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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Supports pandemic readiness through research and training
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports pandemic preparedness through research, skills development, and research infrastructure. It funds applied research partnerships, training activities, and bioscience infrastructure linked to a funded hub.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research partnerships in biosciences and biomanufacturing
- Skills development partnerships supporting biomanufacturing talent
- Research infrastructure projects for bioscience capacity
Documents Needed
- Detailed proposal description
- Project budget template
- Scientific and technical summary
- Strategic overview
- Partner contribution and risk forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities and colleges
- Research hospitals
- Canadian nonprofit research institutions
Who is not eligible
- For-profit private institutions
- Clinical-trial-only projects
- Standalone skills-development projects without research
- Standalone infrastructure projects without research support
Eligible expenses
- Research staff salaries and benefits
- Training-related materials and activities
- Infrastructure equipment, installation, and construction
- Operating and maintenance costs for funded infrastructure
- Security and cybersecurity costs for infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clinical trials
- Projects focused only on skills training or infrastructure without research support
- Small-animal facilities
- General operating costs unrelated to the funded infrastructure
- Travel, hospitality, and promotional costs for infrastructure projects
Processing and Agreement
- Administrative review confirms eligibility and completeness
- Scientific and technical review assesses merit
- Strategic review checks alignment with program priorities
- Final funding decisions are approved by the SPIIE steering committee and the FCI Board
- Approved projects are then funded through the administering institution
Additional information
- Applications must be supported by a funded research hub.
- Any private-sector partner must be incorporated in Canada and active in Canada.
- Private-sector partnerships require a risk assessment form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission Program
What is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
The program supports pandemic preparedness through research, skills development, and research infrastructure. It funds applied research partnerships, training activities, and bioscience infrastructure linked to a funded hub.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program?
To be eligible for the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program, you must:
Supported by a funded hub
Eligible administering institution
Supports research-linked project
What expenses are eligible under Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
Applied research partnerships in biosciences and biomanufacturing
Skills development partnerships supporting biomanufacturing talent
Research infrastructure projects for bioscience capacity
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at cbrf-frbc@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
Where is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission available?
The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission is a Researchers And Facilities