Research Funding
Big bucks for a better cheese puff – U of M receives $13 million for research
The University of Manitoba just received $13 million in research funding, and some of that money could go toward making a better cheese puff. Continue reading
Feds announce $2.4M for Trent University researchers as part of $558M national investment in discovery science
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The funding is part of a $558-million research investment announced across Canada. Continue reading
Pediatric cancer research gets financial boost for Montreal-based project
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Scientists say about 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer in Canada this year, and 20 per cent of them won’t survive. Continue reading
Nova Scotia offers $150K in funding for research into tidal energy
Nova Scotia’s Energy Minister Geoff MacLellan says $150,000 is being offered to support five research projects that will involve the use of Dalhousie University’s Aquatron – one of Canada’s largest aquatic research facilities. Continue reading
VIDO-InterVac researchers attempt worldwide first in fight against Zika virus
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Saskatoon-based Vido-InterVac has received funding for research into the Zika virus. Continue reading
University of Alberta receives $2M in federal funding to further research
Nine University of Alberta projects will be able to further their research following a $2-million funding boost from the federal government announced Monday. Continue reading
Biofuel research at University of Saskatchewan gets a funding boost
The federal government announces biofuel research investment of over half-a-million dollars to the University of Saskatchewan. Continue reading
WATCH: Federal money funds BC grape and wine research
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The money will help B.C. wine compete on domestic and international markets and meet evolving consumer demands and tastes. It will also go to research to improve quality and yields while reducing losses from pests and diseases. Continue reading