Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award

How to Apply: 

The Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award, a component of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, aims to foster awareness and understanding of NATO and to increase the level of debate on peace, security, and defense-related issues. This award funds post-doctoral researchers, professors and professionals to conduct research and/or lecture at a U.S. institution for a period of three months in fields of study with a connection to NATO, including but not limited to cybersecurity, military history, nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, peace and security, security studies, and transatlantic studies. 

External Deadline: 
Monday, December 1, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Targeted Engagement Grants Program: Young MINDS Initiative

How to Apply: 

The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. We are proud to support the exchange of ideas and a diversity of researchers in the domain of security and defence. New forward thinking research and activities are extremely valuable for National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in the development of evidence-based policy.

 

As part of its efforts to foster the next generation of defence and security scholars, MINDS supports undergraduate and master’s students interested in defence and security through the Young MINDS Initiative.

These grants are valued at $10,000 and must be linked to the MINDS Defence Policy Challenges.

Interested candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s program at an accredited university, and pursuing a degree in political science, history, international relations, public policy, economics, or be able to demonstrate that their field of study is relevant to defence and security studies. Applicants should be sponsored by a professional academic or recognized expert in the field.

External Deadline: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Masters
Research
Undergraduate

Targeted Engagement Grants Program

Eligibility: 

MINDS promotes a multidisciplinary approach to defence and security issues and encourages applicants from various backgrounds to submit projects.

  • Please note that as the program centers its efforts on defence policy development and supporting defence policy decision-making, projects related to the field of social sciences, public policy and national defence matters will be privileged, and efforts will be made not to overlap with other programs in other areas of interest. For example, applicants from the science and engineering fields are invited to consider National Defence’s IDEaS program.
How to Apply: 

The Targeted Engagement Grant program aims to drive innovation in defence policy thinking and to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. We are proud to support the exchange of ideas and a diversity of researchers in the domain of security and defence. New forward thinking research and activities are extremely valuable for National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in the development of evidence-based policy.

The Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) are offered through the Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) Program.

TEGs provide non-recurring financial support, up to a maximum of $50,000CAD, to initiatives such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, research, publications or any other project that aligns with Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) policy priorities. Projects must inform current and future defence policy thinking in the Canadian context.

External Deadline: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants

Eligibility: 

All grants for this funding opportunity are reserved for:

  • First Nations or Métis not-for-profit organizations
  • First Nations or Métis postsecondary institutions
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations serving more than one distinction
  • Indigenous postsecondary institutions serving more than one distinction
While non-Indigenous institutions may not be the primary applicant in these funding opportunities, they may still participate on a proposal as a partner or have individuals participate on a project team in the role of co-applicant or collaborator, as applicable.
How to Apply: 

These institutional grants will support will fund networks for Indigenous-led research that support Indigenous research methodologies and knowledge systems.

External Deadline: 
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

2025-2026 Research Grant

How to Apply: 

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Research Grant. This opportunity supports research that advances the 2024-2029 Childhood Cancer Care Plan and makes a meaningful difference for children, youth, survivors, and families in Ontario.

 

Funding available: Up to $75,000 per project

 

Project categories:

  • Bridging funds for projects with preliminary work (ideally pilot data) already completed
  • New projects for initiatives not yet underway 

The competition is open to researchers and healthcare professionals, including allied healthcare professionals. Primary consideration goes to Ontario citizens and landed immigrants. 

 

»Visit the POGO website for more eligibility requirements, guidelines and to apply 

 

Deadline: December 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST

External Deadline: 
Monday, December 15, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Increasing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Canadian Space Sector

How to Apply: 

Canada can do more to recognize and remedy these gaps so that our national space workforce reflects the wealth of Canada's cultural diversity. With this Announcement of Opportunity (AO), Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in the Canadian space sector, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) seeks to promote equity and diversity in the next generation of space professionals in Canada and make the Canadian space workforce more inclusive by providing space-related training opportunities for underrepresented populations.

This AO aims to offer under-represented groups an opportunity to increase their level of applied knowledge in space science and technology and promote their professional development in order to increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in Canada's space workforce.

External Deadline: 
Friday, February 6, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Women and Diversity Health Communication Strategy

How to Apply: 

Researchers are invited to apply for a new grant funding opportunity sponsored by Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) Women and Diversity Health program (WDH) to conduct a study exploring approaches to optimize knowledge translation on equity-related health care policies and programs within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This project includes the development of a recommended communication and education strategy, approach, or framework for CFHS to utilize as needed.

External Deadline: 
Friday, October 31, 2025
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Fellowships

How to Apply: 

The PCC Fellowship Program supports qualified scientists interested in the field of anti-doping, committed to meaningful research, and demonstrating potential for long-term contribution to the field of anti-doping scien​ce. Fellows selected by the PCC participate in a two-year program. Fellows gain practical knowledge from a U.S.-based, WADA-accredited laboratory and conduct research supporting the anti-doping field.

External Deadline: 
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research

Tanaka Fund Program

How to Apply: 

The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan. Canada offered $1,000,000 to Japan to promote Canadian studies in Japanese universities, while Japan provided 300 million yen for the enhancement of Japanese studies in Canadian universities. The funds were used to establish the “Japan Foundation Trust Fund for the Promotion of Japanese Studies in Canadian Universities”.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are master’s or doctoral level students enrolled at a Canadian university and are conducting research related to Japan with methods in humanities and social sciences. The research must be towards a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. PhD candidates are not eligible.

External Deadline: 
Friday, January 30, 2026
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Doctoral
Masters
Research

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