REVISED – NSERC-CNSC Small Modular Reactors Research Grant initiative (Phase II) – LOI

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources

Deadlines

Academic Unit: Inquire within unit

Memorial Deadline: Tuesday 14th, July 2026

External Deadline: Friday 17th, July 2026


Description

RIS will be offering support with application development for this opportunity. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Jennifer Stevens (v5js@mun.ca) or Dr. Amanda Crompton (ajcrompt@mun.ca) early during the development process to discuss the services available to them.

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

See here for more information.

Letter of intent deadline: July 17, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Application deadline (only if invited by NSERC and CNSC): November 6, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (ET)


Funding Sources

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)



This opportunity was posted by: RGCS

Last modified: June 9, 2026