Early Research Awards - Round 18

The Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities (MCU) has an Early Researcher Awards (ERA) program available. Details for Round 18 of the ERA program are forthcoming.

Important Dates

Eligibility

  • Full-time faculty member or principal investigator at an eligible research institution at the time of application;
  • Started your academic research career on or after January 1, 2017;
To determine if your nomination will be competitive, please reach out and discuss with your Faculty Research Office.

Anticipated Funding Amount

In previous rounds, each award is a maximum of $100,000 and must be matched by an additional $50,000 from the researcher’s institution and/or partner organization.

Applicants should consult with their Faculty Research Office early in the application process regarding matching funds.

Institutional Contact

Nominees are encouraged to contact their Faculty Research Office for initial support of your nomination.

For program-related details, please reach out to Research Awards & Distinctions, Office of Research Services at irp@uwo.ca.