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16 days

Support Our Science is thrilled to see a significant investment in graduate student scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships in Budget 2024! See our full statement:

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#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

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1 year

Support Our Science Nationwide Walkout is TODAY! This is a protest to @cafreeland & @JustinTrudeau 's #budget2023 ! SOS is advocating for increased federal investments in scholarships, fellowships & grants to support increased pay for grad students & postdocs #SupportOurScience 1/5

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Walkouts for better early career researcher funding are happening across Canada! Inflation has eaten away at the scholarships, fellowships, and grants over the last 20 years. It’s time for change @cafreeland @JustinTrudeau #SupportOurScience

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7 months

Canada’s federal graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships are not competitive! 😞 For ex, the NSF postdoctoral fellowship is valued at $106,000 CAD 🇺🇸, compared to the $45,000 🇨🇦 offered by the Tri-Agency fellowships 😱🤕 #scholarships #graduate

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NATIONWIDE WALKOUT: If you think 🇨🇦 grad students & post docs deserve more funding from @JustinTrudeau & @cafreeland through awards & grants then join #SupportOurScience & walkout on May 1 #mayday #budget2023 Watch for more details here & at on TUESDAY

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#SupportOurScience in the media! From @cbcnewsbc : Canadian post-grad students walk out, demanding increased federal funding for researchers

Canadian academics, graduate students walk out, demanding increased federal funding for researchers...

Canadian academics and graduate students at universities from across the country came together on Monday to call on the federal government to increase financial support for graduate and doctoral...

www.cbc.ca

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The funding in #Budget2024 was only possible due to the community surrounding us. We've scored a historic win for grad students & postdocs, ⬆️ financial aid, well-being & research focus. Thanks to everyone pushing for a brighter, inclusive future in research! #SOSBudget2024 🌟

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8 months

#FactFriday Did you know that Canada has the lowest spending on research and development among the #G7 , with no increase in the last 20 years? #Canada is falling behind in research and development and it's time we catch up 🕐

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11 months

Please sign the latest @OurCommons petition calling for increased federal funding for graduate students and postdocs through scholarships, fellowships & grants. Thank you @liberal_party MP @iamIqraKhalid for sponsoring! Sign here & RT: #SupportOurScience

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5 months

We are deeply disappointed that graduate students and postdoctoral scholars were not included in today's Fall Economic Statement. Without investments, Canada will continue to fail its most vulnerable researchers #SupportOurScience Full statement:

Chrystia Freeland

@cafreeland

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This Fall Economic Statement provides an update on our economic plan—and builds upon it.

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#FactFriday Did you know that graduate students holding a Tricouncil award like #NSERC and #SSHRC can't afford to live in a 1-bedroom apartment in the city they study in. How can we expect researchers to make advances in Science when they can't make rent? 😱 #SupportOurScience

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7 months

The liberal sponsored petition asking for increased tri-agency support for post-docs and graduate students was read today in parliament by the Hon. @GregFergus ! Watch it here

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1 year

LIVE ON PARLIAMENT HILL THIS MORNING! 🔥 Thank you to @CASAACAE @UnionEtudiante @MBJDepute and @CanningsNDP for speaking with us today!

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Thank you very much to @cafreeland for meeting with members of Support Our Science today to discuss increased funding for #GradStudents and #Postdocs ! 🧡 Together we can create an sustainable research ecosystem that benefits all Canadians! 🇨🇦

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1 year

Federal grad student scholarships and postdoc fellowships have not kept pace with inflation, which means many live in poverty. Despite months of advocacy, #Budget2023 offered no new funding. This is why on May 1st #MayDay we're walking out! #SupportOurScience

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WALKOUT: Coast-to-coast thousands are marching in support of increased federal funding for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars on May 1. They are the future of innovation in 🇨🇦 and they deserve a living wage. Join them #MayDay #SupportOurScience

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#SupportOurScience is incredibly disappointed by the lack of funding for #GradStudents and #PostDocs in #Budget2023 You can find our Press Release here:

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Grad students, postdocs, faculty, and PUPS! We're loving your photos - did you have any dogs at your #SupportOurScience walkout?

