CFI awards $14.6 million to support 77 projects

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has announced $14.6 million in awards under its New Opportunities Fund (NOF) and University Research Development Fund (URDF). Under the NOF, $12.2 million is being invested in 68 projects at 23 universities, providing advanced equipment and installations for 92 new researchers. Investments totalling $2.4 million are being made under the URDF, which is designed to build research capacity at smaller universities. The funding supports nine projects in the social sciences and humanities, engineering and the environment at seven institutions. For details on specific awards, go to: www.innovation.ca....