NSERC Engage Grants Program
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: Tuesday 28th, May 2019
External Deadline: Friday 31st, May 2019
Description
NOTE: This program is being discontinued. Applications to the Engage will be accepted until May 31, 2019.
This Grants Program will support the creation of a new university-industry partnership to undertake a fully funded, short-term research project that addresses a company-specific problem. It awards up to $25,000 over a maximum of six months to cover direct project costs.
For more information and how to apply follow this link.
Applications must be submitted to Research Grant and Contract Services prior to submission to the NSERC Atlantic Regional Office for Institutional Approval.
Important updates to Engage Grants Program:
First, extensive revisions have been made to the Guidelines for Organizations Participating in Research Partnerships that outline the eligibility of partners. Clarifications have been made to better enable applicants, institutions, and partners assess the eligibility of organizations.
New sections include:
- Summary of Participation by Organization Type which identifies various types of organizations and their eligibility for Research Partnership grants;
- Assessing Receptor Capacity table which identifies a number of indicators for private sector company eligibility. This replaces content that was previously featured in the Industrial Participation section of the Engage Grants description.
Second, the policy regarding the number of Engage awards each applicant is entitled to has been modified. Each applicant will be allowed one award every 12 months. As of May 1, 2018, the award date of a new Engage award will establish a rolling 12 month period for that awardee. Researchers will be permitted to apply for a new Engage grant as early as the final month of their specific 12 month period. Awards prior to May 1, 2018, will not be considered as part of the previous 12 months and will not be subject to this new policy.