Congratulations to Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Dr. Yanwen Zhang for receiving the Ontario Research Fund – Small Infrastructure Fund (ORF-SIF)!
Dr. Zhang is awarded $800,000 in funding for her John R. Evans Leaders Fund Project "Impact of Radiation in Energy and Advanced Technologies”. This CERC project aims to unlock new pathways to develop nuclear materials essential for Canada’s long-term energy needs.
Bolstering homegrown innovation and job creation, the government of Ontario is investing $75 million in 162 research and innovation projects across the province through its competitive research programs, the Early Researcher Awards and the Ontario Research Fund.
More information on the Ontario Research Fund – Small Infrastructure Fund (ORF-SIF) can be found here: Ontario Driving Homegrown Innovation in Key Sectors | Ontario Newsroom