What expenses are eligible for support?
NSERC funds must contribute towards the direct costs of the project for which the funds were awarded. The institution provides the indirect or overhead costs, such as the costs associated with facilities and basic utilities, the purchase and repair of office equipment, administration fees, insurance for equipment and research vehicles, and basic communication devices such as telephones, fax machines, etc. NSERC funds may not be used for any part of the salary, or consulting fee, to the grantee or to other persons whose status would make them eligible to apply for NSERC grants as full or co-applicants or to support release from teaching (replacement personnel) for the grantee. NSERC recognizes that college faculty have heavy teaching loads, however as many colleges now have research as part of their mandate from the province where they are located, it is therefore not appropriate that NSERC cover any part of the faculty salaries. In addition to the costs of the research and development
