NSERC funds natural sciences and engineering research. Your eligibility to apply for NSERC funding depends on who you are, where you work and the type of funding you seek. To apply for most NSERC programs, you must:
- be affiliated with an eligible Canadian university or college
- conduct independent research, not supervised by another researcher
- be permitted by your institution to supervise students or postdocs (universities)
- have a position that does not depend on getting NSERC grants
- have a salary that is not paid from NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR grant funds (with some exceptions)
Navigate to the pages listed below to learn more about the specific requirements for individual researchers, institutions, and the College and Community Innovation program.
Find out if you meet the requirements to apply for NSERC funding and learn more about what role(s) you may be eligible for.
Learn about the role definitions and eligibility requirements specific to the CCI program.
Learn the responsibilities and requirements for institutions to administer NSERC funds.