NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Research Grant Initiative
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Information and Communication Technology
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire within unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 8th, December 2022
External Deadline: Tuesday 13th, December 2022
Description
Small modular reactors (SMRs) offer a promising pathway to support Canada’s low carbon energy transition and are expected to be less complex, easier to operate and more cost effective than current nuclear technology. For example, a 300-megawatt SMR could supply enough clean power for an estimated 300,000 homes. With approximately 76,000 Canadians employed across its supply chain, Canada’s nuclear industry is well positioned to leverage its more than 60 years of science and technology innovation to become a leader in the development and deployment of SMR technology.
The Government of Canada has determined that support to develop this technology can position Canada as a clean energy leader; support the decarbonization of provincial electricity grids; facilitate the transition away from diesel power in remote communities; and help decarbonize heavy emitting industries. It is important that SMRs are deployed in a safe and secure manner and that regulatory decisions are based on solid science.
Through funding provided in Budget 2022, the CNSC and the NSERC are partnering to fund research to support effective and efficient regulation and regulatory oversight of SMRs.
Objectives
The NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Research Grant Initiative is intended to support activities that will:
- – increase the scientific information available to support regulatory decision-making and oversight
- – increase capacity to regulate SMRs
- – enhance the capabilities of Canadian universities to undertake research related to SMRs
- – increase training and help produce a new generation of nuclear scientists, engineers and policy-makers.
- Additional information can be found here.