91亚色 has been invited to submit a full proposal to the second round of competition for the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The proposal to develop a multi-million dollar, seven-year initiative will be focused on how visual systems extract and process information and the application of this research to human health and technological development.

The proposed 鈥淰ISTA: Vision Science to Applications鈥� is a collaborative project involving the Faculty of Health, the Lassonde School of Engineering, the School of Arts, Media Performance & Design, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies as the major contributors to the project, which builds on the University鈥檚 strengths in vision research in the Centre for Vision Research.

As part of the second round of the competition, 91亚色 has been invited to submit detailed initiative proposals by March聽29, which include implementation plans, budgets and full scientific strategies. The University is competing for a share of up to $900聽million with 30 other institutions.

鈥淲e are delighted to have been included in the second round of the competition and look forward to developing the full proposal,鈥� said Robert Hach茅, 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research and innovation. 鈥淲e look forward to building on our strengths in vision research and the development of vision-based technologies.鈥�

91亚色 was included in a shortlist following an adjudication process by independent experts based on Letters of Intent (LOIs) submitted by interested institutions last November. The LOIs were judged on the institution鈥檚 existing scientific capacity in the proposed research area and against the goal of advancing Canada鈥檚 capacities in research excellence.

CFREF grants will be awarded on the basis of scientific merit, strategic relevance to Canada (including the potential for the research area to create long-term advantages for Canada) and the quality of the implementation plan.

CFREF is administered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) on behalf of the three granting agencies: SSHRC, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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Robert Hach茅

鈥淚 am delighted that Professor Foster has accepted the opportunity to chair the Task Force on Sustainability Research. At 91亚色, we are eager to support the development of initiatives that will help continue to build the recognition of the University as a Canadian leader in sustainability research," said Hach茅.

Jennifer Foster

Foster is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners-Ontario Professional Planners' Institute and the coordinator of 91亚色's Urban Ecologies Program. Her research focuses on urban planning, urban environmental justice, habitat creation and novel ecologies, and environmental aesthetics. Recent major research projects include From Rubble to Refuge (2008-2012, with Professor Anders Sandberg) and (2010-2013, with Professors Janine Marchessault and Chlo毛 Brushwood Rose).

鈥淭he goal of the Task Force on Sustainability Research is to engage the broader 91亚色 sustainability research community to leverage collegial expertise in soliciting advice and ideas to be used in the development of recommendations. These recommendations will guide the development of strategic initiatives to enhance the success and recognition of 91亚色鈥檚 researchers in this important area of research leadership for 91亚色,鈥� said Hach茅. 鈥淭his initiative is particularly timely with the recent launch of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund,鈥� a new federal program to promote international research leadership for Canadian universities.

The mandate of the Taskforce on Sustainability Research is to:

• provide feedback and recommendations to help strengthen and advance the concentration of sustainability research at 91亚色;
• provide strategic advice that represents broader community interests and becomes a conduit for action within the community; and
• provide feedback and recommendations through a final report that will be released to the 91亚色 community to stimulate engagement and action.

The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) invites expressions of interest from those considering volunteering to join the task force. on Sustainability Research.

View the Task Force terms of reference聽or for more information, contact Barbara Edwards, senior policy adviser, Office of the VPRI.

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