Grants and Contributions:

Title:
514214
Agreement Number:
514214
Agreement Value:
$20,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2024
Description:
Support Perimeter Institute activities that increase knowledge in theoretical physics; attract and retain researchers in physics, and support scientific outreach
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:

Strengthen the capacity of the Institute to undertake world-class research; expand the capacity of the Institute to attract and train the next generation of researchers in theoretical physics; enhance and expand the Institute's capacity to advance the Canadian public's level of literacy and interest in the value of science, physics and innovation through its outreach activities.

Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L2Y5
Reference Number:
033-2021-2022-Q4-514214
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
889814323
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

New contribution agreement signed in Q4 2021-2022

Recipient's Operating Name:
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Recipient's Legal Name:
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Program Purpose:

The objectives of the contribution to the Perimeter Institute are to:a) Increase knowledge in the various strands of theoretical physics, thereby building Canada's reputation as the destination of choice for conducting physics research, attracting the highest calibre of theoretical physicists to Canada, creating partnerships with the international physics community and ultimately strengthening the Institute's position as a world-leading research centre for theoretical physics;b) Attract and retain emerging researchers in physics through innovative training programs; andc) Enhance the literacy and interest of students, teachers, and the Canadian public in science in general, and physics in particular.

NAICS Code:
541710