Funding

Financial support can take many forms, and come from several distinct sources or combinations of sources. Here are a few resources to find funding:

• Monthly Research Office e-newsletter
• Research funding section of the Office of the Vice-President, Research
• uOResearch listserv

Internal funding opportunities (research and travel grants)

SSHRC International Travel Grants: Internal Faculty deadline is announced via the Research Office e-newsletter in the spring, at least one month prior to the deadline. The announcement includes application guidelines and eligibility criteria.

Frequency: one competition per year

International research funding opportunities: The Office for International Research lists various internal and external funding programs throughout the year. Current opportunities are posted on its website and are advertised via the Research Office e-Newsletter. 

Frequency: varies

Seed Funding Opportunity: Research Development Program (RDP), Office of the Vice-President, Research (OPVR). The Faculty Research Office sends an email prior to the internal deadline explaining the application process.

Frequency: two competitions per year (January and June)

Bridge Funding Opportunity: Research Development Program (RDP), Office of the Vice-President, Research (OPVR). The Faculty Research Office sends an email prior to the internal deadline explaining the application process.

Frequency: two competitions per year (January and June)