NSERC Emergency Fund
The NSERC Emergency Fund at UBC provides quick support for urgent research needs like equipment repair or bridging funding gaps, ensuring research continuity under committee oversight.
Funder: University of British Columbia
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Funding is typically for one year; departmental/faculty matching required; award size varies based on need and available funds.
Summary: Supports urgent research needs at UBC, such as emergency equipment repairs or bridge funding between grants, with committee oversight and compliance to NSERC/UBC policies.
Key Information: Requests to fund students are generally not considered; departmental matching funds required unless justified.
Description
The NSERC Emergency Fund at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides rapid financial support for researchers facing urgent needs, such as emergency equipment repairs or bridging gaps between grant applications. Managed by a dedicated committee, the fund ensures all disbursements comply with NSERC’s financial administration guide and UBC’s internal policies. The fund is not intended for student funding, and all applications undergo committee review and require departmental or faculty matching funds unless a clear justification is provided.
