Programs to support the next generation of scientist

GRANTS

Accelerate Seed Grants: To support early-stage projects with clear, feasible milestones and deliverables, and a demonstrable plan for an expanded next stage

APPLICATION guidelines

Scope

Seed grants focus on basic research across physical, life, computational, and social science domains, relevant but not limited to several of our focus areas. Review guidelines for complete scope.

Value

Up to CDN $125,000 for 1 year

Eligibility

Applicants must have a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto and be eligible to hold tri-council funding. PIs from other Canadian universities can be co-applicants and receive funding.

Deadlines

Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EOI): July 31, 2023
Stage 2 Full Proposal Deadline*: Oct 1, 2023
Stage 3 Notice of Award: Oct 15, 2023
*Only applications that have passed the EOI stage can apply for a full grant

Grants

Accelerate Moonshot Grants: To support high-risk, high-reward projects with an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach that brings together a diverse group of scientists

ApPLICATION GUIDELINES

Scope

Moonshot grants focus on basic research across physical, life, computational, and social science domains, relevant but not limited to several of our focus areas. Review guidelines for complete scope.

Value

Up to CDN $500,000 for 2 years

Eligibility

Applicants must have a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto and be eligible to hold tri-council funding. PIs from other Canadian universities can be co-applicants and receive funding.

Deadlines

Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EOI): July 31, 2023
Stage 2 Full Proposal Deadline*: Oct 1, 2023
Stage 3 Notice of Award: Oct 15, 2023
*Only applications that have passed the EOI stage can apply for a full grant

GrANTS

Accelerate Translation Grants: (1) To support projects with clear commercialization goals and justified/demonstrated market potential (2) To support the implementation or scaling of knowledge mobilization activities, training, and community engagement

APPLICATION guidelines

Scope

Translation grants focus on technology transfer across physical, life, computational, and social science domains relevant but not limited to several of our focus areas. Review guidelines for complete scope.

Value

Up to CDN $500,000 for 2 or 3 years

Eligibility

Applicants must have a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto and be eligible to hold tri-council funding. PIs from other Canadian universities can be co-applicants and receive funding.

Deadlines

Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EOI): July 31, 2023
Stage 2 Full Proposal Deadline*: Oct 1, 2023
Stage 3 Pitch: Oct 10, 2023
Stage 4 Notice of Award: Oct 15, 2023
*Only applications that have passed the EOI stage can apply for a full grant

The Matter Stream at CDL-Toronto

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) provides technical guidance, business insights, and access to capital to entrepreneurs

Creative Destruction Lab

Focus areas

Ventures along the materials value chain; materials discovery, development, or manufacturing and recycling

Stage

Early-stage companies (early venture or growth) or even projects (pre-incorporation); however, start-ups at all levels of maturity will be considered

Innovation areas

Material informatics; tools and processes for materials recycling; biomanufacturing; smart materials; graphene and nanomaterials; materials for energy storage

FeLLOWSHIPS

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: A program of Schmidt Futures

APPLICATION guidelines
Applications for our next cohort of fellows are now open!

Duration

2 years

Focus

For early-career scholars in engineering, mathematics and natural sciences interested in applying AI to their work. Experience with AI is not a requirement, but applicants must have a desire to learn new AI methodologies that stand to accelerate discoveries in their domain.

Location

University of Toronto

GLOBAL PARTNERs

Global Acceleration Network: A network of like-minded organizations around the world working to accelerate materials and molecular discovery

Current partnersJoin

Where

Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia

Why

Global issues demand a global response. To create a healthier, sustainable future, we need new materials quickly. We will get there faster, together.

What

To exchange resources and knowledge, to co-develop standards and best practices, and to connect key players in the value chain to expedite research translation and commercialization

FeLLOWSHIPS

Postdoctoral Fellowships: An opportunity to work with the best and brightest in accelerated molecular and materials discovery at the University of Toronto and around the world

PAST APPLICATION guidelinesMEET OUR FELLOWS
Applications for our 2023 AC postdoctoral fellowship program are now closed.

Value

$75,000 per year (salary support of $70,000 and lab consumables of $5,000)

Length

2 years

Quantity

Up to 6 fellows per cohort

RESIDENCE

Researchers in residence: An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research residency at the AC’s homebase, the University of Toronto

REACH OUT

Duration

Up to 6 months

Focus

Researchers will have expertise in the application of AI and automation to a wide variety of fields and/or drive the implementation of self-driving lab technology

Location

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with research groups across U of T's three campuses in Toronto, Scarborough, and Mississauga

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