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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
Canadian
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Recognizes teams of researchers from different disciplines who have combined their expertise to produce achievements of outstanding international significance in the natural sciences and engineering.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
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Recognizes individuals who has demonstrated sustained excellence and influence in research for a body of work conducted in Canada that has substantially advanced the fields of natural sciences or engineering.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) John C. Polanyi Award
Canadian
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54 days until deadline
Recognizes a recent outstanding advance in any NSERC-supported field of the natural sciences or engineering.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Canadian
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54 days until deadline
Honours an individual or team whose research in Canada has led to exceptional benefits for Canadians.
NSERC-NRCan Partnership on Small Modular Reactors Research
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NSERC and Natural Resources Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors through NSERC's Alliance grants program. Through these grants, NRCan will provide up to $100K, for up to 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC's Alliance grants program. University researchers must contact NRCan to discuss their proposed project and obtain approval before submitting an application to NSERC. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest to NRCan is April 11, 2023. Full applications to NSERC are due August 1, 2023. Kindly click on the link for further information.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Synergy Awards for Innovation
Canadian
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72 days until deadline
Recognizes partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development between universities and Canadian industries.
CREATE - Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
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The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. SFU may submit a total of six applications. Please connect with ISA team for further information or interest in applying to this program
NSERC-German Research Foundation call for Sustainable Processes and Chemistry Proposals
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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to announce that the joint call for Canada-Germany research proposals on sustainable processes and chemistry is now open. This call is the first between NSERC and DFG to accept a single collaborative research proposal from research teams in Canada and Germany that will undergo a scientific review process led by DFG. Researchers can request $20,000 to $100,000 for up to three years. This call includes two stage application process whereby Canadian researchers must first submit a modified Alliance International collaboration grant application to NSERC by December 7. Please click on the link for more information.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
Canadian
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Recognizes early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and supports them to enhance their research capacity, so that they can become leaders in their field and inspire others.
Discovery Horizons Grant
International
NSERC is re-launching a pilot funding opportunity to support investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). The Discovery Horizons grants are expected to be valued from $50K to $100K per year and NSERC is expecting to award approximately 10-20 grants for this pilot year. LOI application is due June 16, 2022 and invited applications are due by October 18, 2022. Kindly click on the funding opportunity link for more details.
NSERC-NRCan Partnership on Small Modular Reactors Research
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NSERC and Natural Resources Canada are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors through NSERC's Alliance grants program. Through these grants, NRCan will provide up to $100K, for up to 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC's Alliance grants program. University researchers must contact NRCan to discuss their proposed project and obtain approval before submitting an application to NSERC. Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest to NRCan is April 11, 2023. Full applications to NSERC are due August 1, 2023. Kindly click on the link for further information.
Discovery Grants
Canadian
The Discovery Grants Program supports ongoing programs of NSE research with long-term goals.
Alliance Mission Grants: Anthropogenic greenhouse gas research
International
NSERC has announced a new Alliance Mission grants call for proposals called "Anthropogenic greenhouse gas research". This call will support the goals of the 2022 Federal Budget that prioritizes Canada’s ongoing efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment by taking bold and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while strengthening the Canadian economy with sustainable jobs and clean industrial growth. Grants will provide support from $100,000 to $500,000 per year for a duration of three years. Letter of Intent is due September 15, 2022 and full applications are due November 8, 2022. Please click on the link for more information.
CREATE - Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
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The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program supports the training and mentoring of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs. SFU may submit a total of six applications. Please connect with ISA team for further information or interest in applying to this program
Alliance Consortia Grants
International
In Budget 2021, Canada committed to launch a National Quantum Strategy (NQS) to amplify Canada's significant strengths in quantum research. As part of this new strategy, NSERC has launched the Alliance Consortia Quantum grants program with a special call to support coordinated quantum research and innovation across Canada. Projects may be funded from $500,000 to $1 million for a period of 3-5 years. Proposals submitted in response to the present call must be for projects that require a large-scale coordinated approached, beyond any one of Canada's regional quantum hubs, to develop and apply quantum technologies that will benefit Canada. Deadline is October 21, 2022. Please click on the link for additional information.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Awards for Science Promotion
Canadian
Focuses on people and groups who are inspirational in the way they promote science to the general public. The individual recipient will receive an award of $10,000. The winning group will be awarded $25,000 to further science promotion activities. Funds paid to winners of this prize are subject to the PromoScience Grants Guide.
