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NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Up to $250K

Up to $250,000 research grant. Up to $180,000 salary support. Award paid over a two-year period.

Up to six fellowships a year recognizing early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and supporting them to become leaders in their field. Previously known as the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowships.

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Who qualifies

Early-stage academic researchers who have held an independent academic position for 10 years or less as of December 1 of the competition year and who currently hold an NSERC grant. A tri-agency CV and McDonald CV appendix are required.

Researchers

Good to know

  • Funding: Salary support of up to $180,000 is in addition to the research grant.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Up to $250,000 research grant. Up to $180,000 salary support.” source ↗
  • status“December 14 before 8:00 pm (ET).” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.