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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

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1 year

IN THE MEDIA📰 Amazing piece in @Nature by @BL_Owens ! Thank you for covering the Support Our Science walkout on MONDAY! Ft. @samy_tremblay , @SLaframboise14 and @evoecolab Check out the piece here:

Canadian PhD students and postgrads plan mass walkout over low pay

Nature - Academics are demanding a significant boost to government-sponsored fellowships and scholarships, which haven’t changed for decades.

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We've gotten some harsh messages since Budget 2024. Please don't send hate to our team, esp. the grad students/postdoc members. A reminder that SOS unequivocally supports increased grants & understands how funding works. We're on the same team. - Courtney R (Dep. Director)

Melissa Perreault, PhD

@Dr_Perreault

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Omg people complaining about paying students more. You may not be able to do it right away. Give as much as you can. Claw back on student # as they graduate. Yes, it will be hard. But its harder for them. You're not the one living in poverty.

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Canada needs to make a major investment in graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in #Budget2024 . It is no longer affordable for Canada's young talent to pursue research. @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland the success of Canada needs you to #SupportOurScience

Universities ask federal government for additional funding in upcoming budget

The schools are also calling for an increase to the grants and stipends paid to young researchers

www.theglobeandmail.com

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1 year

We are humbled by the response of the Canadian research community to the national walkout. Thousands of people mobilized across the country to show support for graduate students and postdocs. When #SupportOurScience began a year ago, we never could have imagined we'd go this far!

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1 year

Support Our Science Nationwide Walkout is TODAY! This is a protest to @cafreeland & @JustinTrudeau 's #budget2023 ! SOS is advocating for increased federal investments in scholarships, fellowships & grants to support increased pay for grad students & postdocs #SupportOurScience 1/5

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#SupportOurScience stands with graduate students, postdocs, and parliamentarians across Canada as we await #Budget2024 . We look forward to new multiyear investments in scholarships, fellowships and grants for science and research!

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2 months

On Tuesday, March 19th, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will stand with parliamentarians to highlight the urgent need for increased research funding in Budget 2024 #SupportOurScience

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Budget 2024 is currently being finalized - and after 20 years of stagnant funding, it's about time graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are included! Use the link to call, email, and tweet at decision-makers before March 8th👇 #SupportOurScience

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1 year

Want the facts?!👀 📌 86% of #GradStudents experience stress and anxiety about their finances 📌31% considered dropping out due to financial concern 📌52% have less than 3 months in savings 📌38% were concerned about their ability to pay for rent

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Canada is experiencing a massive brain drain of talent because of 20 years of stagnant government funding. #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 6/X

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Marc Johnson

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In @ScienceMagazine : "Canadian Ph.D.s demand raises" by @k_langin @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland @FP_Champagne @jyduclos

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1 year

Support Our Science supports the #BouchardReport & is asking the government to: 1) Increase the value of grad scholarships & postdoctoral fellowships to reflect inflation since 2003 (when they were last increased) 2) Index scholarships/fellowships to inflation going forward 3/5

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Thank you for investing in graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, @FP_Champagne ! This funding is so important and will improve many early career researchers' quality of life #SupportOurScience #Budget2024

François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦

@FP_Champagne

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Investing in research is a no-brainer! That's why #Budget2024 supports research innovation by: 📚Investing in, and developing, a new generation of research talent 🔬Increasing research grants across disciplines ✨Updating Canada’s top research facilities

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1 year

Just one week until the May 1 Nation-wide Walkout—a protest demanding increased 🇨🇦 federal investments for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. They are driving our innovation economy & deserve a livable wage. RSVP and spread the word! #SupportOurScience 1/4

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🚨BREAKING 🚨 We've obtained a letter from the Standing Committee on Science and Research MPs urging @cafreeland to fund grad students & postdocs in the #FallEconomicStatement . This included ALL of our recommendations #SupportOurScience Read the letter:

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NATIONAL WALKOUT FAQ We wanted to address some frequently asked questions: - We're targeting the Canadian government, NOT institutions - The walkout, and future SOS advocacy, includes Tri-Agency scholarships, fellowships, AND GRANTS! #SupportOurScience

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11 months

Today, Minister Champagne showed how much he cares about Canadian scientific talent by meeting with #SupportOurScience We thank him for his support and look forward to continuing to work together!

