CRTAS Research Travel Supplements, Deadline 10 Jun 2026
Summary
CIHR announced the Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) funding opportunity. The program provides $405,000 total to fund approximately 45 awards of up to $9,000 each for active master's and doctoral award holders to undertake research travel within or outside Canada for 2-6 months. Applications must be submitted by June 10, 2026.
What changed
CIHR launched a new funding opportunity for the CRTAS Research Travel Supplements program in partnership with NSERC and SSHRC. The supplements provide up to $9,000 per award to support active graduate award holders with research travel costs for periods of 2-6 months within or outside Canada. The total available funding is $405,000 for approximately 45 awards.
Graduate students holding active master's or doctoral awards who wish to undertake research travel may apply for supplemental funding through this program. Applications are accepted through ResearchNet with a deadline of June 10, 2026, for the 202606RSR competition cycle. Funding is subject to availability of funds and awards are non-renewable.
What to do next
- Submit application through ResearchNet by 2026-06-10
- Review eligibility requirements for active master's and doctoral award holders
- Consult CRTAS-RTS webpage for detailed application procedures
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Funding Opportunity Details
Funding Organization Canadian Institutes of Health Research Program Name Other
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CRTAS – Research Travel Supplements (Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS)) **Sponsor(s)** The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
Program Launch Date 2026-04-14
Important Dates
| Competition | 202606RSR |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 2026-06-10 |
| Anticipated Notice of Decision | 2026-08-10 |
| Funding Start Date | 2026-06-01 |
Notices
Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, your application must reach CIHR by the following working day.
Table of Contents
- Description
- Objectives
- Eligibility
- Guidelines
- Review Process and Evaluation
- How to Apply
- Contact Information
- Sponsor Description
Description
The Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) are supplementary to the programs in the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The CRTAS aims to support the next generation of innovators by providing funding and high-quality research training, cultivating research skills, fostering creativity and empowering awardees to make significant contributions to Canada's research ecosystem, economy and prosperity.
The Canada Research Training Awards Suite – Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) provide additional funding to active master's and doctoral award holders to help offset the costs of undertaking research travel within Canada or outside Canada for a defined period.
For detailed information, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Funds Available
CIHR and partner(s) financial contributions are subject to availability of funds. Should CIHR or partner(s) funding levels not be available or decrease due to unforeseen circumstances, CIHR and partner(s) reserve the right to reduce, defer or suspend financial contributions to awards received as a result of this funding opportunity.
- The total amount available for this funding opportunity is $405,000, enough to fund approximately 45 awards. The maximum amount per award is $9,000 for a defined research study period outside of Canada for a minimum of two months to a maximum of six months. The supplements are non renewable. For more information on the appropriate use of funds, refer to Allowable Costs.
Objectives
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
- support the next generation of innovators by providing funding and high-quality research training, cultivating research skills, fostering creativity and empowering awardees to make significant contributions to Canada's research ecosystem, economy and prosperity. For additional detailed information on the objectives, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Eligibility
Eligibility to Apply
For detailed information on eligibility, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Guidelines
General CIHR Policies
Before submitting an application to this funding opportunity, applicants should review the relevant policies and guidelines on the CIHR Funding Policies page, including the CIHR Application Administration Guide – Part 2 General Requirements for Grants and Awards Applications, to ensure understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Allowable Costs
Applicants are advised to consult the Use of Grant Funds section of the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) to determine if an expenditure is an appropriate use of grant funds.
Use of Personal Information
All information is shared in accordance with the Privacy Act. As per the Privacy Act, personal information means information about an identifiable individual that is recorded in any form.
- Personal information submitted during the application process, including but not limited to information provided through applicant CVs, the Tri-agency Self-identification Questionnaire and other application documents required by this funding opportunity, will be made available to select CIHR personnel with the appropriate training and security clearance and on a need-to-know basis, for the purposes of future program planning and design and evaluation and learning for organizational and program strengthening. In addition, CIHR may share de-identified, aggregated self-identification information with the sponsoring institutes and competition partners, for this purpose. For further information about the Self-identification Questionnaire and the use of personal information, see the Tri-agency Self-identification Questionnaire Frequently Asked Questions.
- The applicant must consent to the use and disclosure of full application and nominative information at the time of application, for purposes of relevance review and/or funding decisions by the relevant sponsors. Conditions of Funding
In addition to the general conditions of funding governing CIHR awards, the following are the program specific conditions of funding applicable to this funding opportunity:
- The Nominated Principal Applicant (NPA) is responsible for the following reporting requirements:
- A final manual report within two months of completing the research study period abroad will need to be submitted.
- The NPA will be required to contribute to the monitoring, review and evaluation of CIHR's programs, policies and processes by participating in evaluation studies, surveys, workshops, audits, and by providing data or reports as required for the purpose of collecting information to assess progress and results.
Review Process and Evaluation
For information on the review process and evaluation, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Funding Decision
The names of successfully funded applicants will be published on the CIHR website.
How to Apply
For information on how to apply, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Post-activity deliverables
For information on post-activity deliverables, visit the Canada Research Training Awards Suite-Research Training Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) web page.
Contact Information
For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, and the peer review process contact:
CIHR
CRTAS-RTS
Program Design and Delivery Branch
Email: crtasrts-bfrcssr@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
For any questions regarding this funding opportunity offered by the two other federal granting agencies, please contact:
NSERC
CRTAS-RTS
Scholarships and Fellowships Division
Email: nsercscholarships-boursescrsng@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
SSHRC
CRTAS-RTS
Research Training Portfolio
Email: fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
Sponsor Description
Internal Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives. As Canada's health research investment agency, we collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve our health and strengthen our health care system.
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