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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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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NSERC to introduce the tri-agency CV in two funding opportunities

As announced in October 2024 by the Presidents of the federal research granting councils, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian…

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NSERC launches new website

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has launched a new and improved website! Our revamped web presence provides improved usability…

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Research stories
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University of British Columbia Okanagan » School of Engineering
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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