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NSERC Research Tools and Instruments grants program is sponsored by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This program fosters and enhances the discovery, innovation, and training capability of university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment, which can include software-related tools and instruments.
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NSERC Research Tools and Instruments | SPARC NSERC Research Tools and Instruments NSERC's Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) grants foster and enhance the discovery, innovation and training capability of university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering by supporting the purchase of research equipment.
The RTI grants program provides the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments with a net cost between $7,001 and $250,000. Application Process and Eligibility The RTI grant program follows one, single-stage application cycle each year .
Researchers can submit one RTI application per competition, either as an applicant or co-applicant but not both. There is no limit to participation as an 'other user'. Applicants must hold an active NSERC research grant, or be in the process of applying for an NSERC grant, to be eligible as an applicant or co-applicant.
Beginning in the 2023 competition year (October 2022 deadline), RTI grant applicants and co-applicants who were successful in the previous year’s RTI competition will be ineligible to apply for one year. Eligibility will be reinstated the following competition year. NSERC will only accept requests for: tools and instruments that form a comprehensive system intended to support NSERC-funded research in the NSE.
A comprehensive system is one in which each tool or instrument forms part of an integrated system of operation to support the research program(s). Requests that bundle unrelated tools and instruments together will not be accepted. the purchase of new, used or refurbished equipment, for the repair, upgrade or rental of equipment, or for the fabrication of equipment that is not readily available off the shelf.
equipment that is purchased or rented after the application deadline. Equipment and items that are part of laboratory infrastructure or intended to render other equipment compliant with health and safety standards are ineligible for RTI support.
Prepare and review your application Review NSERC's detailed application instructions and frequently asked questions View NSERC's recorded application webinars and/or attend an NSERC Q&A Session Consider how you might influence your application with the guidelines in the RTI peer review manual Submit your application (see ORS procedures) See relevant ORS application procedures and internal deadlines for your campus to ensure administrative review and timely submission: Vancouver | Okanagan Application Guide for UBC Researchers We have prepared a comprehensive guide for applying to the Research Tools and Instruments program, exclusive to UBC faculty.
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822. 8778 (Central Office Phone) alexander. unterberger@ubc.
ca Sciences and Engineering Research Advisor, UBC Researchers applying to this competition must comply with new and updated Government of Canada research security requirements. The UBC Research Security team is available to provide support and resources related to these new requirements, as well as to guide you in implementing best practices to safeguard your research.
UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity Part of the VP Research & Innovation portfolio UBC Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund . The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Across BC
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University researchers who meet NSERC's individual eligibility criteria and hold at least one of the listed NSERC research grants (as an applicant or co-applicant). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NSERC Research Tools and Instruments grants program are due October 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments grants program is funded by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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