Research Grants & Funding
Check out all the available research funding grants available and see how you can hire more help for your project.
As a comprehensive research University, our students have the knowledge and background you need.
Amount: |
Varies |
Who can apply (eligibility): |
Researchers at any career stage to build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects For a full list of eligibility requirements, please visit the Canadian Institutes of Health Research website. |
How to apply: |
There is an application and review process for this program. Please visit the website to view the: |
Application deadline: |
Seasonal deadlines throughout the year |
Offered by The National Research Council Of Canada
The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is regarded world-wide as one of the best programs of its kind. It provides necessary funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.
Amount: |
Covers a portion of an intern's salary |
Who can apply (eligibility): |
This program is great for any organizations looking to hire emerging talent to assist and work on projects related to research and development, engineering, multimedia/market analysis components, or to help develop a new product/process. Eligibility includes:
The candidate's internship must last a minimum of six months and a maximum of 12 months, and the candidate must be:
Please visit the Government of Canada website for full eligibility requirements. |
How to apply: |
To access this program, take the following steps:
You will hear back from NRC IRAP within two weeks whether or not your project was approved. Once approved, you will need to submit monthly reimbursement claims to NRC IRAP. Please visit the Government of Canada website for full details. |
Application deadline: |
Applications are accepted throughout the year. |
Amount: |
Matching funds up to $7500 for internships of at least 4-6 months for a total intern stipend of $15000. Multiple $15000 and 4-6 month units can be used with one or more interns, and there is no maximum project size. |
Who can apply (eligibility): |
Businesses hiring Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students, or Postdoctoral Researchers to provide innovative research and develop tools, models, technology, or solutions to research challenges. |
How to apply: |
Visit the website for more information, or contact your Mitacs representative for assistance with project development. |
Application deadline: |
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. There is a 6 – 8 week peer review period. |
Amount: |
Matching funds up to $5000 for 4 month internships for a total intern stipend of $10000. Multiple $10000 and 4 month units can be used with one or more interns, and there is no maximum project size. |
Who can apply (eligibility): |
Businesses hiring Undergraduates, Masters and PhD students, or Postdoctoral Researchers to solve innovation challenges. Innovation projects are expected to lead to change and improvements for the partner and/or community, through exploration, design, and implementation of improvements/efficiencies in business models, products, processes, or service delivery. |
How to apply: |
Visit the website for more information, or contact your Mitacs representative for assistance with project development. |
Application deadline: |
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. There is a 4 week review period. |