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Canada’s MSc, PhD and postdoctoral researchers are the country's largest research & innovation work force. There are 3.8x more grad & postdoc researchers than federal scientists and professors combined. They are critical to 🇨🇦's success #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 4/X

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The new Standing Committee on Science and Research’s report on Canadian scholarships and fellowships includes ALL #SupportOurScience recommendations! Change is urgently needed - let's implement solutions in 2024! Read our full response here:

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1 year

🚨NATIONWIDE WALKOUT🚨 If you think #GradStudents & #Postdocs were left out of #Budget2023 & should receive more Federal funding through scholarships & grants, Walk Out across Canada on May 1 at 1PM EST. 👉To participate or organize a walkout RSVP at

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7 months

Canadian grad students & post-docs are getting paid under 30K & 50K, respectively. @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland how is this enough for a living in Canada? Researchers in Canada are undervalued & underpaid. #SoSAdvocacyWeek23 #SupportOurScience

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7 months

1/3 We want to demonstrate that Canadian funding is NOT ENOUGH. Vote on these polls so we can show that we are in need of funding changes coast to coast. If you are a Canadian 🇨🇦 Master’s student what is your stipend before tuition costs? #SosAdvocacyWeek23

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1 year

Canadian research doesn't run without graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. TOMORROW we'll be sharing details about how you can get involved with our national walkout #Budget2023 #SupportOurScience

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1 year

NATIONWIDE WALKOUT: If you think 🇨🇦 grad students & post docs deserve more funding from @JustinTrudeau & @cafreeland through awards & grants then join #SupportOurScience & walkout on May 1 #mayday #budget2023 Watch for more details here & at on TUESDAY

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5 months

Do you support increased funding for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Canada? Sign our petition before it closes on Monday at 9am! Easy, quick, and anyone can do it. Please share widely

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7 months

We mourn the loss of @universitelaval Prof @LouBernatchez , a director of our board. Louis was a giant in science & a champion for increased federal funding for grad students & postdocs since before our cause began. Thank you Louis & RIP

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Budget 2024 Press Conference, SOS Exec. Director Kaitlin Kharas: "Support Our Science is thrilled with Budget 2024’s significant new investments for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. " #SupportOurScience #Budget2024

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8 months

Research grants like the NSERC Discovery Grant, have stagnated in the past 5 years, despite 17% inflation in the economy! 😱 Increased pay for grad students and postdocs can only be achieved by increasing the value of research grants, along with scholarships and fellowships.

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6 months

"The value of the tri-agency scholarships and fellowships has not changed in 20 years... Canada now ranks 26th in the OECD in the proportion of those with graduate-level education. These and other indicators illustrate a hollowing out of Canada’s research ecosystem."

U15 Canada

@U15ca

6 months

Observers wonder if Canada is withdrawing from a long-established consensus on research underpinning the pursuit of a prosperous, just and resilient society writes U15 CEO @ChadGaffield in Canadian Science Policy Magazine. #CSPC2023 Read more here👇

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1 year

We already have over 30 organizers signed up from 22 institutions across Canada! #Budget2023 #SupportOurScience #SOSWalkout National Walkout for higher federal awards and grants for all researchers in Canada 🇨🇦 Learn more and sign up here:

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Canada knows the importance of investing in research, but there haven't been any new investments in grad students and postdocs in over two decades. We're looking to Budget 2024 to fix that🤞 #SupportOurScience

François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦

@FP_Champagne

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Our government will always support innovation and scientific research🔬 That’s why we’re investing $1.7B in 7,700 researchers & projects across 🇨🇦 in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and the humanities! 🔗 Read about the announcement here:

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1 year

4 DAYS LEFT! 🚨 Will you join us Monday to #SupportOurScience ! Awards for #GradStudents and #Postdocs have not increased in 20 YEARS, despite 50% inflation during this time! It's time to change that. ⏲️ Find out more info about the walkouts here:

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7 months

This morning, our Executive Director ( @SLaframboise14 ) joined a #Coalition4CdnResearch at a Press Conference on Parliament Hill to launch an Open Letter signed by a diverse group of researchers 🥼 This letter urges @JustinTrudeau and @cafreeland to invest in Canadian Research!

