The Killam Research Fund is administered by the Office of the Vice-President (Research) and supports research, scholarship, and creative activities to advance our objectives in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. This fund assists researchers in developing leading, recognized and externally financed programs of research.

The Killam Research Fund is divided into four grant platforms:

1. Conference Travel Grants (as per travel grid) – Application 90 days in advance of conference presentation, apply once every two fiscal years (April-March)

2. Research Operating Grants (< $7,000) – On-going, once per fiscal year to any one of 2, 3, or 4 grants program. If successful, no applications may be made for 2 years from the time of award.

3. Cornerstone Grants (< $50,000) – Deadline: April 1, October 1; conditions same as 2.

4. Research Connection Grants (< $10,000) – Deadline: April 1, October; conditions same as 2. 

Killam Research Fund Program Guidelines