The Federal Government has just announced new funding directed towards supporting international, interdisciplinary, fast-breaking and high-risk research.  The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) provides $275 million over the next 5 years plus $65 million ongoing, and will support groundbreaking research in three streams:  Exploration; Transformation; and, International.

The objective of the inaugural competition is to generate opportunities for early career researchers (ECRs – defined as individuals who have five years or less experience since their first academic appointment as of the NOI deadline of January 11^th, 2019) to carry out highly innovative projects that defy current research paradigms, propose a unique scientific direction, bring disciplines together beyond the traditional disciplinary approaches, and/or use different perspectives to solve existing problems.  Projects must be interdisciplinary, high-risk and high-reward and may involve any disciplines, thematic areas, approaches or subject areas eligible for funding across the tri-agencies.

Notice of Intent to Apply deadline: January 11, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Agency application deadline: February 7, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. PST

Applications must be received in the Office of Research a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the full application deadline. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Research via Romeo. Please allow enough time for Chair and Dean approval.