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.

July 28, 2026

Carleton University Researchers Awarded Over $10.4 Million from NSERC

May 14, 2026

NSERC Funds Carleton Researchers Advancing New Environmental Engineering Projects

February 3, 2026

Carleton University EDIT-STEM Initiative Earns Over $3.3 Million in Research Support

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about NSERC funding eligibility and deadlines.

NSERC and the National Research Foundation of Korea: Call for proposals on quantum technologies

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada (NSERC) website for more information on the call for proposals on quantum technologies. Internal …

NSERC Alliance International Collaboration Grants

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 …

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 …

NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants

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

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 …

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 …

NSERC Discovery Horizons

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

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 …

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 (SAP-MRS) program. Internal Contacts Potential …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NSERC Prizes

Learn how to apply for NSERC prizes

NSERC Geoffrey Hinton Prizes

Sponsor’s Website Visit the NSERC website for more information on the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes Internal Contacts Rachel Barken Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding …

NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships. Internal Contact Rachel Barken: …

NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Awards for Science Promotion. Internal Contact Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca …

NSERC Synergy Awards for Innovation

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Synergy Awards for Innovation. Internal Contact Rachel Barken: …

NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural …

NSERC Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science …

NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the John C. Polanyi Award. Internal Contact Rachel Barken: …

NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

Sponsor’s Website Visit the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) website for more information on the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and …

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