Maximum Value
100,000 per year
Sponsor Deadline
August 1, 2023
UBCO RPIF Deadline
July 27, 2023
NOI/LOI Deadline
April 11, 2023 12:00 PM
UBCO E-submission Deadline
July 31, 2023 12:00 PM
Program Description
In support of Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is partnering with NRCan to fund research on SMRs. As stated in Budget 2022: “Support to develop this technology can position Canada as a clean energy leader; support the decarbonization of provincial electricity grids in places like New Brunswick and Saskatchewan; facilitate the transition away from diesel power in remote communities; and help decarbonize heavy emitting industries.”
NRCan has set aside approximately $1M per year, over 4 years, to co-fund research projects through NSERC’s Alliance grants program. Once the proposed research project has been approved by NRCan, eligible university researchers can apply for an Alliance grant with a duration of 1 to 4 years. Partners from industry, government and not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to participate as per NSERC’s Alliance grants program. NSERC’s funding contribution will be calculated using the Alliance cost-sharing formula.
Proposal Development Support
For support in preparing a UBCO-led application, please get in touch with the contact below:
Denise Maines
How to Apply
UBC Okanagan submission guidlines