We are extremely pleased and impressed with the caliber of the proposals resulting from the first call, said Dr. McBean. Members of the Foundation fully expect a response from the scientific community that will result in equally important research proposals which would address critical knowledge gaps in climate and atmospheric sciences. Applications for the second call may be up to three years in duration. The Foundation is designed as another initiative from the Government of Canada to help Canada meet its environmental objectives, including those of the Kyoto Protocol.
Requirements stipulate yearly accounts from each institution, along with annual progress reports.