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New funding available from NSERC’s Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is committed to supporting the implementation of the Government of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (NQS)…

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Launch of new Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards

As announced in Budget 2025 - Canada Strong, a resilient Canadian economy depends on a highly skilled workforce. To support the recruitment of top international research talent…

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Research image contest now open

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