Faculty Internal Research Grants

Internal Research Funding Programs

NOTE: All internal grant application forms are in the FGSR Brightspace "course."
Programs Value and Duration Deadline
Saint Mary's University Accessibility Research Fund $7,000 to $15,000 for 3 years March 16, 2026 
Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health Research Grants $10,000 for 1 year March 16, 2026 

International Conference Participation Travel Fund

NOTE: The International Conference Participation Travel Fund is currently accessible to disciplines eligible under SSHRC, thanks to the institutional grant from the SSHRC Exchange program.

 $500 to $2,000

March 16, 2026 

October 15, 2026 
New Faculty Grant $5,000 October 15, 2026 
Course Release for Research Purposes   Nov 2026 for 2027-2028
Course Release for Supervision of PhD Student   Nov 2026 for 2027-2028
Application Process

Please note the changes to the application process:

  • The internal grant application forms are located in the FGSR Brightspace "course."
  • All internal grant submissions are done through Brightspace. Please submit your application form by uploading it to the designated folder in the FGSR Brightspace "course."
  • For assistance with enrolling in the FGSR Brightspace "course," contact your Research Grants Officer.
Brightspace
Application Process

Please note the changes to the application process:

  • The internal grant application forms are located in the FGSR Brightspace "course."
  • All internal grant submissions are done through Brightspace. Please submit your application form by uploading it to the designated folder in the FGSR Brightspace "course."
  • For assistance with enrolling in the FGSR Brightspace "course," contact your Research Grants Officer.
Brightspace
FGSR Grantee's Progress Report

Researchers are required to complete the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report to close out their award to be eligible to apply for future internal research funding.

To request an extension to an internal grant, researchers are required to complete the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report and state a detailed justification for the request, including the current remaining award amount. 

Researchers can find the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report form in Brightspace.

Please submit the Grantee's Progress Report directly to your Research Grants Officer at rgo@smu.ca.

FGSR Grantee's Progress Report

Researchers are required to complete the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report to close out their award to be eligible to apply for future internal research funding.

To request an extension to an internal grant, researchers are required to complete the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report and state a detailed justification for the request, including the current remaining award amount. 

Researchers can find the FGSR Grantee's Progress Report form in Brightspace.

Please submit the Grantee's Progress Report directly to your Research Grants Officer at rgo@smu.ca.

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