The following organizations are signatory to CASRAI data standards and actively support and fund the mandate of the organization:
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
CFI is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians. Since its creation in 1997, the CFI has committed more than $3.8 billion in support of 5,746 projects at 128 research institutions in 64 municipalities across Canada.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
NSERC is the national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada’s capability in science and technology. NSERC supports both basic university research through discovery grants and project research through partnerships among universities, governments, and the private sector, as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people.
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
Mobilizing research excellence for the benefit of Canadians, the NCE bring together researchers and partners from the academic, private, public, and non-profit sectors in areas of strategic importance for Canada: Information and Communication Technologies, Engineering and Manufacturing, Environment and Natural Resources, and the Health and Life Sciences.
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
OICR is dedicated to research in prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The Institute is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Through its programs and policies, the Council enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada, and facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities, and all sectors of society.
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Based in Vancouver, BC, UBC hosts over 45,000 students. It prepares them to become exceptional global citizens, promotes the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conducts outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world. UBC consistently ranks among the world’s 40 best universities.
