Overview: The Discovery Grant (DG) program provides research operating funds for researchers in the natural and engineering sciences. Researchers applying for a Discovery Grant may concurrently apply for supplements (Discovery Launch Supplements, DND/NSERC Discovery Grant Supplements, and Northern Research Supplements). For additional funds to access vessels, see the Ship Time program.
Value: Variable, ~$35,000 average, ranges from ~$10,000 to $100,000
Duration: Up to 5 years
Deadlines:
- NOI deadline: August 1, 2024 (no MRA required)
- Deadline to submit for optional UTM peer review: October 1, 2024
- Deadline to submit for optional UTM editorial review: October 17, 2024
- UTM MRA deadline: October 22, 2024
- U of T RSO MRA deadline: October 24, 2024
- Sponsor deadline (full proposal): November 1, 2024
Links:
- Discovery Grants program description
- Research Services Office page (U of T-specific application instructions)
- Application portal
- CCV portal
- CCV instructions for the NSERC DG
- NOI instructions
- Full application instructions
- Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Selection committees and evaluation groups
- Competition Statistics Dashboard
- NSERC-hosted webinars
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