Important Updates - March 3rd 2026
Regular updates outlining research opportunities and special activities emailed to faculty on behalf of the Office of Research & Innovation.
For any questions or concerns, please kindly direct your response to research@trentu.ca, as this will ensure it reaches the appropriate contact.
News and Events
Procurement Reminder - March 2026
Orders must be received by March 31.
Many research accounts require reporting to external agencies for activities ending March 31, 2026.
Goods and services must be received on campus by March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM to be included in your March 31 research project financial report, regardless of whether or not the invoice has been paid.
Funding Opportunities
Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award
A new offering designed to attract top international postdoctoral fellows to Canada.
The Global Excellence Award is a competitive call providing an enhanced funding package to support the relocation and integration of postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) into Canadian research and innovation ecosystems. Funding available (jointly funded by Mitacs and industry partners): $170,000 over the two years, with a minimum of $70,000/year allocated to stipend and up to $15,000/year available for relocation or research expenses.
Applications are due by May 1st 2026.
Reminders
Reminder: Call for Nominations - Trent University Research Impact Award
The Trent University Research Impact Award recognizes a Trent University researcher or research team whose original and impactful work has made a significant contribution to society at the local, regional, national, or international level.
This opportunity is open to faculty, staff, postdoc, adjunct, associate, or a team affiliated with Trent University research to submit or stand for nomination. Full details on eligibility can be found here.
Please submit the nomination form and all required documentation outlined in the terms of reference by March 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
To learn more about this opportunity and access the nomination documents, please visit the website here.
This is a two-stage funding process; it requires a consortium across at least 3 participating countries. Projects must be focused on at least one of the identified. For the Canadian research team, there is up to $100,000 available over 3 years through an NSERC Alliance-like grant.
Registrations must be submitted by the Research Consortium Lead through the BFGo portal before 23:59 UTC on March 5, 2026.
The Canadian principal applicant must submit a letter of intent (LOI) to NSERC through the NSERC online system before 8:00 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026.
Full applications are by invitation only and are due September 17, 2026.
Reminder: UArctic Networking Seminar Session: Canadian UArctic Project Funds
The session will begin with a brief overview of the available funding streams, application processes, timelines, and practical tips for developing strong proposals. Then, there will be facilitated breakout rooms where participants can discuss project ideas with other participants, build partnerships, and begin shaping application ideas for submission to the 2026 Canadian UArctic Project Funding programs. Groups may have the opportunity to present their project idea for feedback during the session.
The session will be taking place on March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM NST (11:30 AM EST)
REGISTER HERE (limited space available)
Universities can be project partners on this opportunity but cannot be the lead applicant. There are wasteCANcreate and PACT (Primary Agriculture Clean Technologies) streams. Intake forms are due March 18th.
Reminder: Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Research Partnership Program
The Road Safety Research Partnership Program (RSRPP) provides grant funding to researchers in Ontario’s broader public sector and non-profit organizations to support policy-relevant transportation safety research. Projects must be completed within 3 years, with up to $50,000 per year available. The application deadline is March 27, 2026. Internal deadline is March 20, 2026. Please note that institutional signatures are required and indirect costs for this opportunity are capped at 15%. Completed applications, as well as any questions regarding the program, can be submitted to RSRPP@ontario.ca.
Reminder: National Killam Program information session: Killam Prizes, Dorothy Killam Fellowships, Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships
Information sessions will be held on March 12, 2026 1:30-2:30PM EST (English) and March 19 1:30-2:30PM EST (French). The sessions will provide an overview of the National Killam Program, general advice on developing strong submission packages, and information on program changes for the upcoming cycle, including updated guidelines for Killam Prize submissions.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to the National Killam Program Office at KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. The 2027 program cycle will open on March 25, 2026.
Reminder: NSERC/NSTC (Taiwan) International joint call for proposals
Semiconductors and AI
A letter of intent (LOI) must be submitted by the Canadian principal applicant on behalf of the Canada-Taiwan team by March 25, 2026 before 8:00pm EST. ORI internal deadline is March 18. The award value is a maximum of $75,000/year for 3 years. For questions, reach out to taiwan@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
Reminder: UArctic Funding Opportunities are now open
Deadline is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 PM CEST (5:59 PM EST). Internal deadlines are April 10, 2026. The information session recording is available here.
Funding availability is pending approval from Global Affairs. For streams and values, refer to the website.
- Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund
Stream A, $40,000, 2 years
Stream B, $100,000, 5 years (will only be offered in 2026)
- Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund, $15,000
- Travel Fund, $5,000. Unfortunately, the next round of Travel Support Funds for faculty/staff will likely not be available until September 2026. There may be support for students to 2026 UArctic Congress in the Faroe Islands in May.
Reminder: UArctic Call For Submissions to Strengthen Indigenous and Northern Research Collaboration
2026 Canadian project funding calls are now open, and include a new 5-year stream of up to $100,000 for Northern- and Indigenous-led research and education collaborations (Stream B). Stream A funds are for 1-2 years, and $15,000-$40,000. Applications are due April 24, 2026 (internal deadline April 10, 2026).
Reminder: NSERC CREATE Applications
Application processes remain the same as last year. The ORI must be notified if you intend to submit a LOI due to institutional allotments.
NEW - For the 2027 competition, NSERC will fund one additional CREATE initiative through quantum funding announced in Budget 2025 as part of the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS)
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2026 (LOI) and September 22, 2026 (full application). Internal deadlines are 10 business days in advance of the external funder’s deadline.
Reminder: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2026 ESV Conference
Registration is open. The conference occurs in Toronto from May 12-15th.
More information here.
Reminder: SSHRC Destination Horizon Grants
SSHRC is accepting applications to the Destination Horizon Grants for social science and humanities researchers to build capacity, foster existing partnerships, and further develop networks and/or consortia with European Union and other “associated countries” researchers, with the ultimate goal of applying to Horizon Europe—Pillar II calls for proposals. These are not grants to conduct research or to implement existing Horizon Europe projects. Similar to the SSHRC Connection grants, proposals are expected to respond to the objectives of the Research Partnerships program. Destination Horizon Grants are valued at up to $15,000 for one year and must be fully matched by cash contributions from the host institution (Trent).
There is a required notice of intent for interested applicants:
- Notify ORI of your intention to submit by emailing researchsupport@trentu.ca by March 30.
Full applications are due to the SSHRC by May 22, 2026. The internal deadline is April 20, 2026. The next SSHRC deadline will be September 22.
For more information, refer to the website.
Reminder: Horizon Europe 2026-2027 Funding Opportunities and Useful Links
The European Commission has published the Horizon Europe work program (i.e. funding opportunities) for 2026-2027. More information is available here: Horizon Europe work programs for 2026-2027 published | EURAXESS.
Information on Canadian participation in Horizon Europe (eligibility, consortium building and process to apply) is available here: How to apply to Horizon Europe.
Currently open funding is listed, and applications are submitted, through the Calls for proposals | EU Funding & Tenders Portal. This search tool is helpful for finding potential consortium partners: EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Brianne Lisinski
Research Operations Coordinator
Office of Research & Innovation
(705)-748-1011 ext. 7050