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51猎奇入口 is committed to supporting its faculty in their research and creative endeavours. The list below includes some examples of internal funding opportunities for faculty and staff.

For a full list of opportunities, please see the  database.

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SFU-Aurora Network Mobility Seed Fund
VPR Travel Grants, Social Science & Humanities
University Publication Fund
William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund
SSHRC Small Explore Research Grants (SFU/SSHRC Institutional Grants)
Postdoctoral Travel Award

SFU-Aurora Network Mobility Seed Fund (Pilot)

Application deadline: November 20, 2026, 4:30 p.m. PT

The SFU-Aurora Network Mobility Seed Fund supports 51猎奇入口faculty travel to Aurora Network member institutions to start new research and teaching collaborations. The pilot funds early relationship-building that positions faculty for future Aurora, Horizon Europe and other international opportunities.

Applicants choose one pathway:

  • 51猎奇入口Strategic Research Plan priorities
  • Horizon Europe Pillar 2 priorities
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and educational innovation

Key Details

  • Value: Up to $8,000 per award, including any graduate student costs. Approximately 6 awards are available.
  • Eligibility: Full-time 51猎奇入口faculty members with a continuing appointment.
  • Travel: A visit of at least 5 days to an , completed between January 1 and December 31, 2027.
  • Collaboration: Must support a new or newly forming collaboration.
  • Notification: December 15, 2026.
  • How to apply: Email the completed application form and a brief partner confirmation to avpr@sfu.ca by the deadline.

This program is administered by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and adjudicated by the Associate Vice-President, Research; the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Learning and Teaching; and the Senior Director, 51猎奇入口International.

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VPR Travel Grants, Social Science & Humanities

VPR Travel Grants are discontinued as of April 1st, 2025.

University Publication Fund 

Rapid Response - Ongoing;
Single and Serial - Accepting Applications April 12 through May 13

The University Publication Fund (UPF) is established under the authority of the Vice-President, Research for the purpose of providing support to faculty and staff of 51猎奇入口 for their academic publications. The UPF is split into three streams:

  • The Rapid Response Publications supports a maximum of $2,000 with applications accepted all year.
  • The Single Event Publications support applications over $2,000 with an annual intake occurring between April 12th 鈥� May 13th
  • The Serial Event Publications supports applications over $2,000 with an annual intake occurring between April 12th 鈥� May 13th

For more information on these programs, please check the guidelines: PDF

  • Single Event
    • Submit applications to InfoReady.com: 
  • Rapid Response
  • Serial Event Publications Application
    • Submit applications to InfoReady.com: 

Please note that the UPF program is administered by Research Services under authority of the University Publication Fund Committee.

  • UPF Committee Membership: PDF
  • UPF Committee Terms of Reference: PDF

William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund

Opens April 18. Applications accepted until May 18

The William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund reflects the intent of the endowment left by William and Ada Isabelle Steel for research studies on substance use, addiction, and/or dependency.

  • Application deadline: May 18
  • Guidelines and forms
    • Guidelines: PDF
    • Application: Apply on InfoReady Portal: 
    • Budget template: Excel
    • Form B -Steel Fund Completion Report: Revised format now included in InfoReady portal

Please note that this program is funded by William and Ada Isabelle Steel Endowment, where its annual income allocation is used support this annual competition. The William and Ada Isabelle Steel Fund grants are valued at up to $20,000 for a duration of two years.

This program is administered by Research Services and adjudicated by the Associate Vice-President, Research. Please submit your application via . Any questions can be directed to Research Services (ors@sfu.ca).

SSHRC Small Explore Research Grants [SFU/SSHRC Institutional Grants]

Spring Intake - Online application deadline June 1, 4:30 p.m.
Fall Intake - Online application deadline December 15, 4:30 p.m. 

SSHRC Small Explore Research Grants support scholarly research in the contemporary arts, humanities and social sciences for expenses up to a maximum of $10,000 for a single project. There are two intakes (i.e., spring and fall) annually.

  • Application guidelines and forms:
    • Guidelines: Download.pdf
    • Application: Apply on InfoReady Portal: 
    • Form B: Revised format now included in InfoReady portal
    • Chair Evaluations: Not required
    • InfoReady application instructions: Download.pdf
    • Approved Kuali Proposal (this replaces the previously required 51猎奇入口signature sheet); Please see  for complete instructions for submitting a SSHRC Small Grant in Kuali Research.

Funding for this competition is provided by the SSHRC Institutional Grants. All successful applicants must adhere to 51猎奇入口and Tri-Agency guidelines. For more information, please check .

The SFU/SSHRC Small Explore Research Grants program is administered by Research Services under authority of the SFU/SSHRC Institutional Grants Committee. Please submit applications to Research Services (ors@sfu.ca).

Postdoctoral Travel Award

The VPRI Postdoctoral Travel Award is designed to advance the professional development of SFU鈥檚 postdoctoral fellows by providing supplemental financial support for travel to present or disseminate scholarly work at events (e.g., conferences, symposia, workshops). This initiative enables PDFs to showcase their research at national and international events, facilitating engagement with global experts and fostering the development of scholarly and professional networks

The awards are valued at maximum $500 for domestic travel and $1000 for international travel for eligible postdoctoral applicants. 

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