Alliance Grant
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Key Aspects
Intended Recipients
University NSE researchers collaborating with private, public, or not-for-profit organizations
Value
$20,000-$1 million per year
Duration
1-5 years
Who can help me?
For more information about this grant, please visit Research Partner Network website for more details or contact:
Terra Garneau
Research Partner, VPRI Research Partners Network
t.garneau@ualberta.ca
Deadlines
- RAS Internal Review Deadline
- 5 business days before application submission date (Submit application to RAS via the Researcher Home Page)
- Final Version Submission Deadline
- By 10:00 am MST on application submission day (Submit final application to the NSERC via their online system)
- NSERC Deadline
- Ongoing (continuous intake)
Opportunity
The NSERC Alliance grants program supports collaborative research projects that:
- 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 initiatives.
- Train new researchers in areas important to Canada and NSERC's partner organizations.
- Draw on diverse perspectives and skill sets to accelerate the translation and application of research results.
The NSERC Alliance Grants program is a matching program that requires partners to provide cash and in-kind contributions. The level of NSERC funding depends on the type of project and partner, with support ranging from 66.7%, to 100% of the project cash funding.
In addition to funding collaborative projects, the NSERC Alliance Grants program also supports intermittent special calls and targeted joint research opportunities with other national and international organizations. This includes joint programs with Alberta Innovates and Mitacs.
Researchers can submit Alliance Grant applications at any time throughout the year, as the program accepts applications on a continuous basis.
NSERC Alliance Grant Website
For more information on the NSERC Alliance Grant program, please visit NSERC Alliance Grant website or contact the affiliated U of A Research Partner.
Research Supports Available for this Competition
National Security Risk Assessment Support for Research Partnerships
Alliance Grant Drop-In Sessions
Join our monthly NSERC Alliance Grant drop-in sessions to learn more about the program and receive guidance on applying for or leveraging an Alliance Grant. These interactive sessions cover program guidelines, institutional requirements, budget considerations, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), partner eligibility, project setup, and other topics of interest to researchers. Register for the next session on the U of A Workshops and Events page, and feel free to submit your questions in advance.
Samples of Successful Applications
Samples of successful applications from previous Alliance Grant competitions are available through the GRANT library for reference.
For reference, samples of successful applications from previous Alliance Grant competitions are available in the GRANT library. To gain access to these samples, kindly complete the request form.
Please be aware that the sample grants in our library pertain to applications submitted in recent years. As application requirements and formats are subject to ongoing changes, we recommend referring to the latest information provided by NSERC to ensure compliance with the current competition guidelines.
We kindly request that you refrain from duplicating or distributing any sample applications you may utilize for guidance in developing your own grant.
Other Resources Available for this Competition
- Alliance Grant - How to calculate Partner Funding - Spreadsheet
- Alliance Grant Application Tip Sheet
- EDI Considerations for NSERC Alliance Grants
- NSERC external co-applicant confirmation form
- Alliance Grant Application Guide
- NSERC’s Alliance Grant Resources
- Contact the affiliated Research Partner for more supports
- National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships
Quick links
- NSERC Website
- NSERC Contact Information
- NSERC Frequently Asked Questions
- NSERC Program Guide for Professors
- NSERC Summary of Changes to Programs
- NSERC Research Portal
- NSERC Canadian Common CV
- NSERC Deadlines
- NSERC News
- Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions
- RAS Review Requirements
- RPNet Contact Page
- Researcher Home Page Login