NSERC Discovery Grant – NOI
Arctic and Northern Regions
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS Review not required for NOI
External Deadline: Tuesday 4th, August 2026
Description
The Discovery Grants program supports the development and sustainability of a diverse, high-quality research base in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) at Canadian universities, fosters research excellence and strengthens the research training environment.
To apply for a DG, applicants must first submit a notification of intent to apply (NOI) by the deadline date. The NOI is a mandatory step in the application process. Applicants who do not submit an NOI will not be able to submit a full application. The information contained in the NOI allows NSERC to start some aspects of the review process, including the preliminary assignment to an evaluation group, the selection of external reviewers, and the verification of the eligibility of the subject matter. Applicants must then complete and submit the application by the full application deadline date.
See here for more information: Discovery Grants program (individual)
Application deadline
- NOI application:
Opens: May 1, 2026 8:00 am (ET)
Deadline: August 4, 2026 8:00 pm (ET)
- Full application:
Opens: August 12, 2026 8:00 am (ET)
Deadline: November 2, 2026 8:00 pm (ET)