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 Crystal Williams (crystal.williams@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!
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
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.
Humber Application Deadline: January 25, 2018
SSHRC Application Deadline: February 1 ,2018
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: February 1, 2018
Humber Application Deadline: March 1, 2018
SSHRC Application Deadline: March 15, 2018
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
The Project Grant program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health-related knowledge, the health care system, and/or health outcomes, by supporting projects with a specific purpose and a defined endpoint. The best ideas may stem from new, incremental, innovative, and/or high-risk lines of inquiry or knowledge translation approaches. Funding is awarded proportionate to the requirements of the research proposed, which is expected to vary by research field, research approach, and scope of project activities.
CIHR Registration Deadline & ARI Expression of Interest : February 6, 2018
Humber Application Deadline: February 20, 2018
CIHR Application Deadline: March 6, 2018
ONGOING DEADLINES
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.
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 six months.
Applied Research and Development Grants
Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. ARD projects can be at any point in the research and development (R&D) spectrum that is consistent with the college's applied research, training and technology transfer mandate. Up to $150,000 can be awarded for up to three years.
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Voucher for Innovation and Productivity I (VIP I) and Voucher for Innovation and Productivity II (VIP II)
VIP I and VIP II grants enable the development of new products and/or processes, facilitate productivity improvements, and help generate new revenues and high-value jobs for Ontario. The VIP I program supports collaborations between industry and post-secondary institutions that lead to knowledge mobilization, commercialization and increased productivity with significant economic impact for Ontario, these projects are up to 12 months in duration with a maximum award of $20,000. The VIP II address company needs by enabling the development of new products and/or processes, or facilitating productivity improvements, by leveraging post-secondary institutions' skills and resources, for 12-24 months in duration with a maximum award of $75,000/year.
Humber ARI will also be relaunching Cultivate in the coming weeks. 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:
Crystal Williams
Program Manager, Applied Research & Innovation
crystal.williams@humber.ca