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Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced an investment of nearly $35 million to support more than 150 researchers at McGill University. This funding is made available through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) Discovery Grants program.
The investment stems from the historic $4 billion for research committed in Budget 2018 and will support graduate scholarships and post-doctoral fellowships for students in the natural sciences and engineering.
The funding is part of Canada's Science Vision and the Government of Canada's commitment of more than $10 billion to science, which includes the largest-ever increase in funding for fundamental research.
Minister Duncan also signed the Dimensions Charter at McGill University. Institutions that endorse the charter commit to embedding the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness in their policies, practices, action plans and culture.
Quotes
"The funding we are celebrating today demonstrates our strong and enduring commitment to science and researchers. Our government has worked hard to bring science and research back to their rightful place. This historic investment in the discoveries of tomorrow is just one example of how we are achieving this goal. Congratulations to all our recipients at McGill."
– The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport
"NSERC's Discovery Grants, scholarships and fellowships provide a firm foundation for the research programs of thousands of exceptional researchers at every stage in their career. These students, post-doctoral fellows and professors make up the backbone of Canada's science and engineering research enterprise."
– Dr. Digvir Jayas, Interim President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
"McGill is grateful for the significant and flexible funding for fundamental research programs provided by NSERC. Thanks to the Discovery Grants program, McGill's impressive cohort of researchers pursue varied research topics, from the burgeoning field of 'tailor made' quantum matter to studies of how biological diversity is responding to climate change."
– Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, McGill University
Quick facts
The funding announced at McGill University is part of an unprecedented investment of more than $588 million, announced by Minister Duncan on May 21, 2019, that will go to more than 4,850 researchers and students across the country.
The $588 million includes $426 million in Discovery Grants going to more than 2,295 researchers across the full range of science and engineering disciplines.
It also includes $6.2 million in Discovery Launch Supplements going to 499 early-career researchers in the first year of their Discovery Grants to help them launch their careers.
And it includes $83 million in scholarships and fellowships to support nearly 1,700 graduate students and fellows in the early stages of their careers.
The Government of Canada recently launched Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada. This new pilot program, which is inspired by the United Kingdom's internationally recognized Athena SWAN Charter, will address systemic barriers in research, particularly those experienced by members of under-represented or disadvantaged groups.
For Canadian science news, follow @CDNScience on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on Twitter: @ISED_CA
Follow NSERC on Twitter: @nserc_crsng
Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced an investment of nearly $35 million to support more than 150 researchers at McGill University. This funding is made available through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) Discovery Grants program.
The investment stems from the historic $4 billion for research committed in Budget 2018 and will support graduate scholarships and post-doctoral fellowships for students in the natural sciences and engineering.
The funding is part of Canada's Science Vision and the Government of Canada's commitment of more than $10 billion to science, which includes the largest-ever increase in funding for fundamental research.
Minister Duncan also signed the Dimensions Charter at McGill University. Institutions that endorse the charter commit to embedding the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness in their policies, practices, action plans and culture.
Quotes
"The funding we are celebrating today demonstrates our strong and enduring commitment to science and researchers. Our government has worked hard to bring science and research back to their rightful place. This historic investment in the discoveries of tomorrow is just one example of how we are achieving this goal. Congratulations to all our recipients at McGill."
– The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport
"NSERC's Discovery Grants, scholarships and fellowships provide a firm foundation for the research programs of thousands of exceptional researchers at every stage in their career. These students, post-doctoral fellows and professors make up the backbone of Canada's science and engineering research enterprise."
– Dr. Digvir Jayas, Interim President, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
"McGill is grateful for the significant and flexible funding for fundamental research programs provided by NSERC. Thanks to the Discovery Grants program, McGill's impressive cohort of researchers pursue varied research topics, from the burgeoning field of 'tailor made' quantum matter to studies of how biological diversity is responding to climate change."
– Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, McGill University
Quick facts
The funding announced at McGill University is part of an unprecedented investment of more than $588 million, announced by Minister Duncan on May 21, 2019, that will go to more than 4,850 researchers and students across the country.
The $588 million includes $426 million in Discovery Grants going to more than 2,295 researchers across the full range of science and engineering disciplines.
It also includes $6.2 million in Discovery Launch Supplements going to 499 early-career researchers in the first year of their Discovery Grants to help them launch their careers.
And it includes $83 million in scholarships and fellowships to support nearly 1,700 graduate students and fellows in the early stages of their careers.
The Government of Canada recently launched Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada. This new pilot program, which is inspired by the United Kingdom's internationally recognized Athena SWAN Charter, will address systemic barriers in research, particularly those experienced by members of under-represented or disadvantaged groups.
For Canadian science news, follow @CDNScience on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on Twitter: @ISED_CA
Follow NSERC on Twitter: @nserc_crsng
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