The Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) Research Centre at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) is dedicated to turning Canada’s agricultural and marine resources into innovative, sustainable, high-value products.
About NRC
National Research Council Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) operates a network of 12 research centres across the country, covering a wide variety of fields: aerospace, aquatic and crop resources, automotive and surface transportation, clean energy innovation, construction, digital technologies, astronomy and astrophysics, human health therapeutics, medical devices, metrology, ocean, coastal and river engineering, and quantum and nanotechnologies, among others.
The NRC’s mission is to have an impact by advancing knowledge, applying leading-edge technologies, and working with innovators to find creative, relevant, and sustainable solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Through the cooperation between HIDA and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Helmholtz researchers can now undertake research stays of up to three months at NRC’s renowned research centres across Canada.
Formed in 2012, it integrates expertise across plant biotechnology, marine biotechnology, and industrial bioprocessing. Its work ranges from developing plant-based proteins and climate-resilient crops to advancing aquaculture and creating value-added products from ocean resources.
Researchers have access to advanced facilities such as algal cultivation systems, DNA sequencing and genotyping platforms, bio-processing labs, zebrafish facilities, and controlled plant growth environments.
The centre maintains strong collaborations with academia, industry, and government, offering an ideal setting for research stays that combine scientific depth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and real-world application in areas such as food security, sustainability, and bio-based innovation.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Contact the NRC's International Relations Office (contact person: Terrie Romano: munic.nrc-cnrc@international.gc.ca) to discuss the possibility of a research stay. This ensures that your planned stay aligns with the relevant research areas.
- Step 2: Next, the NRC’s International Relations Office will connect you to the relevant research center so you can plan your stay with them.
- Step 3: Submit your application through the following application portal.
- Step 4: Your application will be reviewed by a selection committee. You will receive a notification regarding the outcome of your funding when a decision is made.
You can find more details about the application process here!
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If you have any questions about the Canada Mobility Program or our other research stay offerings, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
Stefanie Gruber-Sliva
Networks & Mobility Program Manager
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