensure a successful submission, since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.

Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS) - Call for Letters of Intent

Conscience Medicines Network is excited to share that applications are now open for the second round of the Developing Medicines through Open Science (DMOS). The program aims to foster collaborations that undertake preclinical and clinical work to develop drug candidates in areas of unmet medical need, establish proof of concept (POC) for an open science path to drug development and further translate innovations into affordable medicines, generate economic activity, and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada.

With total funding of $15M, this program supports projects focused on life-threatening or severely debilitating diseases that have demonstrated strong target validation and tractability to enable clinical proof of concept and undertake either IND-enabling preclinical studies or human safety and efficacy studies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for DMOS funding, applicants must:

Propose a preclinical or clinical research plan in an area of unmet medical need with a commitment to developing accessible medicines
Conduct research at Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 2-7
Include at least one Canadian SME
Provide proof of matching funds to cover the remaining cost, as Conscience will fund a maximum of 33% to researchers, academic institutions, and large enterprises, and 50% to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Commit to Open Science Policy

Learn More and Apply:

The application process consists of two key phases: a Letter of Intent (LOI) application, followed by an invitation for selected applicants to submit a full proposal. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until all funding is allocated.

Detailed information about the application process, including required documents and evaluation criteria, can be found at the official website: Conscience Medicines Network.

For any program-related questions, please refer to the FAQs, watch the Virtual information session, or contact the Senior Program Manager, Resham Chhabra, at resham.chhabra@conscience.ca.

The applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance, in parallel, to ensure a successful submission, since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.\

GlycoNet: Current Funding Opportunities

The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) mobilizes Canada’s glycomics expertise into transdisciplinary, focused research and development programs to deliver breakthrough solutions for human and animal health and sustainable agri-food systems.

GlycoNet funds projects along the following research innovation continuum: translational research and development, clinical engagement, technology development, and knowledge mobilization.

GlycoNet currently has several open grant competitions.

Key program information is summarized below, and detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are available on GlycoNet’s website.

Rolling Call Competitions:

These programs operate on a rolling basis, with proposals reviewed quarterly until the funds are fully allocated:

Translational Grant

These grants seek to fund multidisciplinary projects with clear endpoints to advance and de-risk them to a state at which translation is possible and could attract partners. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, 1:1.5 matching required.

For more details, see the Translational Grant RFP and the LOI Template.

Strategic Initiatives Grant

These grants fund partner-led or initiated projects designed to meet partners’ needs. Maximum request: $150,000 for one year, 1:1.5 matching required.

For more details, see the Strategic Initiatives RFP and the LOI Template.

Questions about project suitability and eligibility can be directed to the GlycoNet Administrative Centre at info@glyconet.ca.

Halo Science: Various Research Funding Opportunities

Halo Science provides a platform where companies seeking scientific engagement can post their research needs and offer sponsored research opportunities to address them. Halo features a growing list of partner companies across a broad spectrum of fields. These partners contribute to a dynamic list of projects that require academic involvement.

There is no cost to academic researchers to join the mailing list or to respond to opportunities presented at Halo. U of T investigators are invited to register and propose solutions to posted challenges in their respective fields by submitting a brief, non-confidential summary. Companies may then reach out directly to engage in standard sponsored research arrangements.

Since responding to an opportunity is primarily an expression of interest and not a commitment of resources, an MRA will only be required once any subsequent discussion with the sponsoring company proceeds to the stage of budgeting and contract negotiations.

Halo Science sends out periodic lists of open projects to registered investigators and institutions. However, researchers can browse the Halo website at any time for open opportunities of interest.

As the list of opportunities offered by Halo clients is constantly evolving, researchers are encouraged to use the direct link to check their marketplace for current opportunities.

Halo hosts webinars with their partners to discuss their opportunities. By signing up on their portal (which is free), you will receive invitations to register for upcoming webinars.

Horizon Europe Consortium - Development Seed Grants

The Office of the Vice President, International (OVPI), in collaboration with the Division of the Vice President, Research & Innovation (VPRI), are hosting a call for proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) who are forming international consortia for a Horizon Europe Pillar II proposal.

Funds from this grant must be used to support U of T PIs in consortium building and/or Pillar II proposal development activities.

Eligibility:

All U of T faculty members who meet the University’s definition of a Principal Investigator (PI) are eligible to apply.

Application Deadlines:

Tuesday, August 22, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026

Value and Duration

Maximum seed grant is $10,000 CAD, to be spent by April 30, 2027.
Can be used as matching funds for SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants.
Pillar II grants typically range from €4-15 million.

Questions? For more information on this call, including detailed instructions on how to submit an application, please see the funding opportunities page.

If you have questions, please be in touch with Elina Tulla, Research Officer, Office of the Vice-President, International at elina.tulla@utoronto.ca.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals.

Do not use MRA to submit this application.

Horizon Europe Info Sessions from EURAXESS

EURAXESS is offering three virtual information sessions on Horizon Europe opportunities in May 2026.

EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative backed by the European Union and 43 participating countries that supports researcher mobility and career development. It provides a free, comprehensive portal offering jobs, funding, hosting opportunities, and personalized assistance to researchers, entrepreneurs, and universities seeking to connect, relocate, and collaborate across Europe and beyond.

Pillar 2 Info Session

Learn more about the consortium-based research under Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, aimed at researchers and administrators in North America. Open to all research fields.

Date: 27 May 2026
Time: TBA
Place: Online
More information and registration

For additional program and event information, visit the EURAXESS Events page.

For further details about Horizon Europe Pillar II, please visit the VPRI Funding Opportunity page.

Horizon Europe Partner Matchmaking Events

These two subject-focused matchmaking events will help you to identify and meet like-minded researchers and build strong consortia able pursue Horizon Europe funding.

Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal Brokerage Event

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 4:30 am - 2:00 pm EST
Place: Online (B2Match)

Organizers: The European Union and the Republic of Türkiye

This virtual matchmaking event is focused on clean technologies, advanced materials, and bio-based solutions. Using the B2Match platform, participants will have an opportunity to conduct bilateral meetings with potential partners and join consortia for Horizon Europe projects.

Register as soon as possible to set up your research profile, search the list of attendees, and book introduction meetings. While registration is open until the June 4, those wishing to present a pitch must upload it to their profile by May 22.

For more information and to register, visit the event page on b2match.

International Collaboration on AI & Digital Technologies

Date: June 9, 2026 (registration closes June 3)
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
Place: Online (MS Teams)

Organizer: The Canadian Horizon Europe Secretariat

This virtual matchmaking event will connect researchers in Canada, France, Germany and South Korea. It will feature a webinar and pitch sessions focused on intelligence and digital technology calls under the Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Cluster 4 Work Programme.

For more information and to register, visit the event page on eventbrite.

For further details about Horizon Europe Pillar II, please visit the VPRI Funding Opportunity page

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation of Vancouver, BC would like to welcome research groups to apply for funding opportunities in the field of major illnesses with a primary focus in oncology. We specialize in providing support to research projects that are novel and innovative and/or that otherwise experience difficulties in receiving support from other sources, potentially resulting from the inability to create intellectual property or from lack of peer support – in other words, high-risk, unconventional and disruptive research.

Because of that premise, the research project must be of high quality. We welcome all spectrums of experimental design initiatives, from meta-analyses and pilots to randomized controlled double-blinded trials and operational support; both pre-clinical and clinical projects are invited, with preference being given to clinical trials.

Deadlines:

Currently, applications are reviewed three times per year, and the potential for funding starts in April, August, and December for successful applicants.

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants should telephone the Foundation to discuss their project before submitting a proposal. If appropriate, a letter of intent and supporting documents will be requested.

Additional Information:

For more information, please email anakonechnaya@hecht.org or visit our website at hecht.org.

Examples of previously funded research include:

Lessening organ dysfunction/injury with vitamin C (LOVIT trial) / University of Sherbrooke / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03680274
Phase II randomized crossover study of the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on lung cancer-promoting inflammatory markers in heavy smokers / BC Cancer
Histamine receptor 2 antagonists as enhancers of anti-tumour immunity / Dalhousie University, through a collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Society
Fecal microbial transplantation in combination with immunotherapy in melanoma patients (MIMic trial) / Lawson Health Research Institute / ClinicalTrials ID – NCT03772899

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation - Basic Research

The Hecht Foundation invites proposals for proof-of-principle basic science and preclinical research with a primary focus on cancer and a secondary emphasis on other devastating diseases (e. g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, opioid drug use, etc.). This funding opportunity is designed to support non-mainstream hypotheses and original projects that fall outside traditional funding mechanisms and have not previously received grant or award support.

In 2026, the Hecht Foundation will award up to $450,000 CAD per project over a three-year period.

Objectives

This initiative seeks to catalyze high-risk, high-reward research by attracting emerging ideas that challenge conventional paradigms. Preliminary data is not required; however, proposals must be substantiated through:

Extensive literature review
Logical rationale for the hypothesis
Demonstrated feasibility through cited publications or relevant unpublished data

Applicants must also clearly articulate the capabilities and management of the research team, including relevant expertise, available infrastructure, and access to necessary resources.

Eligibility and Scope for Basic Science Proposals

All submissions must comply with the general eligibility requirements. In addition, basic science competition-specific eligibility may be found below.

Proposals may originate from early-career or established investigators, and may be inspired by:

Innovations from adjacent or unrelated disciplines
Collateral findings discovered serendipitously
Novel methodologies or conceptual frameworks

This funding stream will not support lead investigator salaries, large equipment, and overhead institutional expenses.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For basic proposal-specific guidelines, please email health@hecht.org.

Mexico–Canada Research and Development Partnership Platform

The Embassy of Canada in Mexico invites University of Toronto researchers to visit the Mexico–Canada Research and Development Partnership (RPP) Platform, a binational matchmaking and collaboration tool connecting Canadian and Mexican researchers to initiate joint research and development projects.
The platform currently hosts seven research areas:

Semiconductor
Cybersecurity
Renewable energy
Agrotechnology
Indigenous knowledge and language preservation
Radical political ideology

By facilitating direct engagement, this platform supports efforts to develop talent pipelines, enhance innovation ecosystems, and highlight the leadership of both nations in these sectors.

Click here to access the Mexico–Canada RPP Platform.

MITACS Elevate proposals are now accepted year-round

As of today, the Mitacs Elevate program will be open all year round to provide more flexibility and unlock more opportunities for postdoc researchers across the globe!

This evolution is part of an ongoing effort to make Mitacs Elevate a more inclusive and accessible program and support academic-industry collaboration throughout the seasons. Plus, the evergreen Elevate program now offers the following benefits:

No more deadlines — apply anytime
Elevate proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis.

A more efficient and accessible application process
Proposals can now be submitted through the Registration and Application Portal (RAP) for quick and easy access.

Agile research projects, $60K/year in funding
One-year projects will now be accepted for a standard $60,000 award per year to allow more researchers to participate in training and gain valuable experience. Two-year projects are also still available as per previous guidelines.

Open to all sectors and disciplines
To simplify requirements, the thematic award will no longer be offered. This means postdocs from any sector or academic discipline can apply anytime.

For detailed program and application information, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/mitacs-elevate

Please note: the applicant must also upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. The MRA approval process should be started well in advance, in parallel, to ensure a successful submission, since it can take several business days to complete the approval process.

