NSERC is acting on the evidence that achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative and impactful research necessary to advance knowledge and understanding, and respond to local, national and global challenges. This principle informs the commitments described in the Tri-agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and is aligned with the objectives of the Tri-agency EDI Action Plan. In order to achieve world-class research, we must address systemic barriers that limit the full participation of all talented individuals. Moreover, we must create a culture where embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) considerations into all aspects of research is second nature.

This interactive dashboard presents data from applicants to NSERC programs on whether they identify as belonging to one or more of the four designated groups: women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. A harmonized Tri-agency self-identification questionnaire was first launched in mid-2018 and was revised in 2021 for NSERC funding opportunities; more information can be found on the Self-identification Data Collection in Support of EDI web page