Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities CALDO Presentation September, 2012

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Why Canada? Ranks #6 out of 187 countries UN Human Development Index High standard of living High quality education Culturally diverse

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities What is CALDO? Consortium of the University of Alberta, Laval University, Dalhousie University, and the University of Ottawa, established in 2010 Four of Canada’s top research universities, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs Diverse range of world-class researchers and facilities Primary objective is to coordinate outreach to international partner institutions, particularly where the consortium can offer mutual advantages of its four members to partners

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities CALDO Universities  University of Alberta  Université Laval  Dalhousie University  University of Ottawa

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities University of Alberta Founded in 1908 One of Canada’s top five universities 38,300 students 30,900 undergraduate 7,300 graduate students 18 Faculties 200+ undergraduate specializations 110 Master’s and 60 PhD programs Main campus located centrally in Edmonton along the river valley

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities U of A advantage Ranked in the world’s top 100 universities 2 nd highest research funding in Canada at $513 million World renowned facilities, like Canada’s National Institute for Nanotechnology Unique programs: undergraduate paleontology, land reclamation, petroleum engineering, computer process control engineering, and more Innovative research initiatives – School for the Energy and Environment – Canadian Circumpolar Institute – The China Institute Canada’s leading number of 3M professors 19 Canada Excellence Research Chairs- highest in Canada

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities U of A Faculties Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences Arts Augustana (in Camrose, AB) Business Education Engineering Extension Graduate Studies & Research Law Medicine & Dentistry Native Studies Nursing Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Physical Education & Recreation School of Public Health Campus Saint-Jean (French) Rehabilitation Medicine Science

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Université Laval at a glance Oldest higher learning institution in Canada (1663), oldest francophone university in North America Nearly 400 academic programs in all fields of knowledge Professors and Fellows 200 student associations Nearly graduates since the University’s founding More than $42 million annually in student scholarships Université Laval Québec City, Canada

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities A cutting-edge research and development university The 7 th leading research university in Canada Over $280 million in research and creation funding 262 chairs and research groups 3 Networks of centres of excellence o ArcticNet (Northern studies & climate change) o GEOIDE (geomatics) o CIPI (optics & photonics) Université Laval Québec City, Canada

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Université Laval 17 Faculties Sciences and Engineering Agriculture and Food Sciences Forestry, Geography and Geomatics Architecture and Visual Arts Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing Business Administration Law Education Social Sciences Literature Theology Music Philosophy Graduate and post-doctoral studies Université Laval Québec City, Canada

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia Founded in 1818 Full-time students: 18, % graduate students 180 undergraduate programs More than 130 graduate programs 86 Rhodes Scholars Number of faculty: 1,080 Student /faculty ratio: 14:1 54 Canada Research Chairs

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities A Research Powerhouse Research Strengths: Ocean and Marine Sciences, Health Sciences, Materials Science, Information and Communication Technology, Governance, Society and Culture, Agriculture U15 Member: one of Canada’s top research universities One of the top 30 research institutes in Oceanography – the only one in Canada “One of Canada’s best places for research” – The Scientist Top 100: Earth, Marine Sciences, Psychology – QS World University Ranking,

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Dalhousie Faculties Agriculture Architecture and Planning Arts and Social Sciences Computer Science Dentistry Engineering Graduate Studies Health Professions Law Management Medicine Science

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities University of Ottawa Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is North America’s premier and largest bilingual university Top 200 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 250 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs (several co-operative education programs), ~34,500 undergraduate students, ~6,000 graduate students, and ~300 postdoctoral fellows 9 th in Canada for total research funding. 2 nd in Canada for peer-reviewed federal grants per professor in medicine 4 th in Canada for research impact in Science and Engineering 5 th in Canada for peer-reviewed federal grants per professor in social science and humanities Our Destination 2020 Strategic Plan’s 4 pillars are: 1) Student Experience2) Research 3) International 4)Bilingualism

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities The uOttawa Advantage Located at the heart of the capital, in proximity to the Parliament of Canada, federal agencies and institutions such as the National Research Council of Canada. There are 126 embassies and high commissions in Ottawa. Presence of industry and private sector, particularly strong in the areas of ICT services and applications. The Faculty of Medicine is affiliated with the city’s major hospitals : –The Ottawa Hospital –Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario –Montfort Hospital –Royal Ottawa Health Care Group –Bruyère Continuing Care

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities uOttawa’s Strategic Areas of Development in Research Canada and the world Human Rights La Francophonie Sustainable Environment Governance and Public Policy Official Languages and Bilingualism Bijuralism Health –Population Health –Women’s Health –Health Promotion and Health Care –Neurosciences –Cardiovascular Sciences –Regenerative Medicine e-Society Enabling Technologies e-Transactions Digital Media and Communications Safety and Security Technology and Society Molecular Sciences Molecular and Systems Biology Biopharmaceuticals Catalysis and Nanotechnology Environmental Genomics Photonics Canada Excellence Research Chair in Quantum Nonlinear Optics

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities Why CALDO? Small is Great (Ensuring Quality--Four of Canada’s elite research universities). CALDO central coordinator that provides advising and matching services. On campus student support CALDO takes into account student CHOICE Program Flexibility (Language + Academics + Research Internships)

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities How to apply : Undergraduate CNPq has published a call for CALDO from August 1st-September 14th. Please visit the Science without Borders website for more information: 2) Minimum language scores are TOEFL/ IELTS for English and B2DALF/DELF or TFI for French 3) If selected by CNPq we will have you fill the CALDO online registration form which can be obtained from the website 4) We will then place you amongst the four CALDO universities, taking into account your preference & program availability 5) CALDO coordinator is here to help with questions, she can be reached at: or please visit our website at:

Consortium of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie and Ottawa Universities How to Apply: Graduates 1) CALDO has an ongoing graduate and post- doctoral mobility call 2) You can study at a CALDO university through the pre-existing scholarship competitions offered by CAPES and CNPq 3) For more information about how to apply for Graduate Programs with CALDO, please visit: or contact the CALDO coordinator at for advice/ supervisor

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