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NSERC Alliance International Collaboration Grants

Published on September 4, 2026

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Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) website for more information on the Alliance International Collaboration grants.

Internal Contact

Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.

OVPRII Contact: CORIS@carleton.ca

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Faculty deadlineConsult your Faculty Research Facilitator
Internal cuResearch Approval FormNovember 18, 2026
Submission of application to the NSERCNovember 25, 2026, before 8:00 pm (ET)

Overview

Eligible Canadian university researchers may apply to NSERC for funds to collaborate with international university researchers on innovative natural sciences and engineering research projects in areas of global importance. Funding is awarded to projects of high scientific merit that bring together complementary expertise and demonstrate clear benefits to Canada.

Value and Duration

Between $20,000 and $100,000 per year for up to three years.

Eligibility

Eligible Canadian university researchers may apply individually or with other eligible Canadian academic co‑applicants. Applicants and co-applicants must hold an active NSERC peer‑reviewed grant as the primary applicant at the time of application.

Submitting Your Application

  1. Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
  2. Submit an external application to NSERC by following their submission guidelines.