Government of Canada Announces Research Funding to Improve Quality of Life and Economic Prosperity
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/24/12 -- The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, today announced support for 132 research projects in 31 communities across Canada to be delivered through the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is providing $33 million to support Canadian researchers in their work, such as the team of researchers at York University working to understand how proper management of pain in childhood can have life-long benefits.
"Our government is investing in science and technology to improve the quality of life of Canadians and strengthen the economy," said Minister of State Goodyear. "Investments in research and development are ensuring that our scientists have the resources they need to be successful."
From the most advanced medical technology, to the latest opportunities in business and finance, this funding will support researchers at universities across the country.
"Canadians from coast to coast to coast can be assured that Canada's research community is bringing its talents to bear on the problems that matter to them," said Dr. Gilles G. Patry, Canada Foundation for Innovation President and Chief Executive Officer. "This round of investment illustrates the value of research and innovation in building stronger, healthier and more prosperous communities."
Canada Foundation for Innovation funding - $25 million through the Leaders Opportunity Fund and $8 million through the Infrastructure Operating Fund - is awarded through a rigorous, objective and merit-based competition process.
The Leaders Opportunity Fund has a legacy of supporting research in communities across Canada. A full list of the funded projects is available online at .
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Ryan Saxby Hill
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-294-6247 (mobile)
Jay Jacobson
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-947-2956
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Datum: 24.01.2012 - 10:30 Uhr
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