Deadline: 1 August 2017
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is currently seeking applications for its “Discovery Grants” to support ongoing programs of research (with long-term goals) rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects.
These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. Discovery Grants are considered ‘grants in aid’ of research as they provide long term operating funds to support the costs of a research program.
Objectives
The Discovery Grants Program assists in:
- promoting and maintaining a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities
- fostering research excellence
- providing a stimulating environment for research training
Eligibility Criteria
- Discovery Grants are normally awarded for five years.
- Researchers can apply for and hold only one Discovery Grant at a time.
- Researchers who hold a Discovery Grant cannot reapply for another Discovery Grant until the last year of their current award.
- If applicant currently holds a team grant and wish to apply individually, must consult NSERC.
- Applicants to the Discovery Grants Program must apply with a program of research that is eligible under NSERC’s mandate, which is to promote and assist research in the natural sciences and engineering, other than health.
- Applicants to the Discovery Grant Program are categorized as either Early Career Researchers or Established Researchers.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI) online via given website.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, please visit Discovery Grants.