Nserc program guide

This provides researchers with the flexibility to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge and the opportunity to address higher risk higher reward topics. Researchers can use their grants to participate in collaborative efforts. NSERC is acting on the evidence that achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative and impactful research necessary to advance knowledge and understanding, and to respond to local, national and global challenges.

This principle informs the commitments described in the Tri-agency statement on equity, diversity and inclusion EDI. Applicants are expected to increase the inclusion and advancement of under-represented groups in the natural sciences and engineering, as one means to enhance excellence in research and training.

For more information, refer to the Discovery Grants application instructions and the Guide for applicants: Considering equity, diversity and inclusion in your application. Discovery Grants are awarded to individual researchers, normally for five years.

Researchers can apply for and hold only one Discovery Grant at a time. Researchers who hold a Discovery Grant cannot reapply for another Discovery Grant until the last year of their current award. The objectives of the research program must be to advance knowledge in the natural sciences or in engineering. The application will be rejected if NSERC determines, at any time during the review cycle, that the subject matter is outside of its mandate.

Refer to Selecting the appropriate federal granting agency , the Addendum to the guidelines for the eligibility of applications related to health , the Peer review manual , and NSERC Discovery Grants process for decisions on mandate eligibility for further information on the eligibility of subject matter. NSERC encourages researchers to obtain funds from other sources to support the full costs of the research program presented in their Discovery Grant application, as long as the funding source is not CIHR or SSHRC and the funds cover different expenses from the ones proposed in the Discovery Grant application.

Refer to the Peer review manual and Instructions for completing an application for further information. Applicants to the Discovery Grant program are categorized as either early career researchers or established researchers. For details on the institution selection procedures, refer to the USRA LO at the institution where you would like to hold the award.

Institutions may recommend applications from self-identified Indigenous applicants to the USRA program beyond their quota allocation. Each eligible institution sets its own deadline dates for receiving applications. Although awards may be held in the summer, fall or winter term, each institution will determine the number of selection processes it holds each year. Each institution will inform applicants of its award decisions after it has completed its selection process.

Award letters should be read carefully and kept for future reference. You will receive your payment from the institution.

The institution will issue payments to you for the total value of the award in accordance with its pay procedures. It will also issue a T4 or T4A slip statement of income to you at the end of the calendar year. The first point of contact regarding the USRA program should be the USRA LO at the institution where you intend to apply for an award or where you are currently registered in an eligible program of study.

For general information about this program, consult the contact list. Choosing "Yes, after my visit" will open a new window that you can go to once you complete your visit. Colleges must demonstrate the feasibility of their proposed plan, the availability and competencies of research personnel related to the proposed research themes, and the availability of research equipment and facilities required to address the themes presented.

Colleges are encouraged to secure complementary sources of funding from other federal and provincial organizations that would add value and accelerate the application of research results. Option 2 applications will require participation from a minimum of three colleges, as well as businesses from multiple communities.

Partners must include implementers and end users of the technology. As in Option 1, colleges must demonstrate their capability to deliver at their requested funding level. This option is expected to incentivize partnerships across disciplines.

Business partners are subject to the eligibility requirements specified in the Guidelines for organizations participating in research partnerships. An initial set of potential business partners must be identified for the start of the grant, however, it is expected that other business partners will join over the course of the grant term to respond to evolving needs. NSERC recognizes the significant financial constraints that companies may be currently facing, therefore partner cash contributions are not required at the time of application.

All organizations must participate meaningfully in the project s and demonstrate their level of involvement and capacity to utilize the research results. This program will use the College and Community Innovation program tri-agency financial administration guide as its general guideline for the acceptable use of grant funds until March 31,