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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada's federal funding agency for research and research training in natural sciences and engineering at Canadian universities and colleges. Its vision is to help make Canada a country of discoverers and innovators for the benefit of all Canadians.

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Letter of intent process now open for the Dimensions Canada recognition program

Dimensions Canada is pleased to announce that the Letter of intent (LOI) process for the Dimensions Canada recognition program is now open to Canadian post-secondary institutions.

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Proposed Updates to the RCR Framework (2021)

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New international joint call for proposals to support research on semiconductors and artificial intelligence

In response to the growing need for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and resilient supply chains, and to support sustainable growth in emerging technologies, the Natural…

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Dr. Ana Isabel Sarkis Fernandez is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, specializing in Earthquake Engineering and the seismic resilience of multistory buildings.
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