Canada Invests in Research Community with Over $502 Million Funding

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Canada has invested in over 6,900 researchers and research projects across the country, emphasizing the importance of supporting the next generation of experts and empowering them to solve the world's biggest challenges. This investment, led by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, highlights the government's commitment to strengthening Canadian research and innovation. This funding, part of the federal government's efforts to support Canada's research community, is distributed through various grants, scholarships, fellowships, and programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over $502.3 million has been awarded to researchers, students, and institutions, supporting over 6,900 researchers and research projects across Canada.
  • The funding includes scholarships and fellowships, totaling $264.2 million for 5,554 recipients through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
  • The College and Community Innovation program awarded $29.05 million to 58 research projects and programs through the Mobilize grants and the College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants.
  • The John R. Evans Leaders Fund awarded $86 million to 316 projects at 47 institutions.
  • SSHRC Insight Grants awarded $86.3 million to 503 established scholars, while SSHRC Insight Development Grants awarded $36.8 million to 509 emerging and established scholars.

Statistics:

  • $264.2 million awarded to 5,554 scholarship and fellowship recipients
  • 58 research projects and programs awarded $29.05 million through the College and Community Innovation program
  • 316 projects awarded $86 million through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund
  • $86.3 million awarded to 503 established scholars through SSHRC Insight Grants
  • $36.8 million awarded to 509 emerging and established scholars through SSHRC Insight Development Grants

Sources:

  • News release from the Government of Canada.
  • Budget 2024.
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).