President’s Message

Science is crucial to our collective health, well-being, and prosperity.

The world is going through a period of tumultuous change.

This virus is challenging every aspect of humanity’s well-being, and addressing it will require a global, concerted, a

Alan Bernstein: Science and global collaboration represent the very best of humanity.

We need science now, more than ever. We need it because a foundation of science, built over decades, underlies the curre

Time allows researchers to challenge paradigms and explore high-risk ideas for high-reward outcomes

Open inquiry is a cornerstone of democracy, and critical for advancing our understanding of the world.

Dr. Alan Bernstein addressed new graduates at University of Toronto and Western University convocation ceremonies

A CIFAR fellow once described CIFAR as a “playground for the mind”.

He was recognized as “a pioneering advocate for good science and health policy.”

We invited the global research community to propose new programs that address complex, fundamental questions of importa

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