Federal government delivers research support

Federal government delivers research support

By Communications Staff

July 31, 2015

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The federal government recently announced the .

While Queen鈥檚 didn鈥檛 receive funding in this round, the university intends to submit proposals for the second round of competition, expected to be announced later this fall.

鈥淲e would like to congratulate the institutions that received funding,鈥 says Steven Liss, Queen鈥檚 Vice-Principal (Research). 鈥淭his inaugural competition attracted a significant number of high-quality proposals 鈥 including two from Queen鈥檚 鈥 vying for a small proportion of the federal government鈥檚 investment to support world-class research initiatives.鈥

As more in-depth feedback arrives over the coming months, we will move forward with proposals that have the potential to advance collaboration between Queen鈥檚 researchers and their colleagues as well as strengthen industry partnerships.
鈥 Steven Liss, Queen's Vice-Principal (Research)

The Office of the Vice-Principal (Research) has invited faculties to submit proposals for the second round of the inaugural competition. Application deadlines have not yet been announced, but the second competition is expected to unfold over a longer period than the first.

鈥淭he initial comments we received about our proposals have been positive,鈥 Dr. Liss says. 鈥淎s more in-depth feedback arrives over the coming months, we will move forward with proposals that have the potential to advance collaboration between Queen鈥檚 researchers and their colleagues as well as strengthen industry partnerships.鈥

The federal government launched CFREF in December 2014. The funding program will invest $1.5 billion over seven years to help universities attract and retain some of the world鈥檚 brightest researchers who will advance scientific understanding in fields that create long-term economic advantages for Canada.

 for complete details or email the Office of the Vice-Principal (Research) if you have any questions.