Research Tools and Instruments (RTI)

he RTI grants program provides the primary avenue for university researchers in the natural sciences and engineering to obtain up to $150,000 in support for research tools and instruments with a net cost between $7,001 and $250,000. Net cost is defined as the purchase cost of the equipment after any discount from the vendor and before taxes, customs and importation fees, transportation and shipping charges, and assembly and installation costs. The vendor discount must be free of conditions, restrictions or limitations (e.g., cannot be offered in exchange for services from users benefiting the vendor company). The research community is also encouraged to explore other avenues for funding research tools and instruments, including NSERC’s other programs that allow the purchase of equipment as eligible expenses.

Program information links (full instructions, program criteria, eligibility, etc.) and resources (best practices document) can be found on the ORS Intranet site.

Up to $150,000 for 1 year (for equipment with a total net cost between $7,001 and $250,000).

Deadlines:

• ORS Application Deadline: Ten business days prior to NSERC deadline, TBA
• NSERC Application Deadline: 25 October annually