(July 16, 2026)– Researchers at Laurentian University are being celebrated for their remarkable success amidst recent grants announced by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Faculty members were awarded $1,447,000 in Discovery Grants, $132,000 in Discovery Development Grants, and $50,000 in Discovery Launch Supplements.
“This year’s NSERC funding highlights the incredible depth of talent at Laurentian, from our long-established research leaders to a new wave of first-time grant recipients,” said Dr. Tammy Eger, Vice-President Research. “By securing these highly competitive awards, our faculty are leading foundational discoveries and training students in skills that will prepare them for job opportunities. These grants are possible thanks to the support of the Federal Government. Ultimately, this investment reinforces our commitment to research excellence. It allows us to build state-of-the-art research capacity right here at Laurentian while feeding a vital pipeline for the modern knowledge economy.”
“Laurentian University continues to show why Sudbury is such an important centre for research and innovation. The work taking place at Laurentian is strengthening Sudbury’s reputation as a leader in research while giving students the opportunity to learn alongside world-class researchers. Supporting research here at home helps ensure Canada continues to develop the knowledge and innovation we need to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our government is proud to support the outstanding research taking place at Laurentian and the positive impact it will have here in Northern Ontario and across Canada. Congratulations to this year’s NSERC recipients on this outstanding achievement.” — Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury
[More
