Grant opportunity

NSERC Discovery Grants – Fall 2026

Session 2 information; final institutional/funder deadline should be checked with applicant institution.

GrantNatural sciencesEngineeringResearchCanadaResearch funding
Funder
NSERC
Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026
Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026: Oct 28, 2026
Award
Varies
Applicant
Canadian researchers via eligible institutions
Discipline
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Region
Canada
Posted
Jun 24, 2026

Call summary

Overview

NSERC Discovery Grants – Fall 2026 is a grant from NSERC. Session 2 information; final institutional/funder deadline should be checked with applicant institution.

Who can apply

Canadian researchers via eligible institutions

What it supports

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Canada
  • Grant

Funding and duration

  • Varies

Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026

Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026: Oct 28, 2026

How to apply

Use the linked official page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Call details

Source-based overview

NSERC Discovery Grants – Fall 2026 is a grant from NSERC. Session 2 information; final institutional/funder deadline should be checked with applicant institution. It is relevant to Canada. Eligibility or target applicants: Canadian researchers via eligible institutions. The recorded deadline or key date is Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026. Recorded support: Varies. Applicants should use the linked official call page to confirm the full rules, documents, deadline time zone, funding conditions and submission route.

Eligibility

Canadian researchers via eligible institutions

Funding and benefits

Varies

Themes and supported activities

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Canada

Grant

Deadline and timeline

Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026: Info session 24 Jun 2026; final deadline 28 Oct 2026: Oct 28, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the linked official page to confirm current requirements and complete the application.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.