Internal funding opportunities
The University of Ottawa offers internal research funding, awarded through a competitive process, enabling researchers to build momentum, strengthen proposals and be more competitive in external competitions.
Research Development Program (RDP)
The Research Development Program (RDP) provides a competitive edge to University of Ottawa researchers through the provision of direct, short-term funding. This funding enables researchers to conduct research which lays the groundwork for a new and competitive research grant application to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) or the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
There are two separate opportunities to the RDP: Seed Funding Opportunity for new researchers and Bridge Funding Opportunity for established researchers.
There are two separate opportunities to the RDP: Seed Funding Opportunity for new researchers and Bridge Funding Opportunity for established researchers.
Emergency Fund for Minor Equipment Repair Program (EFP)
The Emergency Fund for Minor Equipment Repair Program (EFP) aims to provide support for the unanticipated emergency repairs of research equipment caused by a normal and optimal use.
Sabbatical Leave or duly approved research leave
As stated in the Collective Agreement (articles 26.5.1, 26.5.3), professors on "sabbatical" or on a "duly approved research leave" may receive part of their salary as a research grant.
Faculty Development Funds
Researchers should contact their Faculty to obtain specific details concerning Faculty Development Funds, since procedures and availability vary in each Faculty.
Contact us
Research Management Services
Tabaret Hall
Room 159
550 Cumberland St
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 6N5
Tel: 613-562-5841
Fax: 613-562-5338
General support: [email protected]
Contract Support: [email protected]
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Research advisors
Be sure to contact the Faculty’s Research Advisors! They are a great resource and will help guide researchers in the administrative process of getting funding for their research. Check out the faculty’s homepage to find out more.