The Law Foundation’s Legal Research Fund supports research projects that aim to advance access to justice for people in British Columbia. Eligible grant seekers can apply for up to $25,000 to support research that has the potential to advance knowledge related to law, social policy, and the administration of justice. The Foundation encourages applications where the proposed research has the potential to promote inclusion and meaningful responses to ongoing harms to equity-denied people and communities through the legal system.

The Foundation is accepting applications to the Legal Research Fund until 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2023.

This funding call is open to:

• Members of the Law Faculties at Thompson Rivers University, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Victoria, as long as the application is submitted with the express approval of their Dean.
• Members of other faculties in British Columbia, as long as the research is law-related and the application is submitted with the express approval of their Dean.
• Members of the legal profession in British Columbia who can demonstrate they have the background, interests, and capacity to carry out legal research.
• Non-profit organizations with expertise in carrying out legal research.

To learn more about the funding call and to learn how to submit an application, please click here.