Research funding
The federal government’s $1.1-billion plan includes more funds for vaccine research, clinical trials, and expanded testing and modelling.
In light of the current pandemic, it’s worthwhile to consider the importance of both public and private investment in basic research programs and the growing role of science in our society.
How to demonstrate feasibility in your proposal’s budget and justifying some of those out of the norm expenses.
More funds for science in recent decades has meant more political pressure on research councils to showcase impact and demonstrate relevance.
As the U.K. proceeds with Brexit, Canada will likely prioritize collaboration with EU-based researchers over those in the U.K.
Tying a significant portion of funding to any specific set of metrics places undue pressure on universities, and impinges on their traditional mission and collegial autonomy.
Clusters are often described as prioritizing interdisciplinary collaboration, but that comes with its own unique set of challenges.
In an open letter signed by hundreds, they argue it’s time to abandon the CCV and move to a simpler solution.
“Acknowledging that [Indigenous communities] have sovereignty over the material and that it is indeed not yours is one of the key things we’re trying to promote in the work that we’re doing with the archival community.”
A new panel created in the 2019 Ontario budget will have the mundane task of clarifying the relationship between science and innovation.
Some of Canada’s biggest research honours were recently bestowed by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.
In most provinces, it was the status quo for operating grants, but some budgets had a few surprises.
The eight new Canada Excellence Research Chair holders come from a number of different countries to set up shop in Canada.
The introduction of a financial transactions tax would generate billions in revenue that postsecondary institutions desperately need.
The federal government’s pre-election budget contains several key items for students and universities.
Is age a proxy for success when launching a biopharma startup?
Final applications are due February 7, just weeks after inaugural competition was launched.
These relatively recent initiatives deserve recognition for helping the scientific community.
In anticipation of support for trainees in the upcoming federal budget, researchers and administrators shared their perspectives at CSPC.
Working with international colleagues can provide new insights and even a career boost, but it takes patience and planning.