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Funding Opportunities Hub

Spotlight Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities that support international collaboration, mobility, partnership development, and global engagement initiatives.

 

International Initiatives Micro-Fund (IIMF) Learn more

Supports international collaborations and initiatives that advance McMaster’s global engagement priorities.

Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program Learn more

Supports travel and activities that help establish and strengthen international partnerships.

EduCanada Scholarships Learn more

Funding opportunities that support international education, mobility, and collaboration.

Scholars At Risk Program (SARP) Learn more

Supports McMaster faculty, departments, and research centres in hosting and employing scholars affected by conflict, violence, and displacement.

 

Open Funding Opportunities

Table detailing open grant names, sponsors, funding values, statuses, and deadlines.
Opportunity SponsorFunding Value Status Deadline
Lund University Get Started Funding 2026Lund University Up to CAD $10,300OpenOct 20, 2026
BCDI 2030 Institutional Partnerships in Egypt (B10–B12) 2026Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Universities Canada (UnivCan) $500,000–$650,000 (plus 18% Canadian contribution)OpenOct 30, 2026
University of Oulu Strategic Partnership Development Funding (SPDF) 2027University of OuluUp to EUR 10,000OpenNov 1, 2026
Glasgow's Global Partnership Fund (GGPF) 2026-27University of GlasgowGBP 5,000 (plus 50% match funding)OpenNov 4, 2026
U21 Collaborative Seed Fund 2026Universitas 21 (U21) Up to $10,000OpenDec 31, 2026
SICI Membership Development FundShastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)Up to CAD 500OpenRolling
Mitacs AccelerateMitacsCAD $15,000–$20,000 OpenRolling

All Funding Opportunities

Explore all grants, scholarships, and mobility programs supporting international development, student exchanges, research collaborations, academic visits, conferences, and global learning experiences across the complete OIA Mobility Grants Database.

For research-focused grants, please consult with the Research Office for Administration Development and Support (ROADS).

Need Support?

Some international funding opportunities require institutional review, endorsement, or submission support. If you would like the Office of International Affairs to support an application or apply on your behalf, please complete the OIA Grant Application Approval Form.

If you have questions about specific finding opportunities, or need guidance with your application, please contact please contact us at oiagrant@mcmaster.ca.

Spotlight on Funded Research

Discover how funding opportunities have supported international partnerships, mobility, research collaboration, and other initiatives that advance McMaster’s global engagement goals.

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