Dimensions Canada recognition program - Letter of intent

Dimensions Canada publicly recognizes postsecondary institutions seeking to increase equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their environments and across the research ecosystem. This will support equitable access to funding opportunities, increase equitable and inclusive participation, and embed EDI-related considerations in research design and practices. The Dimensions program was co-developed during a pilot period (2018-2023) with a cohort of 17 postsecondary institutions from across Canada. It is intended to be inclusive by design—each part co-created in collaboration with those members of the research ecosystem who will use it and benefit from it. This flagship initiative of the Tri-agency EDI Action Plan is administered by NSERC in collaboration with CIHR and SSHRC. There are four stages of recognition intended to reflect the journey of carrying out EDI work and achieving success. A Dimensions recognition acknowledges institutions that are inclusive of equity-deserving groups including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. The program encompasses all disciplines and is open to all eligible postsecondary institutions.