Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC; French: Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada) is the major federal agency responsible for funding natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. NSERC directly funds university professors and students as well as Canadian companies to perform research and training.[2] With funding from the Government of Canada, NSERC supports the research of over 41,000 students, trainees and professors at universities and colleges in Canada with an annual budget of CA$1.1 billion in 2015.[3] Its current director is Alejandro Adem.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada
Agency overview
FormedMay 1, 1978 (1978-05-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Canada
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Annual budgetCA$ 1.1 billion (2015)[1]
Minister responsible
  • Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Agency executive
Websitewww.nserc-crsng.gc.ca

History

NSERC came into existence on May 1, 1978. University-based research had previously been supported through the National Research Council of Canada. It reports to Parliament through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. It is governed by a Council composed of the president and up to 18 members appointed from the private and public sectors.[4] Past presidents include Gordon M. MacNabb (1978-1986), Arthur W. May (1986-1990), Peter Morand (1990-1995), Tom Brzustowski (1995-2005), Suzanne Fortier (2006-2013), B. Mario Pinto (2014-2018)[5], while on June 25, 2019, Alejandro Adem was appointed President of NSERC, effective October 1, 2019.[6]

Types of grants and awards

Professors

NSERC offers research funding for a wide range of programs and projects covering every discipline of the sciences and engineering. Some of its most well funded programs include:[7]

  • Discovery Grants Program
NSERC’s flagship program is a braintrust of more than 11,000 research professionals and 30,000 students. NSERC Discovery investments create world-firsts in knowledge and build the foundation for innovation. These grants recognize the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all advances in research.
  • Discovery Accelerator Supplements Program
  • Collaborative Health Research Projects Program
  • Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program
  • Research Tools and Instruments Grants Program

Students and fellows

NSERC celebrates exceptional graduate and undergraduate scientific research excellence.[8]

  • Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) - Most prestigious undergraduate research award in Canada
  • Canada Graduate Scholarships - Most prestigious masters research award in Canada
  • Postdoctoral Fellowships - Most prestigious postdoctoral research award in Canada

Partnership programs

NSERC has Research Partnerships Programs to help foster collaborations between university researchers, colleges and other sectors (including government and industry) to develop new knowledge and expertise, transfer it to Canadian-based organizations and meet the objectives of the Government of Canada’s Science & Technology Strategy on innovation, including:[9][10]

  • Collaborative Research and Development Grants
  • Celebration Grants
  • Interaction Grants
  • Promotion Grants
  • Strategic Exploration Grants
  • Engage Grants
  • Develop Grants
  • Industrial Research Chairs Program
  • Strategic Network Grants
  • Special Project Grants

See also

References
  1. "Public Accounts of Canada 2015 Volume II Section 16 - Industry Program Activity". Government of Canada. 2015. Retrieved 21 Feb 2017.
  2. Division, Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Communications. "NSERC - NSERC's Vision". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
  3. Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (2016-06-28). "NSERC - Dashboard". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  4. Division, Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Communications. "NSERC - Chronicle of Past Events". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
  5. "NSERC - Past Presidents". Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  6. "Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan announces new President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  7. Division, Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Communications. "NSERC - Discover". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
  8. Division, Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Communications. "NSERC - Students and Fellows". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2011-11-04.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (2016-06-28). "NSERC - Discover". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
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