ship time program
this ship time program is aimed at all nserc-funded researchers who intend to use a vessel for their discovery grant-supported research in the coming years. it applies to: the department of fisheries and oceans (dfo) vessels, undersea vehicles operated by the canadian scientific submersible facility or other similar research platforms, and any other canadian or foreign vessels crewed in conformance with the canada shipping act 2001.
ship time grants support ongoing discovery grant research programs. these grants recognize the high costs associated with chartering research vessels in canada and abroad. applicants must hold a discovery grant to be eligible to receive a ship time grant. recipients of ship time grants must use the funds as described in the application. requests to use an alternate vessel will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
ship time applicants may apply for more than one vessel at a time. should the two vessels be part of the same project (e.g., a remotely operated vehicle and a support vessel), only one application is to be submitted.