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Parliamentary committee urges stronger support for research in French
Granting agencies should consider funding targets specifically for French-language projects, the Standing Committee on Science and Research recommends.
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Answering the “So what?” in SSHRC applications
How to articulate the expected scholarly outcomes of your proposed research project.
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Narrative CVs put researchers front and centre
New format is a vast improvement over the old Canadian Common CV.
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How to win the Rhodes Scholarship
A Concordia University graduate shares his tips for scoring a full ride to Oxford University.
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Yes to more evaluation, but a bigger yes to more action
A recent report on research culture shows that evaluation is key, but stops short of practical solutions to core problems.
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Universities welcome clarity on national security rules
New policy includes lists of sensitive research areas and foreign institutions considered national security risks.
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Quebec’s tuition fee model: not able to see the forest for the trees
The Quebec government’s announced tuition fee increase for out-of-province students has sparked intense political debate over university funding.
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Why Canada is losing the next generation of researchers
With support for graduate students at a breaking point, Canadian universities are feeling the impact.
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The rising financial precarity of universities
Canadian universities emerged from the pandemic with investment growth, but long-term sustainability is a consistent concern.
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The art of grant writing: write, rewrite and write again
And don't forget the detailed budgeting and a looming submission deadline.
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Time to step up to the plate
A history lesson on the need to advocate for Canadian fundamental research.
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What to remember when applying for a Banting postdoctoral fellowship
This handy checklist will help you address any potential gaps in your application.
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The political battle over postsecondary education in Alberta
The western province has been through some dark times when it comes to funding. Will the newly elected government bring solutions, or more controversy?
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New research initiative to advance child health knowledge in Canada
One Child Every Child brings together researchers from diverse disciplines, organizations and countries to examine the biological and social determinants of health affecting the well-being of children.
