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NSERC

Posted by Jaq-Lin Larder on June 19, 2023 in Research Funding

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) plays an important role in Canada’s  (NQS) by supporting the advancement of research, innovation and talent development in quantum science and technology through various .Ìý

NSERC is now accepting applications for the and the . These grants will provide support for university researchers in Canada to establish and grow international research collaborations with researchers in the academic sector that will strengthen research excellence in Canada and abroad, and further develop Canadian research strengths and leadership in quantum science and technology.

Proposals for both funding opportunities may address any challenges in quantum science, but their thrust must be to advance one or more of the  through research in any of the following areas of quantum technologies, or a combination thereof:

  • quantum algorithms/encryption, including post-quantum cryptography
  • quantum communications
  • quantum computing
  • quantum materials
  • quantum sensing


Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants 

This  offers grants of up to $25,000 for one year to Canadian academic researchers to initiate and develop research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector. Applicants may apply any time until March 31, 2024 at 9pm AST


Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grants

This new offers grants that can range from $30,000 to $300,000 per year for up to three years to support Canadian academic researchers collaborating on research projects with international researchers from the academic sector. Applicants may apply any time until January 31, 2024 at 9pm AST


Contact Details

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact alliance_quantumquantique@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.Ìý

For questions regarding internal procedure, contact ird@dal.ca.ÌýFor additional resources, click here for guidance on internal deadlines and submission processes.