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2027 NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Physics, Artificial Intelligence and Chemistry award from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Apply by Friday, Dec 4

Up to CA$200,000
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About

Recognises Canadian university or college partnerships that have developed and applied research with non-academic organisations. Principal nominees receive a CAD 200,000 NSERC research grant, while eligible partner organisations receive CAD 50,000 vouchers. Nominations close 4 December 2026 before 20:00 Eastern Time.

Eligibility

Career stage: Not stated

Nomination required

Covers: CAD 200,000 research grant for each winning principal nominee; eligible partner organisations receive CAD 50,000 vouchers, rather than personal cash prizes.

Host location: Canada

Eligible Canadian university or college research partnership and qualifying non-academic partners.

Eligibility sourceSource 2

Reviewed Oct 11, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

University partnerships require eligible Canadian academics, non-academic partners and qualifying NSERC partnership-grant support in natural sciences or engineering. College partnerships require an eligible Canadian college, non-academic partners and implementation of results from a previous College and Community Innovation grant; broader research disciplines qualify. Self-nominations are excluded. A college research grants officer cannot nominate; previous Herzberg laureates are ineligible.

Topics

applied researchnon-academic organisationsNSERC research grant

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Source: nserc-crsng.canada.ca

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