The objective of the Transformation stream is to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change. The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise (co-PIs, co-applicants, collaborators), where relevant.
*Note on Interdisciplinarity: Projects that fall under the mandate of only one federal research funding agency (i.e. CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) are not eligible.
The minimum award is $2M per year ($1,600,000 direct costs and $400,000 indirect costs) and the maximum award is $4M per year ($3,200,000 direct costs and $800,000 indirect costs). The duration of all projects is six years, and the competition budget is $144,000,000 (6-8 projects expected to be funded).
The following table is a summary of key agency / ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ deadlines. Please see the notes below on mandatory internal process below.
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Event |
Date |
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| ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Info Session from April 2023 (still relevant for the 2026 competition) | View info session page |
| Internal NOI deadline (entered by NPI in Convergence Portal for administrative review by RPA) | April 7 |
| Team Meetings with Research Project Advisors | April 14-18 |
| External NOI deadline (submitted by institution) | April 15 |
| First draft of LOI due to RPA for review | May 5 |
| May 6 (1pm, ET) | |
| TRAQ DSS DUE (hospital based research) | May 27 |
| TRAQ DSS DUE (non-hospital based) | June 3 |
| Internal LOI deadline (submitted to NPI in Convergence Portal) | June 10 |
| External LOI deadline (submitted by Institution) | June 17 |
Draft review and internal submission deadlines will be posted after the competition is launched.
Your application must be submitted using the agency's . When you hit submit your application will be electronically directed to the Research Services for review and approval. Then, administrators at Research Services will forward your application on to the funding agency on your behalf. Please note the internal submission deadlines for ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ above.
A is required at the LOI and full application stages for this funding opportunity.
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Additional Resources
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI)
- - An NFRF guide that describes best practices for EDI in Research, and includes a list of questions applicants should consider.
Sex and Gender Based Analysis
- - CIHR website that provides an overview of key terms, online training, and key resources for researchers
- - Status of Women Canada webpage with information on what is GBA+ and some mythbusters
- - Status of Women Canada training course on GBA+
Research Security and Risk Mitigation
- ISED
- – Introduction to Research Security and Cyber Security for Researchers
- U15 and Universities Canada
Other Resources
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- SSHRC guidelines that should be used as a reference for applications related to Indigenous research
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- Defines eligible expenses related to the direct costs of research
Contact Information
Research Services
Please contact Jennifer Chen or Mayron Moorhead for additional information on this program.
| Jennifer Chen | Mayron Moorhead |
|---|---|
| Research Projects Advisor Strategic Institutional Programs Email: jc290@queensu.ca |
Associate Director, Institutional Programs Email: mayron.moorhead@queensu.ca |