Program Overview
The John R Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) helps institutions to recruit and retain outstanding researchers, acquire the tools that enable the innovative work of leading researchers and offer research support that, when combined with research support from our partner organizations, is highly competitive.
JELF awards are held by the institution rather than by individual researchers. To ensure that JELF proposals are aligned with institutional research priorities, the selection and development of JELF proposals is coordinated by the Office of Research and Innovation Services.
Detailed Timeline and Requirements
Steps for Completing a JELF Application
This guide should be used in conjunction with the CFI-published guidelines for completing a proposal.
Internal Resources
- Letter of Intent form (projects led by the U of L) - U of L login required
- Letter of Intent form (projects led by another university) - U of L login required
External Resources
- Getting started with CAMS: An overview document for researchers
- JELF program guide (Unaffiliated proposals, CRC/CERC Partnership, NSERC Partnership, or SSHRC Partnership)
- CFI Awards Management System (CAMS) (online application portal)
- CFI Policy and Program Guide
- A guide to submitting your CCV to the CFI