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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) funds visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for scientific and technical breakthroughs that will benefit our country.

Find the latest grant recipients and funding opportunities supported by NSERC below.

Latest Recipients

See recent Carleton researchers selected for NSERC grants and awards.

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about NSERC funding eligibility and deadlines.

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NSERC Alliance International Catalyst Quantum Grants

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) website for more information on the Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants. Internal Contact …

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NSERC Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program. Internal Contact Kate …

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NSERC Discovery Grants

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Discovery Grants program. Internal Contacts Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss …

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NSERC Discovery Horizons

Discovery Horizons grants support investigator-initiated individual and team projects that broadly integrate or transcend disciplines to advance knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). …

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NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants

Sponsor’s Website NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants Internal Contacts Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss this opportunity early with their Faculty Research Facilitator. For projects requesting …

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NSERC Partnership Funding Options

Learn about the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada‘s partnership funding opportunities: NSERC Alliance NSERC Alliance supports research partnerships between post-secondary institutions and …

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NSERC PromoScience

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) website for more information on PromoScience. Internal Contact Maureen Mahoney: maureen.mahoney@carleton.ca Deadlines …

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NSERC and Communications Security Establishment Canada: Research Communities Grants

NSERC and Communications Security Establishment (CSE) Canada are partnering to fund Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance …

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NSERC Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Research Tools and Instruments grants program. Internal Contacts Potential applicants …

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NSERC Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants program. Internal Contacts Potential applicants are …

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NSERC Subatomic Physics Major Resources Support Program

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Subatomic Physics Major Resources Support Program. Internal Contacts Potential applicants …

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NSERC Subatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Subatomic Physics Research Tools and Instruments Grants program. Internal Contacts …

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Contact Us

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Rachel Barken

  • Research Facilitator, Institutional Initiatives (Honours and Distinctions; SSHRC Partnership Grant)
  • Email Rachel
Maureen Mahoney

Maureen Mahoney

  • Research Facilitator, Institutional Initiatives (ORF; CFI JELF)
  • Email Maureen
Christine Rivas

Christine Rivas

Kate Swan

  • Research Facilitator, Institutional Initiatives (NFRF; NSERC CREATE)
  • Email Kate

Lisa Wilson