The Big Idea Grant (BIG) program supports novel, blue sky research ideas in their early stages.

Overview

The office of International Research and Experiential Learning (IREX), in the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI), is pleased to announce the return of the Big Idea Grant (BIG) program, which seeks high-risk, high-reward ideas that may come to fruition in the next 5 to 10 years.

Objectives

The BIG program provides awards up to a maximum value of $10,000 to eligible University of Ottawa researchers to offset the cost of dedicating a currently enrolled University of Ottawa doctoral student to work on a Big Idea project.

Application

The application deadline is January 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST.

Information package for BIG:

Contact us

Amanda Mullen

Senior Advisor, International Research
amullen@uottawa.ca