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$88 Million Investment Creates National High Performance Computing Network

December 21, 2006

 - BACKGROUNDER: Previous CFI Investments in High Performance Computing TORONTO, December 21, 2006 — Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation,...

The CFI welcomes Dr. William C. Leggett as new Chair

December 7, 2006

OTTAWA, December 7, 2006 — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and its Board of Directors are very pleased to welcome the appointment of Dr. William C. Leggett as their new Chair of the...

Government of Canada invests $91.5 million to fund 121 Canada Research Chairs

December 7, 2006

Canada Research Chairs News Release. Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair - Provincial Cumulative Totals (PDF, 62KB) Institution...

$422 Million Investment to Strengthen Canada’s Future Prosperity and Well-being

November 27, 2006

 - Download Backgrounder OTTAWA, November 27, 2006 — Canada’s capacity to innovate—a key to the country’s future prosperity and well-being—took an important step...

2006 Annual Public Meeting of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

October 4, 2006

Presentation by Dr. Alan Leshner, AAAS The 2006 Annual Meeting of the CFI was held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Special guest: Dr. Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement...

Notice of Vacancy - Chairperson (Part-time)

August 18, 2006

- Download Selection Criteria (PDF, 46KB)- Canada Foundation for Innovation - Chairperson The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to...

Government of Canada invests $66.9 million to support 90 Canada Research Chairs

July 19, 2006

Leaders Opportunity Fund – Funding for infrastructure associated with a Canada Research Chair  - Provincial Cumulative TotalsSummary by Institution Institution / Établissement Projects...

CFI Celebrates Excellence in Canadian Science Writing, Awards Second Annual ‘Superstars of Innovation Writer’s Award’

June 26, 2006

OTTAWA, June 26, 2006 - Canadian science writing took centre stage this weekend when the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) presented its second annual Superstars of Innovation Writer’s...

CFI Helps Make Canada a Destination of Choice For World’s Top Research Talent

June 21, 2006

EDMONTON, June 21, 2006—Canada’s research landscape continued its remarkable transformation today when Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI),...

CFI at the 69th Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference

June 1, 2006

Waste Not Want Not: The challenges of water management in Canada The CFI hosts an interactive panel discussion that brings together experts from across Canada at the 69th Annual Federation of Canadian...

Canada's new government invests in research and projects to improve quality of life for Canadians

April 28, 2006

Canada Research Chairs Infrastructure Fund / Fonds d’infrastructure pour les Chaires de recherche du Canada  - Provincial Cumulative Totals Summary by Institution Institution...

Canada to Play a Key Role in Biggest Science Experiment in History

April 18, 2006

OTTAWA, APRIL 18, 2006—The biggest science experiment in history is currently underway at the world-famous CERN labs in Switzerland, and Canada is poised to play a critical role in its success. Thanks...

Institutional and Project Reports now available

April 12, 2006

The institutional and project progress report forms are now available on our website through the CFI Online section and must be prepared and submitted electronically. The deadline for submission is June...

CFI Launches New Program To Attract Best, Retain Brightest

March 27, 2006

MONTREAL, March 27, 2006—Canada’s reputation as a destination of choice for the world’s top researchers was further enhanced today when the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced...

Accountability, Transparency Earn CFI National Governance Award

February 9, 2006

Ottawa, February 9, 2006 – The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is very proud to announce that it has won the prestigious Conference Board of Canada / Spencer Stuart 2006 National...

CFI at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

January 30, 2006

The Road to Innovation: Canada’s Leadership in International Innovation Join us at the AAAS Annual Meeting onFriday, February 17, 2006 from 1:15 pm to 3:15 pmAmerica's Center, Lobby Level Washington...

The Research Hospital Fund and the CFI/CIHR Clinical Research Initiative

January 26, 2006

An agreement between Industry Canada and provincial government representatives was reached last fall on the first Research Hospital Fund (RHF) competition. Part of this agreement was to have further discussion...

National Platforms Fund – High Performance Computing (HPC) Draft Call for Proposal

January 24, 2006

Download - - High Performance Computing (HPC) Draft Call for Proposal