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4 months

All these graduate students & postdoctoral scholars want for Christmas is their first raise from the government in 20 years! @justintrudeau @cafreeland , @FP_Champagne & @markhollandlib , please help them & Canada have a Merry Christmas & brighter future in #Budget2024

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4 months

Happy New Year to all grad students & postdocs! We will continue to advocate for increased funding for you in 2024. We hope @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland @FP_Champagne & @ourcommons have made it their New Year's resolution to #SupportOurScience in #Budget2024

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1 year

Amazing coverage of our #SupportOurScience Walkout ft. the amazing @wishartae , @evoecolab , @sivanibaskaran and @WidowWeb 🙌 Thank you to @globeandmail for covering this important topic 🧡 Read here:

Lack of research funding pushes PhD students out of Canada, threatening a new brain drain

As funding stagnates, scientists warn Canada could lose a generation of talent

www.theglobeandmail.com

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5 months

We are excited to announce that PhD student Kaitlin Kharas is Support Our Science's new Executive Director. Kaitlin studies paediatric brain cancer at @SickKidsNews . She was co-prez of @TOSciPolicyNet & has served on SOS's Executive Council. Congrats Kaitlin!

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1 year

Incredible turn out!!

Kelly Forrester

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1 year

123 students, post-docs, and professors out in the rain and wind for our @SupportOurSci walkout! Really proud of the turnout! Great job @USherbrooke @RECSUSUsherb @REMDUS DM me for photos!

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9 months

The number of postdoctoral fellowships (PDF) has decreased 40% since 2010, while the number of doctoral students has doubled! 😱 Without an appropriate increase in PDFs, Canada will not secure a supply of 👩🏻‍🔬 highly-qualified Canadians with 🔬🧪 leading research skills.

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1 month

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab speaks 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." @JustinTrudeau & @cafreeland please #supportourscience in #SOSBudget2024

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7 months

Last night, we launched our #SOSAdvocacyWeek2023 by hosting a reception of policymakers in Ottawa. 🎉 Thank you to all those who came and showed your support for increasing funding to graduate students and Postdocs in Canada.

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9 months

The # of graduate scholarships decreased in 2010, and has remained steady since while graduate student enrolment in Canada has doubled! 😱 👉 Increasing the value of scholarships is not enough - we need more scholarships as well! ℹ️ Data: Statistics Canada #SupportOurScience

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MP & grad student champion @canningsndp makes the case that Canada can be a world leader again in science & innovation if we invest in graduate students & postdoc scholars on April 16 in #Budget2024 . @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland please #SupportOurScience in #SOSBudget2024

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1 year

We can’t wait to see you all out tomorrow - make sure to tag us so we can amplify you! #SupportOurScience

Jashanjot Kaur Gill

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1 year

Getting excited for tomorrow!! @WesternU @SchulichMedDent #SupportourScience

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1 year

Executive Director @SLaframboise14 speaking about the importance of increased federal funding to postdocs and grad students in Canada #SupportOurScience

Sarah Laframboise

@SLaframboise14

1 year

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking to the House of Common's Standing Committee on Science and Research about @SupportOurSci and the importance of funding graduate students and postdocs in Canada 🙌 Thankful for this platform to discuss this critical issue! 1/2

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In less than 24 hours #Budget2024 will shape Canada's research & innovation future 🇨🇦 We hope for ⬆️ in Tri-agency scholarships, fellowships, & grants. New investments could empower grad students & postdocs, boosting diversity & excellence. Stay tuned! #SupportOurScience

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Curious about yesterday's announcement from ISED claiming "over $960 million through grants, scholarships and programs"? So were we... 🤔 This money is committed investments from the 2018 Budget, not new money. See our #NewsRelease below for more information 👇👇👇

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#FridayFacts Canadian Graduate scholarship values have not increased since 2003, despite inflation increasing 52% in the last 20 years. #canpoli #supportourscience #Science #postgraduate

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SUMMER PETITION SERIES: Our newest petition backed by Conservative MP Ferreri is live! Help us show there is broad support to increase graduate student and postdoctoral pay in Canada #SupportOurScience Let's get to 500 signatures by August 16!

