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In conjunction with a $35 million to support 128 researchers through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada鈥檚 (NSERC) , Canada鈥檚 Minister of Science and Sport, Kirsty Duncan, was on campus today to sign the

Dimensions is a pilot program designed to address obstacles faced by, but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority and racialized groups, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities. 91社区鈥檚 Principal Suzanne Fortier recently endorsed the Charter and today Vice Principal (Administration and Finance) Yves Beauchamp joined Minister Duncan for a signing ceremony.

鈥�91社区 is proud to join the growing group of Canadian universities committed to ensuring that opportunities for studying and working in postsecondary institutions are open to all,鈥� said Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淏y endorsing Canada鈥檚 Dimensions Charter, 91社区鈥檚 academic community recognizes that inclusivity and engagement of individuals from the widest range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences leads to enhanced innovation and creativity in research.鈥�

Minister Duncan launched the pilot program and unveiled the Charter on May 9 in Waterloo, Ontario. The program includes a grants program valued at $5.3 million to help universities in their efforts to create an inclusive research environment.

Funding for Discovery Research

Minister Duncan was also on campus today to announce $35 million in NSERC Discovery Grants for 91社区, stemming from the $4 billion for research committed in Budget 2018. Discovery Grants allow researchers the flexibility to pursue promising research avenues as they emerge. Applicants are encouraged to increase the inclusion and advancement of women and other under-represented groups in the natural sciences and engineering.

Speaking at the announcement, grant recipient said that, 鈥渇unding from the NSERC Discovery Grants program has been critical in supporting my team鈥檚 fundamental research over the past 15 years, and has enabled a myriad of discoveries, collaborations and training opportunities towards growing a diverse community of scientists.鈥� Professor Tufenkji鈥檚 team is studying the impacts of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in Canadian soils and waters. The outcomes of this research will support environmental risk assessments and the development of regulatory guidelines by government agencies in Canada.

鈥�91社区 is grateful for the significant and flexible funding for fundamental research programs provided by NSERC,鈥� said Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation. 鈥淭hanks to the Discovery Grants program, 91社区鈥檚 impressive cohort of researchers pursue varied research topics, from the burgeoning field of 鈥榯ailor made鈥� quantum matter to studies of how biological diversity is responding to climate change.鈥