The objective of the Chairs in Design Engineering (CDE) is to improve the level and quality of design engineering activity within Canadian universities.
By supporting a Chair, companies improve their access to leading design groups and can influence long- and medium-term university training directions.
| Who manages funds? | University and Chairholder(s) |
|---|---|
| Use of funds | Salary of the Chairholder(s), plus research program, including expenses for students, equipment, materials, services, and travel. |
| Duration of Chair term | Five years, renewable |
| Are multiple professors involved? | Usually one professor but a Senior/Associate arrangement is possible. |
| Typical application success rate | 10% |
| Typical grant range | Up to $200,000 per year |
| Type of partners required | Individuals, public or private organizations, including Canadian-based companies, government or the university. |
| Minimum in-kind partner contribution | Required. Equal to the amount requested from NSERC. |
| Minimum cash contribution from partner | 0% required. NSERC matches financial contributions provided. |
| 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 | Competition announcements are listed on the  NSERC Web site. |
| Evaluation method | All proposals are peer-reviewed by external reviewers and the CDE Selection Committee. |
| Evaluation time | Five to eight months (Preliminary Application and Full Application) |
| Is NSERC willing to review drafts? | No, but NSERC will discuss concepts and process. |
| Progress report | Annually |
For more detailed information, refer to the Chairs in Design Engineering description.
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