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L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)
Canada-India research collaboration support
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 18, 2026Latest change: The Letter of Intent Guide now includes clearer submission guidance, a new free-form section capped at 10 pages, and clarified host-institution support letter instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 18, 2026
Latest change: The Letter of Intent Guide now includes clearer submission guidance, a new free-form section capped at 10 pages, and clarified host-institution support letter instructions.
Letter of Intent Guide updated
The Letter of Intent Guide was updated with expanded instructions on what the LOI must include, including a new Free form section limited to 10 pages. Host-institution support letter requirements were also clarified, including signature-matching expectations. The guidance around strategic areas and multi-country collaboration is now more explicit, which slightly affects how applicants frame the scope of their proposal.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports a Canada-India research center focused on strategic areas for both countries. It aims to strengthen research collaboration, knowledge mobilization, training opportunities, and partnerships with businesses and other knowledge users.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Knowledge exchange between Canada and India in areas of mutual strategic importance.
- Knowledge and personnel mobilization.
- Research exchanges.
- Networking and partnerships with business and other end users.
- Collaborative research between Canadian stakeholders and Indian counterparts.
Documents Needed
- Book 1: The Proposal
- Book 2: Letters of Support
- Book 3: Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Book 4: Signature pages of the Academic Participants
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic organizations
- Public sector organizations
- Private sector organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- India
How to apply
- Submit a Notification of Intent (NOI) as a complete, merged PDF on one USB stick.
- Participate in one of the webinars after NOI processing.
- Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) only after submitting a NOI.
- Submit a Full Application (FA) only if invited by the NCE Steering Committee.
Processing and Agreement
- Materials provided at the NOI stage will be made available to reviewers in subsequent review stages.
- The NCE Special Selection Committee will review all LOI applications, including the NOIs and submit corresponding reports and recommendations on which applicants should be invited to submit an Full Application (FA) to the NCE Steering Committee.
- The NCE Steering Committee makes the final decision.
- An Expert Panel will review the application, meet with the applicants and present their findings to the NCE Special Selection Committee.
- The successful Centre will be evaluated annually against these same criteria.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) Program
What is the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)?
This program supports a Canada-India research center focused on strategic areas for both countries. It aims to strengthen research collaboration, knowledge mobilization, training opportunities, and partnerships with businesses and other knowledge users.
Who is eligible for the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) program?
To be eligible for the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) program, you must:
Canadian and Indian partners required.
Multi-sector collaboration expected.
Research center focused on strategic areas.
What expenses are eligible under L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)?
Knowledge exchange between Canada and India in areas of mutual strategic importance.
Knowledge and personnel mobilization.
Research exchanges.
Networking and partnerships with business and other end users.
Collaborative research between Canadian stakeholders and Indian counterparts.
Who can I contact for more information about the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)?
You can contact Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) by email at info@nce-rce.gc.ca.
Where is the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) available?
The L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi)?
L'initiative du centre d'excellence en recherche Canada-Inde (CERCi) is funded by Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)