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.
| Opportunity | Status | Contact |
| National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (external link) NRC IRAP has been tasked by the Government of Canada to work with Canadian industry to address a range of medium‑term Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada needs. |
Open | Nicholas Burgwin nburgwin@torontomu.ca |
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.
| 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 |
| Opportunity | Internal Contact |
|---|---|
| Please Note: Universities are not eligible to receive CQT funding directly, although they may bring their own contributions to projects or be subcontracted by funded recipients to carry out project activities. |
Lisa Leung lisa.leung@torontomu.ca |
| NSERC Alliance Quantum grants (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| NSERC Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grants (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| NSERC Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| NSERC Alliance Consortia Quantum grants (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| NSERC-National Science Foundation – Collaboration on quantum science and artificial intelligence (external link, opens in new window) | Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| December 1, 2023 | Government of Ontario: Early Researcher Awards (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Laura Weir laura.weir@torontomu.ca |
| December 1, 2023 | The Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award (NOI) (external link) | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@torontomu.ca |
| December 12, 2023 | New Frontiers in Research Fund: 2023 Exploration Competition (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: November 28, 2023 |
Richard McCulloch richard.mcculloch@torontomu.ca |
| December 14, 2023 | SSHRC: Knowledge Synthesis Grants on Evolving Narratives of Cultures and Histories (external link) | Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| December 15, 2023 | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (Winter) (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contract |
TBA |
NSERC Idea to Innovation (external link) | Nicholas Burgwin nburgwin@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | The Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award (external link) | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | NSERC Alliance International Quantum (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Galina Maliouta galina.maliouta@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | SSHRC Connection Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC Insight Development Grants (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC Partnership Grants: Stage 1 (external link, opens in new window) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | Canada Foundation of Innovation: John R. Evans Leaders Fund (Unaffiliated) (external link) | Dayle Levine dayle.levine@torontomu.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | Ontario Research Fund: Small Infrastructure Research (external link) | Dayle Levine dayle.levine@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2024 (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (Spring) (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Christopher Hendershot chendershot@torontomu.ca |
| TBA | CIHR Project Grants (Full Application) (external link) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@torontomu.ca |
TBA
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NSERC Idea to Innovation (external link, opens in new window) | Nicholas Burgwin nburgwin@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 |
| Friday, February 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. | 2023 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 (opens in new window) |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. | 2023 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. |
(PDF file) Application Guidelines for Strategic SRC Fund (opens in new window) |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. | 2023 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 |
| Ongoing | 2023 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. | (PDF file) 2023 Supplemental Indigenous SRC Fund Guidelines and Cover Form |
| 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 (opens in new window) |
May 1 for paid leaves starting either July 1 or September 1 October 1 for paid leaves starting January 1 |
Research Leave Grant: Designed to support faculty research activity during paid research leaves. | Application Instructions for Research Leave Grant (opens in new window) |
Updated: September 13, 2023