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Research Funding

Supports impactful, citizen-involved research with long-term funding.
Earthwatch Institute
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 80,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program offers funding from US $20,000 to $80,000 per year to support research projects that produce impactful scientific knowledge and involve citizen participation. It emphasizes long-term research, safety, logistics, and project impact assessments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 80,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Conducting scientifically rigorous research involving citizen scientists.
  • Long-term data collection and analysis projects.
  • Community engagement activities and educational outreach related to research.

Documents Needed

Detailed research proposal, CVs of principal investigators, affiliation proof, and project timeline.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Research institutions affiliated with universities or NGOs.
  • Qualified individual principal investigators with a Ph.D.
  • Research teams capable of conducting long-term, impactful science.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without qualified principal investigators.
  • Projects not involving citizen scientist participation.
  • Applicants lacking long-term research capacity.

Eligible expenses

Liabilities related to volunteer and staff expenses in the field, and project-specific operational costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses unrelated to fieldwork or research activities.
  • Administrative costs not directly tied to the project.
  • Expenses for unrelated organizational activities.
  • Costs incurred before project approval or outside project scope.

Eligible geographic areas

(No specific geographical restrictions listed)

Processing and Agreement

  • The review process involves assessment of proposal eligibility and merit.
  • Eligible projects are notified of acceptance or rejection.
  • A formal funding agreement is signed before disbursing funds.
  • Funding disbursal occurs based on agreed milestones or schedules.
  • Recipients must submit progress reports and financial statements as per agreement.

Additional information

The program emphasizes long-term support, with an average funding duration of 7-8 years, allowing continuous development of research projects.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Funding. 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 Research Funding?

This program offers funding from US $20,000 to $80,000 per year to support research projects that produce impactful scientific knowledge and involve citizen participation. It emphasizes long-term research, safety, logistics, and project impact assessments.

How much funding can be received?

Research Funding Funds up to $80,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Research Funding program?

To be eligible for the Research Funding program, you must: Qualified researchers with citizen involvement and long-term potential.

What expenses are eligible under Research Funding?

Conducting scientifically rigorous research involving citizen scientists. Long-term data collection and analysis projects. Community engagement activities and educational outreach related to research.

Where is the Research Funding available?

The Research Funding program is available the province of Quebec.

Who are the financial supporters of the Research Funding?

Research Funding is funded by Earthwatch Institute

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