New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration 2026 competition

The 2026 NFRF Exploration grants competition has launched.

The objective of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. It is designed to support projects that bring disciplines together beyond traditional disciplinary or common interdisciplinary approaches, led by research teams with the capacity to explore something new that might fail but that has the potential for significant impact.

Exploration grants support research with a range of impacts, which might be social, cultural, economic, environmental, health-related or technological. This list is not exhaustive, and other types of impacts are also recognized. Diversity of perspectives is important, and the fund encourages research proposals led from any discipline, from social sciences and humanities to health to natural sciences and engineering.

Grants awarded are up to $125,000 (including indirect costs) per year for two years.

KEY DATES (for UofT led applications):

Notice of Intent

Internal Deadline: August 17, 2026 - noon
Sponsor Deadline (RSO submits): August 18, 2026

Full Application

Optional Editorial Review: September 21, 2026 - noon (must notify RSO no later than September 1, 2026)
Internal Deadline: October 14, 2026 noon (complete, near-final drafts)
MRA Deadline: October 14, 2026
Sponsor Deadline (RSO submits): October 20, 2026

Additional Resources

2026 Exploration competition funding opportunity - UofT Funding Opportunities Page

Research Services Contacts

Jenny Korolik (jenny.korolik@utoronto.ca)

Sponsor Contact

Email: NFRF-FNFR@chairs-chaires.gc.ca

New NIH Funding Opportunity: Collaborative International Research Project

NIH has now released its first funding opportunity under the new PF5 activity code allowing for the participation of foreign institutions (including the University of Toronto) as funded collaborators: the NIH Collaborative International Research Project.

In September 2025, NIH announced a new application structure for NIH-funded international collaborations, replacing the previous foreign subaward structure that had been cancelled by NIH earlier that year. Under this new structure, the only mechanism by which foreign institutions can receive NIH funds from awards led by United States based institutions (i.e., sub-awards) is through funding opportunities under the new activity codes: PF5 (for grants) and UF5 (for co-op agreements).

This newly-launched PF5 funding opportunity (#PA-26-002) is intended for projects involving a funded collaboration with a foreign institution. Applications must be led by an eligible U.S. entity and include at least 1 foreign subproject. The proposed project must relate to the programmatic interests of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes/Centers/Offices (ICO). The application will follow the instructions for a multi-project application and the application details are outlined in the funding opportunity.

Once awarded, the U.S. lead and each foreign (subproject) institution will receive a separate Notice of Award (NOA).

Timelines

Application Due Dates			Review and Award Cycles
New	Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)	AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed	Scientific Merit Review	Advisory Council Review	Earliest Start Date
September 25, 2026 *	September 25, 2026 *	January 07, 2027 *	March 2027	May 2027	July 2027
January 25, 2027 *	January 25, 2027 *	May 07, 2027 *	July 2027	October 2027	December 2027
May 25, 2027 *	May 25, 2027 *	September 07, 2027 *	November 2027	January 2028	April 2028
September 25, 2027 *	September 25, 2027 *	January 07, 2028 *	March 2028	May 2028	July 2028
January 25, 2028 *	January 25, 2028 *	May 07, 2028 *	July 2028	October 2028	December 2028
May 25, 2028 *	May 25, 2028 *	September 07, 2028 *	November 2028	January 2029	April 2029
September 25, 2028 *	September 25, 2028 *	January 07, 2029 *	March 2029	May 2029	July 2029
January 25, 2029 *	January 25, 2029 *	May 07, 2029 *	July 2029	October 2029	December 2029

For additional information & guidance on this new funding opportunity, please see here.

Ontario Centre of Innovation: Collaborate 2 Commercialize - Call for Applications

The Ontario Centre for Innovation’s Collaborate 2 Commercialize program (C2C, formerly VIP) supports Industry/Academia collaboration solving an industry-based problem and driving the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution leverages the unique skills and specialized infrastructure instrumental in streamlining internal innovations and commercialization needs. Benefits include targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.

Grant Program: Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C, formerly VIP)

C2C has two variants/options:

1: C2C R&D Standalone Grant

OCI cash contribution $20K-$150K (Industry Direct Cash $10K-$75K + in-kind, cash matched 2:1 by OCI) Project duration 6-24 months
companies of any size, but with a demonstrated receptor capacity
More info: https://www.oc-innovation.ca/programs/collaborate-2-commercialize/

2: C2C grant combined with NSERC Alliance Grant

OCI cash contribution $20K-$30K (Industry Direct Cash $10K-$15K + in-kind, cash matched 2:1 by OCI, and also matched 2:1 by NSERC for an additional $20K-$30K Project duration 6-12 months
Companies must be Ontario SMEs (global headcount <500 employees)
More info: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/VIP-BIP_eng.asp (NSERC website may still refer to VIP rather than C2C)

For full application information and guidelines, please visit: https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/ontario-centre-innovation-collaborate-2-commercializ.e

Please note: the applicant must upload and submit the application through the university's My Research Application (MRA) System. MRA is the internal University approval system that confirms support for your application from your department/faculty.

OHTN HIV Endgame Program: New Call for Applications Spring 2026-2027

The OHTN has launched a new call for the Spring 2026-2027 HIV Endgame Program funding competition.

The OHTN will offer four types of grants:

Breaking New Ground Grant: The Breaking New Ground Grant funds innovative, high-reward projects that will break new ground and build evidence and programs to dramatically improve the prevention, treatment, and care cascade in Ontario. This funding stream supports the pilot, evaluation, or scale up of HIV interventions.
Implementation Science Grant: The Implementation Science Grant funds the development of sustainable, effective HIV programs and services. This funding stream will support implementation science initiatives that will contribute to a rapid learning system for HIV.
Community-Based Project and Participatory Evaluation Program (CBPPEP): CBPPEP grants are designed to improve the health and well-being of people living with and at risk of HIV in Ontario. These grants will assist communities by supporting both the production and discovery of knowledge through community-based projects, and the use of evidence to drive programming through participatory program evaluation.
Winston Husbands Leadership Award in Strengthening the Response to HIV among Black Communities: The Winston Husbands Leadership Award provides salary support for emerging Black scholars, knowledge users, and service providers who work collaboratively with community interest holders to understand and address the impact of HIV on African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Ontario.

