An Engage Grant (EG) is intended to give a company that operates from a Canadian base access to the knowledge and expertise available at Canadian universities. The grant supports short term R&D projects to solve a problem specific to the company. The company and the researcher must not have worked together before.
| Who manages funds? | Academic researcher and the university |
|---|---|
| Use of funds | Direct costs of research such as the salaries of students, postdocs, and research assistants, equipment, materials, services and project-related travel. |
| Typical application success rate | Approximately 90% |
| Duration of award | Up to six months |
| Are multiple professors involved? | No |
| Typical grant range | Up to $25,000 |
| Type of partners required | Canadian-based companies |
| Minimum in-kind company contribution | The company must collaborate on the project and must be able to exploit the research results. |
| Minimum cash contribution from company | None required |
| 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 | There is no deadline. |
| Evaluation method | All applications will be reviewed by an internal evaluation committee. |
| Evaluation time | Four to six weeks from receipt of the complete application |
| Is NSERC willing to review drafts? | Yes |
| Final report | Researchers must provide a final report within 30 days following the end of the grant; companies are asked to provide comments. |
For more detailed information, please refer to the Engage Grants description.
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