On July 9, 2025, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced a record $660 million investment in fundamental research.
Drs Delphine Raucher-Chéné and Tak Pan Wong are among the recipients of the Discovery Research Program competition.
The Discovery Grants Program supports long-term research programs, fostering creativity and innovation by providing multi-year operational funding. It can also help access additional funding sources, though it does not cover all program costs.
The Government of Canada’s continuous support for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ensures Canadians have the knowledge and means to pursue their greatest ambitions. That support has created a legacy of innovation that includes breakthroughs like lithium-ion batteries, quantum cryptography, and artificial intelligence. Today we celebrate the many researchers across Canada who are building a stronger country for all of us.
— Alejandro Adem, FRSC President, NSERC
These grants will enable both researchers to advance their work and develop new collaborations.
Dr Delphine Raucher-Chéné
Title of the funded project: What do you understand about this situation: A new immersive, accessible, and adaptable task to assess the theory of mind
Dr. Raucher-Chéné also received a Discovery Launch Supplement. This additional funding is aimed at early-career researchers to support the launch of their research program and strengthen their capacity to develop new projects.
Dr Tak Pan Wong
Title of the funded project: Connectivity mapping electrophysiology system for studying neuronal microcircuits
To access the full list of recipients of the Discovery Research Program:
Congratulations Dr Raucher-Chéné and Dr Wong!