Ontario – Early Research Awards (ERA) Program
The Early Researcher Awards program gives funding to new researchers working at publicly funded Ontario research institutions to build a research team.
View the program guidelines for more information.
You are eligible if you:
- are a full-time faculty member or principal investigator at an eligible research institution
- have started your academic career on or after July 1, 2013
- have completed your first Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Medical Doctor or terminal degree on or after July 1, 2008
- have not already held an Early Researcher Award
- are not a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
Eligible institutions include:
- universities
- colleges
- research hospitals
- research institutes
Funding amount
Each award to a leading researcher is a maximum of $100,000 for up to 5 years duration, and must be matched by an additional $50,000 from the researcher’s institution and/or partner organization.
The government will provide up to $40,000 to your research centre for indirect costs.
Deadlines
Notice of Intent, ARI Deadline - May 18, 2018
Full Proposal, ARI Deadline – July 24, 2018
If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact:
Crystal Williams
Program Manager, Applied Research & Innovation
crystal.williams@humber.ca