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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund — Stage 2 – Application Submission
Pandemic-ready research and infrastructure support
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Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund—Stage 2 supports eligible institutions through more than $2.2 billion in Government of Canada investment. It strengthens biomanufacturing and life sciences and prepares Canada for future pandemics. Eligible institutions submit partnered proposals for applied research, talent development and research infrastructure to address emerging health threats.
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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 60% 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
- Partnered, applied research in the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to accelerate the translation of discoveries into products and services.
- Partnered talent development to provide skills and training needed to drive innovation and growth in Canada’s biomanufacturing industry.
- Research infrastructure to support Canada’s biosciences 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
- Eligible indirect costs of research.
- Eligible infrastructure costs.
- Operating and maintenance costs of funded infrastructure.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research infrastructure requests exclusively supporting talent development proposals, such as mock training facilities, will not be accepted.
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
- SSHRC will publish on its website the content of awarded proposals.
- By submitting your full application, you consent to the posting of the proposal title, participants, partners, administering organization, research hub that supports the proposal, keywords, fields of research, and summary.
- Do not include sensitive or proprietary information.
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 Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund—Stage 2 supports eligible institutions through more than $2.2 billion in Government of Canada investment. It strengthens biomanufacturing and life sciences and prepares Canada for future pandemics. Eligible institutions submit partnered proposals for applied research, talent development and research infrastructure to address emerging health threats.
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:
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?
Partnered, applied research in the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to accelerate the translation of discoveries into products and services.
Partnered talent development to provide skills and training needed to drive innovation and growth in Canada’s biomanufacturing industry.
Research infrastructure to support Canada’s biosciences 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