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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Funds Canadian natural sciences and engineering research through university partnerships, scholarships, and industry collaboration.

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Key stats
Annual fundingCAD 1.507B
Programs4
Active grants2
Total grants2
About

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, known as NSERC, is Canada's federal funding agency for research and research training in the natural sciences and engineering. It sits under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, carries FY 2025-26 authorities of CAD 1.507 billion, and remains one of Canada's three federal granting councils.

NSERC funds investigator-led d…

Programs & grants under this funder
NSERC Alliance

Helps success rate industry match typical in innovation through the NSERC Alliance.

NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants

Funds Canadian university industry partnerships advancing quantum work aligned with national priorities.

1 grant
NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants
Open
— pool·47 days
NSERC Discovery Grants (Individual)

Funds Canadian university researchers with long term operational support in science and engineering.

NSERC Idea to Innovation Grants

Supports commercialization pathways for Canadian university ideas through transition focused grants.

1 grant
NSERC I2I Grants
Open
— pool
Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: nserc-crsng.canada.ca