$190M funding for research in Ontario

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Research Fund (ORF) has announced $190 million in funding over the next six years to help attract and retain top scientists, develop cutting-edge technologies, increase investment and create jobs.

The funding will be divided between the ORF’s Research Excellence ($65 million) and Research Infrastructure ($125 million) programs.

Upcoming application deadlines include notice of intents due for the Research Excellence fund on February 12, and for Research Infrastructure, small infrastructure applications need to be timed to CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund applications and submitted by March 14, 2014, and deadline for large infrastructure notice of intent is February 28, 2014.