NSERC – Discovery Grants: June 19th General Information Session

This session, co-hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Design and the Faculty of Science, aims to provide researchers with comprehensive insights into the NSERC Discovery Grant (DG) program, whether it is your first time applying or you are working towards a renewal. This session will include active discussion and engagement with faculty members who either have experience serving on NSERC DG evaluation groups or have recently been successfully funded with high ratings.

Key topics to be covered during the session include:

• An overview of the NSERC DG program, including success rates at both Carleton and across Canada.
• Information and tips on proposal development, the peer review process, and evaluation criteria.
• Panel discussion regarding their experiences reviewing applications, and what they look for (both positives and negatives) in funding applications.

Panelists – June 10, 2025

• Sean Barry, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
• Amy Rand, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
• Ravi Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics, Faculty of Engineering and Design.
• Banu Ormeci, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Panelists – June 19, 2025

• Amy Rand, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
• Banu Ormeci, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design.
• Prosenjit Bose, Professor, School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science.

This session will be recorded and made available to registrants. Slides will also be available after the session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting should you choose to participate online. Please register in advance by filling out the form below.