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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Biomedical research and infrastructure initiative
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
September 7, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The Biomedical Research Fund of Canada and the Biological Sciences Research Infrastructure Fund invest more than CAD 2.2 billion over seven years to strengthen Canada’s biofabrication and life sciences sector and improve pandemic preparedness through national capacity-building. Stage 2 supports applied research partnerships, skills development, and research infrastructure aligned with hub priorities.
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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 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research partnerships in biofabrication and life sciences.
- Skills-development partnerships for Canada’s biofabrication industry.
- Research infrastructure that meets Canada’s biological sciences research needs.
Documents Needed
- Endorsement report template
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible institutions
Who is not eligible
- Private for-profit institutions (industry)
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of new or used research equipment and components.
- Rental of research infrastructure.
- Travel to a manufacturer’s, merchant’s or supplier’s business site to select the infrastructure, including meal allowances and carbon offset costs.
- Operating and maintenance costs for FCI-funded infrastructure, including technical staff salaries, maintenance and repairs, and services directly associated with the infrastructure and funded spaces.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions related to infrastructure operating costs are not eligible.
Selection criteria
- Scientific and technical merit of the proposal components.
- Alignment with the funding opportunity’s strategic objectives and the priorities of the Strategy.
- For infrastructure components, provincial priorities are considered.
How to apply
- Submit the notice of intent in the Convergence portal.
- Submit the detailed application in the Convergence portal.
Processing and Agreement
- An administrative review of all submitted documents is conducted at each stage to verify eligibility and application guidelines.
- Applications that do not meet requirements are withdrawn from the competition.
- The Scientific and Technical Review Committee evaluates proposal merit first, and the Strategic Review Committee then assesses alignment.
- FRBC-funded institutions must submit annual financial reports on the use of funds and a final report after the funding period ends.
Additional information
- The content of funded proposals will be published on the CRSH website.
- Submitting the detailed application means consenting to publication of the title, participant and partner names, administering institution, supporting hub, keywords, research areas and proposal summary, and confidential or proprietary information should not be included.
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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 Biomedical Research Fund of Canada and the Biological Sciences Research Infrastructure Fund invest more than CAD 2.2 billion over seven years to strengthen Canada’s biofabrication and life sciences sector and improve pandemic preparedness through national capacity-building. Stage 2 supports applied research partnerships, skills development, and research infrastructure aligned with hub priorities.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission Funds up to 40% 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:
Proposals must align with a hub and the funding opportunity’s strategic objectives.
Infrastructure and skills-development components must directly support research components.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission?
Applied research partnerships in biofabrication and life sciences.
Skills-development partnerships for Canada’s biofabrication industry.
Research infrastructure that meets Canada’s biological sciences research needs.
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 Grant and Funding