2026 NSERC Discovery Grant Summer Series
Start Date
Wednesday August 5, 2026End Date
Wednesday August 26, 2026Time
10:00 am - 11:00 amLocation
Online on Microsoft TeamsPreparing an NSERC Discovery Grant application? Join the Vice-Principal Research Portfolio's Research Projects Advisors for a four-part information session series designed to guide Queen's researchers through each component of the application.
Each one-hour virtual session focuses on a different section of the Discovery Grant application, providing practical guidance, tips, and opportunities to ask questions. Researchers are welcome to attend any or all sessions, depending on their needs.
Please note that a separate registration is required for each session. Sessions will be recorded and available for review.
Session, date and time | Overview and registration |
|---|---|
Information Session 1 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Learn about the key administrative components of an NSERC Discovery Grant application, including budget requirements, Relationship to Other Research Support, Summary of the Proposal, and Samples of Research Contributions. Register for session 1 |
Information Session 2 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Explore how to develop a strong proposal attachment, with guidance on Recent Progress, Objectives, Literature Review, Methodology, and Impact. Register for session 2 |
Information Session 3 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Learn how to effectively address equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) considerations throughout your NSERC Discovery Grant application, including your proposal, HQP training plan, and research contributions. Register for session 3 |
Information Session 4 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Review the Contributions to Research and Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) sections, including how to present your research contributions and training record effectively.Register for session 4 |
For questions, please contact Marissa Stein.