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\n Discovery Grants (DG)\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DG program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. DGs are typically five years in duration and are considered \u201cgrants in aid\u201d of research, as they provide long-term operating funds and can facilitate access to funding from other programs but are not meant to support the full costs of a research program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DG recipients are not restricted to the specific activities described in their applications and may pursue new research interests, provided they are within NSERC\u2019s mandate and adhere to the principles and directives governing the appropriate use of funds as outlined in the Tri-agency guide on financial administration<\/a>. This provides researchers with the flexibility to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge and the opportunity to address higher risk (higher reward) topics. Researchers can use their grants to participate in collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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