April 24 , 2007

ONTARIO RESEARCH FUND – RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

Through the Research Infrastructure program of the Ontario Research Fund, the McGuinty government provides researchers with the tools they need to stay on the cutting-edge of innovation, such as lab space, equipment and computer software. This round of funding under the Research Infrastructure program will invest $103,138,451 to support 35 world-class projects at 13 Ontario universities, institutes and hospitals.

Through the Ontario Research Fund, the McGuinty government is investing $527 million over five years. The fund is a key part of the government’s plan to promote scientific excellence by supporting research that can be developed into innovative goods and services that will boost Ontario’s economy. The Ontario Research Fund also helps researchers move new ideas from Ontario’s labs to the global marketplace.

The Ontario Research Fund is designed to provide one window for research funding. Proposals for funding are evaluated through a competitive, peer-review process.

Through the Research Infrastructure program, the province matches the funding commitment made by the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Project funding is shared among the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (up to 40 per cent), the province (up to 40 per cent), and the research institutions and industry partners (at least 20 per cent).

For more information about the Ontario Research Fund, please visit www.ontario.ca/innovation.