Exciting news! #Budget2024 allocates $5.76B for research & innovation, with $2.63B aimed at boosting grad student & post doc stipends! Our commitment to advocacy continues!
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Budget 2024 includes a boost in grad student & postdoc funding, creating a new benchmark for compensating a generation of research leaders.
Check out this article in which #SupportOurScience advocacy is highlighted and ED Kaitlin Kharas is featured! #SOSBudget2024
#Budget2024 makes the largest investment in 20+ years for grad students & postdocs!
It will support financial needs, boost mental well-being, allow focus on research, & promote diversity by easing barriers for underrepresented groups. #SOSBudget2024
Budget 2024 ups research grants by 3-8%.
This boost will help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars paid directly by their supervisors. #SOSBudget2024
Budget 2024 increases the value of Tri-agency scholarships & fellowships by up to 90% & adds 1720 new awards.
This sets a new compensation benchmark for Canada's graduate students & postdoctoral scholars. #Budget2024 #SOSBudget2024
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations explained how grad students are living in poverty, limiting the attraction and retention of the talent needed to fuel public & private sector research.
#SupportOurScience in #SOSBudget2024
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The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab spoke plainly and honestly about increasing funding for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars being the "smart thing to do and the right thing to do for Canada."
#Supportourscience in #SOSBudget2024
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PhD student Thomas Bailey, copresident of the Ottawa Science Policy Network, described how 2/3 of Canada's PhD students plan to move abroad after their degree because of poor pay for researchers.
#SupportOurScience & reverse the brain drain in #SOSBudget2024
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Graduate student and postdoctoral researcher champion Maxime Blanchette-Joncas explained how developing, retaining and attracting research talent should be a top priority for Canada.
#SupportOurScience in #SOSBudget2024
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President of UEQ explains how federally funded graduate students have not had a raise in over 20y. This is unacceptable-we need to invest in research scholarships and grants for Canada to thrive. Please #SupportOurScience in #SOSBudget2024
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La présidente de UEQ explique comment les étudiants des cycles supérieurs financés par le gouvernement n'ont pas eu d'augmentation depuis 2003. C'est inacceptable.
S'il vous plaît #SoutenezNotreScience dans #SOSBudget2024
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Dr. Henrietta Bennett @hennybennettphd.bsky.social, Chair of CAPS, explains that Canada needs to invest in postdoctoral scholars for a vibrant research ecosystem and economy in #Budget2024
Let’s #SupportOurScience! #SOSBudget2024
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