Program Link: https://ors.ok.ubc.ca/research-account-management/study-leave-and-salary-research-grants/
Sponsor: Canada Revenue Agency and VP Research and Innovation
Value: Varies
Description: This program permits scholars, for periods other than study leave, to receive a research grant in lieu of salary under certain conditions established by the Canada Revenue Agency. Not that this is not a typical grant; funds are not accessible through a research account. Rather, the program allows researchers to receive a portion of their salary dedicated to research expenses at a differential tax rate.
April 15 for awards that take effect July 1; October 15 for awards that take affect January 1.
Contact: If you have any questions, contact kristen.korberg@ubc.ca.