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NSERC connects researchers with over 4,000 partners in industry, government and the not-for-profit sector. Our researchers bring world firsts in knowledge, specialized equipment and young talent to R&D collaborative projects. They make breakthroughs for Canada’s economy, society and the environment.
Alliance
Supports research projects that involve collaborative teams of researchers and partners to accelerate the application of results and creates wide-reaching impacts for Canada.
NSERC Alliance COVID-19 grants
Supports university researchers in natural science and engineering and their partners to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
College Applied Research Rapid Response to COVID-19
Supports colleges and polytechnics and their partners to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior University Programs
Information on prior NSERC Research Partnership Grants for Universities.
Idea to Innovation
Helps universities and colleges develop promising technologies and scale them up to be tech-transfer ready.
Collaborative Health Research Projects
Targets interdisciplinary research to advance science and engineering innovation in health. Funded jointly with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
College and Community Innovation Program
Supports applied research at Canada’s colleges that provides innovative solutions for local and regional business.
Synergy Awards for Innovation
Honours outstanding, high-impact R&D collaborations.
Impact Stories
Latest News
Government of Canada announces major steps in treating and preventing COVID-19 through vaccines and therapies
August 5, 2020
New information on increased support for students, trainees and research support personnel funded through NSERC research grants
July 31, 2020
NSERC program information in relation to COVID-19 (updated July 31, 2020)
July 31, 2020
Peer review meetings for the 2021 Discovery Grants competition will take place by videoconference
July 28, 2020
2020 marks 20 years of Canada Research Chairs Program support for research excellence
July 24, 2020
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