Contact Defence Research and Development Canada

Use this form to find the right programs and services at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC).

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To access science and technology contracts
To contact media relations
To present a science or technology solution

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To learn about research and innovation programs
To exchange information

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To learn about upcoming events
To find a research centre
To participate in a work exchange

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To learn about Defence Research and Development Canada capabilities
To explore Crown Intellectual property
To learn about defence research grants with partner organizations
To collaborate on a research proposal

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To find a PhD supervisor

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To apply for a job
To apply for a student position
To invite a Defence Scientist to speak
For something else

Field list

Command, control and intelligence
Cyber
Weapons
Autonomous systems
First responders
Border security
Critical infrastructure
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear
Radar systems
Space systems
Medical sciences
Human systems integration
Mental health research
Recruitment, learning and training
Operational research and analysis
Maritime and underwater systems

To access science and technology contracts

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following link:

Buy and Sell

To contact media relations

Based on your answers, please contact the Department of National Defence (DND) Media Relations Office:

Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

This contact information is for representatives of the media officially employed as reporters and duly commissioned by a recognized media organization.

To learn about research and innovation programs

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following links:

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program or email: DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca
Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) or email DRDCCSS-RDDCCSS@forces.gc.ca
Innovative Solutions Canada or email solutions@canada.ca
Defence and Security Science and Technology program

To learn about upcoming events

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following link:

DRDC News

To find a research centre

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following links:

Defence Research and Development Canada research centres

Research centre addresses

Atlantic Research Centre
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B3K 5X5

Centre for Operational Research and Analysis
National Defence Headquarters (Carling)
60 Moodie Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K2

Centre for Security Science
National Defence Headquarters (Carling)
60 Moodie Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K2

Ottawa Research Centre
3701 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0Z4

Toronto Research Centre
1133 Sheppard Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
M3K 2C9

Suffield Research Centre
PO Box 4000 Stn Main
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8K6

Valcartier Research Centre
2459 de la Bravoure Road
Québec, Québec
G3J 1X5

To learn about Defence Research and Development Canada capabilities

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following link:

DRDC Capabilities

To explore Crown Intellectual property

Based on your answers, please contact:

IP.DRDC-RDDC.PI@forces.gc.ca

To learn about defence research grants with partner organizations

Based on your answers, please contact:

DRDCDRDEPE-RDDCDPEERD@forces.gc.ca

Read more about defence research grants with partner organizations including:

NSERC Discovery Grant
DND/NSERC Research Partnership Program
Joint Initiative with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

To apply for a job

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following link:

Careers at Defence Research and Development Canada

To apply for a student position

Based on your answers, more information can be found at the following link:

Student opportunities

To invite a Defence Scientist to speak

Based on your answers, please contact:

DRDCSpeakers-ConferenciersRDDC@forces.gc.ca

Something else

Based on your answers, please contact:

DRDCPartnerships-PartenariatsRDDC@forces.gc.ca