CFI Major Science Initiatives Fund (MSIF)
Funds operational costs for Canadian national research facilities through structured long-term support.
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The Major Science Initiatives Fund sits under the Canada Foundation for Innovation and pays for the operating and maintenance costs of national research facilities. It does not buy the underlying infrastructure; it keeps major shared facilities running when their scale and user base exceed what a single institution can carry. The current portfolio includes facilities such as SNOLAB, Canadian Light…
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Triennial.