Smart Prosperity Institute operates Canada’s largest research network focused on a stronger, cleaner economy.
By convening academic and subject-matter experts from across Canada and around the world, we have built a centre of global expertise on the environment and the economy to inform policy thinking.
The activities of the Smart Prosperity Research Network are governed by an independent Research Network Steering Committee.
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Connected with 650 of the world’s top green economy experts |
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Funding new research by 100 experts right now |
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Supporting more than 60 student researchers in 2020 alone, many of whom go on to conduct policy-focused work post-graduation |
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Partnered with dozens of universities and think tanks - like Duke University (US), Grantham Research Institute (UK), Green Growth Knowledge Platform (Geneva) & University College London (UK) |
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Convening hundreds of expert participants at our annual #NewThinking Symposium |
Are you an Expert? Here are some resources for you:
- Find out more about our signature academic initiatives, including
- Contribute to our Clean Economy Working Paper Series
- Read recent blog posts written by a range of experts
- Access session summary notes and speaker presentations from past Research Symposia
- Meet the people behind the research in our new Researcher Spotlight Series
Are you a student? Here are some additional resources for you:
- Check out our collection of blogs written by student researchers
- Learn how to effectively communicate your research by watching our “Research with Impact” Webinar Series
- Apply to our Graduate Student Travel Awards for funding to present at a (virtual) conference
Questions? Please contact us at research.network@smartprosperity.ca
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