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The CREATE program and grants support innovative research training and mentorship programs for graduate students and postgraduate fellows in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE). These programs encourage collaboration, address scientific challenges, and facilitate the transition of researchers into various sectors.

For competition year 25-26: If you are planning on applying to the 2026 NSERC CREATE program, please fill out this by January 31, 2025.

The 2026 applicant guide will be available in early January, 2025. The 2025 U of A Internal Applicant Guide is available for reference. It is anticipated that the internal adjudication process will be similar, but held in late Feb/Early March.

Summary

Intended Recipients

Natural sciences and engineering (NSE) researchers developing and delivering novel research training and mentorship programs for graduate students

Value

Up to $1.65 million over six years (Up to $150,000 for the first year, followed by up to $300,000/year for five subsequent years)

Duration

Up to six years

Additional Information

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

• Internal Adjudication to select institutional LOIs to be submitted
  
  • April 15, 2025
• RAS Internal Review Deadline
  
  • April 24, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. NST (Submit application to RAS via the Researcher Home Page)
• Final Version Submission Deadline and NSERC Deadline
  • May 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. MST (Submit final LOI to NSERC via their online system)
    

Full Application

• RAS Internal Review Deadline
  • September 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. MST (Submit application to RAS via the Researcher Home Page)
    
• Final Version Submission Deadline
  • September 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. MST (Submit final application to the NSERC via their online system)
    
• NSERC Deadline
  • September 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. MST
    

Supports + Resources

Support for researchers

Please reach out to the designated Research Partner:

Samples of Successful RTI Grant Applications

To access samples of successful applications from previous RTI Grant competitions, please complete the available.

Please be aware that the sample grants in our library represent applications submitted in recent years. As application requirements and formats are subject to ongoing changes, it is crucial to consult the latest information provided by NSERC to ensure your RTI application aligns with the current competition guidelines.

We kindly request that you refrain from duplicating or distributing any sample applications used for reference in developing your own grant proposal.

Quick links

• RAS Review Requirements
• RPNet Contact Page