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Canada Foundation for Innovation - Major Science Initiatives Fund (MSIF)

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Supports the ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance, and promotes good governance and management practices at those facilities. Currently supports 19 facilities.

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Who qualifies

Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions recognized as CFI-eligible can apply on behalf of a pan-Canadian research facility that meets competition-specific criteria. Competitions run about every six years.

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Good to know

  • Funding: The page read does not state a total or per-facility dollar amount for the next competition.

Evidence from the official page

  • status“The 2023 competition is now closed . The next competition is expected to launch in 2028.” source ↗
  • amount“The Major Science Initiatives Fund (MSIF) provides support for the ongoing operating and maintenance needs of research facilities of national importance.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.