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Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund

The Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (BRIF) supports the bioscience infrastructure needs of postsecondary institutions and research hospitals by providing high-performance tools, innovative research spaces and biocontainment facilities.

Support from this fund is expected to advance the Government of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy by strengthening the research capacity of Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem.

There are two competitions under this fund:

  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund ‒ Biocontainment and large-animal facilities competition (BRIF ‒ Biocontainment and large-animal facilities)

    Status: closed
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund – Partnership with Stage 2 of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF – BRIF Stage 2)

    Status: The deadline to submit proposals is September 7, 2023. Consult the list of notices of intent to find opportunities to collaborate on your proposal.