Deadline: NSERC Ship Time Program
The allows those holding an NSERC (DG) to apply for additional funds to access vessels in support of their research programs.
This Ship Time program is aimed at all NSERC-funded researchers who intend to use a vessel for their DG-supported research in the coming years. It applies to the following: Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels or other Departments of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) platforms, undersea vehicles operated by the or other similar research platforms, and any other vessels crewed in conformance with the .
Ship Time grants support ongoing DG research programs. These grants recognize the high costs associated with chartering research vessels in Canada and abroad. Applicants (including co-applicants) must hold a Discovery Grant (or be successful in the current DG competition) to be eligible to receive a Ship Time grant. Recipients of Ship Time grants must use the funds as described in the application. Requests to use an alternate vessel will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For further general information and support, please reach out to the ORS Research Grants Facilitator who supports your Faculty or your Faculty Research Facilitator.
Deadlines
Internal: August 20, 2024
External: September 3, 2024
The grants facilitator for your faculty can be found on the staff contact page. For additional resources, click here for guidance on internal deadlines and submission processes.
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