USask Internal Grants Programs

USask senior administration, departments, colleges, and schools have a number of internal funding programs available for faculty research support. Watch your emails, listservs and college websites for notifications of upcoming research funding opportunities and deadlines. 

Administered by the OVPR

Research Junction is a collaboration between the City of Saskatoon and Research Acceleration and Strategic Initiatives to support the development of joint research projects that address contemporary urban issues for the benefit of Saskatoon residents. As the City and university continue to grow together, combining the expertise of City staff with the aspirations of USask's students and researchers will help shape a vibrant culture of discovery and innovation. 

The program is intended to assist in leveraging institutional and external support for collaborative research grants for which matching contributions and/or institutional support is required. 

The program is focused on Tri-Agency grants, including:

NSERC - CREATE, Alliance

SSHRC - Partnership

CIHR –Team and strategic opportunities

Under exceptional circumstances and depending on fund availability, other programs and/or agencies may be considered.

Administered by the Vice-Provost Faculty Relations

Members of the University academic, student or administrative community are eligible to apply for a Conference Fund Grant ranging in value from $250 and $5,000
Deadlines:January 1, May 1, and September 1
Application
Contact: Office of the Vice-Provost, 306-966-8490/306-966-1923

Formerly New Faculty Start-Up Funding, the purpose of this program is to provide start-up funds to all new tenured, tenure-track and continuing status faculty to help them establish their research program at the university. Existing faculty may apply for funding to help re-activate a research program.

The program provides faculty with:

  • A grant of up to $20,000 to match college or department support for any research expense for a new faculty member;
  • In special cases, a grant of up to $20,000 to match college or department support for any research expense for an existing faculty member;
  • In special cases, funds may be used by the provost or designate to award a small stipend to approved research enhancement chairs or to award a research grant to existing faculty.

Deadline: At time of appointment to the U of S 
Application and Guidelines
Contact: Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, vpfaculty.relations@usask.ca 

A portion of the applicant’s salary is designated as a research grant for an acceptable research project. No additional funds exchange between the University and the applicant. The successful applicant receives a larger net salary because less income tax is deducted
Deadlines: May 1 and November 1 
Application
Contact: Office of the Vice-Provost, 306-966-8485

The Collective Agreement between the University and the Faculty Association (Clause 20.12) permits faculty to receive a portion of her/his sabbatical salary in the form of a research grant
Deadlines: May 1 and November 1
Application
Contact: Office of the Vice-Provost, 306-966-8485