NSERC-German Research Foundation call for Sustainable Processes and Chemistry Proposals
International
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is pleased to announce that the joint call for Canada-Germany research proposals on sustainable processes and chemistry is now open. This call is the first between NSERC and DFG to accept a single collaborative research proposal from research teams in Canada and Germany that will undergo a scientific review process led by DFG. Researchers can request $20,000 to $100,000 for up to three years. This call includes two stage application process whereby Canadian researchers must first submit a modified Alliance International collaboration grant application to NSERC by December 7. Please click on the link for more information.
NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Grant Initiative
International
NSERC and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are pleased to announce a new initiative to support university research on small modular reactors. These grants will provide support up to $120,000 per year, for up to three years. A second funding call is expected in 2025 to either extend existing projects and/or fund new projects for a two or three-year duration. Deadline to apply is December 13, 2022. Kindly click on the link for more information.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
Canadian
The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. The Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine) is administered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies – CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC – and provides support to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers directly impacted by the Russian regime’s invasion of Ukraine. Applications will be accepted using a continuous intake up to December 22, 2022. Kindly click on the above link for details on this opportunity.
Alliance International Quantum Catalyst Grants
International
Quantum science and innovation are giving rise to promising advances in communications, computing, materials, sensing, health care, navigation and other key areas. The Government of Canada is committed to helping shape the future of quantum technology by supporting Canada’s quantum sector and establishing leadership in this emerging and transformative domain. The Alliance International Quantum grants will provide support for researchers in Canada to work with international researchers in the academic sector to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects in quantum science and technology. Valued at up to $25,000, the Alliance International Quantum grants will accept applications anytime up until January 31, 2023. NSERC will begin accepting application as of April 1, 2022. Please click on the link abovefor more information.
Industrial Research Chairs (IRC)
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An IRC grant provides funding for the salary of the Chairholder, infrastructure, research tools and instruments, and general expenses related to the Chair’s program of research. Chairholders are expected to focus their activities on conducting research and training highly qualified personnel, while carrying a reduced administrative and teaching load.
Belmont Forum - BiodivERsA Call on Scenarios of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Full Proposal)
Canadian
NSERC, along with 21 other members of the Belmont Forum, will be participating in the Belmont Forum - BiodivERsA joint call on Scenarios of biodiversity and ecosystem services.dd
Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.
NSERC-NSF Collaboration on Quantum Science and Artificial Intelligence
International
NSERC and the US National Science Foundation are pleased to announce the first joint collaborative research opportunity focusing on discoveries and innovations in the areas of quantum science and artificial intelligence. The work funded through this call is expected to push the boundaries of new knowledge and provide a rich training experience for young researchers. The NSERC-NSF opportunity will support collaborations between members of the research community in both countries through a flexible, streamlined application process. Through a lead agency model, U.S. and Canadian research teams will submit a single collaborative proposal that will undergo a single review process at the NSF, which will be the lead agency. Canadian academic researchers may receive funding from NSERC and U.S. researchers may receive funding from the NSF. Kindly click on the bulletin link for more information.
Alliance International Grants
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NSERC has announced a new, permanent funding stream called the Alliance International Grants. This new stream is to support Canadian university researchers working with leading international academic researchers to establish and grow international research collaborations and projects of global importance that will generate benefits to Canada. Alliance International offers two grant types: (1) International Catalyst grants that will provide up to $25,000 for one year to support Canadian researchers in initiating international research collaboration in the NSE disciplines and (2) International Collaboration grants that will provide up to $100,000 per year, for up to 3 years, for Canadian researchers to participate in international projects. There are no deadlines to apply and grants will awarded throughout the year. Click on the link above for more information.