UOIT researchers awarded more than $1.1 million from NSERC

Fourteen researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) were recently awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants and Research and Tools and Instruments Grants, which have a combined total of more than $1.1 million over the next five years. The funding will ensure support for more innovative research in the areas of energy systems, engineering, information technology, nuclear science and science.

"I would like to thank the Ministry of State for Science and NSERC for their continued commitment and investment in fundamental and applied research at UOIT,” said Dr. Michael Owen, associate provost, Research. “This funding allows our researchers and their student trainees to engage in high-quality, game-changing research and mutually beneficial collaborations with industry partners. NSERC funding provides our students with opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience working with world-class researchers.”

UOIT joins successful applicants from universities across the country who will receive more than $410 million in grants and scholarships over terms ranging from one to five years. The Discovery Grants Program is NSERC’s largest program and a key element of Canada’s support for excellence in science and engineering research and training at Canadian universities. It gives researchers the freedom and flexibility to pursue the most promising research directions as they arise, encouraging creative and cutting-edge approaches and international collaborations.

"Through these programs, NSERC provides direct support to an exceptionally strong base of scientific and creative talent in every field of the natural sciences and engineering," said Dr. Suzanne Fortier, president, NSERC. "Our scholarships and fellowships programs help us recruit and retain the bright young minds that will lead the next generation of Canadian discoverers and innovators. The flexibility and broad base of research supported by our internationally recognized Discovery Grants Program maintains our capacity to promote important breakthroughs."

A complete list of the researchers, their projects and NSERC funding received can be found on the NSERC website.

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.