The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)  and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) are pleased to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the NSERC–FRQ NOVA program for junior researchers.

The NOVA program supports research projects led by junior researchers at Quebec universities in collaboration with researchers from other Canadian provinces and territories. By fostering new interprovincial research partnerships in the natural sciences and engineering, the program aims to strengthen research capacity, enhance the competitiveness of Canadian researchers, and generate new knowledge with social, environmental, technological and economic benefits for Quebec and Canada.

For this edition, the application process has been streamlined to simplify submissions. Successful teams may receive up to $75,000 per year for up to three years, including $45,000 from NSERC and $30,000 from the FRQ, to support collaborative research projects.

Application deadline

To apply, researchers must submit their application to the FRQ through the FRQnet portal and a separate letter of intent (LOI) to NSERC through NSERC's online system by September 10, 2026, before 4:00 pm (ET).

Information webinars

An information webinar on the program and application process will be held on July 17, 2026, at 9:30 am (ET). Refer to the NOVA program website for information on how to access the webinar.

Complete details about this funding opportunity can be found on the NSERC website.

For questions, please contact Alliance_Nova@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.