Engineering research

Rolling support for partner-driven natural-sciences and engineering research that creates knowledge, trains researchers and develops benefits for Canada. Apply through NSERC’s online system. At least one eligible partner must share project costs; other active partners may contribute.

Rolling support for collaborative natural-sciences and engineering research driven by a societal challenge. Projects combine academic expertise, partner participation and affected communities’ perspectives, explaining how people will use the resulting knowledge, technologies, services or policies. Applications use NSERC’s online system and are assessed for public impact and research merit. Partner cash is not mandatory, but active involvement and in-kind contributions are required. Only costs incurred after award approval can be supported.