John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)

Canada Foundation for Innovation Canada

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Canada

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Nonprofits & charities

Eligible organizations

University, College, Research Hospital, Non-profit Research Institution

About this program

The John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) is a strategic investment tool designed to help institutions attract and retain top researchers in a time of intense international competition. It provides infrastructure support to leading researchers across disciplines.

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