NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate
Applicants seeking support from both an Alliance grant and the Accelerate program can apply through a streamlined joint submission and review process. This joint funding opportunity allows applicants to leverage cash contributions from partners for funding from both NSERC and Mitacs.
Visit the NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate website for more information.
Timeline
Project funded for up to five years.
Maximum Funds Available
$1,000,000 in accordance with the NSERC Alliance Advantage guidelines.
Minimum Leverage Required
2:1 NSERC leveraging + 1:1 Mitacs leveraging (e.g., an individual proposal might request $60,000 through NSERC Alliance Advantage + $30,000 from Mitacs Accelerate, with a corresponding $30,000 cash contribution from the partner).
Deadline
No deadline, apply anytime.
Approximate Review Time
The review time varies based on the size of the application.
Eligibility
- Canadian university researchers eligible to receive NSERC funds can apply independently or as a team with co-applicants who are also eligible academic researchers. Applicants must meet both NSERC eligibility and Mitacs eligibility criteria when the application is submitted and when funding is released.
- As in all Mitacs internships, a cash contribution from an eligible partner is required. Applicants must have at least one partner organization (in the private, public or not-for-profit sector) whose cash contributions will be recognized for cost-sharing (see Role of Partner Organizations). Other partner organizations that play an important role in the research project may be included in the application, whether or not their cash contributions are recognized for cost-sharing.
- To take advantage of this opportunity, applicants must complete an Alliance application and request additional support through the Mitacs Accelerate program as a component of the training of highly qualified personnel (HQP). Mitacs internships cannot be the only mechanism for HQP training in the application; it should also be supported by NSERC funds.
Information Session
Mitacs & NSERC Joint Application
Spring 2024
How to Apply
To apply, you must make a joint submission.
Before starting your application, you must first contact your local Mitacs business development representative to obtain the Mitacs supplemental application form. In addition, you must complete the Alliance Advantage application forms, including the proposal template in accordance with the following instructions. Submit the completed documents, including the personal data form with CCV attachment for the applicant and all co-applicants, through NSERC’s online system.
For this program, you are also required to complete a partner contributions form that indicates Mitacs as a joint call funding partner. Note that Mitacs should be invited to confirm its support of the application using the contributions form. Please contact a Mitacs business development representative for further guidance.