Important Deadlines:

Breaking New Ground and Implementation Science Grants

Letter of Intent deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
Internal deadline September 14, 2026 (if invited to submit full application)
Full Application deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

Community Based Project and Participatory Evaluation Program and Winston Husbands Leadership Award Grants

Internal deadline September 14, 2026
Full Application deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

In addition:

The Incubator Grant funding stream remains open, with LOI applications due on the first Friday of each month.
The OHTN Training Award for High Resolution Anoscopy applications from licensed physicians in Ontario are accepted on a rolling basis.

OICR Clinical Translation Clinical Acceleration Team Awards Request for Applications

OICR Clinical Translation (CT) advances cancer research toward meaningful clinical impact. It supports preclinical and early clinical studies that develop and validate new approaches to detect, treat and monitor cancer at its earliest and most actionable stages. Through close partnership with patients, clinicians and researchers, CT helps ensure that clinically relevant, high-potential innovations are positioned for patient and health care impact.

OICR is inviting applications for CT’s Clinical Acceleration Team Award (CATA) funding stream to support prospective clinical trials in which Molecular (Minimal) Residual Disease (MRD) assessment is a prespecified and integral component of the study design, and in which MRD results are explicitly linked to defined clinical decision points, management strategies or treatment adaptations. The intent of this funding opportunity is to support well-designed, decision-relevant studies that meaningfully advance MRD as a clinically actionable biomarker and contribute to the cumulative evidence required for future definitive evaluation and broader clinical adoption.

OICR invites applications from investigators at Ontario academic centres, hospital research institutes or other government research institutions. Submissions must include investigators/team members from multiple centres as well as a patient partner. OICR funding is only tenable in Ontario.

Funding

The total funding envelope is approximately $6 million, which is anticipated to support up to four clinical trials. While no minimum or maximum amount is defined per trial, all budgets must be sufficiently justified.

Timeline

Information session (optional): June 3, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET (Register here)
Concept submission deadline: July 30, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET
Concept feedback to teams: Week of September 14, 2026
Prioritized concept meetings: September 30, 2026
Full application deadline: October 29, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET
Notification of results: December 2026
Funding start date: January 1, 2027

Applications

HOW TO APPLY

Questions?

Visit the FAQ page before contacting the OICR Scientific Secretariat office at ScientificSecretariat@oicr.on.ca.

About the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

OICR is funded by the Government of Ontario. As the province’s cancer research institute, we take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives. For more information visit http://www.oicr.on.ca.

OICR - Window-of-Opportunity (WOO) Network

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) Window-of-Opportunity (WOO) Network is inviting concept submissions for WOO trials. In presurgical WOO trials, patients with resectable disease are treated for a brief “window” period between diagnosis and surgical resection with an experimental drug/treatment.

Funding support is provided to prioritized trial concepts that meet funding criteria. Investigators will present their concepts during the WOO Network Meeting (WNM) on Tuesday, September 14, 2026. Once prioritized, further trial development is engaged, facilitated, and iterative.

WOO Trial Criteria

Design: presurgical, randomized trial
Disease: early-stage and resectable disease (newly diagnosed, treatment naive or early recurrent cancer)
Drug: demonstrated drug safety profile
Feasibility: patient accrual completion within two years
Focus: immune modulation trials

Eligibility

The WOO Network invites trial concepts for its 2026 cohort from investigators at Ontario academic centers and hospital research institutes. With a focus on building WOO study capacity in Ontario, the Network strongly encourages inclusion of early-career investigators/clinicians as part of the trial team

Funding available

Successful WOO trials will be funded to a maximum of $500,000 CAD over 2.5 years. Note that OICR does not provide overhead for clinical trials.

Concept

Submission deadline: July 8, 2026, 5 p.m. ET
Eligibility feedback communicated: July 27, 2026
Updated, resubmission deadline: August 10, 2026, 5 p.m. ET
Presentation, WOO Network Meeting: September 14, 2026, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. ET
Prioritization feedback communicated: September 30, 2026

Protocol

Development period: October 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026
Submission deadline: December 15, 2026, 5 p.m. ET
Funding start date: January 1, 2027

How to apply:

Download the WOO 2026 Cohort Call for Concepts Guidelines [PDF]

Download the WOO 2026 Concept Form [DOCX]

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative- New Ideas Award

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is now accepting applications for its New Ideas Award, a funding opportunity designed to support bold, exploratory research that advances the basic science of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

Overview

The New Ideas Award provides early-stage funding for innovative projects that:

Test novel hypotheses
Open new conceptual or experimental directions
Challenge existing assumptions in the field of autism and NDD research

Proposed research may draw from any scientific discipline, including (but not limited to) genetics, neuroscience, computation, behavioral science, psychiatry, and interdisciplinary approaches, and may involve human or model systems at any scale of analysis.

Funding Details

Up to USD $300,000 per year
Maximum duration: 2 years
Total maximum award: USD $600,000 that includes up to 20% indirect costs

Application Process

Letters of Intent (LOIs): Accepted on a rolling basis beginning April 29, 2026
Initial LOI decisions are typically provided within 3–4 months
Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal (4-week submission window).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Simons Award Manager. Full program details and application materials are available here.

