2026-11-13

NSERC: seeking members for EDI committee

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is seeking expressions of interest from members of the university community to serve on its Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (CEDIA), a standing committee of NSERC’s Council.

CEDIA provides independent strategic advice to the council and NSERC senior management to increase the quality of NSERC’s funding, policies and programs through the application of principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA).

Members are appointed by the assigned NSERC Vice-President for terms of up to three years. NSERC welcomes expressions of interest from individuals with knowledge, experience or expertise, and a demonstrated ability to engage collaboratively with diverse perspectives, related to one or more of the following:

• equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility as integral components of research excellence and impact;

• the Canadian science and engineering research, innovation and research training/talent development landscape; and/or

• emerging issues, trends and challenges affecting research and innovation in Canada and internationally. 

Those interested in joining CEDIA, should submit a brief personal statement of approximately half a page. Expressions of interest are due by Monday, Nov. 23, and must be sent to nseequity-equitesng@nserc-crsng.gc.ca, using the subject line: CEDIA Membership Expression of Interest.

CEDIA meetings are typically held twice per year, in the spring and fall. For additional information about the committee, including its Terms of Reference and the role of members, send inquires to nseequity-equitesng@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.