Overview: The Discovery Grant (DG) program provides research operating funds for researchers in the natural and engineering sciences.
Value: Variable, ~$35,000 average, ranges from ~$10,000 to $100,000
(For more information see the NSERC DG competition statistics dashboard)
> See below for information on supplements.
>For additional funds to access vessels, see the Ship Time program.
Duration: Up to 5 years
Deadlines:
- NOI deadline: August 1, 2023
- UTM peer review deadline (optional): October 1, 2023 (earlier recommended - email a.pogoutse@utoronto.ca)
- UTM editorial review deadline (optional): October 11, 2023 (email a.pogoutse@utoronto.ca or grants.ovprutm@utoronto.ca)
- UTM MRA deadline: October 24, 2023
- U of T RSO MRA deadline: October 26, 2023*
- Sponsor deadline (full proposal): November 1, 2023
*Submit MRAs by October 24 so that RSO receives them by October 26.
Links:
- Discovery Grants program description on the NSERC website
- NSERC DG Research Services Office page (U of T-specific application instructions)
- Application portal
- CCV portal
- CCV instructions for the NSERC DG
- NOI instructions
- Full application instructions
- Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Selection committees and evaluation groups
- Competition Statistics Dashboard
- NSERC-hosted webinars
- CRIS and RSO webinars:
Discovery Supplements
Discovery Accelerator Supplements | DND/NSERC Supplements | Discovery Launch Supplements | Northern Research Supplements | |
Overview | Suspended until further notice | A joint initiative between the Department of National Defence (DND) and NSERC, these supplements support unclassified university-based research dedicated to the development of non-weapon specific technologies with dual-use applications in defence and security target areas. | Discovery Launch Supplements provide timely resources to support early career researchers (ECRs) as they establish a Discovery Grant-funded research program. | The Northern Research Supplements (NRS) program is aimed at NSERC-funded researchers who intend to conduct Discovery research in Canada's North. |
Value | N/A | Up to $120,000 over 3 years | One-time award of $12,500 | Up to $25,000 per year, for up to five years |
Link | Please see the NSERC website for more information. | Please see the NSERC website for more information. | Please see the NSERC website for more information. | Please see the NSERC website for more information. |
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