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CFSACK Research Awards Program
Funding for research on Sufi arts and culture
Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The Research Awards now show the 2026 cycle, a new application deadline of October 25, 2026 at 23:59 PDT, updated eligibility rules, and revised application requirements.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The Research Awards now show the 2026 cycle, a new application deadline of October 25, 2026 at 23:59 PDT, updated eligibility rules, and revised application requirements.
2026 Research Awards updated
The Research Awards page now presents the 2026 cycle with launch on September 4, 2026, applications due October 25, 2026 at 23:59 PDT, and results expected by the end of December 2026. It also updates the application portal to the 2026 opportunity and states that late applications will not be considered. Eligibility and application requirements were expanded and clarified: applicants must be undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral researchers affiliated with an eligible Canadian or U.S. institution, have a supervisor or principal investigator, be in good academic standing, and submit one complete application with a reference letter that meets the stated conditions. The page also adds detailed eligible and ineligible expense rules, reporting obligations, and staged payment terms.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
October 26, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Undergraduate students, master’s students, doctoral students or candidates, and postdoctoral fellows
See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 5,000 to support research on Sufi arts, culture, and knowledge. It funds fieldwork, archival research, conferences, workshops, publishing-related costs, and research tools or equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Research
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Fieldwork and site visits directly related to the proposed project
- Archival or collections-based research
- Community-engaged or participatory research
- Creative production or curatorial work
- Travel associated with attendance at, presentation at, or organization of academic conferences, symposia, or workshops; development of digital or multimedia research resources
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- One reference letter submitted directly by the referee
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students, master’s students, doctoral students or candidates, and postdoctoral fellows
- Applicants may be of any nationality
- Applicants enrolled at or formally affiliated with an eligible Canadian or U.S. post-secondary educational, research, or cultural institution
- Previous applicants and previous award recipients may apply
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without affiliation to a Canadian or U.S. higher educational or cultural institution
- Applicants not admitted to an eligible institution program
- Research Awards Committee members
Eligible expenses
- Fieldwork and site visits directly related to the proposed project
- Archival or collections-based research
- Community-engaged or participatory research
- Creative production or curatorial work
- Travel associated with attendance at, presentation at, or organization of academic conferences, symposia, or workshops; development of digital or multimedia research resources; publication, submission, reproduction, or dissemination costs directly associated with research findings; and research tools, instruments, or equipment required for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- University tuition or PhD write-up fees
- Personal stipends or general living expenses
- Institutional overhead or indirect costs
- Publication subventions for books or monographs
- Expenses unrelated to the approved project; costs incurred outside the approved award period unless expressly authorized by CFSACK; any expenditure prohibited by law, institutional policy, or the terms of the award; and travel to a destination for which the Government of Canada advises travellers to “avoid non-essential travel” or “avoid all travel” at the time of travel
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
Selection criteria
- First-time applicants may be given priority where applications are otherwise of comparable merit in order to broaden the reach of CFSACK support.
How to apply
- Select Apply Now.
- Create or sign into your application account.
- Where possible, register using your institutional email address.
- Name your application using the following format: Last Name, First Name_Country.
- Submit your application through the official online application portal by the published deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Awards Committee.
- Shortlisted applicants are contacted within 5 to 7 weeks.
- Finalists are notified by email with next steps.
- Award recipients must accept the terms in the offer letter.
- A final report is required after project completion.
Additional information
- No application fee.
- Only one submission is allowed per applicant.
- First-time applicants are given priority.
- Projects must be completed within one year, with a final report due within three months after completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFSACK Research Awards Program Program
What is the CFSACK Research Awards Program?
This program provides up to CAD 5,000 to support research on Sufi arts, culture, and knowledge. It funds fieldwork, archival research, conferences, workshops, publishing-related costs, and research tools or equipment.
How much funding can be received?
CFSACK Research Awards Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 26, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CFSACK Research Awards Program program?
To be eligible for the CFSACK Research Awards Program program, you must:
Affiliated with a Canadian or U.S. institution.
Project must relate to Sufi arts, culture, and knowledge.
Student, candidate, or postdoctoral fellow status.
What expenses are eligible under CFSACK Research Awards Program?
Fieldwork and site visits directly related to the proposed project
Archival or collections-based research
Community-engaged or participatory research
Creative production or curatorial work
Travel associated with attendance at, presentation at, or organization of academic conferences, symposia, or workshops; development of digital or multimedia research resources
Who can I contact for more information about the CFSACK Research Awards Program?
You can contact Canadian Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture, and Knowledge (CFSACK) by email at research.awards@cfsack.org.
Where is the CFSACK Research Awards Program available?
The CFSACK Research Awards Program program is available the province of British Columbia.