At a glance
NSERC-FRQ NOVA program for junior researchers is a federal competitive grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for the research & development sector. Funding is c$45K–C$75K. Eligible applicants: See the official NSERC opportunity page; most programmes require researchers or companies partnering with an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at nserc-crsng.canada.ca.
- Amount
- C$45K–C$75K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
NSERC-FRQ NOVA program for junior researchers | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Funding opportunity NSERC-FRQ NOVA program for junior researchers Overview Open Value and duration Up to $75,000 per year ($45,000 from NSERC and $30,000 from the FRQ) for up to three years Application deadline You must submit your LOI using NSERC’s online system by September 10, 2026, before 4:00 pm (ET). The deadline for submitting your LOI to NSERC is the same as the deadline for submitting the application to the FRQ. Note : You must submit your LOI to NSERC through your Research Grants Office. Institutional approval is required before submitting the LOI to NSERC. Check your institution’s internal submission deadline , which may be earlier than the deadline for submission to NSERC. You are responsible for ensuring that NSERC receives your LOI by the deadline. Who can apply Resea...
Who can apply
See the official NSERC opportunity page; most programmes require researchers or companies partnering with an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution.
How to apply
Apply through NSERC's online system as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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