U of S Awarded $8 million from CFI for Scientific Research
Posted July 27, 2000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? July 26, 2000 2000-07-12-OTHER
U of S Awarded $8 million from CFI for Scientific Research
The University of Saskatchewan will receive $8 million towards
infrastructure for research into infectious diseases, earth sciences,
biological molecules, and computer applications in life sciences, the Canada
Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced today.
"The money will play an important role in strengthening the University?s
position as a major centre for research excellence," said Dr. Michael
Corcoran, University Vice President Research.
The money will provide new or updated facilities and equipment for the
Veterinary Infectious Diseases Organization, and the Departments of
Chemistry, Computer Science, and Geological Sciences.
To receive funding, the University had to demonstrate the excellence and
innovativeness of its projects and how they would benefit Canada.
"It is a highly competitive process," added Dr. Corcoran. "We worked hard to
prepare the proposals and our efforts have paid off. We hope to increase our
success rate in the future."
The University sponsored four of the 190 projects to receive CFI funds in
the Institutional Innovation Fund category that is for projects valued at
more than $350,000. A total of $354.3 million was awarded under this
category and announced today.
The CFI is an independently administered fund set up by the federal
government to modernize research facilities and equipment at Canadian
universities and other research institutions.
For more information, contact:
Michael Corcoran
Vice President Research
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-8514
Visit our Research web site at: www.usask.ca/research
