Details on transfer payment programs
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- Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more
- Canada Biomedical Research Fund (voted)
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs (voted)
- Canada First Research Excellence Fund (voted)
- Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
- Canadian Research Training Awards Suite (voted)
- College and Community Innovation Program (voted)
- Grants and Scholarships (voted)
- New Frontiers in Research Fund (voted)
- Research Support Fund (voted)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
- Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million
Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more
Canada Biomedical Research Fund (voted)
| Start date | 2021 |
|---|---|
| End date | 2026-27 |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Canada Biomedical Research Fund |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Canada Biomedical Research Fund is a federal grant program announced in Budget 2021 to support high-risk and applied research, training and talent development. It is part of a suite of foundational investments to establish a resilient and robust domestic biomanufacturing sector in Canada. This fund contributes to the pipeline of new technologies and supports the translation of academic research into applications and commercial products. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results | Research networks are developed or strengthened. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | Not applicable New program |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not available |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2026-27 |
| General targeted recipient groups |
Not-for-profit organizations and charities Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, meetings with research community groups and associations) are used as part of the development and delivery process of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 72,479,329 | 71,900,000 | 39,000,000 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 72,479,329 | 71,900,000 | 39,000,000 | 0 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. Funding was reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26 for the ramp up of the program that will then wind down in 2026-27.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (voted)
| Start date | 2008 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Insight Research |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program is a tri-agency initiative that supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build Canada’s growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program awards funding to world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Strengthen Canada’s ability to attract the world’s top researchers. Build a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the government at Canadian institutions. Create a competitive environment to help Canadian institutions attract a cadre of world-leading researchers, collaborators, partners and research users from diverse sectors, nationally and internationally. Contribute to the branding of Canada as a location of choice for world-leading research, science and technology development. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020-21 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 5,293,962 | 6,815,457 | 6,911,426 | 3,429,801 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 5,293,962 | 6,815,457 | 6,911,426 | 3,429,801 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. Spending for CERC fluctuates with competition cycles. Planned spending is decreasing due to the 2018 competition funding ending in 2026-27.
Canada First Research Excellence Fund (voted)
| Start date | 2014 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Insight Research |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) supports Canada’s postsecondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders. CFREF helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Institutions develop ambitious and focused strategies. Canadian postsecondary institutions excel globally in research areas of strategic relevance to Canada. Institutions contribute to creating long-term economic advantages for Canada. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020-21 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 59,762,681 | 59,794,286 | 59,851,904 | 59,851,904 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 59,762,681 | 59,794,286 | 59,851,904 | 59,851,904 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses.
Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
| Start date | 2003-04 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2020-21 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Training and Talent Development |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | SSHRC’s portion of the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in master’s or doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This is a tri-agency program and is administered by each respective agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC). This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Increased enrolment in graduate studies in Canada. Improved time to completion of degrees for Canada Graduate Scholarship holders, relative to national statistics for time to completion in their discipline. Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract the best and brightest young people who will become the next generation of researchers. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2023-24 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2028-29 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and tri-agency or agency-specific electronic communication. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 89,914,837 | 89,918,500 | 74,421,000 | 72,271,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 89,914,837 | 89,918,500 | 74,421,000 | 72,271,000 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The funding announced in Budget 2024 to increase the value of scholarships and fellowship awards is being sought in two steps. The additional funds for 2024-25 and 2025-26 have been approved and the funds for 2026-27 and 2027-28 will be sought through a future process and are not reflected in the planned spending above.
Canada Research Training Awards Suite (voted)
| Start date | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2024-25 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Training and Talent Development |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | SSHRC’s portion of the Canada Research Training Award Suite (CRTAS) will support the next generation of innovators in social sciences and humanities by providing funding and high-quality research training, cultivating research skills, fostering creativity, and empowering researchers to make significant contributions to Canada’s research ecosystem, economy and prosperity. This is a tri-agency program and is administered by each respective agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC). This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
A range of excellent students and postdoctoral researchers are supported and recognized. Students and postdoctoral researchers can concentrate more fully on their research and training. Students and postdoctoral researchers transition to careers where they use their research skills and expertise. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | Not applicable (new program) |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable (new program) |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2030-31 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Individuals or sole proprietorships |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 39,562,363 | 61,592,112 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 39,562,363 | 61,592,112 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The Canada Research Training Awards Suite is a new program from Budget 2024.
