Grants and Contributions:
Facilitate interaction among scientists across all disciplines and from all countries; promote the participation of all scientists – regardless of race, citizenship, language, political stance, or gender – in the international scientific endeavour.
NRC maintains, on behalf of the government of Canada, memberships in the International Science Council (ISC) and its scientific unions, which promotes international scientific activity. Canada’s involvement in international science and technology organizations promotes international market-oriented research and innovation, networking, advocacy, leadership and benchmarking opportunities as well as access to research and benchmarking possibilities, enabling Canadian science, technology, and industry to remain competitive.