Queen’s NSERC Portal FAQ

A: The Submit Button will only appear once all error messages have been addressed. Check the application form for warning signs and resolve those issues, then the Submit Button will appear.

A: After you hit “Submit” on the CCV site, you will get a confirmation number. Copy that confirmation number, and paste it into the field on the NOI form (on the NSERC Portal) that appears when you click the “Attach” button on the NOI form.

A: In 2015, copy-paste only worked if you used Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. When I tested it this year, copy-paste seems to work with Internet Explorer, so they seem to have increased browser compatibility. If you run into any difficulties, try a different browser and see if it that resolves it.

A: Yes, unfortunately that is the case. Formatting can only be added manually afterwards using the editing fields above each text box.

A: Select Canada, then British Columbia. It's listed under T, because the official name is "The University of British Columbia".

A: When entering a Suggested External Reviewer, if the reviewer’s organization is not in the list provided, users may type it directly into the field after selecting the Country and the Province. This should be typed in the “Select or Enter Organization” field, below the Province field.

A: You can upload a revised CCV to your application at any time before the Submission deadline date. First, update your CCV on the CCV website and select the submit button, you will be provided with a confirmation number. When you are ready to upload (Attach) the revised CCV to your application, you can delete the previous version of the CCV and upload your new one by entering your NSERC CCV confirmation number and selecting Upload. OR When you are ready to upload (Attach) the revised CCV to your application, you can overwrite the CCV confirmation number that appear in the box with the new CCV confirmation number and select Upload. Either one of these method will upload your revised CCV to your application.

A: In past years, the application form did not become available immediately after someone submitted their NOI. In the past, application forms have become available between mid August and mid September.

While you are waiting for the application forms to appear, you may find it helpful to review the instructions for filling out the full application: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/DG-SD_eng.asp.  Vera can email you application and budget templates you can use to start working on your full application (vmk@queensu.ca).