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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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All-time tracked giving
$4.3M
5 grants
Median grant size
$1.0M
Max: $1.6M

Open Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grants

  • NSERC Alliance Grants

    Up to $1.0Mopen

    NSERC Alliance Grants is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Alliance Grants support collaborative...

    basic_researchconvergence_researchcollaborative researchacademicpartner organizations
  • NSERC Alliance Grants (Advantage stream)

    Up to $1.0Mopen

    NSERC Alliance Grants (Advantage stream) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Alliance Advantage...

    basic_researchinnovationcollaborationuniversity researchpartner organizations
  • Alliance Quantum grants call for proposals: Advancing the development and adoption of quantum technologies in Canada

    Up to $650Kopen

    Alliance 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 computing
  • NSERC Discovery Grants Program

    Up to $50KDeadline: Aug 4, 2026open

    NSERC 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 research
  • NSERC Discovery Grants Program

    Deadline: Aug 1, 2026open

    NSERC Discovery Grants Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Discovery Grants provide long-term...

    basic_researchdesign_researchconvergence_researchnatural sciencesengineering
  • PromoScience Grant Program

    Deadline: Sep 15, 2026open

    PromoScience Grant Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Supports initiatives promoting natural...

    stem_educationyouth_developmenteducation_researchscience educationengineering education
  • Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants

    Deadline: Sep 21, 2026open

    Idea 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 research
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS D)

    Deadline: Oct 17, 2026open

    Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral (CGS D) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The CGS-D program...

    basic_researchconvergence_researchdoctoralgraduatescholarship
  • Subatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program

    Deadline: Oct 26, 2026open

    Subatomic 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 tools
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program

    open

    Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Supports high-cal...

    higher_educationstem_educationdoctoral scholarshipgraduate fundingphd support
  • Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants

    open

    Applied 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 instruments
  • Alliance Society

    open

    Alliance Society is a collaborative research grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that funds university ...

    basic_researchconvergence_researchinnovationnatural sciencesengineering
  • NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (Phase IIa: Early-Stage Investment Partner)

    open

    NSERC Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants (Phase IIa: Early-Stage Investment Partner) is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of...

    innovationhigher_educationsmall_businesstechnology transferinnovation
  • NSERC Discovery Research Program

    open

    NSERC Discovery Research Program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). NSERC Discovery Research Program...

    basic_researchai_sciencematerials_sciencedata_sciencenatural sciences
  • PromoScience Program

    open

    PromoScience 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 promotion
  • NSERC-National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (NSTC) call for proposals on semiconductors and artificial intelligence

    open

    NSERC-NSTC Collaborative Research Opportunity is a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that funds joint...

    artificial_intelligencesemiconductorsemiconductorsartificial intelligenceai
  • College/Polytechnic/Cégep 13 results available

    open

    College/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 research
  • Grants & Scholarships 42 results available

    open

    Grants & Scholarships 42 results available is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Grants & Scholarships ...

    basic_researchhigher_educationresearch fundingscholarshipsgrants
  • Affiliated University Research Centres 2 results available

    open

    Affiliated 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 funding
  • NSERC College and Community Innovation Program – Applied Research and Development Grants

    open

    NSERC College and Community Innovation Program – Applied Research and Development Grants is a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research...

    innovationsmall_businessapplied researchdevelopment projectssmall and medium-sized enterprises

What Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awards:

Basic ResearchQuantum ComputingArtificial Intelligence

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.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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