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Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

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Up to six Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships are awarded annually to recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, and to…
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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program

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The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate potential to contribute to Canadian research.
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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program

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The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) program is to recognize and support the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers. By providing support for a high-quality research training experience to awardees, the program strives to foster impacts within and beyond the research environment.
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Canada Postdoctoral Research Award program

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The objective of the Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program is to recognize and support the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The program provides funding and flexibility, empowering Canadian and international leaders in innovation and scholarship of tomorrow to develop the skills to build world-class research and drive Canadian prosperity and competitiveness.
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Collaborative Research and Training Experience program

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Participate as a trainee in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. Acquire in-demand professional skills to complement research skills.
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Dimensions Canada grants

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Dimensions Canada grants are a new funding opportunity designed to help postsecondary institutions strengthen the competencies that they need to increase equity, diversity and inclusion. These grants also seek to foster transformational change in the Canadian research community.
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Dimensions Canada recognition program - Letter of intent

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Discovery Accelerator Supplements program

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Extend the reach of highly promising research proposals. $120K over 3 years.
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Discovery Development Grants

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Boost research capacity at small universities. Two years of funding.
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Discovery Frontiers

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Funding for major research challenges. Past competitions on big data/genomics, energy and materials and the North. $4M over 4 years.
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Discovery Grants – Northern Research Supplements program

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Going North? Additional funding for Discovery Grant holders to cover extra logistical costs unique to doing research in the Canadian North. Up to $125K over 5 years.
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Discovery Institutes Support grants

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Maintain shared research resources and platforms necessary for collaborative research within the community. Up to 5 years.
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Discovery Launch Supplements

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Support early career researchers in establishing their Discovery Grant-funded research program. One-time payment of $12.5K.
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DND/NSERC Discovery Grant Supplements

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Accelerate research in technologies with dual-use applications in defence and security areas. $120k over 3 years.
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Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering

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The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is awarded annually to an individual whose body of work, conducted in Canada in the natural…
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NSERC Awards for Science Promotion

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The NSERC Awards for Science Promotion honour individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the promotion of science in Canada through…
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NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research

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The NSERC Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research is awarded annually to an individual or team whose outstanding…
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NSERC John C. Polanyi Award

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Created in 2006, the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award is given to an individual or team whose research, conducted in Canada, has led to a recent outstanding advance…
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PromoScience

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NSERC's PromoScience program offers financial support for organizations working with young Canadians to promote an understanding of science and engineering (including mathematics and technology). PromoScience supports hands-on learning experiences for young students and their science teachers.
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Research Tools and Instruments grants program

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This program is intended for university researchers. The Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program provides support of up to $150,000 for research tools and instruments with a net cost between $7,001 and $250,000.
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