Transformation


The Transformation stream is designed to support large-scale, Canadian-led interdisciplinary research projects that address a major challenge with the potential to realize real and lasting change (high-reward). The challenge may be fundamental, leading to a scientific breakthrough, or applied, with a social, economic, environmental or health impact. Projects are expected to be world-leading, drawing on global research expertise where relevant.

Competitions

2026

2026 Competition

This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five or more members and includes mandatory notice of intent to apply (NOI) and letter of intent to apply (LOI) stages.

Following technical problems in the Convergence portal, the letter of intent to apply deadline for the New Frontiers in Research Fund 2026 Transformation competition has been extended to June 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (eastern).

  • NOI deadline:
  • LOI deadline:
  • Application deadline (by invitation only):

Competition information

Merit review

A multidisciplinary and multisectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.

2024

2024 Competition Competition closed

This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five or more members and includes mandatory notice of intent to apply (NOI) and letter of intent to apply (LOI) stages.

  • NOI deadline:
  • LOI deadline:
  • Application deadline (by invitation only):

Competition information

Merit review

A multidisciplinary and multisectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.

Results

Six applications were awarded funding. Grant periods began March 1, 2025.

2022

2022 Competition Competition closed

This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five or more members and includes mandatory notice of intent (NOI) to apply and letter of intent (LOI) to apply stages.

  • NOI deadline:
  • LOI deadline:
  • Application deadline (by invitation only):

Competition information

Merit review

A multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.

Results

Six applications were awarded funding. Grant periods began March 1, 2023.

2020

2020 Competition Competition closed

This year’s competition is open to interdisciplinary research teams composed of five members or more and includes mandatory notice of intent (NOI) to apply and letter of intent (LOI) to apply stages.

  • NOI deadline:
  • LOI deadline:
  • Application deadline (by invitation only):

Competition information

Merit review

A multidisciplinary and multisectoral review panel composed of national and international members with broad expertise evaluate the applications according to the selection criteria. At the final stage, a jury will select the applications to recommend for funding.

Results

Seven applications were awarded funding. Grant periods began October 1, 2021.


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