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nserc-crsng.canada.ca

Canada

NSERC is Canada’s federal agency funding and promoting natural sciences and engineering research and training at universities and colleges.

NSERC is Canada's federal funding agency for research and research training in natural sciences and engineering at Canadian universities and colleges. Its mandate is to promote, support and enable discovery and innovation by funding researchers and trainees, fostering partnerships with industry, government and the not-for-profit sector, and promoting science promotion and responsible, inclusive research practices. Through its funding opportunities, awards and governance framework, NSERC supports a broad ecosystem of postsecondary research and aims to benefit Canadians by ensuring access to high-quality research and training.

To promote and support postsecondary-based research and training in the natural sciences and engineering in Canada.

What we offer

NSERC Funding Opportunities

Service

Supports access to diverse funding opportunities for research in natural sciences and engineering.

nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding

NSERC Online Application Systems

Streamlines application submissions and interactions for research funding.

nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding/online-application-systems-and-tools

Tri-agency Grants Management Solution

Streamlines the management of grants across multiple funding agencies.

NSERC Awards Database

Provides access to NSERC prize and award information for researchers and stakeholders.

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Grant management and grantmaking administration

2.6 Billion USD10.4% CAGR

End-to-end grant lifecycle administration for grantmakers and grant recipients including workflows, document management, collaboration, and impact reporting.

Research funding discovery and intelligence

0.5 Billion USD15% CAGR

Capabilities that identify and surface relevant grant and funding opportunities, matching research topics to potential funders and application timelines to inform proposal development.

Applicant and reviewer portals

0.6 Billion USD10% CAGR

Secure web portals that provide single-entry access for applicants, reviewers, committees and institutional administrators to submit materials, manage profiles and monitor application status.

Awards and research promotion

0.85 Billion USD12.2% CAGR

Databases and publication services that surface prize and award recipients, provide historical award records and support research visibility and recognition activities.

More information about our offering

NSERC Funding Opportunities

Access and apply for NSERC funding opportunities, including eligibility, program guidelines, and resources; learn about review processes, partner opportunities, and related policies; find funding information and resources for students, postdoctoral researchers, universities, colleges, and partner organizations.

  • Clarify Eligibility Criteria
    Get detailed information on eligibility requirements for various funding programs to ensure a successful application.
  • Access Funding Results
    View outcomes from funding competitions to understand how awards are allocated and find insights for future applications.
  • Explore Current Opportunities
    Stay informed on various funding calls to identify suitable opportunities for your research initiatives.
  • Understand Funding Guidelines
    Familiarize yourself with the essential policies and guidelines necessary for preparing successful funding applications.
  • Support for Early-Career Researchers
    Utilize resources tailored for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance their research endeavors.
  • Enhance Global Research Impact
    Access unique funding opportunities that promote international partnerships and exchanges in research.
  • Leverage Tri-Agency Support
    Engage with collaborative funding opportunities that involve multiple research funding agencies to foster innovative projects.

NSERC Online Application Systems

NSERC's online systems provide access to the On-line System, Financial Data Submission and Reconciliation (FDSR) System, Research Portal, and Convergence Portal to manage applications, submissions, and program interactions.

  • Simplifies Application Access
    The On-line System allows users easy registration and access to application materials, enhancing the user experience for applicants.
  • Streamlines Financial Reporting
    The FDSR System simplifies the process of submitting and reconciling financial data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for institutional reporting.
  • Centralizes Research Interactions
    The Research Portal provides a cohesive platform for all stakeholders involved in research applications, fostering better collaboration and communication.
  • Facilitates Cross-Agency Collaboration
    The Convergence Portal enables participants to efficiently access multiple funding programs, fostering collaboration across various research disciplines.

Tri-agency Grants Management Solution

A shared grants management solution used by NSERC and other Tri-Agency partners to manage funding opportunities, proposals, and grant administration across agencies.

  • Facilitates Unified Grant Management
    This feature ensures that grants are managed efficiently throughout their lifecycle, enabling seamless collaboration between the three funding agencies.
  • Centralizes Funding Information
    This feature provides a unified view of funding opportunities and decisions, making it easier for researchers to navigate grant options.
  • Enables Simple Navigation
    The user-friendly design helps applicants and administrators efficiently manage funding applications with minimal training.
  • Keeps Users Informed
    Users receive timely notifications about their application's progress, which enhances communication and engagement.

NSERC Awards Database

Database containing NSERC prize and award information accessible for research promotion and historical reference.

  • Access Prize And Award Information
    Users can easily find detailed information on NSERC prizes and the recipients, enhancing transparency and promoting research excellence.
  • Promote Research Excellence
    By showcasing award winners, the platform encourages and inspires new researchers in the field.
  • Explore Historical Data
    Users can investigate past awardees and trends, helping to inform future research and funding initiatives.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Grant management and grantmaking administration

Synthesis of multiple industry reports (GM Insights, Future Market Insights, GlobalMarketStatistics, MarketGrowthReports) shows 2025–2026 grant-management software/system market size estimates ranging ~USD 1.66–3.22 billion and reported CAGRs 8–14.2%. I selected a representative 2026 market size of USD 2.6 billion (matches GM Insights' 2026 figure) and a growth potential of 10.4% CAGR (GM Insights' reported 2026–2034 CAGR), noting other reports that show a lower (~8%) and higher (~14.2%) CAGR.

Research funding discovery and intelligence

No direct market-size figures for “research funding discovery and intelligence” were present in the search results. I used adjacent market data and public R&D spending to estimate addressable demand: the Data Discovery market is projected at ~USD 20.14B in 2026 (CAGR ~15.7%), and enterprise AI/analytics spending (large and fast-growing) expands the adoption tailwinds. Treating research funding discovery and intelligence as a specialist niche within data-discovery/analytics and grant-management tooling that captures a small share (roughly 2–3%) of the broader data-discovery market yields an estimated market size ≈ USD 0.5B today, with growth potential aligned to the Data Discovery CAGR (~15% annual) given AI augmentation and rising institutional R&D funding pools.

Applicant and reviewer portals

Estimate derived from adjacent market sizes in the provided search results (company review/rating platforms, consumer ratings, e‑commerce review tools and broader internet portals) and from the narrower, B2B nature of applicant/reviewer portals (enterprise SaaS used by universities, grantmakers, HR and committees). Company review and ecommerce review tool markets range from ~USD 0.82B to ~1.73B (mid‑2020s) while broader portal markets are orders of magnitude larger; applicant/reviewer portals are a specialized subset serving institutions and have lower total addressable spend. Given typical enterprise SaaS adoption and pricing, a conservative mid‑single‑digit to low‑double‑digit percentage of adjacent review/platform markets supports an estimated global market size of about USD 0.6 billion and a moderate growth potential near 10% CAGR (reflecting continued digital transformation, workflow automation and cloud adoption).

Awards and research promotion

Estimates based on three industry reports for the closely related award/awards management software market. Reported global market values cluster around USD 0.82–0.88 billion for 2025–2026; I used the midpoint (~USD 0.85B) as the current market size. Reported CAGRs range from 8.7% to 14.1%; averaging these three forecasts yields ~12.2% CAGR as a reasonable growth-potential estimate for this segment.

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