Government of Canada Invests in Research by Top Canadian Scholars to Build Knowledge on Economic, Social and Cultural Issues
Strong focus on partnerships addresses needs of private, public and not-for-profit sectors
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/11 -- The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced a significant federal investment in social sciences and humanities research that will generate greater insight into economic, social and cultural issues and strengthen partnerships among academic, private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through grants awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), this investment of $121 million will support over 1,700 research projects being undertaken by individual researchers, small teams and through partnerships.
"The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in research in order to keep Canada at the forefront of the global economy," said Minister of State Goodyear. "We are supporting research that will improve the quality of life of Canadians, while helping our universities develop, attract and retain the world's best researchers."
This announcement comprises a range of research grant competitions offered through SSHRC's Insight and Connection programs. The research projects address topics that are directly linked to improving Canadians' prosperity, productivity and quality of life. Topics include digital media and innovation, the economy, education, immigration, the environment, food security, and youth. With these investments, SSHRC supports new research projects and extends existing partnerships.
"Social sciences and humanities research is about people-who we are as human beings, what we do, and why. By deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us and by sharing that knowledge with government, businesses and communities across the country, our researchers continue to make significant contributions to Canada's prosperity and our quality of life," said SSHRC President Chad Gaffield. "Through these investments, we ensure that Canada's best scholars receive the support they need for their research and that they share their knowledge with those who can put it to use across society."
Through its Insight and Connection programs, SSHRC enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada by building knowledge and understanding and by facilitating knowledge-sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities and all sectors of society.
Some of the research projects funded will examine:
See all on the SSHRC website.
SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Through its three funding programs-Talent, Insight and Connection-SSHRC enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada and facilitates knowledge-sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities and all sectors of society.
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Trevor Lynn
Communications Manager, SSHRC
613-992-7302
Julia Gualtieri
Media Relations Advisor, SSHRC
613-944-4347
Gary Toft
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-943-7599
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