The research must have applications within the operations of the participating organizations, or result in the development of new or enhanced products, processes or services for sale in Canada and around the world. All project proposals are expected to include clearly identified commercial goals and commercialization strategies. The potential for new intellectual property must exist.
Awards are of one year's duration with a potential for renewal upon re-application.
Applications are peer-reviewed, and recommendations for funding are made to the Foundation by a voluntary Research Advisory Council. The Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths 586 Eglinton Ave. Individuals holding a full-time faculty appointment in an appropriate discipline at a Canadian university, research institute, or hospital are eligible to apply for funding. The purpose of the India Studies Programme is to promote the understanding of India in Canada. Fellowships are provided to Canadian scholars, librarians and artists and Indian imprints are supplied to Canadian universities.