Internal Funding
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Building EDI Knowledge in Research - CLOSED
Note: The pilot initiative and second call are now closed.
For more information and to see the results of the pilot initiative, visit the Women in Research Council (WIRC) website.
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Research Excellence Chairs Program - CLOSED
Note: The application process for this year is now closed. We encourage you to check back for next year’s call for applications.
Ontario Tech University established the Research Excellence Chairs Program to recognize and retain outstanding researchers at Ontario Tech University. The program has three streams and is designed to enable researchers to complete a major research program. Further, the program is meant to emphasize the importance of research at Ontario Tech in strategic areas, while highlighting and promoting the outstanding achievements of our scholars and the university’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Focus
We encourage participation and representation from persons in the federally recognized Four Designated Groups (FDGs), which include women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and racialized scholars, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. In addition, principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will guide the application and adjudication process.
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Research Excellence Awards - CLOSED
Note: The program is now closed for this year. Please check back for next year’s call for nominations.
The Research Excellence Awards (REA) are prestigious awards granted annually to recognize up to three tenured and/or tenure track faculty members for their outstanding contributions and achievements in research while at Ontario Tech University.
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EaRTH District Collaborative Research Grant - CLOSED
EaRTH District Collaborative Research Grant
The EaRTH District Collaborative Research Grant (EDCRG) competition aims to develop collaborative projects with industry and government partners in the eastern GTA including Scarborough, Durham Region and Peterborough. It will explore synergies that can strengthen and enhance the Canadian clean technology sector and provide increased opportunities for economic development that will foster the creation of highly skilled jobs and support the transfer of knowledge to society. The Initiative includes shared research facilities, joint research projects and collaborations on teaching and learning.
The theme for the 2022-23 year is Sustainable Transportation, Mobility, and Electric Vehicle Innovations.
Eligibility
Faculty members/Staff from all disciplines and at all stages of career are welcome to apply. The lead applicant(s) must be a full-time faculty/staff member(s). Please note that eligibility criteria may differ at participating institutions, as such, please contact your research office for details.
Timeline
Call for proposals opens - December 15, 2022
Deadline for submission of LOI - February 1, 2023 - CLOSED
Deadline for submission of proposal - March 6, 2023
Communication of results to applications - Spring 2023
Project start and end dates - May 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024
The detailed program guidelines provide further information. This document is also available as a PDF.
Contact Information
Interested faculty should contact their identified institutional representative for further details. For Ontario Tech, please email research@ontariotechu.ca.
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM INFO 2023 Call for Joint Research Proposals
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SSHRC Small Grant 2025 Competition - CLOSED
The Office of Research Services (ORS) receives funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Institutional Grant program to support and strengthen Ontario Tech University's research capacity in the social sciences. More specifically, these funds are used to support research activities that enhance the research programs and expertise of Ontario Tech researchers, leading to the development of competitive applications to external SSHRC programs, or to effectively mobilize social sciences and humanities research knowledge within and beyond the academic community.
Internal Selection - For Allocation Based Funding
Some external funding opportunities are allocation based, meaning the agency limits the number of applications that can be submitted by the university. An internal selection process has been developed for these programs to determine which application(s) will be submitted to the agency.
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NSERC CREATE Internal Selection
The NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program is designed to improve the mentoring and training environment for the Canadian researchers of tomorrow by improving training in areas associated with Canada’s research priorities through an innovative training program that provides training in professional skills, communication and collaboration, as well as providing experience relevant to both academic and non-academic research environments. The objective is to create a value-added training program for graduate (master’s and doctoral) students beyond that of normal graduate programming. It should provide improved job readiness and professional skills and soft skills training is a 'core required element' of any CREATE project. Explicit training (courses, workshops) is required. The Committee expects to see innovative pedagogy or interestingly different methods of training (e.g. immersive experiences).
NSERC has a quota system at the Letter of Intent (LOI) stage of this program. An internal competition must be held to determine the Ontario Tech LOIs to be submitted to NSERC if the number of internal applications exceeds the quota.
Internal Results 2025 CREATE LOI Information
Ontario Tech NSERC CREATE Internal LOI NSERC CREATE Tip Sheet
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CFI JELF Internal Call for Proposals
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) enables researchers to undertake cutting-edge research by providing them with the foundational research infrastructure required to be or become leaders in their field. In turn, this enables institutions to remain internationally competitive in areas of research and technology development, aligned with their strategic priorities. JELF is an allocation-based fund whereby CFI predetermines the maximum amount of funding for which each eligible university may apply.
The Office of Research Services periodically launches an internal call for proposals to identify applicants for the upcoming CFI JELF national competitions. Please refer to our online funding bulletin for details on the next CFI JELF Call for Proposals.