Grants and Contributions:
Title:
509679
Agreement Number:
509679
Agreement Value:
$50,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 21, 2012 - Dec 31, 2017
Description:
Research, training and public education and outreach activities in the area of theoretical physics
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L2Y5
Reference Number:
033-2012-2013-Q1-509679
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
889814323
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
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