2010-05-17 - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today welcomed some of the world’s most renowned researchers, who have chosen to pursue their leading-edge research at universities across Canada. As part of a welcoming ceremony held at the University of Toronto, the Minister announced the 19 inaugural recipients of the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program (CERC).
For each Chair, universities will receive up to $10 million over seven years to support chairholders and their research teams in undertaking ambitious research programs. The complete list of chairholders, including the 13 universities where they will be working, is available at http://www.cerc.gc.ca/cpch-pctc-eng.shtml.
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Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program celebrated in Ottawa
2011-02-08 - On February 8, 2011, Canada Excellence Research Chairs, university presidents, business leaders and cabinet ministers came together to celebrate the world-leading research funded through the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program.
Held at Ottawa’s Château Laurier hotel and hosted by the University of Alberta, “An Evening with the Canada Excellence Research Chairs” was also an opportunity for university leaders to thank the Government of Canada for their commitment to nurturing Canadian research and talent.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program celebrated in Ottawa