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NSERC releases a new summary report of Gender Based Analysis Plus in its programs

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September 19, 2024

At NSERC, we are committed to continuing to work towards ensuring fair access to funding opportunities and fair assessment of applications to contribute to a more equitable postsecondary research ecosystem in Canada. As part of this effort, we apply GBA Plus to take a critical look at funding opportunities to identify and address barriers that limit access to programs and funding.

Between 2019 and June of 2022, we conducted GBA Plus on 14 of our funding opportunities, resulting in our Gender Based Analysis Plus in NSERC Programs Summary Report. In this report, we present the main findings from the GBA Plus conducted for these funding opportunities and identify the main themes that arise from the recommendations proposed.

Findings and recommendations from GBA Plus processes are considered and integrated when making changes to existing programs and policies and when developing new programs, policies and initiatives to support natural sciences and engineering research and researchers in Canada. Through this process, NSERC aims to continue to support excellence in research through the continued development of a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible research ecosystem in Canada.