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.
Most requested
- Government of Canada announces continued investment in social sciences and humanities and interdisciplinary research
- 2025 Exploration Competition
- Canada continues to invest to advance research and innovation projects across the country
- 2026 Transformation Competition
- Acknowledging New Frontiers in Research Fund Support and Communicating the Value of your Research
- Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Research stories
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 that 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
- Government of Canada announces continued investment in social sciences and humanities and interdisciplinary research
[2025-07-09 12:00:00] - New Frontiers in Research Fund 2025 Exploration Competition now open
[2025-04-29 14:00:00] - Canada continues to invest to advance research and innovation projects across the country
[2025-03-13 13:00:00]
From: Canada Research Coordinating committee • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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