NSERC Joint Calls + Calls with Partner Agencies

NSERC often partners with fellow government agencies nationally and internationally to provide funding opportunities in areas of particular importance or relevance using natural sciences and engineering approaches.

Funding envelopes for these calls vary greatly, as does researcher/partner eligibility guidelines. Be sure to consult the NSERC page for each individual call to ensure eligibility and completeness of your application.

Application Process

Deadlines and procedures vary by competition. Typically, applications must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the relevant deadline date. See relevant ORS applications procedures and internal deadlines for your campus to ensure administrative review and timely submission: Vancouver | Okanagan

Support & Resources

SPARC support for joint competitions may be limited and offered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you have any questions about our available services or resources for an NSERC competition that is administered in partnership with additional government agency(ies).

One-on-One Consultation

Our team can provide advice on developing your letter of intent as well as your application in advance of the corresponding deadlines. Limited availability.

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Review

Our team can provide comprehensive reviews of letters of intent for UBC-led applications in advance of the corresponding deadlines. Limited availability.

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Online Resources

Check out our resources curated specifically for UBC researchers. (CWL is required to view.)

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Contacts

Alexander Unterberger
Manager of Research Development
604.822.5386
alexander.unterberger@ubc.ca

SPARC support services

 

Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi
Sciences & Engineering Research Advisor, UBC
604.827.4741
purang@ece.ubc.ca

Advocacy and advice

UBC's Grant Facilitation Network
Research support personnel based in the faculties
See list

Various grant support

 


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