Algoma University researchers score $107K in federal funding

Researchers at Algoma University will receive just over $107,000 in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

The fund supports Canadian universities by giving out funding for infrastructure like lavs, equipment, and facilities with a goal of helping researchers to stay competitive globally. 

The funding was awarded to Dr. Jennifer Foote and Dr. Christine Madliger, highlighting Algoma's leadership in advancing research in wildlife ecology and conservation physiology, a news release says.

“We are incredibly proud of our researchers, whose dedication drives Algoma University’s continuous innovation and discovery,” said interim vice-president academic and research Donna M. Rogers, PhD. “These grants provide support for a range of research projects led by our exceptional faculty, addressing pertinent and evolving questions. Our institution’s research remains consistently innovative, adapting to the ever-evolving world by exploring new challenges and opportunities in areas like ecology and conservation physiology. This funding is a testament to the exceptional quality and relevance of the research being conducted at Algoma University.”

The funding was officially announced on Friday.

Dr. Madliger is receiving $74,998 in funding for a project titled "Infrastructure to support the Multi-stressor Conservation Physiology Laboratory" while Dr. Foote is receiving $32,040 in funding for a project named "Integrative Approaches to Disentangle Network Structure in Territorial Songbirds."