About

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada's federal funding agency for research and research training in natural sciences and engineering at Canadian universities and colleges. Its vision is to help make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians.

Lean how we support discovery and innovation in Canada through funding, partnerships and science promotion

Read about the framework, by-laws and groups who govern NSERC

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Our strategic plan, internal audits, corporate reports and program evaluations

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Our service and performance standards when serving Canadians

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Learn more about our commitment and efforts supporting Indigenous research, researchers and trainees