Funding Opportunities
Funding deadlines impacted by COVID-19 — OVPRI will be updating the Funding Opportunities calendar as new information becomes available. * indicates that a deadline has been updated on the date listed in parentheses.
The Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (OVPRI) offers guidance and support for researchers in identifying potential funding sources and with the application process. Faculty members in all departments are encouraged to contact the listed Grants/Contract Officer or Innovation Advisor, opens in new window for more information pertaining to a specific program.
We provide the following services:
- Advice and guidance on research grant proposal preparation.
- Substantive / technical review of proposal drafts and applications.
- Facilitation of interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships.
- Information regarding signature requirements for proposal submissions.
- Assistance with budget development.
Workshops are held by the OVPRI throughout the year to provide updates on funding agencies, funding and proposal development, and more. Check News and Events, opens in new window for more details on upcoming events.
| Opportunity | Status | Contact |
| Fast Funding for COVID-19 Science, external link, opens in new window If you are a scientist at an academic institution currently working on a COVID-19 related project and in need of funding, you are invited to apply for a Fast Grant. Fast Grants are $10k to $500k and decisions are made in under 48 hours. |
Closed Temporarily | Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB): The RADx Fast-track Program, external link, opens in new window The NIBIB is urgently soliciting proposals and can provide up to $500M across multiple projects to rapidly produce innovative SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests that will assist the public’s safe return to normal activities. |
Open | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program, external link NRC IRAP has been tasked by the Government of Canada to work with Canadian industry to address a range of medium‑term Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada needs. |
Open | Suraj Shah suraj.shah@ryerson.ca |
| NGen COVID-19 Response Program, external link NGen will invest $50 million in Supercluster funding to support companies as they rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by building a Canadian supply of essential equipment, products and therapeutics. |
Open | Suraj Shah suraj.shah@ryerson.ca |
The COS Pivot Database
The COS Pivot Database is free for all Ryerson researchers and is the largest searchable database in the world for researchers looking for funding opportunities and potential collaborators. Built in collaboration with more than 260 leading research universities, government agencies, and other R&D organizations from around the world, COS Pivot continues to expand internationally and seeks to include all disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
For more information, contact Iain McQueen, Grants Officer, Social Sciences and Humanities, CIHR, at OVPRI ext. 2648 or imcqueen@ryerson.ca, opens in new window.
- Create a Pivot Account, external link, opens in new window
- Search the COS Pivot Database, external link, opens in new window
External Funding Opportunities
The list provided below is not inclusive of all funding opportunities. If you require information or assistance for a competition or opportunity not listed below, please contact Richard McCulloch, Executive Director, Research Services.
Generally, our internal deadline to submit applications/proposals for review and signature is one week before the sponsor deadline. Large-volume competitions may have an internal deadline which would typically be up to two weeks prior to the external deadline.
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| May 1, 2021 | SSHRC: Connection Grants, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: April 24, 2021 |
Iain McQueen |
| May 1, 2021 | NSERC: Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program (LOI), external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| May 4, 2021 | CIHR Team Grant: Indirect Socio-Economic Burden of Inherited Diseases, external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| May 11, 2021 | DRDC: Canadian Safety and Security Program - S&T Challenges, external link Internal Deadline: May 3, 2021 |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| June 15, 2021 | SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: June 10, 2021 |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| June 15, 2021 | CFI: John R. Evans Leaders Fund (Unaffiliated), external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Dayle Levine |
| June 15, 2021 | CIHR Team Grant - E-Rare-5 Joint Transnational Call, external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| June 22, 2021 | CIHR Training Grant: Health Research Training Platform, external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
June 28, 2021
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NSERC: Idea to Innovation, external link, opens in new window | Suraj Shah suraj.shah@ryerson.ca, opens in new window |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| August 1, 2021 | NSERC: Discovery Grant (Notification of Intent - NOI), external link, opens in new window | Linda Hurrell |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| September 2, 2021 | CIHR: Chair - Applied Public Health, external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| September 20, 2021 | Canada Research Chairs (Invitation/Nomination Only), external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Dayle Levine dayle.levine@ryerson.ca |
| September 15, 2021 | SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants, external link Internal Deadline: September 10, 2021 |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| September 15, 2021 | NSERC: PromoScience, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | CIHR: Project Grants - Fall 2021 (Registration), external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| September 22, 2021 | Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| September 27, 2021 | Idea to Innovation Grants, external link, opens in new window | Suraj Shah |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| October 1, 2021 | SSHRC: Insight Grants, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | Internal Deadline: TBA |
Charlotte Mihailov charlotte.mihailov@ryerson.ca |
| October, 15, 2021 | CFI: John R. Evans Leaders Fund (Unaffiliated), external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Dayle Levine dayle.levine@ryerson.ca, opens in new window |
| October 25, 2021 | NSERC: Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC: Partnership Grants (Stage II – by Invitation), external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| November 1, 2021 | NSERC: Discovery Grants (Full Application), external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| November 1, 2021 | DND-NSERC: Discovery Grant Supplements , external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Linda Hurrell lhurrell@ryerson.ca |
| November 1, 2021 | SSHRC: Connection Grants (Application Deadline) Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| November 15, 2021 | SSHRC: Partnership Development Grants, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| November 25, 2021 | Mitacs Industrial Postdoc Fellowship (iPDF), external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Leslie Bone lbone@ryerson.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants, external link, opens in new window Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| Deadline | Opportunity | Internal Contact |
| TBA | SSHRC: Connection Grants, external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC: Insight Development Grants, external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | SSHRC: Partnership Grants - Stage 1, external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Iain McQueen imcqueen@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | Mitacs Elevate: Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, external link, opens in new window | Leslie Bone lbone@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | Cancer Research Society (CRS): Operating Grants (Full Application), external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | CFI: Unaffiliated John R. Evans Leaders Fund, external link Internal Deadline: TBA |
Dayle Levine dayle.levine@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | CIHR: Project Grants (Registration), external link | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
| TBA | CIHR: Health System Impact Fellowship, external link, opens in new window | Sanja Obradovic sanja.obradovic@ryerson.ca |
Ryerson Internal Funding Opportunities
Ryerson provides SRC activity funding to faculty members throughout the year. Priority is given to applicants who do not otherwise have funding to pay for their research programs. Recipients are expected to apply for an external grant within two years of receiving the funds.
Please contact srcfunding@ryerson.ca for any inquiries on Ryerson's internal funding opportunities.
| Deadline | Opportunity | Links and Forms |
| Spring/Summer 2021 | Fall/Winter Work Study RA Program: Provides a Ryerson undergraduate RA to full-time Ryerson faculty members. | |
| Closed for 2021 | SSHRC Explore Competition: The SSHRC Explore grant provides funds to Ryerson faculty members pursuing research/scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. Please note that this grant replaces the SSHRC SIG program. |
google docApplication Guidelines, external link, opens in new window Cover Page Template, external link, opens in new window 2021 SSHRC Explore Information Session, external link, opens in new window |
| Suspended for 2021 | Ryerson University Internal Equipment Grant | - |
| Suspended for 2021 | Ryerson Creative Fund | - |
| Suspended for 2021 | Ryerson Health Research Fund | - |
| Ongoing | Internal SRC Events/Activities Supplemental Funding Support: Offers supplemental financial support to SRC events/activities held on the Ryerson University campus. | PDF fileApplication Form, opens in new window |
Updated: April 14, 2021