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The Transition Accelerator, a pan-Canadian registered charity focused on reaching net-zero while solving other societal challenges, is looking to collaborate with researchers across the country interested in developing transformational pathways to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this, the charity has launched a research funding opportunity, and will be awarding successful applicants with small grants to support net-zero pathway scoping studies.

About The Opportunity

• Seeking submissions for projects that can help define credible, compelling, and capable pathways to net-zero across Canada. These projects should be anchored in The Transition Accelerator’s pathways methodology as outlined in the “Building Pathways to a Sustainable Future" report.
   
• Up to three proposals will be selected and awarded a maximum of $20,000 each. These scoping studies are an entry point to potential long-term collaboration with the Transition Accelerator to fully develop novel pathways.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be affiliated with a Canadian university, research institution or think tank. Applications may involve investigators at more than one institution.
   
• The charity welcomes proposals that apply the Transition Accelerator methodology in domains that fall inside or across the existing priorities, which are outlined here. 

How To Apply

• There is no formal application form, but the applicants will need to submit a short project proposal by Monday, May 2, 2022.
   
• Proposals can be submitted in English or in French
   

For full information on this research funding opportunity and how to apply, visit transitionaccelerator.ca.

Questions related to internal procedure can be directed to the grants facilitator for your faculty or the Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement.