Current Funding, Awards and Learning Opportunities
Research Funding Flashes
The Office of Research sends out Research Funding Flashes by email to our faculty. These contain important information about internal competitions, funding and award opportunities and training sessions.
Recent Issues
Archive of Past RFFs
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Find Funding
Pivot
Pivot is a funding database which allows you to search for funding in any discipline and includes both Canadian and international funding opportunities.
Pivot is available to all faculty within the University of Toronto. To access Pivot, you need to first claim your profile using your utoronto email address.
University Toronto Research & Innovation
The university maintains a list of funding opportunities and has important information on internal deadlines, upcoming webinars etc.
UofT Funding Opportunities Database
Sign up for the UofT Research Alerts to be notified of upcoming research related news and opportunities.
University of Toronto Research Alerts
CIHR
CIHR is Canada’s primary federal agency for health research. More information about their full range of programs can be found on the CIHR website.
NOTE: All new applicants must register to ResearchNet and obtain a CIHR PIN before applying.
See all CIHR funding opportunities
NSERC
NSERC is Canada’s primary federal agency for research in science and engineering. More information about their full range of programs can be found on the NSERC website.
See all NSERC funding opportunities
SSHRC
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is Canada’s primary federal agency for social science and humanities research. More information about their full range of programs can be found on the SSHRC website.
Additional Resources for Partnership and Partnership Development Grants:
Evidence of a formal partnership document draft
Examples of PG LOI, PG, and PDG applications (UTORid may be required)
See all SSHRC funding opportunities
Public Health Agency of Canada
Funding
NIH
NIH is the United States’ medical research agency –supporting scientific studies that turn discovery into health.
NIH Submission Guide U of T Resource Guide for faculty applying to NIH
NIH Subaward Submission Guide U of T Resource Guide to Completing & Submitting Subaward-Consortium documents
Grants.Gov Find application instructions and download application packages
NIH ASSIST NIH’s new web-based application system
See the common NIH funding opportunities
Awards
Honours, awards and prizes recognizing significant achievements in research and innovation are awarded by many national and international academies, foundations, scholarly associations, and academic institutions. We welcome both self nominations and suggestions of colleagues to nominate for awards.
For a list of upcoming awards, please visit:
AWARDS LIST
Find Training & Learning Opportunities
| Name | Description | Date(s) |
| MRHP (Online Research Ethics) Training |
MRHP Basics for PIs, PI Assistants and Students |
Continuing. Click on the registration link for latest dates. |
| Centre for Research Innovation & Support (CRIS) | Resources and Training Opportunities are offered regularly | See the calendar for the latest events. |
DLSPH and University of Toronto Internal Competitions
2026 Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
UofT internal deadline: 11:59 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026
View application instructions here.
2026 Canada Impact+ Research Postdoctoral Awards
DLSPH internal deadline: 4:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026
View application instructions here.
2026 Research Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship
Important Dates
- DLSPH Notice of Intent to Apply: 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Complete Application Package: 4:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026
View application instructions here.
2026 Connaught Mid-Career Researcher Award
Important Dates
- DLSPH Letter of Interest: 4:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026
- Complete Application Package: Monday, March 16, 2026
View application instructions here.
2026 Undergraduate Research Awards
Important Dates
- DLSPH Deadline: 12:00 pm on Monday, March 2, 2026
- Start Date: May 1, 2026
View application instructions here.
2026 Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
- DLSPH notice of intent deadline: 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
- Complete application package: 4:00 pm on Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Full DLSPH-specific instructions coming soon.
Available Canada Research Chair Opportunities
No Canada Research Chairs currently available.
2024 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
NOTE: This competition is now closed.
Past submission details:
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country’s economic, social and research-based growth.
All applications to be held at UofT must be approved by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) to receive the University’s endorsement. SGS is requesting that Faculty Research Offices nominate their most competitive candidate(s) as there are quotas imposed on the number of applications Canadian Universities can submit. For the 2024-2025 academic year, DLSPH is allowed to submit two applications.
- Please note that affiliated hospitals hold their own competitions and applicants should apply based on where their research will take place. DLSPH will prioritize applicants who will be employed by UofT or have paid fellowships held at UofT and the applicant will be required to be based at DLSPH.
How to Apply
- Submit a Notice of Intent by 4:00 pm EDT on July 9, 2024 by filling out this short form. NOIs will not be adjudicated but will be used to proactively identify review committee members.
- Submit the internal application package by 4:00 PM EDT on July 29, 2024 to the DLSPH Office of Research (research.dlsph@utoronto.ca). A complete internal application package includes:
- Submission form
- Canadian Common CV (CCV)
- Research proposal
- Supervisor’s statement
In addition, 3 reference letters (Arm’s Length Referee, 2nd Referee, 3rd Referee) must be sent by the referees directly to research.dlsph@utoronto.ca by the deadline.
Supporting Documents
For complete details including eligibility and the application process, please refer to the SGS Award Announcement. In an effort to strengthen the applications from UofT, SGS has put together a Banting Application Tip Sheet for applicants and supervisors. You are also encouraged to fully review the CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship awards website.
Network for Improving Health Systems
The Network for Improving Health Systems is a collaboration between the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The Network is creating a strong engine for evidence and knowledge transfer around improving the health care system including evolving pharmacy practice and related health policy. It provides a crucial forum to identify opportunities in the health system for impactful change and to address barriers and challenges to innovation. Find out more.