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John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF)

Funds university-level infrastructure programs in Canada to attract and retain top researchers.

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John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) sits under the Canada Foundation for Innovation and helps Canadian universities attract and retain strong researchers through research infrastructure. It is part of CFI's institutional funding system, so the university applies on behalf of the researcher rather than the individual submitting alone. The fund is named for John R. Evans, CFI's first board chair, and …

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.innovation.ca