Internal funding
An individual or a group of researchers can apply for internal funding. Our internal funding programs are designed to complement and leverage external funding opportunities.
For funding programs managed by the Office of Research, please note that your Faculty will have an earlier internal deadline and other requirements for submission besides those listed below. Faculties may have other funding programs as well.
Contact the Office of Research or your Faculty research facilitator for further information. The date for each internal awards competition can be found in the associated PDF.
Internal funding opportunities
Mobilizing Knowledge Competitions
Aid to Research-Related Events
This program seeks to stimulate the exchange and transfer of knowledge and support visibility and outreach initiatives such as workshops, conferences, lectures, visiting scholars/artists, publications and exhibitions.
There are two competitions per year (fall/spring).
Award details:
- Up to $5,000.
- In special cases when properly justified, a higher amount may be considered.
- Matching funds (1:1) are required.
Deadline:
- Please check with your Faculty
Facility Optimization Program
This program provides funding to upgrade existing research infrastructure and acquire new complementary equipment, components, software, etc. to an existing platform/lab. Upgrading existing equipment and systems will be given priority over new purchases.
Award details:
- Up to $20,000
- Matching funds (1:1) are required
Deadline:
- Please check with your Faculty
Sustainable Transitions Team Research Initiative
This initiative supports the early-stage development of interdisciplinary research, research-creation and creation teams focused on addressing a sustainability challenge related to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Award details:
- Up to $20,000
Deadline:
- March 4, 2024
Internal awards
Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award
This award recognizes, promotes and supports outstanding and innovative emerging researchers whose work contributes significantly to Concordia’s training environment and has an impact on society. This annual award, made possible by Suncor Energy’s generous endowment to Concordia, is intended to articulate Suncor Energy and Concordia’s commitment to researchers at the launch of their careers and enable them to carry their research forward.
Award details:
- Two (2) awards of $10,000 each
Deadline:
- Deadline to submit to each faculty is prior to April 22, 2025 (Please check with your Faculty)
Research Impact Awards
These awards honor the diverse ways in which research and research-creation contribute to academic and scientific impact, society, culture, policy and innovation.
Award details:
- Up to five awards of $5,000 each
Deadline:
- Please check with your Faculty