Minister Sohi to announce funding for researchers to pursue science without boundaries

September 7, 2017—Edmonton, Alberta—The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce major funding for fundamental research in the natural sciences and engineering.

The funds include grants to established and early-career researchers as well as scholarships to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across Canada. The investment will provide researchers with the foundation they need to push the boundaries of discovery and innovation while strengthening a culture of curiosity and diversity in Canadian science.

Media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017

Time:
11:00 a.m. (MT)

Location:
University of Alberta
Atrium of Agriculture Forestry Centre
116 Street & 90^th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta

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For further information, please contact:

Ann Marie Paquet
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
Tel.: 613-404-2733
ann-marie.paquet@canada.ca  

Michael Bhardwaj
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Science
Tel.: 343-291-3966
michael.bhardwaj@canada.ca

Lucy Lai
Media Relations Officer
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Tel.: 613-996-2341
media@nserc-crsng.gc.ca       

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Tel.: 343-291-1777
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