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Canada’s Big Bet on Global Research Talent | Calgary News
Canada’s making a bold move to boost its global research standing by bringing in 64 top international scholars—with three landing at the University of Calgary—backed by a $500 million federal investment over eight years. Each researcher gets at least $1 million annually, creating rare, long-term stability to attract world-class talent even as other nations cut back. The new hires span critical fields: public health, quantum networks, and international security history. Despite geopolitical tensions, Canada is doubling down on academic freedom and global collaboration, positioning itself as a…
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