South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research Joint Initiative

A new joint funding opportunity between SSHRC and South Africa’s National Research Foundation has been launched.

South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research

South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are partnering to launch the South Africa-Canada Seed Grant for Collaborative Research funding opportunity. This joint initiative will support collaborative research in areas of mutual interest between South Africa and Canada, while also building capacity, fostering new and existing partnerships, and developing networks and/or consortia among the Canadian and South African research communities. For this funding opportunity, applicants based in Canada must partner with South African applicants and submit a joint application through the NRF’s application portal.

Funding

For each funded project, NRF and SSHRC commit to supporting the teams in their respective country. The value of the SSHRC grant for the Canadian teams is set at $100,000 over three years.

Themes

Projects must address one of the following themes:

Theme 1: Just and Resilient Societies
Theme 2: Environmental Sustainability
Theme 3: Artificial Intelligence
Theme 4: Sustainable Growth
Theme 5: Mathematics Education

Additional information

Further details, including application information, are available on the NRF website at the following link (funding call titled SA Canada Funding Framework): https://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/nrf-call-for-proposals-for-funding-in-2026-and-2027/?hilite=NRF+Call+Proposals+Funding+2026

Should you have questions related to Canadian eligibility requirements, please contact partnerships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. For all program-related questions, please contact the NRF directly at VL.Mashiloane@risa.nrf.ac.za.

SSHRC - Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants and Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants – Stage 1

SSHRC has updates on the recently announced Indigenous research funding opportunities from Canada’s Tri-Agencies: NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR. As announced in Budget 2024, the federal government committed $30 million to support and increase Indigenous participation in research. In response, and following extensive engagement with Indigenous research partners, the Tri-Agencies have introduced a suite of new programs to strengthen Indigenous leadership and capacity in the research ecosystem. For First Nations and Métis as well as Indigenous post-secondary institutions and not-for-profit research organizations serving more than one distinction, these include:

Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants – Now open. These grants aim to contribute to growing the capacity and leadership of First Nations and Métis communities to conduct research and partner with the broader research community. Webinars for the ICLR Connections Grants were presented at the end of June. To receive a copy of the webinar information, please contact SSHRC.

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants – Stage 1 – Now open. These institutional grants will support will fund networks for Indigenous-led research that support Indigenous research methodologies and knowledge systems.

Important note: These grant funds can only be administered by a Canadian, Indigenous postsecondary institution or Indigenous not-for-profit organization that holds SSHRC institutional eligibility, so these grants cannot be applied for or administered through the University of Toronto, but this funding opportunity is being shared with the University of Toronto research community for informational purposes only in case there are researchers who would like to connect with other, eligible institutions that may be interested in applying.

SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants - update on the value of PEGs

SSHRC has announced that the value of its Partnership Engage Grants (PEG), starting in the March 2026 PEG competition, will be increased to $10,000 - $50,000 (previously, they were valued at $7,000 - $25,000), and will continue to be one year in duration.

As per SSHRC's PEG website, PEGs provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private or not-for-profit sector. 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. In addressing an organization-specific need, challenge and/or opportunity, these partnerships let non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers access each other’s unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities on topics of mutual interest.

Deadlines: SSHRC PEG competitions occur quarterly (in March, June, September and December). Final SSHRC deadlines are available on the SSHRC PEG website, but for UofT applicants, internal deadlines (including for MRA and the final submission on the SSHRC site) can be seen on the UofT Research and Innovation funding database here.

For more information on the PEG program, please visit SSHRC's PEG website.

SSHRC Trans-Atlantic Platform funding opportunity

SSHRC has announced that it will be taking part in the fifth international funding call of the Trans-Atlantic Platform (TAP) entitled, "Preparing for Tomorrow: Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition."

The call brings together research funding organizations from countries in South America, Africa, North America, and Europe, and will support international projects that contribute to our understanding of how societies envision, prepare for, and respond to uncertain futures.

Proposals are invited from transnational research teams to address one or more of the following overarching themes:

Uncertainty: sources, costs, communication, and improvement
The many faces of the future and crisis: historical, cultural, and regional perspectives
Scope and coordination of response strategies
Normative inquiry into prevention and preparation for future crises

Project Team

Applicants must apply as a transnational research partnership, comprising national research teams based in the participating T-AP countries listed in the "Overview of the call" document that can be downloaded from the main TAP website. Each proposal must include at least three eligible co-PIs from at least three different T-AP participating countries, with representation from both sides of the Atlantic. Project teams are composed of a Lead Principal Investigator (Lead PI), co-principal investigators (coPIs), and collaborators. The larger team must nominate one of the Co-PIs as the Lead PI. The Lead PI submits both the Letter of Intent to Apply (LOI) and the joint research proposal on behalf of the consortium. The required LOI and the subsequent final proposal must be submitted by the Lead PI on the elan Portal hosted by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG).

***NOTE that researchers may participate in only one proposal as a Lead PI or co-PI.

Value and Duration

When a project is selected for funding, each of the teams will receive a grant from its respective country and funder(s). Applicants in Canada will be funded by SSHRC, and can request up to $250,000 over two to three years.

Deadlines

LOI: The Lead PI must submit an LOI form (on behalf of the larger research team) by July 8, 2026 using the DFG's elan Portal.
Full application submission: The proposal must be submitted by the Lead PI online, in PDF format, on the DFG's elan Portal by 28th October 2026
For Lead PIs or Co-PIs from Canada: in addition to the above, Principal Investigators based in Canada requesting funds from SSHRC must submit supplementary documentation through the Convergence Portal. SSHRC's final deadline is Oct 28, 2026, but please note for eligible UofT PIs who are acting as the Lead PI or Co-PI, there are the following earlier internal deadlines:
- MRA: submitted and approved by Oct 15, 2026.
- Convergence portal submission (required for the Canadian team): Oct 22, 2026

Additionally, for UofT PIs who are acting as the Lead PI or Co-PI on a TAP application, please email Mark Bold (mark.bold@utoronto.ca) at the Research Services Office to indicate that you are part of a TAP application, and please confirm whether or not you will be acting as the Lead PI or a Co-PI. This should be done (ideally) by the LOI deadline referred to above, or as soon as possible once you decide to be part of an application.

