Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides research scholarships for legal writing and research in Canada. Funding is generally between $5,000 and $15,000 for projects related to legal doctrine, the justice system, and related social science fields.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
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
- Legal doctrine research and publications.
- Research on how the legal system works.
- Research on related fields such as criminology, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and economics.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project information section.
- Attachments section.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- Corporations.
- Associations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to practical legal issues.
- Importance of the topic for Canadian legal work.
- Fit with the Foundation’s research priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the application type
- Apply as an individual, corporation, or association.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in the required applicant section.
- Provide the project information.
- Attach the supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit through the online form or download and submit the PDF form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the grants selection committee.
- Applicants must provide enough information for a fair evaluation.
- Successful applicants are announced in June each year.
Additional information
- Applications for 2026 are closed.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the research priorities page.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research scholarships Program
What is the Research scholarships?
This program provides research scholarships for legal writing and research in Canada. Funding is generally between $5,000 and $15,000 for projects related to legal doctrine, the justice system, and related social science fields.
How much funding can be received?
Research scholarships Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Research scholarships program, you must:
Legal research or writing.
Useful to Canadian legal professionals.
Aligned with research priorities.
What expenses are eligible under Research scholarships?
Legal doctrine research and publications.
Research on how the legal system works.
Research on related fields such as criminology, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and economics.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research scholarships?
You can contact Foundation for Legal Research (CFLR).
Where is the Research scholarships available?
The Research scholarships program is available across Canada.
Is the Research scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research scholarships is a Researchers And Facilities