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Research grants - accounting
Funding for accounting research projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports accounting research projects led by eligible faculty members or full-time doctoral students at Canadian institutions. Funding may reach up to CAD 15,000 for ACPC and CPA Canada-ACPC grants, and up to CAD 13,000 for CBV Institute-ACPC grants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Higher Education
- Research
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accounting research projects
- Teaching case research
- Research intended for scholarly publication
- Research with practical relevance for practitioners
Documents Needed
- Blind research proposal
- Separate cover page
- Curriculum vitae for all researchers
- Supervisor support letter, for independent doctoral or postdoctoral applicants
- Ethics certificate, if required for human subjects research
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time faculty members at Canadian colleges and universities
- Full-time doctoral students at Canadian colleges and universities
- Eligible postdoctoral researchers at Canadian universities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not ACPC members
- Researchers without full-time faculty or doctoral student status at a Canadian institution
- Board members of ACPC during their term and for six months after
- Research committee members applying for awards from their own committee
Eligible expenses
- Research assistants for defined project tasks
- Special datasets, software, and research tools
- Travel and accommodation for data collection or research arrangements
- Telephone, postage, photocopying, and typing costs
- Travel expenses up to CAD 2,000 from research funds
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- ACPC membership fees
- Salaries, including course release or teaching buyout
- Indirect costs, overhead, and institutional administration fees
- Using the grant only for travel
- Unapproved computers, hardware, or software
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Merit of the proposal
- Originality of the research
- Relevance to the accounting profession
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Write a blind proposal focused on the research question, method, and relevance.
- Include a separate cover page and the CVs of all researchers.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the complete proposal through the ACPC research grants page.
- No letter of intent is required for the ACPC research grant.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The ACPC research committee or its delegates review the application.
- Applicants receive a decision by the stated deadline.
- Step 4: Accept terms if approved
- Complete the funding acceptance process using the provided form.
- Provide any required ethics documentation after notification.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the ACPC research committee or its delegates.
- Proposals are assessed for merit, originality, relevance, and other program criteria.
- Funding decisions include the amount awarded and are final and not appealable.
- Successful applicants must accept the funding terms before payment.
- Progress reports are generally required during the project period.
Additional information
- There is no letter of intent for the ACPC research grant.
- Applications are submitted in a one-step process with a complete blind proposal.
- Research teams must acknowledge ACPC and the funder in resulting publications and communications.
- The project must be completed within 36 months.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research grants - accounting Program
What is the Research grants - accounting?
This program supports accounting research projects led by eligible faculty members or full-time doctoral students at Canadian institutions. Funding may reach up to CAD 15,000 for ACPC and CPA Canada-ACPC grants, and up to CAD 13,000 for CBV Institute-ACPC grants.
How much funding can be received?
Research grants - accounting Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research grants - accounting program?
To be eligible for the Research grants - accounting program, you must:
Full-time faculty or doctoral student at a Canadian institution.
Principal investigator must be an ACPC member.
Project must relate to the accounting community.
What expenses are eligible under Research grants - accounting?
Accounting research projects
Teaching case research
Research intended for scholarly publication
Research with practical relevance for practitioners
Who can I contact for more information about the Research grants - accounting?
You can contact Canadian Academic Accounting Association by email at admin@caaa.ca.
Where is the Research grants - accounting available?
The Research grants - accounting program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research grants - accounting a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research grants - accounting is a Grant and Funding