Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

Note - Because this competition may require an internal adjudication, HSS and RIS internal deadlines are earlier than typical. Please contact an HSS GFO if you have any questions.

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 23 Canadian universities.

The New Research Collaboration Program call for proposals 2027 is open to any research field and promotes partnerships between researchers in Fance and Canada. The FCRF only funds new collaborations, and researchers who apply must never have worked together before. Applications must come from principal investigators (PIs), both part of research establishments located in France and Canada (see guidelines- eligibility criteria). Please note that PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral fellows are not eligible to apply to this program as PIs.

The funding is awarded for two-year projects in amounts ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 CAD, according to the needs expressed by the principal investigators. It is primarily intended to support the mobility of researchers and their students with 90% of the allocated budget aimed at financing researcher and student mobility. The funds will be managed by the Canadian university to which the project is attached.

Note: the 2-stage call for the France Canada Research Fund – FCRF + Program will be launched at a later date.

In addition to the external funding agency’s submission procedures, this opportunity must also be submitted for Departmental, HSS Faculty, and Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) institutional reviews and approvals via Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). In order to facilitate the HSS Faculty’s administrative review, please ensure "Heather C. O'Brien (Grants Facilitator)" and “Matthew Milner (Grants Facilitator)” are added as "Team Members" on your RP file. 

In accordance with University-wide approval protocols, all tabs of the RP file must be completed, the completed application must be uploaded to the “Attachments” tab, all supporting documentation including support for cash and in-kind commitments and/or letters of support must also be uploaded, and “Submit” must be pressed prior to the HSS internal deadline listed below. HSS cannot guarantee completion of an administrative review for application files that are incomplete and/or are submitted after the HSS deadline. For more detailed RP submission instructions and information, please consult the "How Do I...?" page of HSS Research Support Services website.

Additional Information on the internal submission process: There is a quota for 5 applications that can be put forward from Memorial. A selection process may be implemented.

Step 1: Application submission to Research Initiatives & Services (RIS) Deadline: November 27, 2026 via HSS - HSS internal deadline is Nov. 19, 2026

• How to Submit: Applications must be submitted via the MUN Researcher Portal as per the usual application submission process. Please note, late submissions will not be accepted.

• What to Submit: a copy of the completed application form including required CVs. Application form and guide can be found here:  https://ca.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/call-applications-2027-france-canada-research-fund-ffcr

Step 2: Adjudication process by RIS (as applicable) Memorial may only submit up to 5 applications to the sponsor for this funding opportunity. Depending on the number of applications received, RIS may have to implement an internal adjudication process to select the applications being put forward under the quota. Further details will be provided directly to applicants once all applications are received for the above-noted deadline.

Step 3: Confirmation and submission of selected applications to Embassy of France Deadline: January 8, 2027 Prior to this deadline, RIS will inform applicants whether their applications will be included as part of the quota. RIS will forward selected applications to the Embassy of France.

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), contact an HSS Grants Facilitation Officer (GFO), Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca, 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca, 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) of your intent to apply. Informing HSS of youir intent to apply early, may make it possible for you to avail of HSS's proposal development supports and will help facilitate an efficient final review. A GFO can also answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures.