Discovery Institutes Support grants

The Discovery Institutes Support (DIS) grants program enables the development of research activities and fosters training and collaboration within and among Canadian theoretical research institutes. DIS grants assist Canadian-based theoretical research institutes to cover their operating and maintenance costs. Theoretical research institutes provide intellectual infrastructure and support, are used by researchers from different institutions across Canada, are discipline based and promote research and training of highly qualified personnel (HQP). These institutes can provide an environment that serves to accelerate research, develop partnerships and interactions with different disciplines and foster interdisciplinary research. Theoretical research institutes spark and promote regional, national and/or international interactions and can provide mechanisms for researchers to meet, collaborate and exchange ideas. The program operates through a two-stage application process with letters of intent followed by full applications for invited applicants.