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Research & Innovation

NSERC: Alliance Grants, Option 1

Research Admin Offices:

  • MILO

Funding Type:

Grant

Value:

A minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000, annually, from NSERC.

Disciplines:

  • Natural Sciences and Engineering

Sponsors:

Deadlines:

Internal Deadline:

Continuous

Sponsor Deadline:

Continuous

Description:

The NSERC Alliance program supports collaborative research projects between a Canadian university and industry- or public partner organization(s) for 1 to 5 years. Research supported by Alliance grants will:

  • generate new knowledge and/or technology to address complex challenges;
  • create economic, social and/or environmental benefits;
  • contribute to Canada’s long-term competitiveness;
  • support public policy;
  • train new researchers in areas that are important to Canada and to the partner organizations;
  • draw on diverse perspectives and skill sets to accelerate the translation and application of research results.

Additional Program Information:

Contact:

Thinking of applying? Contact the McMaster Industry Liaison Office for guidance documents and next steps: 

Amber Metham, Associate Director (Research Contracts): metham@mcmaster.ca

Ross Huyskamp, Research Contracts Advisor: huyskar@mcmaster.ca