
New Frontiers in Research Fund
The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk / high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian-led research.
COVID-19 update
Due to COVID-19, some competition deadlines are being revised and some grants are being extended. Learn more about the impacts on the New Frontiers in Research Fund.
Funding streams
The NFRF has three streams that each support specific goals, and the flexibility to launch special calls:

Exploration
Exploration generates opportunities for Canadians to conduct innovative high-risk / high-reward interdisciplinary research

International
The International stream enhances opportunities for Canadian researchers to partner on international projects

Transformation
Transformation provides large-scale support for Canada to build strength and leadership in interdisciplinary and transformative research

Special calls
Special calls are targeted to support emerging research as needed
About the New Frontiers in Research Fund
About the NFRF
Learn more about the NFRF program
Program characteristics
The NFRF has characteristics to enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global, knowledge-based economy
Competition results
Interactive dashboard of NFRF competition results
Contact us
General and communications inquiries and technical help
Featured

An interactive dashboard highlights key data on NFRF competitions, providing insights into how funding is distributed

Learn about NFRF-funded researchers and their research projects
Latest
- New Frontiers in Research Fund 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation now open
[2023-01-27 10:30:00] - Government of Canada leads major international research initiative on climate change
[2022-11-10 10:00:00] - The New Frontiers in Research Fund 2022 Horizon Global Platform Competition is now open
[2022-08-04 14:00:00]
From: Canada Research Coordinating committee • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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