School of Cities University of Toronto Research Catalyst Grants 2026-2027

The School of Cities, University of Toronto is currently accepting applications for its Research Catalyst Grants 2026-2027. This initiative supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving urban sustainability and climate resilience in India.

📖 About the Research Catalyst Grants

The School of Cities invites collaborative proposals from University of Toronto (U of T) researchers and Indian partner organizations. These projects focus on innovative, data-driven research addressing India’s diverse urban contexts, ranging from small towns to megacities.

🎁 Benefits

• Grant Range: INR 9,00,000 – 15,00,000 (CAD $15,000–25,000)
• Number of Awards: 3–5 projects
• Disbursement: In tranches to Indian partner organizations
• Project Duration: April 2026 – March 2027
• Eligible Costs:
  • Fieldwork
  • Local staffing
  • Travel within India for U of T faculty and Indian partners
  • Capacity-building activities
  • Dissemination
  • Limited equipment and administrative costs
• Ineligible Costs:
  • Expenses outside India
  • Replacement teaching costs
  • Scholarships or tuition fees
  • Conference attendance

✅ Requirements

• A U of T Co-Principal Investigator (PI) who meets the university’s PI requirements.
• An Indian Co-Principal Investigator employed by an eligible partner organization.

📝 Application Process

Step 1: Form Collaborative Team

• Identify a U of T PI and an Indian partner organization.
• Ensure equitable leadership and clearly defined roles.

Step 2: Prepare Proposal

• Follow prescribed templates, including:
  • Initiative overview
  • Background and rationale
  • Methodology or activity plan
  • Expected outputs and impact
  • Team description
  • Project sustainability plan
  • Timeline
  • Detailed budget using the official Excel sheet

Step 3: Submit Application

• Combine all documents into a single PDF.
• Include a separate Excel budget file.
• Submit before the deadline via the official submission portal.

📅 Application Deadline

16 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the School of Cities University of Toronto Research Catalyst Grants
• Apply for the grant via Submission Portal

This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers passionate about urban sustainability and climate resilience. Don't miss the chance to collaborate and make a meaningful impact!

• Grant range: INR 9,00,000 – 15,00,000 (CAD $15,000–25,000)
• Number of awards: 3–5 projects
• Disbursement: In tranches to Indian partner organization
• Project duration: April 2026 – March 2027
• Eligible costs:
  • Fieldwork
  • Local staffing
  • Travel within India for U of T faculty and Indian partners
  • Capacity-building activities
  • Dissemination
  • Limited equipment and administrative costs
• Ineligible costs:
  • Expenses outside India
  • Replacement teaching costs
  • Scholarships or tuition fees
  • Conference attendance