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New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration (2026 competition)

Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR)

Up to $125K

Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs) for up to two years

Funds high-risk, high-reward, interdisciplinary research by teams that go beyond traditional disciplinary approaches.

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Who qualifies

Teams composed of established and/or early career researchers at eligible Canadian institutions. A notice of intent was mandatory before the full application. Applicants apply through their institution (internal deadlines are earlier than the external deadline).

Researchers

Good to know

  • Funding: Direct research costs capped at $100,000 per year; up to 25% of direct costs for indirect costs, included in (not added to) the award value. Total up to $250,000 over two years. Competition budget: a minimum of $22 million over two years.
  • Notes: The competition page was reached via search result link (competition-concours-eng.aspx) and fetched directly.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Up to $125,000 per year (including indirect costs)” source ↗
  • amount“Up to two years” source ↗
  • deadline“October 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (eastern)” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.