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Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination
High-risk interdisciplinary research funding
Last Update: May 20, 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
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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Research Coordinating Committee — Research Funding Coordination. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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