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National Killam Program
Support for distinguished research scholars
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 160,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2026
- Closing date : May 21, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports distinguished scholars through fellowships and prizes across multiple research disciplines. It funds research, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization for projects that help build Canada’s future.
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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
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2026
- Closing date : May 21, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects of broad significance and widespread interest.
- Collaborative research with an NRC researcher.
- Knowledge exchange and dissemination activities.
- Community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Research abstract
- Research proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- Letters of support or nomination
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers and scholars.
- Canadian university and research institution staff.
- Individuals proposed through an institutional nomination or application.
Who is not eligible
- Retired scholars, where active Canadian scholar status is required.
- Applicants who have already received a Killam Program fellowship, where stated.
- National Killam Program Office employees and program committee members, where restricted.
Eligible expenses
- Release time from employment.
- Travel and accommodation related to collaboration or dissemination.
- Knowledge dissemination costs.
- Replacement costs covered by the institution, where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Support for less than the full fellowship period, where a full period is required.
- Research and laboratory costs that must be obtained from other sources, for Dorothy Killam Fellowships.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a two-stage process with external peer reviewers and a selection committee.
- Final decisions are made by the program’s selection committee.
- Successful applicants are notified after review, and some feedback may be shared later.
- For fellowships, funding agreements and institutional administration apply at award stage.
Additional information
- The program includes three separate award streams.
- Applications are submitted through an online portal.
- Some submissions may require a translated version for review.
- Incomplete or late applications may be rejected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Killam Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the National Killam Program. 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 National Killam Program?
The program supports distinguished scholars through fellowships and prizes across multiple research disciplines. It funds research, collaboration, and knowledge mobilization for projects that help build Canada’s future.
How much funding can be received?
National Killam Program Funds up to $160,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **May 21, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the National Killam Program program?
To be eligible for the National Killam Program program, you must:
Must meet program-specific researcher eligibility.
Must fit the relevant research discipline.
Must comply with required attestations.
What expenses are eligible under National Killam Program?
Research projects of broad significance and widespread interest.
Collaborative research with an NRC researcher.
Knowledge exchange and dissemination activities.
Community engagement and knowledge mobilization activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the National Killam Program?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Where is the National Killam Program available?
The National Killam Program program is available across Canada.