Northern Ontario universities, colleges, and research institutions (defined as a not- for-profit organization whose primary activity is scientific research and which is formally affiliated with a Northern Ontario post-secondary institution).

Before you begin, check if you fall within the eligible region of Northern Ontario.

What is eligible?

IRCs up to five years in duration are eligible for funding.

Eligible projects, activities and associated costs include but are not limited to:

• Salary and mandatory benefits of the chair holder over the duration of the project
• Construction or renovation of laboratories or supporting facilities used directly in carrying out the research
• Acquiring, operating and maintaining research equipment used directly in carrying out the research
• Materials used directly in carrying out the research
• Costs associated with publishing research findings

What is not eligible?

Ineligible activities and associated costs include, but are not limited to:

• Compensation-related expenses of other members of the research team
• Any indirect operating or administrative costs
• Fees for professional and technical services
• Travel, accommodation and meeting costs
• Office equipment and furnishings

Applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation take the following path:

Apply

Submit your application and we’ll review it and make sure your project meets our program guidelines.

Evaluation

We’ll get some additional information on your project and review it in greater detail.

Decision

We’ll share our review with our board of directors, who will make the final decision on your application.

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