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SOS is a grassroots organization advocating for better grad student and postdoc pay for ALL researchers in Canada through increased investments www.supportourscience.ca
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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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April 19, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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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
Figure for Enhanced Scholarships and Fellowships comparing current amounts to new annual award amounts
April 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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Today, #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
Support Our Science logo on blue background. To the right are cutout images of protestors holding signs supporting graduate student funding
April 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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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!
MPs and other representatives stand behind SOS Executive Director Kaitlyn Kharas who speaks at a podium in a government hall
March 20, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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Le mardi 19 mars, les étudiants aux cycles supérieurs et les chercheurs postdoctoraux se joindront aux parlementaires pour souligner le besoin urgent d'augmenter le financement de la recherche dans le budget 2024.

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March 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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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. 

Details here: www.supportourscience.ca/post/press-c...
March 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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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 #phdsky #academicsky 🧪
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February 20, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Executive Director Kaitlin Kharas represented SOS at Research Canada's Stakeholder Action Roundtable, fostering crucial connections with science advocacy leaders.
Kaitlyn Kharas speaks to a room of professionals. She is speaking into a handheld microphone and wearing a navy blazer with a nametag.
February 16, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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🍁Hey Canada! 🇨🇦 Your voice matters!

Fill out the Canadian Pre-Budget Survey and include #SupportOurScience's four key asks!

Let's make our voices heard in the #CanadianPreBudget Survey loom.ly/5WyjzjE
Support Our Science branded infographic with text for the four asks: Ask 1: Increase the value of Tri-Agency scholarships and fellowships by 50% and index to inflation going forward Ask 2: Increase number of Tri-Agency graduate scholarships by 50% Ask 3: Increase the number of Tri-Agency postdoctoral fellowshisp by 100% and Tri-Agency graduate scholarships by 50% Ask 4: Increase the Tri-Agency research grant budget provided to faculty by at least 10% per year for the next 5 years
February 1, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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Dive into the world of endless possibilities with #SupportOurScience!

Your generosity fuels innovation, drives breakthroughs, and propels us towards a brighter tomorrow. Donate now and be a catalyst for change: www.supportourscience.ca/contribute-sos

#ScienceAdvocacy 🧪 #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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January 31, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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Canada needs to immediately invest in training graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and their research to remain internationally competitive. 4/4
Graph: PhD stipend and cost of living across countries
January 10, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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Canada is no longer competitive internationally in R&D or training, which likely explains the large brain drain of talent our country is now experiencing. 3/4
Line graph: Spending on R&D as a % of GDP over time
January 10, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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That return on investment in research, development and training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars is very large and long-lasting. 2/4
Illustration of the acronym ROI with images of people doing work and an arrow showing an increase
January 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Dans les universités, la plupart des recherches débouchant sur des brevets sont effectuées par des étudiants de cycle supérieur et des chercheurs postdoctoraux. Ils constituent la force de travail du Canada en matière de recherche et d'innovation.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logos SOS sur fond gris avec le texte qui dit: "Les universités et les laboratoires publics produisent la plupart des articles scientifiques cités dans les brevets"
December 19, 2023 at 3:25 PM
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At universities, most research being developed into patents is performed by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. They are Canada’s research and innovation workforce.

#SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment
SOS logo on dark grey photo background with text reading: "Universities and government laboratories produce most of the scientific articles cited in patents."
December 19, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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Les investissements dans la recherche en santé réalisés par des étudiants des cycles supérieurs et des chercheurs postdoctoraux incitent l'industrie à dépenser plus de 8 fois le montant de l'investissement initial.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logos SOS sur fond gris avec le texte qui dit: "Un investissement d'un dollar dans la recherche fondamentale sur la santé stimule 8,38 dollars de R&D dans l'industrie en l'espace de 8 ans"
December 18, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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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
SOS logo on grey background with text that reads: "A $1 investment in basic health research stimulates $8.38 of industry R&D within 8 years"
December 18, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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Le Canada est confronté à une fuite massive de talents en raison de 20 années de stagnation des financements publics.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logos SOS sur fond bleu pâle avec le texte qui dit: "38 % des nouveaux docteurs quittent le Canada pour de meilleures opportunités à l'étranger. En 2022, cela coûtera à l'économie canadienne au moins 740 millions de dollars en investissements perdus dans la formation"
December 15, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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Canada is experiencing a massive brain drain of talent because of 20 years of stagnant government funding. 

#SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment
SOS logos on pale blue background with text that says: "38% of new PhDs leave Canada for better opportunities internationally. Each year this costs Canada's economy at least $740,000,000 in lost training investments"
December 15, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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Investir dans la formation d'étudiants diplômés rapporte énormément à l'économie canadienne.

Imaginez la croissance économique que nous pourrions obtenir en augmentant les investissements dans l'enseignement supérieur.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logo SOS sur fond orange avec le texte suivant : Les investissements du Canada dans la formation des étudiants en master et en doctorat stimulent la croissance de l'économie canadienne à hauteur de 1,16 % chaque année. Cela représente une augmentation de 36 milliards $ du PIB en 2022
December 14, 2023 at 3:27 PM
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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
SOS logo on orange background with text reading: "Canada's investments in training Masters and PhD students simulate 1.16% growth in Canada's economy each year. This added $36B CAD of growth to Canada's GDP in 2022"
December 14, 2023 at 3:22 PM
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Les étudiants des cycles supérieurs et les chercheurs postdoctoraux du Canada constituent la plus grande force de travail du pays dans le domaine de la recherche et de l'innovation.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logo SOS sur fond orange avec lecture du texte: "Les 300 000 étudiants des cycle supérieur et chercheurs postdoctoraux du Canada constituent la principale force de travail due pays dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement"
December 13, 2023 at 2:05 PM
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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
SOS logo on orange background with text reading: "Canada's 300,000 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are the country's largest R&D work force"
December 13, 2023 at 2:02 PM
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Les investissements dans la recherche, le développement et la formation d'étudiants des cycles supérieurs et de chercheurs postdoctoraux au Canada conduisent à une croissance économique importante et durable.

#SoutenezNotreScience #RetourSurInvestissement
Logo SOS sur fond vert avec lecture du texte: "Chaque 1$ consacré à la recherche, au développement et à la formation au Canada génère une croissance du PIB de 4,71$"
December 12, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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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
Investments in Canadian research, development and training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars leads to large and long-lasting economic growth #SupportOurScience #ReturnOnInvestment
December 12, 2023 at 2:28 PM