Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

Community Engagement Visit

Thursday, May 1, 2014

MDCL 3020

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will be visiting McMaster on the afternoon of Thursday, May 1 to provide researchers, students and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about some recent program and policy developments. These visits also serve as a platform for the community to ask questions and seek more information from some of NSERC’s grants and scholarships experts. NSERC personnel will make a presentation and take questions from participants throughout the session.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

·         Federal Budget 2014

·         Update on the Allocation of Discovery Grants Budget Among Evaluation Groups

·         Eligibility and Appeals Processes

·         Common CV & New Research Portal

·         Women in Science and Engineering

·         Update on Scholarships and Fellowships programs, including the Harmonization of the Canada Graduate Scholarships

Please RSVP through connect@nserc-crsng.gc.ca by April 30 if you plan to attend.