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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Institutional research funding eligibility rules
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
September 7, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
FCI resources on calls for proposals and funding management support eligible Canadian institutions seeking access to funding competitions. The program covers institution eligibility, required admissibility documents, and guidance for managing contributions and infrastructure funding.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Documents Needed
- Declaration of membership
- Strategic research plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities
- Colleges
- Research hospitals
- Canadian nonprofit research institutions
- Research administrators in institutions that are not yet eligible for FCI funding may submit an eligibility application
Who is not eligible
- Researchers cannot apply as individuals.
- For-profit companies and agencies of such companies.
- Federal departments and agencies, public institutions, federal Crown corporations, and their subsidiaries.
- Provincial or territorial departments, agencies, and Crown corporations, except universities, colleges, research hospitals, and research institutes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions related to infrastructure operating costs are not eligible.
How to apply
- Complete the declaration of membership.
- Attach the institution’s strategic research plan.
- Send the eligibility application by email to admissibilité@innovation.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Once the eligibility conditions are met, it is possible to submit a funding application in active competitions.
- The institution is put in contact with the FCI program officer assigned to support it.
- Institutions should keep their eligibility file up to date.
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?
FCI resources on calls for proposals and funding management support eligible Canadian institutions seeking access to funding competitions. The program covers institution eligibility, required admissibility documents, and guidance for managing contributions and infrastructure funding.
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:
The institution must be eligible to receive and administer FCI contributions
Only universities, colleges, research hospitals, and Canadian nonprofit research institutions may participate in FCI competitions
Research administrators in institutions not yet eligible for FCI funding may submit an eligibility application
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)