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Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts
International research participation in Canada
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s program connects foreign students, scientists, and experts with pre-approved research projects at its research centres. It supports research participation in Canadian agriculture and includes an approval process before a Research Participant Agreement is signed.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical 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
- Participation in research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centres.
- Collaboration on pre-approved agricultural research projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Foreign students
- Foreign scientists
- Foreign experts
- Applicants from invited countries
- Applicants from eligible international organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the invited countries or international organizations.
- Applicants not applying for a pre-approved research opportunity.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centres
Selection criteria
- Alignment with pre-approved projects.
- Scientific cooperation priorities.
- Existing academic arrangement with the department, when applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review available research opportunities
- Explore the pre-approved projects matched through the program.
- Identify the research opportunity of interest.
- Step 2: Discuss with scientists
- Contact the relevant scientists directly.
- Discuss the research opportunity before applying.
- Step 3: Submit the official application
- Apply once the call for applicants is issued to the eligible countries or international organizations.
- Wait for the approval process to be completed.
- Step 4: Complete the participant agreement
- If approved, sign the Research Participant Agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are subject to an approval process.
- Interested applicants may first discuss the opportunity directly with the scientists.
- Successful applicants sign a Research Participant Agreement.
- The agreement sets roles, responsibilities, confidentiality, and intellectual property terms.
Additional information
- Successful participants must sign a Research Participant Agreement.
- The agreement covers roles and responsibilities.
- The agreement also covers confidentiality and intellectual property.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts Program
What is the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts?
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s program connects foreign students, scientists, and experts with pre-approved research projects at its research centres. It supports research participation in Canadian agriculture and includes an approval process before a Research Participant Agreement is signed.
Who is eligible for the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts program?
To be eligible for the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts program, you must:
Foreign students, scientists, or experts.
Must match an approved research project.
Invitation-based application only.
What expenses are eligible under Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts?
Participation in research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centres.
Collaboration on pre-approved agricultural research projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at AAFC.O_STB-PPD-Science_Partnerships_Division/Division_des_partenariats_des_sciences-DPP-DGST_O.AAC@AGR.GC.CA.
Where is the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts available?
The Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts program is available across Canada.
Is the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts?
Research Participant Program for International Students, Scientists and Experts is funded by Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)