Applied Research Tools and Instruments grants

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

For information on how to integrate EDI considerations into your research proposal, and for links to additional resources, see the Guide to addressing EDI in CCI program grant applications.

NSERC is acting on the evidence that achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative and impactful research necessary to advance knowledge and understanding, and to respond to local, national and global challenges. This principle informs the commitments described in the Tri-agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and is aligned with the objectives of the Tri-agency EDI Action Plan for 2018-2025.

For this funding opportunity, applicants are encouraged to increase the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented groups as one way to enhance excellence in research and training. EDI considerations must be integrated into the training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for students and trainees. The aim is to remove barriers to the recruitment and full participation of individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

What's next?
Research involving Indigenous Peoples and communities