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Discovery Launch Supplements

Overview

Open
Value and duration

The value of the Discovery Launch Supplement is $12,500. The award term is one year; however, the supplement funds may be used for the duration of the Discovery Grant.

Program type
Discovery Research
Supplement of
  • Discovery Grants program (individual)
Summary

Discovery Launch Supplements provide timely resources to support early career researchers (ECRs) as they establish a Discovery Grant-funded research program.

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  • Description
  • Funding
  • Application
  • Review
  • Award
  • Post-award requirements
  • Results
  • Regulations, policies and guidelines
  • Resources
Description

NSERC devotes additional funds to support ECRs through increases to Discovery Grants and through Discovery Launch Supplements. A Discovery Launch Supplement is awarded to all ECRs who are recipients of their first Discovery Grant. The Discovery Launch Supplement allows flexibility to use the funds at any time throughout the Discovery Grant. For more information on Discovery Grants, consult the program description.

Funding Value and duration

The value of the Discovery Launch Supplement is $12,500. The award term is one year; however, the supplement funds may be used for the duration of the Discovery Grant.

Eligible expenses

All expenditures are subject to the principles and directives governing the appropriate use of grant funds as outlined in the Tri-agency Guide on Financial Administration.

Application How to apply

No separate application is required for Discovery Launch Supplements. For more information on how an applicant is categorized as an ECR, refer to the Discovery Grants: applicant categories web page.

Review Expected assessment time

Results are shared annually in April.

Award Payment

ECRs who are successful in a Discovery Grants competition will receive a one-time payment of $12,500, separately from their Discovery Grant.

Notification of results

Expected mid-April

Post-award requirements
Reporting requirements

Discovery Launch Supplement recipients are required to complete a Grants in Aid of Research Statement of Account (Form 300) at the end of each fiscal year when Discovery Launch Supplement funds are used.

Results

A Discovery Launch Supplement is awarded to all ECRs who are successful in the Discovery Grants competition. Refer to the Discovery Grants Information Centre for more information on Discovery Grant funding decisions.

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Regulations, policies and guidelines

NSERC supports excellent, innovative, and impactful research that advances knowledge and understanding and responds to local, national and global challenges. NSERC recognizes that equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles are foundational to research quality and impact. It is essential to recognize and remove systemic barriers that limit the full participation of all individuals and communities, and to integrate EDI considerations in all aspects of research. These principles are integral to the Tri-agency statement on EDI  and the Tri-agency EDI Action Plan. For more information, consult the NSERC EDI webpage.

To ensure the Canadian research ecosystem is as open as possible and as secure as necessary, the Government of Canada has provided clear information on research security considerations for the development, evaluation and funding of grant applications.

For more information on the granting agencies’ implementation of harmonized research security measures, as well as further guidance and resources on how to safeguard your research, please refer to the Tri-agency guidance on research security.

The STRAC Policy addresses risks related to research that advances sensitive technology research areas performed with research organizations and institutions that pose the highest risk to Canada’s national security. The STRAC Policy applies to this funding opportunity.

Applicants must identify whether their proposed research aims to advance a sensitive technology research area. If so, the submission of attestation forms will be required from researchers with named roles in the grant application (see the list of named roles specific to this funding opportunity) to certify that they are not currently affiliated with, nor are in receipt of funding or in-kind support from, a named research organization.

The Tri-agency guidance on the STRAC Policy provides more information on applicable procedures and requirements, including the responsibilities of researchers and the responsibilities of institutions.
Resources
  • Discovery Grants program (individual)
Contact

For program-related information, email ecr-cdc@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.