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Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination
High-risk interdisciplinary research funding
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research. It offers up to CAD 100,000 per year for up to two years for projects with innovative, far-reaching impacts.
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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 : 125,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interdisciplinary research projects with high-risk, high-reward potential.
- Projects that explore new approaches, methods, or perspectives.
- Projects with potential for significant scientific, social, technological, or other impacts.
Documents Needed
- Notice of Intent
- Detailed application
- Research proposal
- Proposed budget table
- Reference list
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities and colleges
- Eligible independent researchers
- Interdisciplinary research teams
Who is not eligible
- Students applying as principal investigators
- Researchers affiliated only with a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal department
- For-profit organizations
- Foreign institutions
Eligible expenses
- Direct research costs, including salaries, stipends, and project expenses.
- Indirect costs up to 25% of direct research costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine analysis.
- Acquisition and maintenance of research equipment.
- Conference or workshop organization.
- Commercialization of a product or process.
- Standalone data collection without interpretation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for admissibility first.
- Detailed proposals are assessed by a multidisciplinary committee.
- Applicants receive results and feedback through Convergence.
- Approved projects must follow program conditions during the funding period.
- Final reporting is required after the grant ends.
Additional information
- Results are announced by March 31, 2027.
- Submissions are made through the Convergence portal.
- Final reports are required after the project ends.
- Compliance with the Tri-agency research security policy may apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination Program
What is the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination?
This program supports high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research. It offers up to CAD 100,000 per year for up to two years for projects with innovative, far-reaching impacts.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination Funds up to $125,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination program?
To be eligible for the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination program, you must:
At least two team members
Interdisciplinary project
Canadian eligible institution
What expenses are eligible under Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination?
Interdisciplinary research projects with high-risk, high-reward potential.
Projects that explore new approaches, methods, or perspectives.
Projects with potential for significant scientific, social, technological, or other impacts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination?
You can contact Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) by email at NFRF-FNFR@chairs-chaires.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
Where is the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination available?
The Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination is a Researchers And Facilities