Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants

Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants (ARTI) support the purchase of research equipment and installations to foster and enhance the ability of colleges to undertake applied research, innovation and training in collaboration with local companies.

Summary

Who manages funds?	The financial officer at the college
Use of funds	Equipment purchase, rental or installation; travel to purchase or commission the equipment; software and hardware upgrades for existing equipment; costs to ship and extended warranties purchased with the equipment
Duration of award	One year
Can multiple colleges be involved?	Yes
Approximate application success rate	80% (for the first competition), but strongly dependent on the available funds for the competition.
Typical grant range	Between $7,000 and $150,000 per application. One application per laboratory.
Type of partners required	Canadian-based companies (especially small and medium-sized enterprises), colleges, industry associations, public utilities and government agencies
Minimum company contribution	Letter of support demonstrating how the equipment might be useful to the company.
Minimum cash contribution from company	None
Is industrial in-kind contribution recognized?	Yes
Is the contribution eligible for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive?	Yes. Consult your local  Canada Revenue Agency office for specific eligibility rules and amounts.
Application deadline	Please consult the  grant description for details on future competitions
Evaluation method	All proposals are peer-reviewed
Evaluation time	Applicants are informed approximately five months after submitting their application
Is NSERC willing to review drafts?	No. Contact the Program Officer responsible to discuss aspects of your proposal.
Progress report	No. Financial report at end of grant period.

For more detailed information, please refer to the  Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants description.