Grants Handbook

A guide to Research Grants

If you are a new or established researcher, preparing a grant application can be an overwhelming process. To facilitate this process, we have put together a reference guide that covers different areas of the application process from sources of funding, terminology, who are the funding agencies, how to complete an application and where to find granting resources.

Research Grant Handbook (June 2008) PDF

Download the handbook by sections (PDF):

1. Introduction

2. Definitions

3. Grants

4. Contractual Agreements

5. Donations

6. Glossary of Grant Terms

7. Internal Sources of Funding

8. Main External Sources of Funding - Federal Agencies

9. Main External Sources of Funding - Quebec Agencies

10. Grant Application Process

11. Electronic Applications

12. Preparing a Budget

13. Indirect Cost Recovery

14. Sample Budget and Budget Justifications

15. Internal Certification

16. Compliance

17. Research involving human subjects

18. Research involving animals

19. Research involving radioactive, biological, hazardous materials and lasers

20. Services Supporting Researchers at Concordia

21. Financial Administration of a Grant

22. Grant Terminations & Transfers

23. Proposal Advice

24. University Contacts