Proposals will be accepted from fully appointed University of Toronto faculty and librarians; however, priority will be given to submissions from University of Toronto units (departments, recognized programs of study, academic units, or divisions) or interdisciplinary/interprofessional teams, as compared to submissions from individuals.

Individuals or groups who had previously received support from the ITIF or ITCDF as individuals or in small groups are eligible to apply, provided all conditions of the fund are met, including fulfillment of any obligations from a previous ITIF or ITCDF award.