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Dr. Henrietta Bennett ( @hennybennettphd ), Chair of @CAPSACPP , explains that Canada needs to invest in postdoctoral scholars for a vibrant research ecosystem and economy. @cafreeland @JustinTrudeau in #Budget2024 let’s #SupportOurScience #SOSBudget2024

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1 year

Everyone should be able to pursue research in Canada without being harmed (low pay is harm) #SupportOurScience

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Join me in asking decision-makers to increase funding for grad students and postdoctoral scholars in Budget 2024! #SupportOurScience

Take Action | Budget 2024

Contact decision-makers to show support for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars being included in Budget 2024.

www.supportourscience.ca

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Thank you @KirstyDuncanMP for highlighting this VITAL component of Canadian research and innovation! #SupportOurScience now and invest in #GradStudents and #Postdocs ! 🧡

Kirsty Duncan

@KirstyDuncanMP

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Science and research are fundamental building blocks of Canada that require sustained attention, nurture and support. Our world class researchers and students wait, while peer countries increase funding. Time to invest in the granting councils and graduate scholarships.

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#SupportOurScience is happy to share a summary of our research on return on investment in training graduate students, postdoctoral scholars & their research, which can be found here👉. The results are shocking, and lead to the following conclusions: 1/4

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Want to share your thoughts about #Budget2023 ?!💭 Please consider sending one of the following three messages over your platform of choice with the attached image, tagging in the image @SupportOurSci @FP_Champagne @SSHRC_CRSH @CIHR_IRSC @NSERC_CRSNG 👇👇👇

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Feeling inspired by @WidowWeb 's testimony? Reach out to key decision-makers using our easy email tool. Everyone should be able to access a research career in Canada, not just those who can take on debt and poverty #SupportOurScience

Maydianne Andrade

@WidowWeb

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Canada's science & innovation talent pipeline is a massive filter, removing those without external financial support. How many potential Nobel laureates have we excluded? How many who may have cured cancer? Pay emerging scientists a living wage @cafreeland . #SupportOurScience

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Investments in Canadian research, development and training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars leads to large and long-lasting economic growth #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 3/X

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5 months

Today the @JustinTrudeau government tabled their response to our @OurCommons petition calling for increased funding for MSc, PhD & PDF scholars, sponsored by @iamIqraKhalid . Read @FP_Champagne 's response: . We'll be watching 👀 Time to #SupportOurScience

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1 year

The Canadian research community is incredible 🤩 #SupportOurScience

Colin Garroway

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1 year

#SupportOurScience is trending in Canada :) @SupportOurSci @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland @FP_Champagne

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500 signatures in less than 24 hours! 🎉 That means our petition will be presented to the House of Commons. This petition is open until June 29 and is the first in our Petition Summer Series - all asking for more funding, backed by different political parties. Stay tuned!

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11 months

Please sign the latest @OurCommons petition calling for increased federal funding for graduate students and postdocs through scholarships, fellowships & grants. Thank you @liberal_party MP @iamIqraKhalid for sponsoring! Sign here & RT: #SupportOurScience

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Support Our Science stands with our #2SLGBTQ + siblings against today's anti-trans and anti-queer protests. We believe that everyone has a right to live openly and honestly without fear of hatred or persecution. There's no room for hate in education.

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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is out there!! Looks like a great turnout #SupportOurScience

Olivier Morissette

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It's live @uqac is walking! #SupportOurScience @SupportOurSci

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The reality of being a graduate student in Canada. Here is Masters and PhD income after paying for rent and tuition in major Canadian cities… #gradschoolprobs #gradschool #phd #phdlife #academia #supportourscience

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While #Budget2024 is an important step, we need ongoing investments in our competitive research & innovation sectors. Let's keep investing in our researchers! 💡💰 #SOSBudget2024

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Disappointed to see Budget 2018 commitments "announced" as "new" money today. Despite how it looks, there has been no increases to #gradstudent pay, #postdoc pay, or grants announced today... and Canada continues to fall behind our international competitors. #SupportOurScience

François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦

@FP_Champagne

8 months

Today's research is tomorrow's economy. With this unprecedented new investment in our researchers and post-secondary institutions, we continue to strengthen our position as a world leader in research.

