Overview: NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) grants foster and enhance the discovery, innovation and training capability of university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment.
Value: Up to $150,000
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program Match
Duration: 1 year
Deadlines:
- UTM optional editorial review deadline: October 8, 2025 (flexible, please email a.pogoutse@utoronto.ca to inquire)
- UTM MRA deadline (submit this day): October 17, 2025
- U of T RSO MRA deadline (to be received by): October 20, 2025, 5 pm
- Sponsor deadline: October 27, 2025, 9 am
Links:
- Read more about the Research Tools & Instruments program on the sponsor website
- NSERC RTI Research Services Office page (U of T-specific application instructions)
- RSO and CRIS webinars:
Discovery
Innovation
Research Tools and Instruments and Infrastructure