Research for a better Canada

Investing in discovery and driving solutions

Every day, Canadian researchers make discoveries that advance knowledge, fuel innovation, address global challenges and improve lives.

Through federal funding for fundamental and applied research, the Government of Canada supports innovative breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

This commitment enables Canadian talent to explore new ideas, tackle urgent challenges and strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in science and innovation.

Funding partnerships for real-world impacts

Government funding empowers universities, hospitals, colleges, the private sector and Indigenous-led organizations to collaborate, share expertise and deliver real-world solutions. Federal support for research in areas like medical advancements, clean technology, social science and artificial intelligence contributes to healthier communities, a sustainable environment and stronger economic growth.

Discover the Canadian science and research community

Meet the researchers shaping Canada’s future in STEM.

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Meet Ali Bashashati Using artificial intelligence to help detect disease and guide treatments more precisely.
Meet Karen Davis Working to understand how the brain responds to pain and how pain can be managed.
Meet Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi Bringing artificial intelligence to health care and medical education in order to better assist patients and clinicians.
Meet Austin Martins-Robalino Investigating how new and emerging construction materials can help structures sustain less damage from seismic events.

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