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Title:

Discovery Grants Program - Accelerator Supplements

Agreement Number:

110_2018_2019_Q1_496

Agreement Value:

$120,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The Discovery Accelerator Supplements (DAS) Program provides substantial and timely additional resources to accelerate progress and maximize the impact of superior research programs.

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Expected Results:

The Discovery Accelerator Supplements (DAS) Program provides substantial and timely additional resources to accelerate progress and maximize the impact of superior research programs.

Location:

TORONTO, Ontario, CA M3J 1P3

Reference Number:

110_2018_2019_Q1_496

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Individual or sole proprietorship

Recipient's Legal Name:

Heffernan, Jane

Research Organization:

York University/ Université York

Program:

Discovery Research

Program Purpose:

This program provides grants to researchers and universities to maintain a diverse and competitive research base in Canada and support global excellence and leadership in discovery research. The creation and advancement of knowledge generated by these grants is necessary to fuel a strong, globally competitive research and innovation system in Canada. Funding allows researchers the freedom to explore and be less risk averse, train students in the art of creative and critical thinking for tomorrow’s challenges, support research salaries, purchase or develop research equipment, and facilitate national and international research collaboration.