For more information on the UofT internal deadlines, please see the TAP webpage on the UofT Research and Innovation website here.

Links and SSHRC Contacts

For any questions about this funding opportunity, please see the main TAP webpage here, which includes a number of downloads (including the Call Scope, Overview of the Call and application instructions (for the main application to be submitted by the Lead PI through the DFG elan Portal), the SSHRC addendum (which includes instructions for the Convergence portal submissions), and an FAQ document).
To contact SSHRC about this funding opportunity, please email partnerships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca, but for questions about the Convergence portal, contact the Online Services Helpdesk by email at websupport@convergence.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
For Lead PIs who are submitting on the DFG elan Portal, please contact elan-helpdesk@dfg.de for help with the elan Portal (if needed).

Webinars

SSHRC will be holding webinar for the TAP funding opportunity on the following dates/times:

French language version: June 10, 2026, from 11 am to 12:30 pm (registration and webinar link)
English language version: June 10, 2026, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm (registration and webinar link)

Deadline

The deadline to submit the required notice of intent on elan portal is July 8, 2026.
The deadline to submit the full application on elan portal is October 28, 2026.

Tri-Agency and CFI launch new STRAC Policy

As of May 1 2024, the Tri-Agency federal granting agencies (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) implemented the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) policy which was announced earlier this year. All applications to these agencies and programs must adhere to the STRAC Policy, as outlined on the Tri-Agency Guidance on the STRAC Policy webpage.

To be eligible to receive new research funding in any Sensitive Technology Research Area (STRA) from the CIHR, SSHRC, NSERC and the CFI, each investigator named in the application must provide an individual Attestation that they do not have any affiliation nor are in receipt of funding or in-kind support from any entity on the Named Research Organizations.

?Additionally, the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) currently implemented in the NSERC Alliance program will be expanded to multiple Tri-Agency and CFI applications that have a corporate partner.

As always, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the federal Safeguarding Your Research portal as requirements and information may be updated.

Questions or comments directed to NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC and the CFI may be addressed to researchsecurity@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

The CFI has launched a new webpage on research security for its programs.

For U of T specific resources and questions, please consult the internal Research Security website?and email address:

https://research.utoronto.ca/safeguarding-research/safeguarding-research

researchsecurity@utoronto.ca.

Tri-Agency Funding: Strategic Grant Writing Team (SGWT) – available to help with new grants and resubmissions for Fall 2026 submissions

It is never too early to start on your next funding proposal.

With the Spring CIHR Project Grant competition behind us, the Strategic Grant Writing Team (SGWT), launched by the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI), with support from the Provost, is now available to support the writing of new grants and re-submissions for the following Tri-Agency competitions:

Fall 2026 CIHR Project Grant (total project budget request >$1M)
2026 SSHRC Insight Grant (total project budget request >$300K)
NSERC Alliance Grant (total project budget request >$500K)

Before reaching out to the SGWT, please ensure you:

are a campus-based researcher
have at least a 2 page summary of your project

If you are interested in having a team member support development of your proposal please complete the SGWT request form to be considered.

General questions can be sent to grant.writing@utoronto.ca.

University of Copenhagen (UCPH) - Matching Funds for Collaboration

The University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) Office of the Vice-President, International (OVPI) is offering matching funds to support U of T researchers participating in successful proposals to UCPH’s 2026 International Strategic Partnership Seed Fund. This program supports ongoing collaboration with international strategic partners, while also highlighting opportunities for collaboration within the Nordic region.

Eligibility:

All U of T faculty members who meet the University’s definition of a Principal Investigator (PI) are eligible to apply

Important Dates:

Expression of interest deadline for U of T PIs – August 7, 2026
Deadline for UCPH PIs to submit proposals to UCPH – August 11, 2026

Funding:

Up to $21,500 CAD per project for U of T PIs to be used by December 31, 2027

Application:

Visit this page for more information on this call, including detailed instructions on how to submit a proposal.

Additional Information:

If you have questions, please contact Elina Tulla, Research Officer, Office of the Vice-President International at elina.tulla@utoronto.ca.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals.

Do not use MRA to submit this application.

U of T Public Policy Reports Collection: Call for Submissions

The Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) and University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) is calling for submissions to the U of T Public Policy Reports Collection.

This collection assembles public policy research reports produced by the U of T community that are categorized as grey literature (research not published through traditional channels like academic journals). This collection improves the discoverability of U of T contributions to public policy at all levels, while also providing a frequently updated, permanent and search engine-optimized host. The reports are housed on TSpace, a free and secure high-traffic research repository established by UTL to disseminate and preserve the scholarly record of U of T.

Eligibility:

Public policy reports are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

At least one author was a faculty, fellow, student or staff at U of T when the report was issued.
They have not been published in an academic journal in an identical format.

There is no submission deadline.

For more information and instructions for submitting public policy reports to the collection, please visit: https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/tspace/deposit

Overton Policy Database: U of T offers access to Overton, the world’s largest searchable policy database and tool for measuring your research impact. Log in here to see how your work is influencing public policy documents, government, NGO proceedings, clinical guidelines and white papers globally.

