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 iCORE
iCORE, ALBERTA INFORMATICS CIRCLE OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
The Alberta
Informatics Circle of Research Excellence (iCORE) was established in
October 1999 by the Government of Alberta to foster world-class
university-based research that supports the ICT sector. It is directed
by a high-profile board of directors and operates on a day-to-day level
to establish and support teams of world-class ICT researchers. The
Government of Alberta currently commits $10 million per year to fund
iCORE, which is wholly owned by the Alberta Science and Research Authority.
This investment in iCORE stems from a belief that strong fundamental
research is at the core of a healthy economic sector, which in turn
creates social, cultural and economic advantages for Albertans.
INVESTING IN EXCEPTIONAL INFORMATICS SCIENTISTS
Its mission is to attract and grow
a critical mass of exceptional researchers in the field of informatics,
that is, areas of computer science, electrical
and computer engineering, physics, mathematics and other disciplines
related to information and communications technology (ICT). iCORE invests
in people – the highest caliber research scientists who work on
fundamental and applied problems in informatics. Around these leaders,
world-class research teams are developed. iCORE operates several grant
programs to develop iCORE Chairs at Alberta universities, around which
world-class research teams are developed.
iCORE is directing its support
to areas in which Alberta has a chance to develop internationally recognized
research teams. It is also focusing
on areas in which Alberta companies are active, so that intellectual
property and valuable knowledge workers resulting from iCORE's investment
will have compelling reasons to stay in Alberta.
iCORE HIGHLIGHTS
- iCORE has made $25 million in awards. This funding has attracted an
additional $41 million to date where an iCORE Chair has been the prime
recipient ($32 million federal, $5 million provincial, $4 million industry),
and $120 million where the iCORE Chair has been a significant contributing
influence ($60 million federal, $60 million provincial).
- 12 research teams are in place, which include over 70 faculty members
and 140 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
- Over 130 of Canada’s best graduate students (recipients of Federal
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) awards) are
currently funded by iCORE
- Alberta’s percentage of Canada’s NSERC graduate student
awards in ICT has increased from 6% in 2000 to 24% in 2003, demonstrating
the strong reputation and appeal of Alberta universities for the top
students in these areas.
- iCORE Chairs hold four Canada Research Chairs, three Steacie Fellowships,
and two were inducted into the Royal Society of Canada this past year.
TO CONTACT iCORE
Website: www.icore.ca
Email: info@icore.ca
iCORE
3608 – 33 St NW
Calgary, Alberta T2L 2A6
Telephone: (403) 210-5335
Fax: (403) 210-5337
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