Upgraded | Canadian Government Funding

List of required information for application:

1. Applicant information:

- Name, contact details, and affiliation of the Principal Investigator (PI)

- Background and qualifications of the PI

2. Project description:

- Clear and concise description of the proposed educational activities

- Explanation of how the activities will encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue further studies or careers in research

- Specific focus on courses for skills development, research experiences, and mentoring activities

3. Project timeline:

- Detailed schedule of activities and milestones

- Expected duration of the project

4. Budget:

- Itemized budget for the proposed educational activities

- Justification for each budget item, explaining how the funds will be used to enhance diversity in research

5. Evaluation plan:

- Description of how the effectiveness of the educational activities will be assessed

- Indicators or metrics to measure success and impact

6. Institutional support:

- Letter of support from the applicant's institution, expressing commitment to the project and willingness to provide necessary resources

7. Collaboration and partnerships:

- Any plans for collaborations with other institutions or organizations to enhance the impact of the educational activities

8. Recruitment and retention strategies:

- Strategies to recruit and retain individuals from diverse backgrounds in the research program

- Plans for outreach to underrepresented groups and communities

9. Dissemination plan:

- Explanation of how the outcomes and lessons learned from the educational activities will be disseminated to the wider research community

10. Previous experience:

- Description of the applicant's previous experience in conducting research education programs or similar initiatives

- Demonstrated success in advancing the careers of individuals from diverse backgrounds

11. Compliance with NIH policies:

- Confirmation of compliance with NIH policies and guidelines for research education programs

12. Letters of recommendation:

- Optional: Letters of recommendation endorsing the applicant's commitment to promoting diversity in research and their ability to effectively carry out the proposed activities.

Apply Now

Funding Amount

Clipboard symbol with a small checkmark bottom right

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Activities

Deadline to Apply

Apply for Funding

88%

Approval rating across all Canadian funding programs

93%

Average time savings to our clients, compared to
businesses that apply for funding in-house

Apply for this program

Woman on high chair reading a book in a small room with windows

CanExport SMEs

Amount of Funding

Up to 50% funding to a maximum $50,000 grant per project;
Applicants may receive up to 50% of eligible costs for up to $10,000 to $50,000 in grant funding per project;
The applicant is responsible for the remaining 50% of costs;
The annual CanExport contribution maximum is $99,999 (in the event of multiple projects approved in the same government fiscal year);
A group of related companies cannot receive >$200,000 in funding in a single fiscal year. Projects budgets should be between $20,000-100,000; and
Applicants can apply for funding multiple times as long as their prior CanExport application has been completed all reporting is finished.

CanExport SMEs

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible for the CanExport program, Canadian businesses must:

Maintain 1 to <500 full-time employees;
Earn annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000;
Be federally incorporated federally or classified as a limited liability partnership (LLP);
Create eligible project expenses of $20,000 or more; and
Be financially stable and able to pay all project expenses not covered by the program.

‍