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Nip U receives half-million dollar grant

Nipissing University has received over a half-million dollars for research infrastructure.
Nipissing University has received over a half-million dollars for research infrastructure.

Further information is available in the following news release issued today by Nipissing MP Monique Smith:

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith today announced that Nipissing University will receive $523,354 in research infrastructure funding.

“This investment will help ensure innovative new discoveries are made right here in Nipissing; discoveries that will benefit us all,” said Smith.

The funding is part of today’s announcement by Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty of $48 million to support 312 innovative projects at 20 Ontario research institutions through the newly created Ontario Research Fund.

“We need to ensure that Ontario can compete in the marketplace of ideas,” said Premier McGuinty.

“By building a world-class research infrastructure in Ontario, we can attract and retain the best and brightest people and provide jobs and prosperity for Ontarians well into the future.”

Local projects included among the diverse 312 projects are:

Nipissing University Plant Growth and Imaging Facilities at Nipissing University: $448,247.00

Reactive Oxygen Metabolism, Gene Expression and Aging: $75,107.00
Nipissing University Total: $523,354.00

"Nipissing University is extremely proud of the two CFI grants awarded to Dr. Eva Cholewa and Dr. Tony Parkes,” Dr. Dennis Mock, President of Nipissing University said.

“We particularly appreciate the Premier's creation of the Ontario Research Fund which provides $523,354 in matching funds for direct investment in Nipissing University's research infrastructure."

This $48-million investment represents the Province’s funding commitment to match awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

The Ministry of Research and Innovation was created in June 2005 to ensure that Ontario is competing and winning in the marketplace of ideas. The creation of this new ministry signals the importance the government places on strengthening Ontario as a leading, innovation-based economy and society. The government has committed $1.8 billion over four years to support research and commercialization.

“We know that countries and jurisdictions that invest in innovation will be home to the most rewarding jobs, the strongest economies and the best quality of life,” Premier McGuinty said.

“As Premier and as our government’s Minister of Research and Innovation, it’s my goal to build a more innovative, more creative Ontario.