The FCRF New Research Collaboration Program funds new collaborations between French and Canadian teams in all fields of research. The grant provides up to $15,000 CAD for two-year projects to support the mobility of researchers and their students between the two countries. All institutions in France are eligible as partners.
The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of Canadian universities. The FCRF is currently made up of twenty three member universities and supports 15 new projects each year under the New Research Collaboration Program, which promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and the training of young researchers.
Eligibility
Tenured or tenure-track faculty members in any field of research. The PIs must not have obtained joint research funding previously. The proposed project must include graduate students or postdoctoral fellows.
Funding Available
The grants are awarded for a period of two years and up to $15,000 CAD to cover mobility expenses for visits between France and Canada. The funding is transferred to the Canadian institution.
How to Apply
Please send an expression of interest to Sylvie Jasen, International Projects Coordinator and FCRF Correspondent at Carleton, at mobility.programs@carleton.ca. Sylvie will provide information on the competition and will obtain an institutional signature on the application. Note that the OVPRI approval form in cuResearch is required. Choose the following sponsor and program:
- Sponsor: Embassy of France in Canada
- Program: FFCR/FCRF New Research Collaboration
Please read the FCRF 2027 – Guidelines – EN and complete the FCRF 2027 – Application-form – EN. For additional information on applying, visit the FCRF website here.
Sylvie Jasen will provide a review and feedback on applications.
Deadlines
| Email expression of interest to Sylvie Jasen | Once intend to apply |
| OVPRI Approval Form Deadline (cuResearch) | November 27, 2026 |
| Submission to Sylvie Jasen, FCRF Correspondent for Carleton | November 27, 2026 |
Links
For details on the program and guidelines for the 2025 call for proposals please visit the French Embassy in Canada website.
Contact
Sylvie Jasen
International Projects Coordinator
Carleton International
mobility.programs@carleton.ca