Alliance grants
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It offers $20,000 to $1 million per year in funding for research projects. The grants support collaborations between university researchers and partner organizations from the private, public, or not-for-profit sectors. This means you can work with top researchers to tackle complex challenges and create new knowledge or technology.
Why apply?
- Significant funding: Up to $1 million per year.
- Flexible duration: Projects can last from 1 to 5 years.
- Collaborative advantage: Partner with leading researchers to achieve your goals.
- Economic and societal benefits: Generate new knowledge, support public policy, and contribute to Canada's competitiveness.
What's in it for you?
- Cost-sharing: At least one partner shares the research costs.
- Diverse perspectives: Accelerate the application of research results.
- Training opportunities: Train new researchers in areas important to your business and Canada.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, and the benefits to your business are substantial. Apply now to leverage this opportunity for growth and innovation.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Salaries and benefits for research personnel
- Equipment and supplies necessary for the research
- Travel expenses directly related to the research project
- Costs associated with dissemination of research results
- Administrative costs directly related to the project
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used to support collaborative research projects between university researchers and partner organizations.
- Funds must be used to address complex challenges, create societal benefits, and contribute to Canada’s competitiveness.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for activities not directly related to the research project.
- Funds cannot be used to cover costs already funded by another source.
Fees:
- No application or processing fees are associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian university researcher eligible to receive NSERC funds.
- Must have at least one partner organization from the private, public, or not-for-profit sector that can be recognized for cost sharing.
- College faculty can participate as co-applicants.
- Must complete a risk assessment form for research projects involving one or more partner organizations from the private sector.
Must consider equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for students and trainees.
Disqualifications:
- Grant applications involving research to advance a sensitive technology research area will not be funded if any researchers involved are currently affiliated with, or receiving funding or in-kind support from, a named research organization.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive $20,000 to $1 million per year for research projects. The funding can last from 1 to 5 years.
The money can be used to generate new knowledge or technology, tackle complex challenges, and create economic, environmental, or societal benefits. It also helps in training new researchers and supports public policy.
One of the key benefits is that at least one partner organization will share in the costs of the research. This collaboration can help your business by drawing on diverse perspectives and skills, accelerating the application of research results, and contributing to Canada’s long-term competitiveness.
Program Steps
1. Create an Account: Visit the NSERC Research Portal and create an account if you do not already have one. This portal is where you will manage your application.
2. Log In: Log in to the NSERC Research Portal using your credentials.
3. Complete the Risk Assessment Form: If your project involves one or more partner organizations from the private sector, complete the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships risk assessment form.
4. Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. These typically include:
- A detailed project proposal
- Budget and financial plan
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- CVs of the principal investigator and co-applicants
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) plan
- Risk assessment form (if applicable)
5. Draft the Application: Begin drafting your application in the NSERC Research Portal. Ensure that all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
6. Review Guidelines: Review the Alliance grant application guidelines and instructions to ensure compliance with all requirements.
7. Submit the Application: Once your application is complete and all required documents are uploaded, submit your application through the NSERC Research Portal.
8. Monitor Application Status: After submission, monitor the status of your application through the portal. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
9. Await Decision: Wait for the review and decision process. You will be notified through the portal regarding the outcome of your application.
10. Follow Up: If your application is approved, follow up with NSERC for any next steps and to finalize the grant agreement.