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Investing in the training of graduate students pays huge dividends for Canada’s economy. Imagine how much more economic growth we could achieve if we increased investments to higher education #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 5/X

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10 months

Irish government recommending an increase in PhD stipends to €25k. That's $36k CAD

Aedin Culhane (@[email protected])

@AedinCulhane

10 months

Irish government recommends increasing PhD stipend to 25K tax free per year with a review of fees and career supports. #PhD #studentlife #AcademicTwitter

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1 year

There are protests at 45 universities across Canada. Learn more about the Walkout at JOIN US in support of graduate students and postdocs – find your local protest here: #SupportOurScience 2/5

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5 months

Congrats to @SupportOurSci ’s @SLaframboise14 who steps down as Exec Director today so she can start as the new ED of @E4Dca . Thank you Sarah for your tireless advocacy for grad students and postdocs! We look forward to working with you in your new role

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1 year

You can't devote your mind to research when you are choosing between tuition, rent, and food. Canadian graduate students deserve more! #SupportOurScience

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17 days

Budget 2024 ups research grants by 3-8% 📈. This boost will help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars paid directly by their supervisors. #SOSBudget2024 🎓

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5 months

Follow us each day through December as we share facts & figures about Canada's return on investment (ROI) in research, development & training of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars & the work they do. In early January, we'll release a complete ROI summary #SupportOurScience

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2 months

On Tuesday, March 19th, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars will stand with parliamentarians to highlight the urgent need for increased research funding in Budget 2024 #SupportOurScience

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3 months

Stagnant investments in training and research compromise Canada’s economic growth. Read this new commentary (and see the numbers) written by Professor Marc Johnson, Chair of our Board of Directors, in @theglobeandmail .com

Opinion: Stagnant investments in training and research compromise Canada’s economic growth

Canada invests just 1.55 per cent of gross domestic product in research and development, which pales in comparison to peer countries

www.theglobeandmail.com

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7 months

Thank you MP Dr. Duncan for helping to champion the need for increased federal investment in Canadian graduate and postdoctoral researchers. We appreciate that you #SupportOurScience

Kirsty Duncan

@KirstyDuncanMP

7 months

We are a country of discoverers, explorers, inventors, and innovators. We have a long history of research achievement: insulin, stem cells, canola, Canadarm, double lung transplants, etc. It’s time to invest in the granting councils and graduate students to build a better future.

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Investments in health research performed by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars stimulate industry to spend >8x the amount of the initial investment. The more we put into the system, the more we get back #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 7/X

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1 year

Did you know this May is our first birthday? A lot has happened in the last year, and we wanted to catch you - especially if you're new to the movement! This thread will cover the highlights, but you can check out our website for the interactive timeline:

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11 months

#SupportOurScience is run by a small group of volunteers dedicated to increasing funding for #GradStudents & #Postdocs in Canada. We have reached a point where we can no longer pay expenses out-of-pocket & are looking for contributions to keep SOS going:

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1 year

Looking for more information on your local walkout? 👀 We have compiled a full list of ALL 46 local walkouts happening on May 1st! Find your institution and join us! Check it out here:

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5 months

Research, development & training graduate students and postdoctoral scholars has a huge impact on Canada's economy #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment 2/X

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16 days

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

Brian Owens

@BL_Owens

16 days

In yesterday's federal budget, Canadian grad students finally got the raise they've been waiting 20 years for. My story for Nature. #SupportOurScience #Budget2024

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Read our press release on Budget 2024 here:

Support Our Science is Thrilled to See a Significant Investment in Graduate Student Scholarships...

April 16, 2024 OTTAWA, ON - Support Our Science, an organization dedicated to advocating for increased funding for Canada’s 300,000 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, welcomes significant...

www.supportourscience.ca

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2 months

📣 82% of grad students & post-docs would leave Canada or program if they DO NOT see change in the #2024budget , 61% are VERY LIKELY to do so! #SupportOurScience 🚨 This is too HIGH! Will we see change in the 2024 budget? @JustinTrudeau @FP_Champagne @cafreeland @markhollandlib

Support Our Science

@SupportOurSci

2 months

If we DO NOT see an increase in funding for grad students & post-docs in the 2024 budget, how LIKELY are you to leave Canada for other opportunities or leave your program? #SupportOurScience #Budget2024 is Canada’s chance to retain talent & help reduce brain drain!🧠

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Thank you to all the organizers of the Nationwide Walkout, and to everyone who is showing up to support higher pay for graduate students and postdocs. @JustinTrudeau @cafreeland @FP_Champagne PLEASE ... Support Our Science. Our success is Canada’s success 5/5

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