Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) supports world-class research, commercialization and innovation taking place across Ontario through a range of programs and services like the Ontario Research Fund and Ontario Venture Capital Fund.
Deadlines
- Early Researcher Awards (ERA)
- Funding to build a research team
- Next deadline: June 11, 2021
- Contact your ADR if you’re interested in applying.
- Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence (ORF-RE)
- Funding to help cover the cost of research operations (e.g. salaries, supplies, etc.)
- Round 11 of this program has launched. Learn about competitions at the ORF RE website and the UG Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence (ORF-RE) webpage
- Next deadline March 21, 2022
- Ontario Research Fund: Research Infrastructure (ORF-RI)
- Funding to help cover the costs of research infrastructure (e.g. renovating facilities, purchasing equipment, etc.). This is a competitive program which can provide matching funds for CFI-funded projects. Learn more about how to apply for CFI funding.
- International Research Projects
- Funding for research projects with partners in China or Israel
- Next deadlines unknown
Contacts
Ailsa Kay, Manager, Strategic Programs
Research Services Office, UC 437
519-824-4120 x58321
ailsakay@uoguelph.ca
Officer, Strategic Programs
Research Services Office, UC 437
519-824-4120 x56927
stratprg@uoguelph.ca