The Government of Canada announces funding to support critical research projects
The Government of Canada has announced significant funding awards for University of Waterloo researchers, with Faculty of Engineering scholars receiving grants for impactful projects in technology, sustainability, and health. This funding, awarded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), aims to advance critical areas of research and infrastructure. Charmaine Dean, vice-president of Research and International at Waterloo, congratulated these researchers, noting the importance of this support in fostering innovation across vital research domains.
Congratulations to our own Professor Moojan Ghafurian for being a John R Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) recipient and receiving $95000 towards developing social robots for supporting older adults and children!
Go to More than $3.3 million awarded to Waterloo researchers for more.