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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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New funding for research to advance plastics science

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are pleased to announce $8.6 million in funding for 17…

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Advancing AI for prosperity: Research 7+ meeting report

The Research 7+ (R7+) Engagement Group, research funding and performing organizations of the G7 countries plus Spain and the European Union, have developed a meeting report…

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Notice of upcoming launch: New Geoffrey Hinton Prizes

NSERC is pleased to announce the newest addition to its suite of prizes, the Geoffrey Hinton Prizes.

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