We would like to draw your attention to a few upcoming deadlines for Applied Research & Innovation (ARI) funding opportunities. If you are interested in applying to any of these programs, please contact Krista Holmes (krista.holmes@humber.ca) as soon as possible. The earlier we know about your plans to apply, the better we will be able to support you in submitting your application!
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. $7,000 to $25,000 can be awarded for events, and up to $50,000 for other outreach activities.
ARI Expression of Interest Deadline: October 1, 2017
Humber Application Deadline: October 15, 2017
SSHRC Application Deadline: November 1, 2017
Community and College Social Innovation Fund
Community and College Social Innovation Grants are intended to support college social innovation research projects in areas such as education, integration of vulnerable populations, and community development, in partnership with local community organizations. Up to $120,000 can be awarded per year for up to two years. Application instructions are now available online, and applications will open on October 12, 2017.
ARI Expression of Interest Deadline: October 16, 2017
Humber Application Deadline: November 1, 2017
SSHRC Application Deadline: December 1, 2017
Partnership Engage Grants provide funding to support the short-term needs, challenges and opportunities of researchers and institutions. $7,000 to $25,000 can be awarded for projects that strongly emphasize the relevance to, and involvement of, partner organizations.
ARI Expression of Interest Deadline: November 1, 2017
Humber Application Deadline: December 1, 2017
SSHRC Application Deadline: December 15, 2017
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Connect Grants provide targeted financial support to encourage post-secondary researchers at universities and/or colleges to connect with industry and other knowledge end-user communities in order to form new partnerships. Between $5,000 and $25,000 can be awarded for up to one year. All activities must take place within Canada.
ARI Expression of Interest Deadline: ongoing
Humber Application Deadline: ongoing
SSHRC Application Deadline: ongoing
Engage Grants are designed to give innovative companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian universities and colleges. These grants are intended to foster the development of new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem. Up to $25,000 can be awarded for up to sic months.
ARI Expression of Interest Deadline: ongoing
Humber Application Deadline: ongoing
SSHRC Application Deadline: ongoing
Humber ARI will also be launching a new fund in the coming months with a January application deadline. Stay tuned for more information!
If you are interested in applying for any of the funding opportunities listed above or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact:
Krista Holmes
Associate Dean, Applied Research & Innovation
krista.holmes@humber.ca