The University of Guelph received about $13 million in funding for 65 projects and 18 fellowships and scholarships offered at the university.
Each year the federal government recognizes the role of science in a thriving, clean economy and in providing the evidence necessary to make sound policy decisions – decisions that can shape the future of Canada’s environment, climate, health and society, officials say.
“Not only did U of G receive the largest NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) grant in the country, but also our projects are among the most comprehensive, from nuclear physics to food science to big data to animal welfare,” said Malcom Campbell, vice-president (research) for the University of Guelph. “This vital investment speaks to the diversity and strength of our research, and our capacity for providing the next generation of scientists and scholars with unmatched opportunities.”
On June 23, minister of science Kirsty Duncan announced $465 million for more than 4,000 awards that are the result of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s 2016 competition for the discovery research programs.
The programs, which include funds for scholarships, fellowships, research supplements and equipment grants, support researchers and students who are furthering Canada’s understanding of the world and how it works
“Today’s investment will allow many of Canada’s scientists and engineers to explore the frontiers of knowledge where they can make exciting new discoveries,” Duncan said. “Our government is committed to investing in these future research leaders and in the cutting-edge ideas that will lead Canada to social and economic growth for a better tomorrow.”
