Research Funding for Lakehead University
Gravelle and Mauro announce funding for project to protect Ontario’s waterways
August 11, 2010
The Ontario government is investing $171,621 towards a new research project at Lakehead University. Drs. David Law, Peter Lee and Joseph Carney are developing new technologies to protect the quality of Ontario’s waterways.
The funding comes from the Ontario Research Fund–Research Infrastructure Program, which helps ensure that Ontario researchers have the tools they need to lead in their fields on the world stage.
Funding world-class research is part of Ontario’s Innovation Agenda to make innovation a driving force of Ontario’s economy, and supports the new Open Ontario Plan to build new opportunities for economic growth and jobs.
QUICK FACTS
- Across the province, Ontario is supporting the work of 1,663 researchers at 21 institutions in 12 cities through 80 Early Researcher Awards and 104 Ontario Research Fund–Research Infrastructure projects.
- Between 2005 and 2008, Ontario investments in research and innovation leveraged $1.1 billion and helped advance the knowledge, skills and training of close to 30,000 individuals.
LEARN MORE
- See the complete list of Ontario Research Fund–Research Infrastructure projects.
- See the complete list of Early Researcher Awards projects.
- Learn more about Ontario’s Innovation Agenda.
- Learn more about the Open Ontario Plan
