uLethbridge faculty: All funding resources are now on the ORIS website on the intranet.
Faculty Funding
Internal Funding
Internal Funding
ORIS administers the following internal faculty awards:
- COHT Research Award
- Life and Climate Award
- Matching Funds and Letters of Support
- SSHRC Explore
- Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment
- Tri-Agency Catalyst
- University of Lethbridge Research Fund (ULRF)
- University of Lethbridge Travel Fund
If you are seeking a letter of support or matching funds for an external grant, please consult the Request for support from the VPR on how best to proceed.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canada Foundation for Innovation
External funding database
External funding database
Looking for funding? Search the external funding database for current opportunities.
Student funding
Undergraduate students
Are you an undergraduate student interested in research and looking for a research-related summer job?
Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships offer students with exceptional academic records an opportunity to participate in medical or health-related research at the University during the summer.
The Chinook Summer Research Awards provide students in all disciplines with a research training experience with a University of Lethbridge faculty member during the summer
The NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) stimulate an interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering and to encourage students to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields.
Mitacs
Mitacs is a national independent non-profit funding agency that financially supports collaborative projects in any discipline. Students, faculty, and eligible partner agencies can receive funding from Mitacs to support Canadian research and innovation. International opportunities are also available.
Funding Database
| Grant Title | Deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - New Investigator Operating Grant |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators to... |
| Alzheimer Society Research Program - Proof of Concept Grant |
Deadline Passed (October 23, 2020) |
The Alzheimer Society Research Program is looking for big, bold, out-of-the-box ideas to find the causes of dementia and breakthrough solutions in care. We're investing more in new investigators to... |
| The CHS/Novo Nordisk Psychosocial Research Program |
Deadline Passed (January 11, 2021) |
The Canadian Hemophilia Society – Novo Nordisk Canada Psychosocial Research Program was created to engage professionals/graduate students from the allied health disciplines (ie. Nursing,... |
| CHS Dream of a Cure Research Program |
Deadline Passed (November 2, 2020) |
Supporting research towards improving the health and the quality of life of all people with inherited bleeding disorders and finding a cure have been goals of the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS)... |
| Cancer Screening Research and Innovation Opportunity (CSRIO) - Community Engagement |
Deadline Passed (August 1, 2021) |
The CSRIO Program has been designed to identify, develop, and implement solutions to improve cancer screening in underserved populations. At a population level, effective and efficient cancer... |
| Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2022 |
Deadline Passed (September 14, 2022) |
The 2022-2023 Banting PDF competition has been launched and the application is available on ResearchNet! Please consult www.banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca for further details. The Banting... |
| Publication Grant 2019 | No Deadline | Description The Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Research Hub is a partnership of researchers, healthcare professionals and leadership, community organizations, government ministries, patient... |
| Mitacs Globalink Research Award | No Deadline | The Mitacs Globalink Research Award provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to conduct 12–24-week research projects at universities overseas... |
| Canadian Cancer Society - Translational Awards | No Deadline | The Translational Research Partnership Program supports collaborative projects in cancer research to help accelerate the development of new treatments and/or technologies for the benefit of patients... |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund | 2022 Exploration Competition |
Deadline Passed (June 21, 2022) |
The goal of the Exploration stream is to inspire high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Exploration grants support research that pushes boundaries into exciting new areas.... |
| Cancer Research Society Operating Grant |
Deadline Passed (December 2, 2020) |
Launch of the 2021 Operating Grants Competition: The Operating Grants Program is the principal means by which the Cancer Research Society fulfills its mission to support fundamental, early... |
| CHS-Bayer ADVANCE Canada Research Program |
Deadline Passed (January 11, 2021) |
The Canadian Hemophilia Society – Bayer ADVANCE Canada Research Program was created to engage Canadian hemophilia treaters in activities to identify and research key issues in the ageing hemophilia... |
| Mitacs Accelerate Industrial Postdoc | No Deadline | Provides up to 3 years of funding valued at $55,000/year for research with a company or not-for-profit for a Postdoctoral Fellow in any discipline. Postdocs: Build a longer-term collaboration with a... |
| ACA Research Grant |
Deadline Passed (November 24, 2021) |
At Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), we believe it is our responsibility to join and support the collective effort to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta’s fish, wildlife and habitat. In... |
| APRI - Research and Policy Fellowship Program | No Deadline | The Research and Policy Fellowship program will help establish and nurture links between provincial and federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy related to prion... |
| APRI - Guest Speaker Support Program | No Deadline | The Guest Speaker Support Program is designed to disseminate knowledge to the Alberta research and science community by offering funding to help bring notable researchers in prion and protein... |
| APRI - IDeal Program | No Deadline | The IDeal Program, also known as the Innovation and Delivery Program, was created to encourage collaboration among industry, Alberta universities and research institutions. The Alberta Prion Research... |
| APRI - Mobility Program | No Deadline | The Mobility Program is intended to encourage investigators who are within five years of their first appointment after completing their research training or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows... |
| MSSOC Contract Research Organization (CRO) Grant | No Deadline | The MS Society of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new research funding competition – the Contract Research Organization (CRO) Grant. The CRO Grant will enable principal investigators to... |
| Alberta Innovates Postgraduate Fellowship | No Deadline | Alberta Innovates, Postgraduate Fellowship provides support for individuals to pursue postgraduate health-related research at an Alberta University. Detailed information on the program can be found... |
| Shastri Publication Grant | No Deadline | Shastri Indo Canadian Institute India office is pleased to announce Shastri Publication Grant (SPG) for its Indian Members Council (IMC) and Canadian Members Council (CMC) of SICI. The purpose of... |
| Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Opportunities | No Deadline | The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute offers a number of funding opportunities throughout the year. Please refer to individual programs using the links below. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIANS Grants,... |
| Department of Defence Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) |
Deadline Passed (May 24, 2022) |
The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program will be investing $1.6 billion in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years. The IDEaS program is designed to... |
| Life and Climate Award (LC Award) |
Deadline Passed (September 26, 2022) |
*** This page was updated on Feb 1, 2023.*** OVERVIEW Value TBD Duration 24 months Application Deadline September 26, 2023... |
| Big Ideas: Call for Ideas | No Deadline | The Weston Brain Institute is considering supporting a large-scale, pivotal project to significantly and sustainably advance research in our field. With this call, we are seeking to identify highly... |
| Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) | No Deadline | The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) provides funding for downstream research & development projects that focus on applying genomics-derived solutions to challenges or... |
| APRI - New Collaborations Program | No Deadline | The New Collaborations program is intended to encourage collaborations between researchers from an Alberta-based institution with researchers from institutions outside Alberta. Qualified... |
| Campus Alberta Small Business Engagement Program (CASBE) | No Deadline | Alberta Innovates is pleased to announce that there will be limited funding available during 2018-19 for additional CASBE projects within the micro- and nano-technology domain. The application could... |
| Junior Investigator Grant Panel Travel Award | No Deadline | The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to offer a special initiative to allow junior investigators in cancer research to gain knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Cancer Society peer-review... |
| Faculty Research Award |
Deadline Passed (February 28, 2023) |
The Centre for Oral History and Tradition Research Award (COHTRA) aims to support Southern Alberta oral history research by University of Lethbridge faculty and their research teams, including... |
| NSERC CREATE Program |
Deadline Passed (March 6, 2023) |
The NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program supports the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the... |
| Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) |
Deadline Passed (January 31, 2023) |
nserc_ursa_promo_lowres.mp4 Updated on January 2023 - Further updates may follow once NSERC publishes their full guidelines. Keep checking in for any... |
| Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship |
Deadline Passed (January 31, 2023) |
The Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentships and Chinook Summer Research Awards are now considered awards. There is no supervisor contribution and no requirement for the number of hours worked... |
| IMPERIAL OIL - UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AWARDS PROGRAM |
Deadline Passed (November 29, 2019) |
IMPERIAL OIL - UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AWARDS PROGRAM University research awards are designed to encourage research at Canadian universities in areas of interest to Imperial Oil's petroleum,... |
| Postdoctoral Scholars at Oxford | No Deadline | The Weston Brain Institute Postdoctoral Scholars at Oxford program supports top-tier Canadian postdoctoral scholars by providing international training at the University of Oxford and affiliation... |
| Early Phase Clinical Trials | No Deadline | Neurodegenerative diseases of aging are among the least understood and most undertreated diseases today. If ignored, the social and economic costs of managing these diseases will continue to rise.... |
| McConnell Foundation Social Innovation Fund | No Deadline | The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation is pleased to launch the McConnell Social Innovation Fund. The Fund has three components—one for early stage innovations; a second for scaling up successful... |
| Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - All Programs | No Deadline | The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers a wide variety of fellowships and funding opportunities. Virtually all disciplines are eligible. |
| Research and Policy Fellowship | No Deadline | The Research and Policy Fellowship program will help establish and nurture links between provincial and federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy related to prion... |
| Mobility Program | No Deadline | The Mobility Program is intended to encourage investigators who are within five years of their first appointment after completing their research training or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows... |
| Guest Speaker Support Program | No Deadline | The Guest Speaker Support Program is designed to disseminate knowledge to the Alberta research and science community by offering funding to help bring notable researchers in prion and protein... |
| IDeal Program | No Deadline | The IDeal Program, also known as the Innovation and Delivery Program, was created to encourage collaboration among industry, Alberta universities and research institutions. The Alberta Prion Research... |
| APRI New Collaborations Program | No Deadline | The New Collaborations program is intended to encourage collaborations between researchers from an Alberta-based institution with researchers from institutions outside Alberta. Qualified... |
| INAC University and College Entrance Preparation Program | No Deadline | This program aims to increase the number of First Nation and Inuit students with the academic level required for entrance into post-secondary programs. Financial assistance may be provided for a... |
| Rare Disease Foundation Micro Grant Program | No Deadline | This organization is comprised of researchers, caregivers, and families, working together to find solutions for children and families affected by rare disease. The microgrant program is offered by... |
| Prairieaction Foundation Grants | No Deadline | Under its CARE Grant Program, the Foundation funds community-based organizations in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan to do research into solutions to violence and abuse. An annual call for letters... |
| INAC Post-Secondary Student Support Program | No Deadline | The program aims to improve the employability of First Nation and eligible Inuit students by providing them with funding to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary... |
| Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Grants | No Deadline | The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada (PFC) is Canada’s only registered charity dedicated to the funding of physiotherapy research. PFC-funded research creates knowledge that improves the practice... |
| Indspire Student Bursaries and Scholarships | No Deadline | Successful futures are created through hard work, creativity, and perseverance. Each one of us has a unique potential to achieve, and for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students, Indspire is here to... |