$900 Million Boosts World Leading Research at Canada's Universities

The capacity of top university researchers to produce world-leading research and innovation received a major boost today with a $900 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. The second round of CFREF awards was announced at the University of Waterloo by Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan. With $350 million already announced in phase one, CFREF is an unprecedented investment in Canadian talent and groundbreaking ideas.

From 30 proposals submitted in this second round, 13 funded projects were selected in an open, competitive and peer-reviewed process. CFREF funding allows universities to build upon specific areas of scientific proficiency to achieve world-leading expertise.

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