Research funding grants announced for three B.C. universities

VANCOUVER — Three B-C universities say they’re getting millions in funding from a federal government program aimed at bringing top researchers to Canadian post-secondary institutions.

The University of B-C says it’s set to receive up to $24 million over eight years under the Canada Excellence Research Chairs program to support the work of three newly appointed renowned scientists at the university.

Simon Fraser University says it will get $16 million over eight years to support three newly appointed chairs under the program, whose work involves quantum and astroparticle physics and Indigenous-focused coastal regeneration.

The University of Victoria says it will receive eight million dollars under the program to fund the work of Dr. Heather Igloliorte, an Indigenous art historian and curator.