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School of Cities University of Toronto is currently accepting applications for its Research Catalyst Grants 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The School of Cities invites collaborative proposals from University of Toronto (U of T) researchers and Indian partner organizations for projects aimed at improving urban sustainability and climate resilience. This initiative encourages innovative, data-driven research that addresses India’s diverse urban contexts, from small towns to megacities.
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
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
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 official Excel sheet
Step 3: Submit Application
Combine all documents into a single PDF
Include separate Excel budget file
Submit before the deadline via the official submission portal
Apply for School of Cities University of Toronto Research Catalyst Grants
