NSERC/FRQNT – Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) are acting on the evidence that achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating excellent, innovative and impactful research. The goal of the Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE) program is to support teams of natural sciences and engineering (NSE) researchers across Canada who contribute to a culture of inclusion in the NSE by catalyzing networks of supporters, promoting equity and inclusion in the research ecosystem, and undertaking activities to enhance awareness and understanding of barriers and inequities faced by members of underrepresented groups. The current call is specifically for applications for teams of three from the province of Quebec, with one successful team to be selected. The CISE program builds on the successful Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (CWSE) program, continuing to promote the participation and retention of women in science and engineering while expanding to address issues faced by a broader range of underrepresented groups including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Teams are responsible for proposing initiatives that are most relevant to the issues within their region.