Funding Opportunities
The Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (OVPRI) offers guidance and support for researchers in identifying potential funding sources and with the application process. Faculty members in all departments are encouraged to contact the listed Grants/Contract Officer or Innovation Advisor (opens in new window) for more information pertaining to a specific program.
We provide the following services:
- Advice and guidance on research grant proposal preparation.
- Substantive / technical review of proposal drafts and applications.
- Facilitation of interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships.
- Information regarding signature requirements for proposal submissions.
- Assistance with budget development.
Workshops are held by the OVPRI throughout the year to provide updates on funding agencies, funding and proposal development, and more. Check News and Events (opens in new window) for more details on upcoming events.
Some agencies have a postmarked deadline, while others have a due date by which the application must be received by the agency. The OVPRI deadline for internal review and to obtain any required signatures is two weeks prior to the agency deadline.
The COS Pivot Database
The COS Pivot Database is free for all TMU researchers and is the largest searchable database in the world for researchers looking for funding opportunities and potential collaborators. Built in collaboration with more than 260 leading research universities, government agencies, and other R&D organizations from around the world, COS Pivot continues to expand internationally and seeks to include all disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
- Create a Pivot Account (external link, opens in new window)
- Search the COS Pivot Database (external link, opens in new window)
External Funding Opportunities
The list provided below is not inclusive of all funding opportunities. If you require information or assistance for a competition or opportunity not listed below, please contact Richard McCulloch, Executive Director, Research Services.
Our internal deadline to submit applications/proposals for review and signature is two weeks prior to the sponsor deadline.
As of December 4, 2023, Canadian researchers are considered “associate country participants” within Pillar II of Horizon Europe (external link, opens in new window) , the EU's key funding program for research and innovation. Pillar II is primarily focused on tackling major, shared global challenges, including climate, energy, digital economy, and health, and addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Pillar II: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness is the largest collaborative part of the Horizon Europe program, with a budget of approximately C$79.6 billion.
Canadian researchers can apply now as beneficiaries and receive grants directly from the European Commission (EC) once provisional application begins, likely in Q3 2024. Given application processing timeframes, Canadians are strongly encouraged to apply now to be considered in the 2024 review period.
Researchers interested in learning more about and applying for Horizon Europe Pillar II open calls can consult the current list of funding and tender opportunities (opens in new window) on the EU's Funding and Tenders Portal.
For any additional questions, please contact Richard McCulloch, Executive Director, Research Services.
Related Links:
- (PDF file) Canada EU STI Opportunities Support Document
- (PDF file) STI Guide for Canadians - Horizon Europe EN v2023
NOTE: The STI Guide for Canadians - Horizon Europe EN v2023 document predates Canada's participation in Horizon Europe and will soon be updated. The Canada EU Opportunities Support Document is up to date.
| Opportunity | Internal Contact |
|---|---|
| NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate grants (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| April 23, 2026 | Fighting Blindness Canada 2026 Catalyst Grant Competition (external link) | Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Souzan Armstrong souzan.armstrong@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | Canada Research Chairs (Invitation/Nomination Only) (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Dayle Levine dayle.levine@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | Celiac Canada: J.A. Campbell Research Awards (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Rachael Dempsey rachael..dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | J. P. Bickell Foundation Medical Research Grant (external link) | researchservices@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | SSHRC Connection Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
researchservices@torontomu.ca |
| May 21, 2026 | Dorothy Killam Fellowships (external link) Internal Deadline: May 7, 2026 |
Tina Smith tina.smith@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award (external link) | Leslie Bone lbone@mitacs.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| June 5, 2026 | Brain Canada and Huntington Society of Canada 2026 Navigator Research Program (external link) Internal Deadline: May 22, 2026 |
Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
| June 5, 2026 | Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (external link) | Leslie Bone lbone@torontomu.ca |
| June 9, 2026 | Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships (external link) Internal Deadline: May 26, 2026 |
Tina Smith tina.smith@torontomu.ca |
| June 9, 2026 | NFRF - 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges (LOI) (external link) | Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
| June 15, 2026 | SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants (Summer) (external link) | researchservices@torontomu.ca |
| June 19, 2026 | CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant (external link) | Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| June 20, 2026 | NSERC: Idea to Innovation Grants (external link) | Souzan Armstrong souzan.armstrong@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| August 1, 2026 | SSHRC: Connection Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| August 4, 2026 | Weston Foundation 2026 Biomarkers Rapid Response Program (external link) | Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | CIHR Project Grant (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Science Promoters: PromoScience (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Souzan Armstrong souzan.armstrong@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC CREATE Program (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | NSERC Discovery Horizons Grant (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| November 3, 2026 | NFRF - 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges (external link) | Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC: Connection Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Discovery Grant (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC Partnership Development Grants Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | CIHR Travel Awards (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Ronnie Morris rdmorris@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | CIHR-IMHA Catalyst Grant (external link) | Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants (external link) | Souzan Armstrong souzan.armstrong@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grants (external link) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | G7 Countries Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grants (external link) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | Canadian Cancer Society Challenge Grants (external link) |
Rachael Dempsey rachael.dempsey@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | OHTN HIV Endgame Program (external link) | Penina Jacobson-Brown penina.jacobson@torontomu.ca |
Internal Funding Opportunities
Toronto Metropolitan University provides SRC activity funding to faculty members throughout the year. Priority is given to applicants who do not otherwise have funding to pay for their research programs. Recipients are expected to apply for an external grant within two years of receiving the funds.
Please contact srcfunding@torontomu.ca for any inquiries on internal funding opportunities.
| Deadline | Opportunity | Links and Forms |
March 9, 2026 (12:00 pm ET) |
2026 Strategic SRC Initiative Fund: The Strategic SRC Initiative Fund provides internal funds to enhance areas of SRC excellence that are of strategic importance to the university by giving researchers/scholars an opportunity to nurture and scale their SRC initiatives. |
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| February 23, 2026 | 2026 SSHRC Explore Competition: The SSHRC Explore grant provides funds to faculty members pursuing research/scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. |
(PDF file) Application Guidelines for SSHRC Explore Competition |
| Closed for 2025 | 2025 Internal Equipment Grant: Provides funding for the purchase of research-related tools and/or equipment to support existing and proposed SRC activity at the university. |
(PDF file) Application Guidelines for Internal Equipment Grant |
| TBD | Bridging Divides Emerging Research Grants: All faculty members (tenured or tenure-track) and postdoctoral fellows at TMU are eligible to apply as primary applicants or co-applicants. |
Grants currently on hold. |
| Ongoing | Internal SRC Events/Activities Supplemental Funding Support: Offers supplemental financial support to SRC events/activities held on the university campus. |
(PDF file) Application form for Internal SRC Events/Activities Supplemental Funding Support |
| Ongoing | 2025 Supplemental Indigenous SRC Fund: Offers non-competitive supplemental SRC funding support to Indigenous faculty members’ SRC programs, including the training of Indigenous undergraduate and/or graduate students towards expanding Indigenous scholarship at the university. | |
| June 7, 2024 (11:59 pm EST) |
Ignition Program: Open to researchers from TMU, Wilfrid Laurier University, Unity Health Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital. Provides tailored support and funding of up to $45,000 to launch a technology into a commercial pathway. Intended to support late-stage technologies. | Ignition Application Form and Details (external link) |
October 1, 2026 for paid leaves starting January 1 May 1, 2026 for paid leaves starting July 1 or September 1 |
Research Leave Grant: Supports faculty research activity during paid research leaves. | Application Instructions for Research Leave Grant |
Updated: February 3, 2026