University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain (UTCSP) - Early Career Pain Scientist Development Program

This program is a coordinated investment aimed at strengthening pain research and capacity across the University of Toronto. It supports the recruitment, retention, and development of early career pain scientists, while fostering a cross-Faculty cohort focused on collaboration, mentorship, and community-building

Program Highlights

Salary support: Up to $50,000 per year (paid to the Faculty)
Duration: 1 year, with potential renewal up to 5 years
Funding period: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Application deadline: July 6, 2026

UTCSP will select one eligible Early Career Researcher (ECR) from each Faculty (Nursing, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy) whose work aligns with pain-related research, education, clinical scholarship, or knowledge translation.

Eligibility (summary)

Applicants must:

Hold a full-time faculty appointment at the University of Toronto
Be within 5 years of their first independent research appointment (with eligible extensions)
Demonstrate a program of work aligned with pain science or related scholarship
Commit to active participation in UTCSP initiatives, including cohort meetings, mentorship, and community engagement

Benefits of Participation

Selected scholars will receive:

Recognition as a UTCSP-supported Early Career Pain Scientist
Access to a cross-Faculty network and mentorship opportunities
Grant development support and research collaboration opportunities
Invitations to present at UTCSP events and contribute to initiatives

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the application form (no CV required) and submit by July 6, 2026. Additional program details are available here.

Completed applications and inquiries can be sent to: utcsp@utoronto.ca.

UofT Research Security Self-Assessment Tool

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of the Research Security Self-Assessment tool.

Before applying for federal or provincial research funding, researchers are strongly encouraged to use this tool to help them identify research security policies that may be applicable to their project.

Researchers applying for research funding or requesting non-funded agreements may access this tool directly from the Research Security web page or via a new page in My Research Applications & Agreements (MRA). The new page in MRA provides helpful resources and does not collect new information for your application/agreement.

If you have questions, U of T’s Research Security Team is here to help you navigate research security requirements for funding applications and non-funded agreements. For assistance, please contact them early in your application process at researchsecurity@utoronto.ca.

U of T - Chinese University of Hong Kong Research Fund 2026

The University of Toronto (U of T) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is hosting a call for proposals for the U of T - Chinese University of Hong Kong Research Fund, which is offering opportunities for research collaboration and engagement.

The Fund is open for applications from all research areas, but are seeking proposals for:

Medicine and Health
Sustainable Urban Systems and Social Equity

Proposals in other fields with good sustainability prospects are also welcome.

Eligibility:

U of T faculty members who meet the University’s definition of a PI are eligible to apply.
CUHK faculty members ranked at Research Assistant Professors or above are welcome to apply.

Important Dates:

Application deadline – June 30, 2026
Announcement of results – By August 31st, 2026

Value & Duration:

$15,000 CAD for U of T applicants
$85,000 HK for CUHK applicants
Funding will be provided to support up to 5 proposals for a funding period of 12 months during September 2026–August 2027

Click here for full opportunity details and instructions on how to apply.

If you have questions, please contact Rikki Zhao, Director, China Partnership at rikki.zhao@utoronto.ca.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals.

Do not use MRA to submit this application.

Université Paris Cité - U of T Doctoral Mobility Award Program

The University of Toronto (U of T) and Université Paris Cité (UPCité) are hosting a joint call for applications for the 2026 Doctoral Mobility Award Program to further develop their research collaboration and doctoral program strengths. The call is open to all disciplines, and funding will support travel and accommodation costs for supervised PhD student mobility.

Eligibility:

Faculty:

U of T: Faculty members who meet the University’s definition of a Principal Investigator (PI) are eligible to apply.
UPCité: Faculty members must be from doctoral schools or laboratories.

Students:

Must be a PhD student registered in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of their program in 2026-27 at U of T or UPCité.

Important Dates:

Application deadline - June 1, 2026
Notification date - End of June 2026

Value & Duration:

13,200€ for the PhD student from UPCité, for one research period of 12 consecutive months at U of T
$15,000 CAD for the PhD student from U of T, for one research period of 12 consecutive months at UPCité
PhD students must also be supported by their home institution at the equivalent level of a PhD fellowship/funding package during the mobility period.

For more information on this call, including detailed instructions on how to submit a proposal, please see the funding opportunities page.

If you have questions, please be in touch with Elina Tulla, Regional Lead, Office of the Vice-President International at international@utoronto.ca.

Faculty are encouraged to review U of T’s safeguarding research resources when developing their proposals.

Do not use MRA to submit this application.

Awards

2027 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship- Information Sessions and Guideline Released

OVERVIEW

The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship (offered by the National Research Council of Canada, NRC) has now released its updated guidelines for the 2027 program cycle (actual application portal opens on March 25, 2026).

The Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship creates opportunities for mid- to late-career Canadian and international scholars to collaborate with NRC researchers. 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. This program will provide opportunities for external scholars to access the NRC's unique infrastructure and resources, and work with an NRC researcher to further Dorothy Killam's vision of building Canada's future through advanced study.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Value: $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; the NRC co-Pl could also receive up to $50,000 for travel and knowledge dissemination costs through their NRC research centre.
Duration: 1 year
Number of awards: Up to 3 Fellowships are awarded each year
Submissions portal open: Mar 25, 2026
Internal MRA deadline for all UofT applicants: May 26, 2026, noon
Final Sponsor deadline: June 9, 2026, 23:59 (applicant's local time)

ELIGIBILITY

UofT Applicant:

be willing and able to travel to an NRC location or locations in Canada to collaborate with an NRC co-PI as required;
obtain a reliability status personnel security clearance;
demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes;
agree to participate in community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities. This may include: participation in the Killam Laureate Network, participation in a Fellows lecture series and invited lectures, and/or participation in dissemination activities with relevant University departments, or with other organizations or appropriate scientific societies.
demonstrate commitment to knowledge exchange with their NRC co-PI;
be a mid-to-late career researcher, although researchers at earlier career stages may be considered in some cases;
receive release time to conduct the proposed research, and will continue to be employed by the same institution for up to 12 months from the start of the Fellowship; and,
consent to disclose any information that may constitute a significant departure from generally-recognized standards of public behaviour and which is seen to undermine the public reputation of the National Killam Program.

