The Council may appoint committees as described in the NSERC Act and By-Law 1. The following documents apply to members of these committees who are not themselves Council members:

• Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for Members of NSERC Standing and Advisory Committees
• Guidelines on Conflict of Interest for Members of NSERC Standing and Advisory Committees
• Declaration for Members of NSERC Standing and Advisory Committees

The Council is advised on specific policies and programs by three standing committees:

• Committee on Discovery Research (CDR) (current membership)
• Committee on Research and Technology Partnerships (CRTP) (current membership)
• Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (CEDI) (current membership)

These committees provide advice to the Council and the Vice-Presidents on funding opportunities that support discovery and innovation, and related policy issues, in accordance with specific decisions and any other guidelines provided by the Council. The committees report back to the Council on their business as required. On occasion, the committees may be asked to act as a review committee and make recommendations to its Vice-Presidents or to the Council on major grants and awards.

Terms of reference and principles governing membership for the standing committees of Council