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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Grants
20 open Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 5 grants totaling $4.3M.
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NSERC Alliance Grants
Up to $1.0MopenNSERC Alliance Grants is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Alliance Grants support collaborative...
basic_researchconvergence_researchcollaborative researchacademicpartner organizationsNSERC Alliance Grants (Advantage stream)
Up to $1.0MopenNSERC Alliance Grants (Advantage stream) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Alliance Advantage...
basic_researchinnovationcollaborationuniversity researchpartner organizationsAlliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada
Up to $650KopenAlliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada is sponsored by Natural Sciences ...
quantum_computingai_foundation_modelsai_sciencequantum technologiesquantum computingNSERC Discovery Grants Program
Up to $50KDeadline: Aug 4, 2026openNSERC Discovery Grants Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Discovery Grants provide long-term...
basic_researchconvergence_researchnatural sciencesengineeringlong-term researchNSERC Discovery Grants Program
Deadline: Aug 1, 2026openNSERC Discovery Grants Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Discovery Grants provide long-term...
basic_researchdesign_researchconvergence_researchnatural sciencesengineeringPromoScience Grant Program
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026openPromoScience Grant Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Supports initiatives promoting natural...
stem_educationyouth_developmenteducation_researchscience educationengineering educationIdea to Innovation (I2I) Grants
Deadline: Sep 21, 2026openIdea to Innovation (I2I) Grants is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Accelerates the pre-competitive d...
innovationtechnology transferinnovationpre-competitive developmentuniversity researchCanada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS D)
Deadline: Oct 17, 2026openCanada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS D) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The CGS-D program...
basic_researchconvergence_researchdoctoralgraduatescholarshipSubatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program
Deadline: Oct 26, 2026openSubatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). F...
basic_researchsubatomic physicsparticle physicsnuclear physicsresearch toolsCanada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program
openCanada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Supports high-cal...
higher_educationstem_educationdoctoral scholarshipgraduate fundingphd supportApplied Research Tools and Instruments Grants
openApplied Research Tools and Instruments Grants is a funding program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that s...
higher_educationdisabilityapplied researchresearch equipmentscientific instrumentsAlliance Society
openAlliance Society is a collaborative research grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that funds university ...
basic_researchconvergence_researchinnovationnatural sciencesengineeringNSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (Phase IIa: Early-Stage Investment Partner)
openNSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (Phase IIa: Early-Stage Investment Partner) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of...
innovationhigher_educationsmall_businesstechnology transferinnovationNSERC Discovery Research Program
openNSERC Discovery Research Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Discovery Research Program...
basic_researchai_sciencematerials_sciencedata_sciencenatural sciencesPromoScience Program
openPromoScience Program is a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that provides financial support to organi...
stem_educationyouth_developmenteducation_researchdigital_literacyscience promotionNSERC-National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (NSTC) call for proposals on semiconductors and artificial intelligence
openNSERC-NSTC Collaborative Research Opportunity is a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that funds joint...
artificial_intelligencesemiconductorsemiconductorsartificial intelligenceaiCollege/Polytechnic/Cégep 13 results available
openCollege/Polytechnic/Cégep 13 results available is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). College/Polytechni...
higher_educationstem_educationcollege research fundingpolytechnic researchcégep researchGrants & Scholarships 42 results available
openGrants & Scholarships 42 results available is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Grants & Scholarships ...
basic_researchhigher_educationresearch fundingscholarshipsgrantsAffiliated University Research Centres 2 results available
openAffiliated University Research Centres 2 results available is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Affili...
basic_researchhigher_educationuniversity researchaffiliated research centresacademic research fundingNSERC College and Community Innovation Program – Applied Research and Development Grants
openNSERC College and Community Innovation Program – Applied Research and Development Grants is a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research...
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What Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funds
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How to apply for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grants
Most Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.
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