College and Community Innovation Program (voted)
| Start date | 2007 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2024-25 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Partnerships |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) is managed by NSERC in collaboration with CIHR and SSHRC. The program increases innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies―particularly small and medium-sized enterprises―in areas of the natural and social sciences, engineering, the humanities and/or health. It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer and the adaptation and adoption of new technologies, in areas of strategic importance to Canada. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Increased awareness by local businesses of the capacity of postsecondary institutions to assist with applied research projects. Increased involvement of faculty in applied research. Increased applied research capacity at colleges. Enhanced acquisition by college students of applied research knowledge and experience, and exposure to business work environments. Greater adoption of new technologies and processes by local businesses and other organizations. Increased applied research collaborations between colleges, universities, local businesses and other organizations. Increased research and development investment by local businesses and other organizations. Increased productivity and competitiveness of local businesses and other organizations. Enhanced reputation of colleges as applied research partners for local businesses and other organizations. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2018-19 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 9,842,233 | 13,180,294 | 2,135,000 | 1,295,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 9,842,233 | 13,180,294 | 2,135,000 | 1,295,000 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. Funds received from NSERC for the College and Community Innovation Fund through the Supplementary Estimates B.
Grants and Scholarships (voted)
| Start date | 1978 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Insight Research Research Training and Talent Development Research Partnerships |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Grants and Scholarships program consists of grants and scholarships awarded for research, talent development and research dissemination activities in the social sciences and humanities. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2024-25 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups |
Not-for-profit organizations and charities Academia and public institutions Individual or sole proprietorships |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 396,287,824 | 414,446,086 | 421,721,383 | 446,161,220 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 396,287,824 | 414,446,086 | 421,721,383 | 446,161,220 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The Grants and Scholarships program is increasing in 2025-26 and in future years due to the funding received from Budget 2024 to increase the value of scholarship and fellowship awards and to increase core research grants.
New Frontiers in Research Fund (voted)
| Start date | 2018 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | New Frontiers in Research Fund |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) supports research that is international, interdisciplinary, fast breaking and high risk / high reward. It supports projects not easily supported through existing tri-agency and agency-specific mechanisms, and contributes to enhancing Canada’s competitiveness in the global, knowledge-based economy. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Canada generates opportunities to build strength in high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Canada builds strength and leadership in interdisciplinary and transformative research. Canadian researchers have enhanced opportunities to participate in research with international partners. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | Not applicable New program |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Other: Persons (researchers) |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 123,554,063 | 121,162,580 | 143,812,580 | 119,812,580 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 123,554,063 | 121,162,580 | 143,812,580 | 119,812,580 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The increase in 2026-27 is due to a reprofile of $24 million from 2020-21 in response to pandemic-incurred delays.
Research Support Fund (voted)
| Start date | 2003 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2022-23 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | Canada’s university and college research environments are strong. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Support Fund |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Research Support Fund (RSF) supports a portion of the indirect costs associated with the conduct of academic research in institutions that receive research grant funds from any of the three federal research funding agencies. Grants are awarded to eligible institutions using a progressive funding formula based on the average revenues from research grants received from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. SSHRC manages this tri-agency program on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Funded Canadian institutions have well-equipped research facilities. Funded Canadian institutions have world-class research resources. The research enterprise is effectively and strategically managed and efficiently administered. Regulatory requirements related to international accreditation standards in research are met. Intellectual property generated by research activities is managed effectively. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020-21 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 466,451,926 | 482,808,090 | 509,328,090 | 553,888,090 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 466,451,926 | 482,808,090 | 509,328,090 | 553,888,090 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The Research Support Fund program is increasing in 2025-26 and in future years due to the funding received from Budget 2024 to increase core research grants.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
| Start date | 2008-09 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2014-15 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Training and Talent Development |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is a tri-agency program designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award. This financial award assists students during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, or health-related fields. This program is administered by CIHR on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Establish a Canadian doctoral scholarship that is internationally competitive and internationally recognized. Enhance capacity of Canadian universities to attract the best and brightest students from Canada and the world with the potential to become leaders in the next generation of researchers in Canada. Attract top students from other countries who will bring with them new knowledge and ideas and enrich the Canadian learning environment. Retain Canada’s top doctoral students in the face of intense international competition for the brightest researchers. Promote and brand Canada as a home of research excellence and Canadian universities as world-class institutions of research and higher learning. Establish effective research collaborations and networks between Canada and the recipients’ home countries. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020-21 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2025-26 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and directed tri-agency or agency-specific electronic communication, as well as through the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships website. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 8,266,666 | 8,300,000 | 8,300,000 | 8,300,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 8,266,666 | 8,300,000 | 8,300,000 | 8,300,000 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses.
Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million
Canada 150 Research Chairs (voted)
| Start date | 2017 |
|---|---|
| End date | 2025-26 |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2017-18 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive. Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Insight Research |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Canada 150 Research Chairs Program provides Canadian universities with a one-time investment to attract top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers (including Canadian expatriates) to Canada. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Strengthened research capacity in Canada through the recruitment and retention of top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers. Enhanced reputation of Canada as a global centre for science, research and innovation excellence. Improved capacity of universities to generate and apply new knowledge. Improved training and development of highly qualified research personnel. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2020-21 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | There are no plans to evaluate this program as it will end in 2025-26. The program has been evaluated within the five-year period since its establishment. |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,750,000 | 1,312,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,750,000 | 1,312,500 | 0 | 0 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. The Canada 150 Research Chairs program is sunsetting in 2025-26.
Indigenous Research Capacity - Indigenous Leadership in Research Network Grants (voted)
| Start date | 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| End date | 2029-30 |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2024-25 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Partnerships |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Indigenous Leadership in Research Network grant program is to support Indigenous-led research and increase self-determination and/or capacity in federally-funded research activities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Partnerships are established to advance Indigenous research. Indigenous research talent is supported. Indigenous research knowledge is produced and mobilized. Capacity for Indigenous research and self-determination is increased. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | Not applicable (new program) |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable (new program) |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | No evaluation is planned for this initiative. Expenditures are below the requirement for evaluation. |
| General targeted recipient groups |
Not-for-profit organizations and charities Academia and public institutions Indigenous recipients |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 1,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 1,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses.
Lab to Market (voted)
| Start date | 2023 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2023-24 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Partnerships |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The Lab to Market program supports experiential training opportunities for students and researchers, allowing them to explore the commercial potential of their work and encourage their development into scientific entrepreneurs. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results | Institutions participate in Canada’s Lab to Market system and establish inclusive and collaborative training networks. Networks establish connections within the innovation ecosystem. Students and researchers develop knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship and how to transfer their research to the market. They apply the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills acquired. A national training ecosystem is established. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | Not applicable |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | 2026-27 |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and tri-agency or agency specific electronic communication. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 399,762 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 399,762 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses. Lab to Market is a new program managed by NSERC. Competitions will occur every five years.
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS Scholarship Initiative)
| Start date | 2018 |
|---|---|
| End date | 2025-26 |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Appropriated annually through the Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2018-19 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities. Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used. |
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Research Training and Talent Development |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) is a Department of National Defence (DND) initiative, part of which is administered by SSHRC on behalf of DND. The MINDS initiative aims to strengthen the Canadian knowledge base in contemporary defence and security issues by supporting research training and fostering capacity-building in defence and security-related areas across disciplines. SSHRC is responsible for providing this financial support on behalf of DND to students at the master’s and doctoral levels and to postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing research related to defence and security, thereby helping to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions. |
| Expected results |
Fostering of the next generation of defence and security experts and scholars. Increased understanding by the Canadian public of defence and security issues. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | No evaluation is required for this initiative as expenditures are below the requirement for evaluation. |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | No evaluation is planned for this initiative. Expenditures are below the requirement for evaluation. |
| General targeted recipient groups | Academia and public institutions |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery. |
| Type of transfer payment | 2024-25 forecast spending | 2025-26 planned spending | 2026-27 planned spending | 2027-28 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 602,000 | 602,000 | 602,000 | 602,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 602,000 | 602,000 | 602,000 | 602,000 |
Note: These figures do not include operating expenses.