The objective of the Exploration stream is to generate opportunities for researchers to conduct high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research not easily supported through funding opportunities currently offered by the Tri-agencies. It seeks to inspire highly innovative projects that defy current research paradigms, propose a unique scientific direction, bring disciplines together beyond the traditional disciplinary approaches, and/or use different perspectives to solve existing problems.
Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs)
See the Exploration web site for full competition details (eligibility, funding, timelines, submission requirements, etc.) http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/exploration/2019/competition-concours-eng.aspx
DEADLINES
NOI Deadlines
SPARC voluntary review of NOI: SPARC is available to review research summaries (2,500 characters). Please send your summary in a Word document by July 25, 2019. SPARC point of contact: Sharon Marsh
UBC e-submission deadline: August 1, 2019, 8:30am
NFRF NOI Deadline: August 7, 2019, 4:30pm.
LOI Deadlines
UBC RPIF Deadline: August 28, 8:30AM
UBC e-submission deadline: September 3, 2019, 8:30am
NFRF LOI deadline: September 4, 2019, 4:30pm
Full Application Deadlines
UBC e-submission deadline: December 4, 2019, 8:30am
NFRF Full Application deadline: December 10, 2019; 4:30pm