Volume 48 - No. 3
Top story
The call for nominations is now open for NSERC Prizes
Nominations are now being accepted for all NSERC Prizes. Prize recipients are role models for the research community and for future scientists and engineers. Consider nominating a colleague, a peer, a science promoter, a team or a partnership that is deserving of this honour.
Research
74 awards for Canadian colleges to address local applied research and innovation challenges
Funding totaling $30.6 million through the College and Community Innovation program to enable colleges to provide timely support to support local research and innovation needs in areas such as design and manufacturing, artificial intelligence as well as agriculture and food management.
New NSERC-CSE funded partnership to support robust, secure, and safe artificial intelligence research project
NSERC and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) are pleased to announce the funding of a new Research Community to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada, focusing on robust, secure, and safe artificial intelligence (AI).
Continued partnership between NSERC and CSE to support joint Research Community projects focused on Exploratory analysis for unstructured data
NSERC and the CSE are pleased to announce a second new funding opportunity to support Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. This call focuses on exploratory analysis for unstructured data.
New Canada–UK collaborative arrangement for research and innovation
NSERC and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have entered a formal arrangement, which will serve as a framework to build on existing collaborations and investigate new opportunities for cutting-edge research and training activities between both organizations.
Notice of upcoming launch: Canada-France joint funding opportunity on artificial intelligence
Canada's three federal research funding agencies and IVADO are partnering with the French National Research Agency (ANR) to support collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary research projects in the areas of generative AI and the safety of embedded AI.
NSERC releases a new summary report of Gender Based Analysis Plus in its programs
At NSERC, we are committed to continuing to work towards ensuring fair access to funding opportunities and fair assessment of applications to contribute to a more equitable postsecondary research ecosystem in Canada. As part of this effort, GBA Plus is applied to take a critical look at funding opportunities to identify and address barriers that limit access to programs and funding.
Tri-agency Open Access Policy: What We Heard Report released
On July 30, 2024, Canada’s federal granting agencies published the What We Heard Report, summarizing the main ideas that emerged from the engagement activities conducted with members of the research community and partners with regards to the review of the Tri-agency Open Access (OA) Policy on Publications. The agencies will draft a revised OA Policy, based on the consultation feedback received to date and future. The new Policy will be published by the end of 2025.
Applied Research Tools and Instruments grants 2024 competition now open
Applied Research Tools and Instruments grants support the purchase of applied research equipment to foster and enhance the capacity of colleges to undertake applied research projects in partnership with industry, public, not-for-profit and health organizations within their community and to provide training opportunities for college students. Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2024 before 8:00 pm (Eastern Time).
Research Data Management Policy – Data Management Plan rollout continues
The first pilot for the Data Management Plan requirement of the Tri-agency Research Data Management Policy was introduced in the Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants program in August 2023. This pilot has been extended to the fall 2024 Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants program.
The Canada Research Coordinating Committee released the Tri-agency Policy on Indigenous Citizenship and Membership Affirmation
The new policy’s intent is to provide assurance that federally-funded programs, funding opportunities, and/or appointments intended for Indigenous people are held by Indigenous people. The policy and directive follow the What We Heard report, published in January 2024, that focuses on a series of engagements with Indigenous Peoples held by the three federal research funding agencies on promising practices for Indigenous citizenship and membership affirmation.
Canada Research Coordinating Committee releases its 2023-24 Annual Progress Summary
The CRCC has released its annual progress summary. The summary illustrates how Canada’s federal research funding agencies, in cooperation with other CRCC member organizations, have developed and aligned innovative new policies and programs in the pursuit of shared committee priorities, as they have done since 2018.
Consolidated telephone contact information for NSERC
NSERC has consolidated its telephone numbers under its toll-free telephone number (1-855-275-2861), which serves as the new single point of entry for contacting all NSERC's programs. Please update your contact information as other dedicated program numbers are no longer in use.
Science promoters
Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology (WISEST) win the NSERC Award for Science Promotion (Organization)
NSERC Awards for Science Promotion recognize outstanding contributions to science promotion in Canada. This year’s group award goes to Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science, and Technology (WISEST) at the University of Alberta.
