About the Canadian Consortium for Research

The Canadian Consortium for Research (CCR) was established in 1976. It consists of around 20 organizations that represent researchers in all disciplines across Canada. While the majority of these researchers are based in universities, the constituent organizations have numerous members in government laboratories and in private sector research centres. With more than 50,000 researchers and 500,000 students represented in these member groups, the CCR is the largest umbrella organization in Canada dedicated to fostering a flourishing research community, promoting research funding in all disciplines, and supporting post-secondary education.

All activities of the Consortium are conducted with volunteers from the constituent member societies and organizations. A steering committee provides the planning and leadership for the CCR and reports to the Consortium at regularly scheduled quarterly meetings of the member representatives.