Discovery Horizons Grant
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The Discovery Horizons grant program supports interdisciplinary projects that advance knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). Projects must integrate or transcend multiple disciplines and benefit from peer review by a tri-agency interdisciplinary review committee.
*New for the 2024 competition: Individuals cannot hold both a Discovery Grant and a Discovery Horizons grant. Applicants can submit both a Discovery Grant NOI and participate in a Discovery Horizons LOI, but must choose one program for a full application.
Support for Researchers
Research Partner Network provides personalized support and expert guidance on how to apply for this grant and how to manage the funds should you be successful.
Contact Research Partner, Grant Kemp with any questions.
Summary
Intended Recipients
Researchers conducting multidisciplinary research projects that are grounded in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE)
Value
Discovery Horizons grants are commensurate to the size of the research team:
- Single applicant: up to $50,000/year
- Applicant and one co-applicant: up to $75,000/year
- Applicant and two or more co-applicants: up to $100,000/year
Duration
Up to five years
Additional Information
Visit the Discovery Horizons Grants website
Deadlines
Letter of Intent (LOI)
- No RAS internal review required
- June 14 at 6:00 pm MST
- Submit your LOI on the Convergence Portal
Full Application
- RAS Internal Review Deadline
- October 11 at 4:30 pm MST
- Submit your application to the Researcher Home Page
- Final Version Submission Deadline
- October 18 at 10:00 am MST
- Submit your application on the Convergence Portal
- NSERC Deadline
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October 18 at 6:00 pm MST
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Supports and resources
Samples of Successful Discovery Horizons Grant Applications
Samples of successful LOIs and full applications from previous Discovery Horizons Grant competitions are available through the GRANT library for reference. To receive access to these samples, please fill out the request form.
Important notes
- The sample grants in our library reflect applications submitted in past competitions.
- Continuous updates in requirements and formats may occur, so check the most up-to-date information from NSERC to ensure compliance with current guidelines.
- Please refrain from duplicating or distributing the sample applications used for your own grant development.
Other support
- NSERC's Discovery Horizons FAQs (updated May 7, 2024)
- NSERC webinar in French (Teams link): May 21, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. MST
- NSERC webinar in English (Teams link): May 21, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. MST
NSERC and Tri-Agency Resources
- More information on the Tri-Agency Interdisciplinary Peer Review Committee
- Tri-Agency peer review guide
- Advice on selecting the appropriate federal granting agency
- Eligibility guidelines
- How to complete a Discovery Horizons grant LOI
- How to complete a Discovery Horizons grant full application
- Guidelines for the preparation and review of interdisciplinary research applications
- Guidelines for the preparation and review of NSE research applications
- Equity, diversity and inclusion considerations
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