Research funding

Funding to support research and innovation at Ontario’s publicly-assisted colleges and universities, research hospitals and research institutes.

Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund

How to apply for funding to conduct research to help fight COVID-19.

We are no longer accepting proposals. Proposals were accepted through the Ontario Together portal until April 24, 2020.

How to apply for funding to help cover the cost of research operations (for example, salaries, supplies, etc.)

How to apply for funding to help cover the costs of research infrastructure (for example, renovating facilities, purchasing equipment, etc.).

How to get government funding to build a research team.

Find research funding programs for other sectors:

Asset maps and fact sheets on programs and services that support Ontario’s innovation economy.

A network of services and programs for researchers, entrepreneurs and tech companies.

How to get funding for research projects with partners in China or Israel.

Updated: March 15, 2022

Published: August 11, 2015