Applicant must submit an approved MRA to indicate that the applicant's academic unit supports the application and approves the applicant's teaching/administrative release that they would receive if the Fellowship is awarded.

Proposed projects must align with one or more NRC Challenge Programs. If you do not see an area of research that aligns with your proposed project, please contact KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to enquire about eligibility.
Projects may be technical, based on knowledge exchange, or exploratory.
Proposals are co-defined by the NRC co-Pl and the Fellow.

Resources

VPRI Funding Opportunity webpage for more details concerning internal deadlines and other supporting information/resources here.
Full sponsor program guidelines and application process here
Results for 2025 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship.
National Killam Program help webpage.
For more information on preparing your submission package, please consult this video featuring the Chair of the National Killam Selection Committee.

Health Research Foundation 2026 Call for Nominations - Medal of Honour & Diversity and Equity in Research Award

The Health Research Foundation (HRF) of Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 HRF Medal of Honour.

Since 1945, the HRF has recognized groundbreaking contributions to health research through the Medal of Honour. The inaugural recipient, Sir Alexander Fleming, was honoured for the discovery of penicillin. The following year, esteemed Canadian medical scientist Dr. Charles Best was recognized for the co-discovery of insulin. Other notable Medal of Honour winners include the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney for his contributions to the Canadian healthcare system and, most recently, Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, a globally recognized clinician-scientist and thrombosis expert.

Education Awards

Access Programs University Fund (APUF)

The Access Strategy & Partnerships Office (ASPO) defines “Access Programs” as initiatives that support traditionally underrepresented groups with pathways and opportunities for post-secondary education. Currently, there are over 100 access and outreach programs at U of T. Please see our Access Programs Database for more information.

APUF funds new and enhanced programs, including transition to university, bridging programs for adults with diverse educational backgrounds, and exposure to career paths for underrepresented youth. Access also involves service-based planning and programming within university divisions, departments, learning approaches, technologies, and student services.

APUF priorities include expanding existing programs, developing new initiatives, improving current programs, fostering community partnerships, and providing experiential learning opportunities for U of T students.

Eligibility

Submissions will be accepted from University of Toronto faculty and staff with continuing appointments.

The primary beneficiary of the proposal must be domestic or permanent resident status learners from Ontario who are underrepresented at universities and who might not access or thrive in post-secondary education without the provision of supports, pathways, structured programs and/or opportunities to continue learning at the post-secondary level.

Application Timeline

Anticipated Spring 2026

Additional information

Please visit the APUF website for more information about this program. Please also visit the APUF Funded Initiatives to learn more about the past projects.

International Student Experience Fund (ISEF)

The goal of the International Student Experience Fund (ISEF) is to foster a supportive environment on U of T’s campuses by funding initiatives that enhance the experience of the university’s international students, in alignment with the U of T’s international strategy. The ISEF supports two streams of activities; Seed ($5,000-$15,000 per year) and Impact ($15,000-$75,000 per year). This two-tiered system is intended to provide opportunities for projects that explore, implement, and scale up promising practices at different stages of their development and implementation, and create a pathway for projects from their initial inception to their full potential. ISEF grants are awarded for a maximum of 2 years.

Thematic Areas

All proposals should address one or more of the following themes:

Programs, Services, and Policies

Identification and leveraging of existing forums and channels for dialogue. Addressing barriers to participation.

Intergroup interaction across biographies (multilingual speakers/unilingual speakers of English, Canadian/international, interaction amongst communities from various regions of the world, etc.).

Listening to and encouraging the voices of international students

Shift from deficit mindset/approach (international students as a problem to solve) to one of global inclusion (international students as valuable members) among faculty, staff, and students.

Interactional Diversity – Required in a learning environment at a global university

Serving all students well through institutional and operational competence. Consideration of existing programs, policies, and practices from the lens of international students (1/3 of the university’s student population) at all points of the student journey, from pre-arrival to preparing for life after U of T.

Changing Mindset – Building an inclusive community and fostering belonging

Eligibility

Submissions will be accepted from U of T faculty and staff with continuing appointments only. The primary beneficiaries of the proposal must be U of T international undergraduate and/or graduate students. Projects must engage each of the U of T’s student, faculty, and staff communities, even if only in an advisory capacity. Projects must also include collaboration with other divisions, either from the start of the project, or as a means of expanding the project in its final year of funding.

Funding Streams

The International Student Experience Fund (ISEF) supports two levels of grant activities:

Seed ($5,000-$15,000) x 2 years maximum Impact ($15,000-$75,000) x 2 years maximum

Impact grants are designed to support large-scale projects with the potential to significantly enhance core elements of international student experience within or across units and divisions at the University. This can range from projects designed to scale, sustain and institutionalize high-impact initiatives that have already experienced successful experimentation in their local contexts, to the development of new mechanisms and tools for proliferating innovative practices.

These two funding streams are intended to provide opportunities for projects that explore, implement, and scale up promising practices at different stages of their development and implementation, and create a pathway from initial inception to a project’s full implementation.

Seed grants are intended to encourage experimentation as a means of fostering small-scale innovations or pilots with the potential for future scalability. These projects should hold significant promise for scalability within their home unit/division or transferability into other University of Toronto contexts.

2025-2026 Application Deadlines

Applications for the two funding streams will be accepted according to the following timelines:

Seed grants ($5,000-$15,000 per year) will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Details on the application can be found here.

Contact

The International Student Experience Fund is sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President International. For additional information regarding the Fund, please contact international@utoronto.ca.