How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet?

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada

What are NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria information specific to this grant is not provided in the given context.

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Specialized and customizable research aircraft in Ottawa

NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services

Grant Providers

National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Government of Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet program

Fee-for-service access to a fleet of research aircraft, as well as research pilots, technical experts and engineers.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 140,000

Evaluation of flight performance improvements using new lightweight materials

$ 80,000

Implementation of flight mechanics study focusing on turbulence effects using specialized data collection tools

$ 104,000

Optimizing flight safety technologies with real-time data broadcast systems

$ 120,000

Development of advanced avionics systems using specialized flight instruments and test flights

$ 160,000

Exploration of new aeronautical technologies through extensive research and trial flights with state-of-the-art instruments

$ 144,000

Investigation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications in disaster response through test flights and data analysis

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet program

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Who is eligible?

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) offers its highly specialized aircraft fleet for research and development projects in aeronautical technologies. While specific evaluation and selection criteria are not provided, the service is geared towards industries involved in flight testing and pilot education.

Eligible expenses

The grant is designed to support research and development activities in aeronautical technologies, with a focus on enhancing avionics, pilot education, and aircraft systems. Eligible projects facilitate advanced simulation testing, human factors research, and atmospheric studies leveraging the unique capabilities of the NRC's diverse aircraft fleet.

Research and development in digital fly-by-wire control systems and human interface issues using the Bell fleet.
Testing and demonstration of advanced pilot-vehicle interfaces, such as smart displays and helmet-mounted displays.
Evaluation of night vision systems and related technologies in aeronautical settings.
Long-distance atmospheric and biospheric studies using pressurized twin-engine aircraft like the Convair 580.
Support for alternative fuels research and microgravity experiments using the Falcon 20 aircraft.
Prototyping advanced avionic displays and flight display technologies aboard the Harvard and T-33 aircraft.
Development of flight mechanics and flight systems utilizing the Twin Otter's capabilities for real-time data acquisition and environmental sensing.

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet program

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the NRC's aeronautical research objectives.

Impact of the proposed technology on situational awareness, safety, and mission performance.
Innovation and advancement in pilot-vehicle interfaces and control systems.
Contribution to the development of new avionics and aeronautical technologies.
Potential to meet forthcoming regulatory and environmental standards.
Feasibility and clarity of the research and development plan.

How to apply to the NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet program

Preparing the proposal

Consult the eligibility criteria and grant guidelines
Write the proposal following the required format
Gather the requested documents

Submitting the proposal

Send the complete proposal within the prescribed deadlines
Ensure that all required elements are included
Confirm the receipt of the proposal by the NRC

Evaluating the proposal

Reviews by external evaluators
Evaluation by an internal review committee of the NRC
Notification of the evaluation results

Negotiating the funding terms

Discuss financial terms with the NRC
Finalize funding details and schedule
Obtain final approval from the NRC

Additional information

- The NRC's Aerospace Research Centre is a well-established flight testing facility with decades of experience and world-class expertise. - The NRC supports Canadian avionics manufacturers in developing advanced technologies for next-generation aircraft and modern helicopter cockpits. - Technologies like side-arm controllers, programmable head-down displays, speech I/O, and helmet-mounted displays are being demonstrated and perfected in the NRC's realistic airborne simulator. - The on-board installations of the aircraft are constantly improved to meet the latest technological needs of clients, keeping them at the forefront of aeronautical research. - The aircraft are supported by an experienced technical team that conducts focused and responsive airborne research and experimentation.