NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
About This Grant
RTI grants assist with the purchase of research equipment and installations that are essential to the conduct of research. Grants range from $15,000 to $150,000.
Grant Summary
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) is a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grant providing $15K to $150K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Canadian university faculty or eligible researchers
- Must hold an eligible academic appointment
How to Apply
$15K–$150K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) before the deadline.
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NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI)?
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) is offered by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) provide?
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) provides between $15K and $150K per award from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) deadline?
NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI)?
To apply for NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
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