Dimensions Canada is pleased to announce a new cohort of five postsecondary institutions through the Dimensions Canada recognition program, administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The program acknowledges institutions’ ongoing efforts and achievements in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, while supporting them in strengthening research excellence, fostering inclusive research environments, and gaining national recognition for their progress. This new cohort expands a community of 35 institutions that have participated in earlier cohorts.

The 2026 cohort includes one college, one research institute, and three universities representing four provinces across the country. The institutions will be encouraged to share knowledge, experiences, and resources. Notably, this is the first time the program will include a health research institute, bringing new perspectives and further enriching knowledge sharing among participants.

Participants met for the first time at the end of May 2026, and will continue to meet monthly. These sessions will provide opportunities for institutions from earlier cohorts to share insights and lessons learned.

For more information, please contact:  dimensionsedi@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.