NSERC Discovery Grants

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.

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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
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