We are pleased to announce the launch of the NSERC Alliance Missions grants, a unique opportunity aimed at addressing critical science and technology challenges that can play a pivotal role in Canada’s economy.
Alliance Missions grants will provide $100,000 to $500,000 per year for two years, to initiate research collaborations between Canada’s academic researchers and partners from private, public and/or not-for-profit partner organization(s). These grants will cover 100% of the eligible costs of research for a two-year period. The proposed projects should catalyze the development of partnerships between university researchers and partner organizations; after the two-year period of the Alliance Mission grants, promising partnerships can then apply for Alliance grants for longer project durations. The project proposals should be focused on addressing challenges that have emerged as a result of the pandemic and/or respond to new economic opportunities. Projects can be based on challenges identified by partner organizations that require research or research expertise (see below).
Applications will be accepted any time until November 30, 2021.