NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 16, 2026
Session Description
September 16 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with the Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program for the University of Toronto community.
This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of the Discovery Evaluation Committees and/or successful Discovery applicants. Panelists will share their experiences participating on the evaluation committee, and tips for writing a strong proposal.
This session will also provide a general overview of the Discovery Grant, including:
- process, application requirements and eligibility,
- changes for this year’s competitions,
- evaluation criteria,
- proposal development,
- research security requirements and resources, and
- resources at UofT that support EDI in research and innovation.
Learning Objectives
After this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:- how NSERC Evaluation Committees adjudicate Discovery applications,
- strategies for writing stronger proposals, and
- resources available to applicants.
Additional Information
For more information on the NSERC Discovery Grant competition, please visit the NSERC website.
For more information on addressing EDI considerations in your NSERC RTI application, please see this EDI in Teams & Training handbook and the CRIS Video Library for previously recorded webinars.