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

September 7, 2017—Vancouver, British Columbia—The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, 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.

Date:
Friday, September 8, 2017

Time:
9:45 a.m. (PT)

Location:
University of British Columbia
UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia

*Parking for media: Health Sciences Parkade – map
*Please ensure media credentials are prominently displayed on vehicle.

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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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