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Agencies:

  • Environmental Damages Fund

    Agency / Company: Government of Canada – Environment and Climate Change Canada

    Application Deadline: December 18, 2025

    The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The Fund receives money from fines, penalties, court orders, and voluntary payments for environmental violations. This money is used to support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. The…

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  • PRESE

    Agency / Company: PRESE

    Grant Amount: up to $60000

    Application Deadline: February 23, 2026

    Letter of Intent Deadline: 17/12/2025

    The Pôle régional en enseignement supérieur – Estrie (PRESE) is a concentrated funding body from the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec. The PRESE includes members from Bishop’s University, Champlain College Lennoxville, Université de Sherbrooke, Cégep de Sherbrooke, Cégep de Granby and Collégial du Séminaire de Sherbrooke.

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  • Digital Research Alliance of Canada – National Data Spaces Pilot Program

    Agency / Company: Digital Research Alliance of Canada – National Data Spaces Pilot Program

    Grant Amount: Up to $1M

    Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

    The National Data Spaces Pilot Program is designed to test and refine the idea of data spaces to improve how Canada’s research data is managed, shared, and used across all research fields – from the humanities and social sciences to engineering, health, and agriculture. This initiative, aligned with the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, will…

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  • NSERC – Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants program (individual and project)

    Agency / Company: NSERC

    Grant Amount: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/professors-professeurs/grants-subs/spdg-sdps_eng.asp

    Application Deadline: November 3, 2026

    Letter of Intent Deadline: 03/08/2026

    The SAP Discovery Grants program supports both ongoing programs of research, with long-term goals (SAP Individual), as well as research projects with long-term visions and short-term objectives (SAP Project). These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances, whether made individually or as a collaboration. Researchers are free…

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  • NSERC – Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants

    Agency / Company: NSERC

    Grant Amount: $20,000 to $25,000 for 1 year

    Application Deadline: January 8, 2026

    Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants provide support for researchers in Canada to establish and grow international research collaborations that will strengthen research excellence in Canada and abroad, and further develop Canadian research strengths and leadership in quantum science and technology. Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian…

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  • SSHRC – Destination Horizon Grants

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: up to $15,000 for one year

    Application Deadline: January 22, 2026

    Destination Horizon Grants support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks and/or consortia with European Union and other “associated countries” researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals. Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding program for research and innovation.

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  • SSHRC – Insight Grant

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: Stream A: $10,000 to $125,000 over 2 to 5 years Stream B: $125,001 to $500,000 over 2 to 5 years

    Application Deadline: October 2, 2026

    Insight Grants support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. Funding is available to both emerging scholars and established scholars for research initiatives of two to five years.

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  • SSHRC – Partnership Grants Stage 2

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: Stage 2—Up to $2.5 million over 4 to 7 years

    Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

    Partnership Grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over four to seven years to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities. This is done through mutual cooperation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources such as cash and/or in-kind contributions.

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  • SSHRC – Partnership Grants Stage 1

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: Stage 1—Up to $30,000

    Application Deadline: February 10, 2026

    Partnership Grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships over four to seven years to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities. This is done through mutual cooperation and sharing of intellectual leadership, as well as through resources such as cash and/or in-kind contributions.

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  • SSHRC – Insight Development Grants

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: $10,000 to $100,000 over 1 to 2 years

    Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

    Insight Development Grants support research in its initial stages. The grants enable the development of new research questions, as well as experimentation with new methods, theoretical approaches and/or ideas. Funding is provided for short-term research development projects of up to two years that are proposed by individuals or teams.

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  • 2026 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program

    Agency / Company: Global Affairs Canada

    Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

    Offered by Global Affairs Canada and China’s Ministry of Education, the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) aims to foster deeper mutual understanding, build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China, and develop future Canadian leaders with expertise and experience in China. CCSEP alumni are part of a distinguished network of professionals who have…

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  • Microsoft Research Fellowship

    Agency / Company: Microsoft

    Grant Amount: $47,000 USD

    Application Deadline: December 2, 2025

    The Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit.

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  • CIHR – Team Grant – Emerging Learning Health System in Perinatal Mental Health

    Agency / Company: CIHR

    Grant Amount: Up to $6M over five years

    Application Deadline: February 5, 2026

    This opportunity will support the development of a national learning health system in perinatal mental health.

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  • CIHR – Team Grants – Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods

    Agency / Company: CIHR

    This opportunity funds new interdisciplinary research that will generate evidence on the health impacts of ultra-processed foods to inform policies and regulations that will improve health equity and the health of Canadians across the lifespan.

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  • CIHR – Catalyst Grant – Digital Health

    Agency / Company: CIHR

    Grant Amount: Up to $100 000

    Application Deadline: December 16, 2025

    This opportunity supports early and mid-career researchers, as well as Indigenous Health researchers at any stage, to advance digital health innovations aligned with IMHA’s mandate areas (e.g., mobility, musculoskeletal conditions, skin, dental and craniofacial health). Projects must include meaningful patient or community engagement and may explore technologies such as wearables, virtual care, and remote monitoring…

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  • SSHRC – Connection Grants

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: Events: $10,000 to $25,000 over 1 year Outreach activities: $10,000 to $50,000 over 1 year

    Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

    Connection Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. These grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. These events and activities represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues they value. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant…

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  • SSHRC: Partnership Engage Grants

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: Up to $25,000 over one year

    Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

    This opportunity supports short-term, timely support for partnered research activities that directly inform decision-making at a single non-academic partner organization (public, private, or not-for-profit).

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  • SSHRC – Knowledge Synthesis Grants: The Arts Transformed

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Application Deadline: December 2, 2025

    Knowledge Synthesis Grants support researchers in producing knowledge synthesis reports and evidence briefs that: support the use of evidence in decision making and the application of best practices; and assist in developing future research agendas. Applicants must address the following three objectives in their proposals: State of knowledge, strengths and gaps critically assess the state…

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  • SSHRC: Partnership Development Grants

    Agency / Company: SSHRC

    Grant Amount: $75,000 to $200,000

    Application Deadline: November 17, 2026

    This opportunity supports teams in the social sciences and humanities to develop new or innovative formal partnerships. Funding supports research, knowledge mobilization, student training, and best practices across various types of partnerships.

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  • NSERC – Research Tools & Instruments

    Agency / Company: NSERC

    Grant Amount: Up to $150,000

    Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

    This opportunity fosters and enhances the discovery, innovation, and training capability of university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment.

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For more information, please contact the Research Office at researchoffice@ubishops.ca.