NSERC Programs

NSERC funds research that leads to discovery and innovation, and that increases Canada's scientific and technological capabilities.

SPARC provides strategic support services, consultations and resources for a wide range of NSERC funding, including program expertise, project and proposal development and review. For more details on SPARC support, visit the relevant program pages listed below.

CWL-protected resources for NSERC programs can be accessed here or through the program-specific pages below.

Please note - in 2019 (date TBA; likely spring 2019), NSERC will consolidate 6 of its existing partnership programs (Collaborative Research and Development (CRD), Connect, Engage, Experience, Industrial Research Chairs (IRC), and Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks and Projects) into a single new program.