Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides an external confidential review service to strengthen nomination dossiers for national and international awards. It supports review of preliminary candidate files and feedback from expert reviewers to improve quality and competitiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- External review of nomination dossiers for awards.
- Confidential peer assessment of candidate files.
- Feedback to improve nomination quality and competitiveness.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian institutions
- Post-secondary institutions
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The institution notifies the program contact that a nomination dossier is being submitted.
- The preliminary complete nomination file is sent by email for external review.
- Reviewers provide comments to the institution before the nomination deadline.
- The team follows up if additional coordination is needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Initiative for Global Excellence Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Initiative for Global Excellence. 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 Initiative for Global Excellence?
This program provides an external confidential review service to strengthen nomination dossiers for national and international awards. It supports review of preliminary candidate files and feedback from expert reviewers to improve quality and competitiveness.
Who is eligible for the Initiative for Global Excellence program?
To be eligible for the Initiative for Global Excellence program, you must:
Canadian institutions
Award nomination dossiers
Preliminary complete file
What expenses are eligible under Initiative for Global Excellence?
External review of nomination dossiers for awards.
Confidential peer assessment of candidate files.
Feedback to improve nomination quality and competitiveness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Initiative for Global Excellence?
You can contact Universities Canada by email at GEI@univcan.ca.
Where is the Initiative for Global Excellence available?
The Initiative for Global Excellence program is available across Canada.
Is the Initiative for Global Excellence a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Initiative for Global Excellence is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Initiative for Global Excellence?
Initiative for Global Excellence is funded by Universities Canada