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Title:
Discovery Development Grant
Agreement Number:
110_2025_2026_Q1_903
Agreement Value:
$44,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Discovery Development Grants (DDG) pilot is a complementary program element to the Discovery Grants (DG) Program. The program aims to promote and maintain a diversified base of high-quality research in small universities across Canada; and provide a stimulating environment for research training in small universities across Canada.
Organization:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Expected Results:

The Discovery Development Grants (DDG) pilot is a complementary program element to the Discovery Grants (DG) Program. The program aims to promote and maintain a diversified base of high-quality research in small universities across Canada; and provide a stimulating environment for research training in small universities across Canada.

Location:
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, CA V2S7M8
Reference Number:
110_2025_2026_Q1_903
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ghafourifar, Golfam
Research Organization:
University of the Fraser Valley
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.