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NSERC connects over 4,000 partners in industry, government and the not-for-profit sector with Canadian university and college researchers who bring world firsts in knowledge, specialized equipment, and young talent to R&D collaborative projects. Together, they make breakthroughs for Canada’s economy, society, and the environment.
Alliance
Alliance funding supports R&D collaborations between Canadian university researchers and partners from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors, as well as opportunities for Canadian researchers to work with national and international academic counterparts.
See moreCollege and Community Innovation program
The College and Community Innovation program is tri-agency funding that provides innovative solutions for local and regional challenges faced by businesses, government and communities, through the expertise of Canadian colleges, CEGEPs and polytechnics.
See moreCommercialization grants and innovation prizes
The following grants and prizes support commercialization and recognize outstanding innovation in the natural sciences and engineering.
See moreJoint research calls
The following funding opportunities support R&D collaborations on topics of national and global importance, including intermittent targeted calls that are funded jointly with other organizations.
See moreNational Quantum Strategy
The following funding opportunities support the National Quantum Strategy by advancing Canada’s research, innovation and talent development in quantum science and technology through domestic and international collaborations.
See morePrior university and college programs
Legacy university and college research partnerships programs.
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Update to NSERC Prizes nomination deadlines
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Update: Canada’s three research funding agencies extend pilot committee in support of interdisciplinary research for a third year
May 23, 2023
Dr. Joseph Khoury receives the 2022 NSERC Award for Science Promotion
May 18, 2023
Public voting now open!
May 8, 2023
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