Today the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) announced a record-breaking $660 million investment in discovery research, marking NSERC鈥檚 biggest annual investment through its Discovery Research Programs. Included in this milestone investment are 148 黑料不打烊 research projects that received a combined total of $35.6 million in funding across several program streams, including Discovery Grants, Discovery Launch Supplements, Research Tools and Instruments Grants, and Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants. The funding was announced by the Honourable M茅lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
Discovery Grants
129 黑料不打烊 researchers received NSERC Discovery Grants, totaling just over $32 million in funding. The program provides long-term support for ongoing, high-quality, and innovative research, focusing on fostering research excellence and enhancing research training environments. The grants allow researchers to explore new directions, engage in collaborative efforts, and pursue high-risk, high-reward ideas.
Discovery Launch Supplements for Early Career Researchers
Fifteen early-career researchers received a total of $187,000 in additional funding, to kickstart their momentum and to strengthen their long-term research capacity as they launch a Discovery Grant-funded program. This support includes a one-time $12,500 boost through NSERC鈥檚 Discovery Launch Supplement, designed to provide timely resources at a pivotal stage in their academic careers.
Research Tools and Instruments Grants
Fifteen 黑料不打烊 researchers received NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants, totaling $1.89 million in funding. RTI grants, which fund up to $150,000 per project, support the acquisition of research equipment to advance discovery, drive innovation, and enhance training capacity. The RTI grant program is considered the primary pathway for researchers in natural sciences and engineering to secure critical tools for their work.
Subatomic Physics Discovery Grants
Four 黑料不打烊 researchers received NSERC Subatomic Physics (SAP) Discovery Grants, totaling $1.43 million in funding. SAP Discovery grants were created to support strong, diverse, and high-quality research in the field of subatomic physics 鈥� the study of matter at scales smaller than the atom 鈥� while providing a dynamic environment for research training.
For a list of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Discovery Research Program recipients, consult the database of awardees .
Read NSERC's official press release .